With Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift set to debut later this year, it appears Orlando may be gearing up for a similar high-octane addition. Reports suggest another Fast & Furious-themed roller coaster is on the way to a Universal park, potentially designed to appeal to families rather than thrill-seekers alone.
After a recent teaser posted by the park showed Dominic Toretto’s Dodge charge speedo revving up to 70mph today we have finally got the official confirmation from the park about what the ride entails.
The attraction is expected to be built by Intamin, likely as part of a two-attraction partnership with Universal. While it may share some design DNA with the Hollywood coaster, the Orlando version is rumored to feature a far more dramatic vertical spike that will dominate the park’s skyline.
Although Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit holds a special place for many fans and will certainly be missed, its departure signals a new chapter for the park. That said, it raises an important question: what does the future hold for the indoor Fast & Furious: Supercharged ride that currently occupies space at Universal?
Widely regarded as one of the resort’s weakest offerings, many guests—including myself—would welcome its complete removal or, at the very least, a significant overhaul or re-theme. Universal still houses a few attractions that struggle to meet the park’s overall standard, with Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon and Skull Island: Reign of Kong often cited as prime examples of rides that could benefit from major improvements or removals altogether.
Universal Orlando Resort is revving up for its next big thrill with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift – a high-octane outdoor roller coaster that will join the Universal Studios Florida family in 2027.
Replacing the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will put guests in the driver seat of the high-speed thrills of Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious universe like never before. Riders will experience the exhilarating sensation of 360-degree drifting as they speed through jaw-dropping maneuvers – including a 170-foot vertical “spike” that will send riders nearly 17 stories in the air over the outskirts of Universal CityWalk.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will join an award-winning collection of coaster experiences at Universal Orlando Resort and is another exciting example of the incredible growth, momentum and world-class innovation of Universal Destinations & Experiences. Universal Studios Hollywood will also debut its own, one-of-a-kind Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift outdoor roller coaster later this year.
As Universal Studios Florida makes way for this exciting new experience, Fast & Furious – Supercharged will permanently close in 2027.
More information about Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be shared in the months ahead. For more information about Universal Orlando Resort and to sign-up for email updates about the new high-speed coaster, guests can visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.
