{"id":420965,"date":"2026-10-07T06:10:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T06:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/420965\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T06:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T06:10:14","slug":"more-theming-added-as-pull-testing-continues-at-fast-furious-hollywood-drift-at-universal-studios-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/420965\/","title":{"rendered":"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &#038; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The imposing track of Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift now towers over Universal Studios Florida, and as pull testing continues, more themed elements are sprouting up on and around the coaster, as captured by aerial photographer bioreconstruct.<\/p>\n<p>Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift Construction Update<br \/>\n<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"1503515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503515\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_2-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"1503514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503514\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most visible themed element is the red jackknifed Peterbilt truck, which sits on a platform near the initial launch. Its trailer, however, is too thin to be an actual commercial truck trailer.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_4-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_4-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503513\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first launch will take place between these stacks of shipping containers (perhaps a nod to the end of Fast &amp; Furious: Supercharged) before propelling guests underneath the trailer of the jackknifed truck.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_3-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_3-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503519\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From this angle, you can see how the launch will send guests through the containers and under the trailer.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_5-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_5-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503522\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peering inside the ride station, we can see steel frames being constructed for additional themed elements.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_8.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1503526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ThemingUpdate_8.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503526\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steel frames for more facade work are also visible on the outside next to the ride entrance (the brick archway).<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_2-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" data-id=\"1503531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503531\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" data-id=\"1503532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503532\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pull testing has been taking place using the black Dodge Charger ride vehicle by itself. The pull test car is currently stationed at the mid-course brake run of the coaster.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_4-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_4-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503534\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wires visible around the ride vehicle are to check clearance, so guests waving their limbs around don\u2019t strike anything and injure themselves.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_5-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullTestCar_5-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503535\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For location reference, the walkway above the fences in this photo leads to the Stranger Things 5 maze at Halloween Horror Nights, so you may get a look at the car as you walk by.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullCarTrack-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_PullCarTrack-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503530\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this photo, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bioreconstruct\/status\/2106558617214427192\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">bioreconstruct<\/a> helpfully provided a green line to show the current route of the pull test car. According to his caption:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pull test car is past the brake fins. There are motors underneath the track to accelerate cars down, through a track switch. Cars are then accelerated further in The Speed Bump to ascend The Spike.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"Source: bioreconstruct\/X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ViewFromCitywalk-1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/USF_HollywoodDrift_ViewFromCitywalk-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"More Theming Added as Pull Testing Continues at Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida\" class=\"wp-image-1503528\"\/><\/a>Source: bioreconstruct\/X<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pulling back over CityWalk, we can see the full coaster track rising over and through the park, with The Spike as its most recognizable component. New walkways are being built around the perimeter of the coaster; the current one under the track is temporary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a flyover video of the construction:<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Aerial video of Fast &amp; Furious Hollywood Drift construction. Featuring the pull test car, paused in the Mid Course Brake Run.<br \/>Also featured is the shipping container and jackknifed Peterbilt truck at first launch.<br \/>Plus additional facade steel frame at the station. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RCSYfPy3dR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">pic.twitter.com\/RCSYfPy3dR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bioreconstruct\/status\/2106700870503317760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">October 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to ride Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift? 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