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<\/p>\nUniversal Studios Hollywood\u2019s Technologically Advanced First Outdoor, High-Speed Roller Coaster Infuses a New Level of Adrenaline Into Its Global Entertainment Destination<\/p>\n
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Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a>\u2019s highly anticipated high-speed, outdoor roller coaster, \u201cFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift<\/a>\u201d is now open.<\/p>\n With its striking visual design and state-of-the-art ride technology, this all-new spectacular roller coaster\u2014the fastest in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio\u2014redefines the thrill ride experience and delivers an unprecedented surge of adrenaline to Universal Studios Hollywood, renowned for creating world-class rides and attractions inspired by today\u2019s most iconic entertainment properties.<\/p>\n Universal Pictures\u2019 $7 billion Fast & Furious franchise, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, serves as the driving force behind Universal Studios Hollywood\u2019s new, outdoor roller coaster, \u201cFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.\u201d With speed, adrenaline and street racing at its core, the 11-film franchise is a natural fit for a coaster at a theme park where movie themed attractions already take center stage. An all-new film in the saga, Fast Forever, will race into theatres in March 2028.<\/p>\n \u201cFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift\u2019 is officially open, and we are so excited to be able to put guests in the driver\u2019s seat of one of the most celebrated film franchises in history,\u201d said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. \u201cThe debut of this first-of-it-kind roller coaster is a literal game changer for Universal Studios Hollywood, and we look forward to sharing this thrilling experience with fans of the Fast Saga and our guests visiting from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n The intense ride celebrates the Fast & Furious franchise and captures the spectacle, suspense and meticulous choreography created for the edge-of-your-seat driving sequences the films are renowned for, offering guests a chance to experience the energy and thrill of high-speed action for themselves.<\/p>\n Located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, \u201cFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift\u201d is situated within an expansive red brick-garage-like structure. Two stationary, photo op prop car reproductions welcome guests just outside the ride as they make their way through the entry archway towards the queue.<\/p>\n In a technological first, a portion of the \u201cFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift\u201d ride track races through a transparent encased section of the queue, building on the anticipation as guests eagerly await their turn to ride.<\/p>\n A unique dual-launching, split-ride track alternates trains from dispatch to propel guests on an epic adventure that spirals them over and under portions of the multilevel Starway escalator, through four spectacular launches, an exciting inverted dive loop, twisted pretzel loop and inverted stall, among others, at speeds of up to 72 MPH and a force of up to 3.6 Gs along 4,100 feet of elaborate aerial track constructed with sound-reduction technology while drifting at 360-degrees in their individual ride vehicles.<\/p>\n Thrill seekers begin their journey lap-bar harnessed into one of four iconic Fast Saga ride vehicles\u2014the Dodge Charger, Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Toyota Supra\u2014each modeled after the cars driven by favorite Fast characters in the film series. The arrival platform is anchored by an all-original, large-scale mural created by world-renowned artist Tristan Eaton, which depicts the finale street racing action scene in the very first Fast film, 2001\u2019s The Fast and the Furious, with a montage of the aerial-bound Dodge Charger and Toyota Supra vehicles racing against a speeding train. Another inspirational Tristan Eaton mural is also featured within the queue in tribute to the entire film franchise.<\/p>\n Equipped with a fully independent audio system, each ride vehicle surrounds guests with true to type engine and sound effects unique to the car they are riding in. And, because each ride vehicle is fully rotational and independently programmed to drift in motion along each train, guests can enjoy four varying experiences depending on which vehicle they are seated.<\/p>\n With real estate at a premium at the Hollywood theme park destination, the visionaries at Universal Creative had the foresight to transform the hillside terrain into the backbone of the coaster, using its natural contours and vista as both the structural base and a defining element of the ride\u2019s imaginative design. The end result delivers breathtaking panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley, the Universal Studio movie studio and the theme park.<\/p>\n Designed to advance the storyline while keeping guests entertained, the queue guides guests through an environment filled with recreated props from the Fast Saga films. Select displays feature QR codes that guests can scan for additional behind the scenes insights and context about the displays. The QR code opens to Universal Studios\u2019 fan engagement site, the \u201cBacklot Club.\u201d From there guests can either create a new account or login to their existing account to enjoy the behind-the-scenes information as it pertains to the various displays.<\/p>\n Highlights of the props include:<\/p>\n Car Cannon, featuring the car driven by Brian O\u2019Conner in Fast & Furious 6<\/p>\n Roll Cage and Winch, featuring the 2010 Dodge Charger SRT8, driven by Dom Toretto, in Fast 5<\/p>\n Vault Truck, as featured in Fast 5<\/p>\n Motorcycle, as featured in F9, driven by Letty Ortiz<\/p>\n NOS System and Dodge Charger Engine, a recreation of the internal NOS operating system for the modified Fast & Furious ride vehicles in the films<\/p>\n Ramp Car, driven by Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6<\/p>\n Rolling Bomb, as featured in Fast X<\/p>\n Rollover Stunt Rig, a recreation of the rollover stunt rigging system used in the Fast & Furious films<\/p>\n Due to the dynamics of the roller coaster, guests are required to place all belongings in complimentary lockers, located within the queue area. They are also required to pass through metal detection before entering the ride platform to ensure all loose articles, including mobile phones, among other items, are placed securely in the lockers.<\/p>\n This ambitious roller coaster benefits from Universal Destinations & Experiences\u2019 decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of contemporary roller coasters across its global theme parks.<\/p>\n \u201cFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift\u201d joins Universal Studios Hollywood\u2019s slate of unprecedented groundbreaking attractions, including the interactive land, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD<\/a>\u2122, featuring the critically-acclaimed \u201cMario Kart\u2122: Bowser\u2019s Challenge\u201d ride; \u201cThe Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/a>\u2122\u201d highly immersive land that features Hogsmeade\u2122 village, \u201cHarry Potter and the Forbidden Journey\u2122\u201d and \u201cFlight of the Hippogriff\u2122 rides; \u201cJurassic World\u2014The Ride<\/a>\u201d; Illumination\u2019s award-winning \u201cThe Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash<\/a>\u201d and \u201cDespicable Me Minion Mayhem<\/a>\u201d; Springfield, U.S.A. and \u201cThe Simpsons Ride<\/a>\u2122\u201d; \u201cTRANSFORMERS\u2122: The Ride-3D<\/a>\u201d and \u201cRevenge of the Mummy\u2014The Ride<\/a>,\u201d as well as the theme park\u2019s signature, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour<\/a> attraction.<\/p>\n For more information about Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com<\/a>; follow @UniStudios on Instagram<\/a> and X<\/a> and like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n