Overview

• Crews are cutting into the steel track, with visible sparks documented in widely shared photos posted to X.
• The ride’s entrance sign has been removed and construction walls now surround the site, signaling a full teardown.
• Universal has not announced a replacement, and talk of a Fast & Furious coaster or a Ghostbusters attraction remains unconfirmed speculation.
• Fans are posting nostalgic reactions and memories on social media as the coaster’s footprint disappears from the park.
• The overhaul coincides with routine refurbishments: Skull Island (Aug 20–Sep 3), Hogwarts Express (Sep 15–19), Ripsaw Falls (Oct 6–31), and Forbidden Journey (Nov 10–20).