Universal Studios Hollywood just dropped major news about the upcoming Fast & Furious ride, including a teaser and a few concept images. The new Fast & Furious roller coaster was announced last year, and Universal aims to open the ride in 2026, so construction has already begun.
Fast & Furious is a well-established movie franchise, and rumors about a new ride had circulated for years before Universal finally announced the project in May 2024. The updates on the ride come at a great time, as Hollywood Drift will replace Fast & Furious: Supercharged, which closed earlier this year (there’s still a Supercharged ride at Universal Studios Florida). Animal Actors and Special Effects also ceased operations a few years ago to make way for the new attraction.
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Sneak Peek
According to a press release, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is Universal Studios Hollywood’s first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, reaching speeds of up to 72 MPH. The ride will also feature 360-degree vehicle rotation and sound reduction technology to enhance the experience. The rotation is intended to deliver a drifting experience, as guests will spin while riding at high speeds.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be a powerful game changer for Universal Studios Hollywood that will not only transform the topography of our destination but will infuse an entirely new level of adrenaline to our already dynamic theme park. We look forward to riding it ourselves and to welcoming guests to experience it in the very near future.
— Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood
The roller coaster will be located in the Upper Lot of the park, and the experience will begin in the queue area, a garage-like structure that will lead the way to the breathtaking ride. Vehicles will be based on Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger, currently on display at the park. Hollywood Drift is a promising attraction that can add to the experience of guests in the park, and fans are already excited. This is the perfect opportunity for Universal to deliver the Fast & Furious ride that guests have always dreamed of.
Meanwhile, guests can look forward to 2025’s Halloween Horror Nights, which will include the long-awaited Fallout Haunted House and a new experience in collaboration with Five Nights at Freddy’s. As August draws nearer, Universal will likely announce more information about the event soon—tickets are now on sale. The next few months will be exciting for Universal Studios guests.
Release Date
April 2, 2009
Runtime
107 Minutes
Director
Justin Lin
Writers
Chris Morgan
