Universal Studios Hollywood | Unknown | Fast & Furious Coaster | 2024

[Hixee]

This is definitely one of the coaster construction sites I’ve ever seen;

Can't tell if there's an adjective missing, or if you're being sarcastic.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Can't tell if there's an adjective missing, or if you're being sarcastic.

A little bit of ambiguity never hurt anyone.

 

[Nicky Borrill]

So... Are Universal / Intamin the new Energylandia / Vekoma?

Will that be 3 Intamin multi launch coasters across the main Universal site? Probably a good thing it's Mack at UEU...

Not complaining though, looks amazing...

 

[Matt N]

So... Are Universal / Intamin the new Energylandia / Vekoma?

Will that be 3 Intamin multi launch coasters across the main Universal site? Probably a good thing it's Mack at UEU...

Not complaining though, looks amazing...

This is in Universal Studios Hollywood, in California. The stuff going on in Florida doesn’t really make any odds to the Californian resort, and this is the first Intamin coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood (and the first non-outdoor kiddie coaster full stop, for that matter!).

 

[Nicky Borrill]

This is in Universal Studios Hollywood, in California. The stuff going on in Florida doesn’t really make any odds to the Californian resort, and this is the first Intamin coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood (and the first non-outdoor kiddie coaster full stop, for that matter!).

Cheers Matt, didn’t realise that. Dunno why I missed it completely, it’s in the title and everything.

Still, Universal definitely seem to be in love with Intamin multi launch coasters at the moment.

 

[Matt N]

Cheers Matt, didn’t realise that. Dunno why I missed it completely, it’s in the title and everything.

Still, Universal definitely seem to be in love with Intamin multi launch coasters at the moment.

Don't worry; it's an easy mistake to make!

 

[ECG]

... If this indeed gets spinning cars, it might be even more insane than RtH at Plopsaland.

It won't have spinning cars, but rather cars that rotate up to 360° at certain parts of the layout to reduce noise for nearby residents. According to the NBCUniversal Community website, being able to rotate the cars "provides the ability to turn and program vehicles away from the community at key scream moments."

That's only part of the noise reduction efforts, as the park plans to install a sound wall (similar to Incredicoaster), slated to be longer than two football fields and have half-pipe-style covers over many portions of the track. The entire track will also be filled with pea gravel to minimize ride vehicle sound and the report also shared that the ride will be able to hold up to 32 people at once since two trains, capable of holding 16 people each, will be moving throughout the track simultaneously.

The park will also restrict the ride's construction to specific hours on weekdays from 7am to 7pm and from 8am to 6pm on Saturday/Sunday. However, attraction hours are expected to coincide with theme park hours when the coaster opens.

I've zoomed in on two of the posted renderings that show the sound covers.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

They've started preparing the foundation for the giant tower crane, which will be used to assemble the coaster on the hillside;


Source

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Aight been putting this off for a few days, so... Intamin is shipping coaster hardware!





Yes, the ship did dock in Los Angeles on said day and wasn't HQ ordering parts for Epic Universe, so this is verified to be Fast & Furious.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Work has gotten into full force with this one, the crane is up and foundations/rebar are going in;

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1742329490632827041

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Lots of new plans and renders have emerged. Expect the Velocicoaster approach with double sided lockers and metal detectors.







Construction in the meantime is going swimmingly, with concrete columns up at the station and footers being poured everywhere;


Source

 

[Niles]

Amusement Insider have done a new pre-creation this time with spinning cars, while there is no way of knowing how it will spin this still looks fantastic.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

First pieces of track have now gone in, Family Coaster is revving up;

Source

 

[cocoa]

in the preshow you have to get married to everyone else on your train

 

[LightningColossus46]

in the preshow you have to get married to everyone else on your train

Then they will truly be your family

 

[davidm]

Press release today;

Universal Studios Hollywood’s First High-Speed Outdoor Roller Coaster, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,” Set to Launch in 2026, Based on Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious Blockbuster Film Franchise | Universal Destinations & Experiences

Universal City, California, May 3, 2024 – Universal Studios Hollywood announces its first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster, “Fast & Furious:

corporate.universaldestinationsandexperiences.com

Universal City, California, May 3, 2024 – Universal Studios Hollywood announces its first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,” will join the theme park family in 2026.

The dynamic new thrill ride, themed to Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film saga, Fast & Furious, will elevate the guest experience with innovative and technological achievements never previously employed in a roller coaster.

The state-of-the-art ride system is being uniquely designed to immerse guests within the high-speed Fast & Furious universe. Highlights will include groundbreaking 360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles as they rocket along an elaborate track meticulously constructed with sound reduction technology for a breathtaking, superior experience. These attributions will create a seamless sensation of drifting cars as guests spin in motion at furiously fast speeds.

“As a premier entertainment theme park destination with a rich history in immersing guests in incredible rides based on today’s most inspiring movie, television and gaming properties, we are excited to introduce our very first, high-speed outdoor roller coaster,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “As Universal Studios Hollywood continues to evolve, the arrival of ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ will be a powerful game changer that will infuse a new level of thrill into our already dynamic theme park, and we look forward to welcoming guests when it races onto the scene in 2026.”

“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will be located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests will queue up within a large, red brick, garage-style structure before settling into the ride vehicles, modeled after several authentic cars featured in the films, and catapulting along an aerial track that winds its way over parts of the theme park.

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