Overview
- Universal posted a video showing a speedometer hitting 70 mph and an odometer reading 012026, signaling an announcement on January 20, 2026.
- Active construction is underway on the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit footprint, with new structures now visible above construction walls near the park’s New York area.
- In December 2024, permits filed with the South Florida Water Management District outlined demolishing Rip Ride Rockit and replacing it with another attraction.
- Reports and fan discussion suggest the project could be a high-speed coaster possibly tied to Fast & Furious, but Universal has not confirmed any theme or specific details.
- The tease comes as Universal pursues wider growth, including last year’s opening of Epic Universe and a confirmed redevelopment of the Lost Continent area at Islands of Adventure.