Thrilling New Fast & Furious Roller Coaster at Universal Studios Bears Title: Hollywood Drift
Crankin' Up the Adrenaline: Universal Studios Hollywood's First-Ever High-Speed Outdoor Roller Coaster!
Excitement is at an all-time high as Universal Studios Hollywood prepares to unleash Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the theme park's inaugural high-speed outdoor roller coaster, slated to hit the tracks in 2026! Based on none other than the ever-thrilling Fast & Furious franchise, this exhilarating ride will offer guests an unprecedented experience with cutting-edge technology and a dash of nostalgia.
Historically, the theme park, nestled above a working movie studio, seemed hesitant to introduce a major thrill ride outdoors, fearing the noise and screams might disrupt productions below. However, with Universal Parks issuing the scoop, we're beyond excited for the technological marvel about to unfold! The collab will bring "a state-of-the-art ride system," meticulously designed to immerse guests in the high-speed Fast & Furious universe. Guests can expect groundbreaking 360-degree rotations of individual ride vehicles as they whiz along an elaborate track adorned with sound reduction technology, delivering a breathtaking, superior experience.
The latest coaster craze has come a long way, with smoother and more advanced tech paving the way. In fact, just a few months ago, Universal Studios tested ear-piercing screams (thought to be from its coaster-laden East Coast sibling, Universal Orlando) to gauge their impact on production in planned zones for Hollywood Drift. With Hollywood Drift's planned placement in the lower lot, there's now enough room to accommodate attractions like Super Nintendo World, while sandwiching the roller coaster primarily over the hill, where the demolished Special Effects and Universal's Animal Actors stages once stood.
As guests move through the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift queue, set on the upper lot of Universal Studios Hollywood within a red-brick, garage-style structure, they'll hop aboard ride vehicles modeled after iconic cars from the Fast & Furious saga. The ride tech will make you feel like you're right in the driving seat with the likes of Dom Toretto and the Fast family, catapulting along an aerial track that winds its way over parts of the theme park. Guests can expect a seamless sensation of drifting cars as they spin in furious motion at dizzying speeds. Comparatively, the studio tram's Fast & Furious: Supercharged 3D 360 experience seems somewhat underwhelming.
Scott Strobl, executive vice president and general manager of Universal Studios Hollywood, expressed his enthusiasm in the release: "As a premier entertainment theme park destination with a rich history in immersing guests in incredible rides based on today's most inspiring movie, television, and gaming properties, we are excited to introduce our very first, high-speed outdoor roller coaster." He went on to add, "As Universal Studios Hollywood continues to evolve, the arrival of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be a powerful game changer that will infuse a new level of thrill into our already dynamic theme park, and we look forward to welcoming guests when it races onto the scene in 2026."
So strap on your seatbelts, grab your caps, and get ready to live the Fast life! We can hardly contain our excitement for the action-packed adventure of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2026!
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- The upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a high-speed outdoor roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood, will include technologically advanced ride systems and 360-degree rotations, offering an unprecedented experience for guests.
- The Fast & Furious franchise collaboration with Universal Studios Hollywood is set to bring a state-of-the-art ride system, designed to immerse guests in the Fast & Furious universe, complete with groundbreaking technology and a dose of nostalgia.
- According to io9, exciting developments in entertainment can be expected in the future, with the debut of new Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek franchises, updates on the DC Universe, and all things Doctor Who.
- In the future, guests of Universal Studios Hollywood can include Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a high-speed roller coaster, among the lineup of attractions such as Super Nintendo World and more, as the theme park continues to evolve and introduce new thrilling experiences.
