Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
| Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift | |
|---|---|
 Official ride logo | |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | |
| Location | Universal Studios Hollywood |
| Park section | Upper Lot |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opening date | 2026 |
| Replaced | Animal Actors on Location/Special Effects Stage |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched – Spinning |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Universal Creative |
| Lift/launch system | LSM |
| Theme | Fast & Furious |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Operator | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
| Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at RCDB | |
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is an upcoming steel spinning launched roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood set to open in 2026. It is manufactured by Intamin and themed to the Fast & Furious film franchise.
Development
[edit]In May 2022, a Fast & Furious–themed roller coaster was revealed to be in development at Universal Studios Hollywood.[1][2] On January 8, 2023, the stage shows Animal Actors on Location and Special Effects Stage closed down to make way for the attraction.[3][4] On July 12, 2023, it was announced that the coaster began construction.[5][4][6] On May 3, 2024, Universal announced that the coaster, revealed as "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift", will open in 2026 and will be the park's "first ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster".[7][8]
See also
[edit]- Fast & Furious: Supercharged, a similar attraction themed to the same franchise built for various Universal Studios theme parks
References
[edit]- ^ Stella, Alicia (May 1, 2022). "Fast & Furious Drifting Coaster Rumored for Universal Studios Hollywood". Orlando Park Stop. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Universal Studios Hollywood". Screamscape. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Davis-Friedman, Samantha (November 10, 2022). "Two Universal Studios Hollywood shows are closing". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b Martinez, Christian (July 13, 2023). "New 'Fast & Furious' coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ White, Abbey (July 13, 2023). "Universal Studios Hollywood to Get New 'Fast & Furious' Coaster". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Chen, Eve (July 12, 2023). "Calling all speed demons: Fast & Furious roller coaster coming to Universal Studios". USA Today. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Tapp, Tom (May 3, 2024). "360-Degree Spinning "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" Roller Coaster Set For Universal Studios Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Universal Studios Hollywood's First High-Speed Outdoor Roller Coaster, "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift", Set to Launch in 2026, Based on Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious Blockbuster Film Franchise". NBCUniversal Media. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
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