Universal Studios Hollywood has quietly added its highly anticipated Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster to the park’s official mobile app, offering guests another glimpse of the attraction ahead of its opening. While the listing suggests progress toward launch, the park has yet to announce a specific opening date beyond its previously confirmed Summer 2026 timeframe.
The new attraction marks a major milestone for Universal Studios Hollywood as the destination’s first high-speed outdoor roller coaster. Inspired by the blockbuster Fast & Furious film franchise, the ride promises a combination of speed, advanced engineering, and immersive storytelling designed to recreate the sensation of high-speed street racing and drifting.
One of Universal’s Most Advanced Coasters
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will feature approximately 4,100 feet (1,250 metres) of track and reach speeds of up to 72 mph (116 km/h). Its standout innovation is a fully rotating ride vehicle capable of spinning 360 degrees independently throughout the course, allowing riders to experience the feeling of controlled drifting as seen in the films.
The coaster’s vehicles are inspired by iconic cars from the Fast & Furious franchise and have been specifically engineered to rotate at key moments during the ride. Combined with high-speed launches, dynamic turns, and elevation changes, the experience is designed to deliver a unique combination of thrills and cinematic action.
Designed With Neighbours in Mind
Universal has also incorporated sound-reduction technology into the coaster’s track system. The feature is intended to reduce operational noise while maintaining the high-speed performance expected from a major thrill attraction, helping minimize the impact on surrounding neighbourhoods.
The attraction has been under construction for several years and is expected to become one of the park’s signature rides when it opens later this summer.
Florida Version Also Under Construction
A second version of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is also being built at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. The Florida installation is replacing the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, which permanently closed in August 2025 after nearly two decades of operation.
Although both attractions share the same drifting coaster concept, they are expected to feature different track layouts tailored to their respective parks. The Orlando version is currently scheduled to open in 2027.
With the attraction now appearing in the Universal Studios Hollywood app, fans are watching closely for an official opening announcement, which is expected in the coming weeks as the park prepares to welcome guests aboard its most technologically advanced coaster yet.
