NEW: Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood

Calling all speed junkies, coaster lovers, and Fast Family fanatics, Universal Studios Hollywood is revving up for its biggest ride yet.

Get ready to live your life a quarter mile at a time as you drift, spin and launch into a brand-new era of thrills with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the park’s first-ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster, opening in 2026!

This is not a drill. It’s a 72mph, 4,100-foot beast of a ride that’s about to change the game.

What Makes This Ride So Special?

Forget everything you thought you knew about Universal coasters—this one’s rewriting the rulebook. Here’s what to expect:

 72mph Top Speed

That’s the fastest coaster ever built at any Universal park, period. You’re going to feel this one in your chest.

 360° Rotating Ride Vehicles

The ride vehicles spin independently to simulate real drifting – just like Dom, Letty, Brain, and the crew on a high-stakes heist.

 4 Inversions + Airtime Hills

Expect to twist, turn, flip and fly, Hollywood Drift delivers real coaster cred with a layout that includes four inversions and suspenseful airtime moments.

 Massive 4,100ft Track Layout

The track weaves its way across Universal’s famous Starway escalators, stretching from the Upper Lot to the Lower Lot – an engineering first for the park!

 Sound-Dampening Tech

With movie studios next door, this ride uses cutting-edge quiet tech so you can scream your lungs out without ruining a take on the next blockbuster next door.

The Brains Behind the Build

This high-octane experience is powered by Intamin, the masterminds behind some of the world’s most iconic coasters. Expect multi-launch sections, lap bar restraints for freedom of movement, and Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) tech for ultra-smooth take-offs.

Step into the Fast & Furious Universe

Universal isn’t just slapping a logo on this, Hollywood Drift is steeped in cinematic detail:

• Garage-Style Queue: Themed like a gritty LA garage, packed with Fast & Furious props and vehicle displays.

• Dom’s Dodge Charger: One of the actual ride vehicles is styled after Dom’s legendary 1970 Dodge Charger.

• Showroom Sneak Peek: You can even see the hero cars in person at Universal CityWalk Hollywood now through 10 August 2025!

Out With the Old, In With the Drift

To make room for this blockbuster attraction, Universal said goodbye to some long-time favourites including:

•  Animal Actors Stage

•  Special Effects Stage

•  Fast & Furious: Supercharged (part of the Studio Tour)

This isn’t just a new ride—it’s a major reimagining of the Upper Lot, propelling the park into the next generation of thrills.

Why Fans Are Already Hyped

Industry insiders and coaster fans are already calling this one a game-changer:

“This coaster is going to change the landscape and vibe of USH forever!” – Reddit user /r/rollercoasters
“A powerful game-changer that will deliver unparalleled thrills.” – Scott Strobl, GM of Universal Studios Hollywood
“The rotating ride vehicles look incredible.” – Jim Shull, former Disney Imagineer behind Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Ready to Join the Fast Family?

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift isn’t just another coaster—it’s a full-throttle cinematic experience. With next-gen ride technology, real movie theming, and record-breaking thrills, this ride is set to dominate Universal Studios Hollywood.

So, grab your crew, fuel up on adrenaline, and get ready to drift like a Toretto.

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