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Universal Fast & Furious coaster developments

Entities: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift · Halloween Horror Nights · Fortnite · Universal Orlando · Epic Universe

Overview

The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster continues to shape Universal’s Florida resort agenda. After the August 2026 shutdown of the Fast & Furious: Supercharged simulator, construction on the new Intamin‑designed roller coaster progressed through July, with the 170‑foot spike reaching its full height and a large corkscrew installed on the track. The ride remains slated for a 2027 debut.

Simultaneously, Universal Orlando disclosed a suite of ticket promotions aimed at Florida residents, including a $199 two‑park unlimited‑days pass and a $179 “Nights at Epic Universe” event that offers after‑hours park access and complimentary snacks. Epic Universe ticket prices for 2026 were lowered, though an annual‑pass option is still absent.

Demolition work at the Lost Continent area of Islands of Adventure persisted, clearing the Sindbad building and preparing the site for future attractions. In entertainment news, Halloween Horror Nights 35 introduced a Fortnite‑themed “Fortnitemares” scare zone, a shortened “R.I.P. Tour,” and new ICE! themes featuring Harry Potter, Home Alone and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Universal Studios Hollywood continues testing its own Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster, installing sound‑mitigation measures ahead of the planned summer opening.

Timeline

  1. about 19 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Universal Orlando unveils new tickets and attraction projects

    Universal Orlando rolls out new ticket offers, Fast & Furious coaster construction, Lost Continent demolition, Epic Universe price cuts, and Fortnite‑themed Halloween Horror Nights attractions.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fast & Furious coaster sparks noise complaints from neighbors

    Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster, slated for a summer debut, has drawn neighbor complaints over loud testing; the park is adding sound walls and other measures to reduce the

  3. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Universal Orlando to close Fast & Furious ride and dismantle Lost Continent attraction

    Universal Orlando will close the Fast & Furious: Supercharged ride on Aug 16 2026 and is now demolishing the Lost Continent’s Poseidon’s Fury, ending the 1999 attraction.

  4. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Universal Orlando to close Fast & Furious – Supercharged early, plans new Fast & Furious coaster

    Universal Orlando moved Fast & Furious – Supercharged's closing to Aug 16 2026 and plans to open the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster in 2027.

Sources

archynewsy.com · attractionsmagazine.com · beslist.nl · blogmickey.com · chipandco.com · citysurfingorlando.com · disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net · laughingplace.com · mix108.com