Universal Hollywood Studios has a decades-long history as a working movie studio and is home to more than a dozen rides and attractions Friend star of your favorite series. But there’s one thing it doesn’t have yet – a high-speed outdoor roller coaster.
However, that won’t happen for long.
On May 3, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that its first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, will open in 2026.
As you may have surmised, Universal Studios Hollywood’s latest installation takes inspiration from the blockbuster “Fast & Furious” franchise. There are currently 10 installments in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, and an 11th action film is on the way. The original film, released in 2001, pulled back the curtain on the world of illegal street racing but has since evolved to include high-profile heists, secret espionage operations and of course whole family.
When Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opens in 2026, you’ll become part of that lightning-fast family as you zip around the park on a winding airborne track. The coaster will use a modern steering system with 360-degree rotating vehicles that recreate the feeling of “drifting”. Universal has yet to announce a top speed for the coaster, but we can only assume it will be both fast and furious.
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Universal Studios Hollywood’s small size may be a factor in why the park waited until now to add an outdoor roller coaster. Although the destination is now part movie studio, part amusement park, the space was originally established in 1915 purely for filmmaking – a roller coaster of this scale was not in the plans at the time. that point. Additionally, the property is located on a relatively small plot of land and is subject to local noise regulations. (Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will use sound reduction technology.)
Scott Strobl, “As a premier theme park destination with a rich history of immersing guests in incredible rides based on the most inspiring film, television and gaming properties Now, we are excited to introduce our first high-speed outdoor roller coaster,” said executive vice president and general manager of Universal Studios Hollywood, said in a press release. “As Universal Studios Hollywood continues to grow, the arrival of ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ will be a powerful game changer, bringing a new level of thrill to the already dynamic theme park.” activity and we look forward to welcoming visitors when it hits the scene in 2026.”
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This won’t be the park’s first roller coaster. That honor goes to Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride, although that ride’s 45 mph top speed doesn’t have the same thrill factor that this upcoming attraction is rumored to have. The “Fast & Furious” franchise is available at Universal Studios Hollywood as part of the Studio Tour’s “Fast & Furious – Supercharged” experience. It is unclear whether “Supercharged” will be replaced or remain as it is today.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is one of many projects in the works for Universal Destinations & Experiences. Other projects include upcoming projects Global children’s resort in Frisco, Texas, DreamWorks Land opens this summer at Universal Orlando and Epic universe The theme park will be coming to Universal Orlando next year.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be located in the park’s Upper Lot alongside attractions such as Studio Tour, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Stay tuned to TPG for more details about this ride as opening day approaches.
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