{"id":299198,"date":"2026-06-07T14:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T14:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/299198\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T14:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T14:34:15","slug":"fast-furious-coaster-spike-and-speed-hill-take-shape-at-universal-studios-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/299198\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast & Furious Coaster Spike and Speed Hill Take Shape at Universal Studios Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crews are working at a steady pace throughout the Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster at Universal Studios Florida, as seen in new photos by photographer @bioreconstruct on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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New aerial photos show major construction progress on the upcoming Fast & Furious roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida, including work on the ride\u2019s spike element and a low bunny hill section of track<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The latest views show more blue supports and gray track installed across the site, with several uninstalled pieces still staged nearby.<\/p>\n

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One of the most distinct recent additions is the large blue support structure, or \u201cspike\u201d<\/a>, rising near the edge of the lagoon, close to the Universal globe viewing area.<\/p>\n

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This spike \u2013 steep, dead-end vertical or near-vertical element where the train would travel upward before reversing direction \u2013\u00a0is progressively taking shape as the coaster track continues to unfold toward and around it.<\/p>\n

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In the aerial photos, the spike\u2019s blue vertical supports and diagonal bracing are already in place. Track installation in this area appears to still be in progress, with additional gray track pieces and blue support components staged nearby. The size of the structure gives a better sense of how dramatic this portion of the ride may look once complete.<\/p>\n

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Another key section visible in the photos is a lower stretch of gray track running directly toward the spike, which includes the small bunny hop hill.<\/p>\n

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Several visible arrow markings on the track indicate the expected direction of travel through this section. Based on the arrows, the train appears to move through the low hill before continuing along the curve toward the larger spike structure. Supports were installed<\/a> a few days ago for this portion of the track.<\/p>\n

Electrical work spotted below this bunny hill suggests that electromagnetic fins may be placed beneath this section in order to accelerate ride vehicles prior to ascending the 170-foot spike just ahead on the track.<\/p>\n

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A separate aerial view shows a large staging area filled with additional coaster components. Blue supports, gray track segments, and structural pieces are organized across the lot, suggesting there is still a significant amount of installation work ahead.<\/p>\n

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Some of the staged gray track pieces appear to include curved sections, while several blue support columns are grouped by shape and size. The quantity of components in this staging area paints a clearer picture of the scope of the project.<\/p>\n

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Numerous concrete footers are visible throughout the dirt construction zone, with crews continuing to install supports and prepare additional areas for track placement. Smaller utility buildings are also taking shape simultaneously within the perimeter of the coaster layout, seen in the aerial views here with blue roofing.<\/p>\n

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Over toward the rear section of construction, crews continue to work on the ride\u2019s load building and maintenance shed. Additional foundation work is visible in this latest aerial update, showing a portion of a concrete switch platform located at the start of the ride experience.<\/p>\n

Fast and Furious: Supercharged will close<\/a>\u00a0in 2027, ahead of the new coaster\u2019s opening. The first version of Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift will open at Universal Studios Hollywood this year.<\/p>\n

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