{"id":125310,"date":"2026-01-20T20:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/125310\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T20:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:05:08","slug":"fast-furious-is-drifting-into-universal-orlando-with-a-new-roller-coaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/125310\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast &#038; Furious Is Drifting Into Universal Orlando With A New Roller Coaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to know what it\u2019s like to drift around in Dom Toretto\u2019s Dodge Challenger, well, now&#8217;s your chance. Universal Studios Orlando announced a new roller coaster coming to its Central Florida park, dubbed Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift.<\/p>\n<p>A sibling to the already announced coaster of the same name at Universal Studios Hollywood, Orlando will get its own version of the highly anticipated attraction. Hollywood Drift will replace the long-running Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster, which was demolished late last year after 16 years in the park.<\/p>\n<p>Opening in 2027, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/723418\/fast-and-furious-cars-slow\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22723418%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22fast-and-furious-cars-slow%22%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fast &amp; Furious<\/a> coaster lets riders experience &#8220;360-degree drifting&#8221; in ride vehicles inspired by the movie cars. The attraction includes a 170-foot vertical \u201cspike\u201d that stands nearly 17 stories tall, as well as a few \u201cjaw-dropping maneuvers,\u201d according to the company.<\/p>\n<p>With this new coaster on the way, Universal Orlando fans will also have to say goodbye to the park\u2019s current Fast &amp; Furious attraction. Fast &amp; Furious\u2014Supercharged will permanently close its doors in 2027 after nearly a decade in operation. Literally tens of people will be upset.<\/p>\n<p>What We Know So Far<br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sizer\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAYAAAA7KqwyAAAAGXRFWHRTb2Z0d2FyZQBBZG9iZSBJbWFnZVJlYWR5ccllPAAAABpJREFUeNpi\/P\/\/PwMlgImBQjBqwLAwACDAAOVfAw9\/ZDvcAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p>While Universal hasn\u2019t shared all the details about the Orlando version (expect that closer to an opening date), we can at least look to Hollywood for some clues. The video above shows exactly what that version will look like.<\/p>\n<p>The Hollywood coaster measures 4,100 feet in length (or about two football fields) and reaches a top speed of 72 miles per hour. It, too, promises 360-degree drifts, with ride vehicles modeled after iconic cars from the franchise, including Toretto\u2019s 1970 Dodge Charger and Paul Walker\u2019s Nissan Skyline.<\/p>\n<p>The Hollywood version is scheduled to open in 2026, but Florida fans will have to wait an extra year for their turn. More details are expected to be released closer to the ride\u2019s opening.<\/p>\n<p>Motor1&#8217;s Take:\u00a0We can&#8217;t wait to ride this thing. If Orlando&#8217;s Hollywood Drift is anything like the West Coast version, this looks like it will be an epic roller coaster. 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