Overview
- Universal announced Monday that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will open to the public on September 16, 2026 after weeks of soft openings and technical rehearsals with limited guests.
- The outdoor coaster reaches up to 72 mph, uses a dual‑launching split track with four launches and multiple inversions across 4,100 feet of aerial track, and subjects riders to forces up to 3.6 Gs.
- Each train carries one of four franchise cars—the Dodge Charger, Mazda RX‑7, Nissan Skyline GT‑R, and Toyota Supra—with independently programmed 360° rotation and onboard audio to create distinct ride experiences.
- Universal required riders to store belongings in complimentary lockers and pass metal detection at the platform, and it added extra sound barriers after nearby residents complained about testing noise.
- A separate, non‑identical Fast & Furious coaster is under construction at Universal Studios Florida with track work reported complete and a target opening in 2027, reflecting Universal’s broader tie‑in to the franchise’s anniversary and future films.