First look at Fast & Furious coaster on-track test at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood Teases Massive, 72 MPH Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Coaster With New Photos

UPDATED: Universal Studios Hollywood has begun extended testing of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the park’s first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster slated to open in 2026. The track has been under construction for months, and now loops across several levels of the backlot. Earlier this summer, individual cars were being tested on limited portions of […]

Universal Studios begins testing track for new 'Fast & Furious' coaster

Universal Studios Hollywood has begun testing the track for its newest roller coaster, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift," park officials announced on Thursday. The ride will be the theme park’s first high-speed outdoor coaster, featuring fully rotational cars designed to simulate the signature drifting action of the “Fast & Furious” film franchise. The state-of-the-art attraction will span 4,100 feet of track and incorporate sound-reduction tech…

First look at Fast & Furious coaster on-track test at Universal Studios Hollywood

The new Fast & Furious coaster revved up its engines and raced around the hillside-hugging track for the first time at Universal Studios Hollywood in preparation of the 2026 debut of the new thrill ride. Universal Studios Hollywood conducted the first on-track launch test of the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster on Thursday, Oct. 16. Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at South…

Universal Studios Hollywood starts track testing new Fast & Furious coaster

Universal Studios Hollywood has started testing the track of its new Fast & Furious roller coaster, due to open at the California theme park in 2026.Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be the fastest coaster in the Universal portfolio with speeds of up to 72 mph. It is also the park's first-ever high-speed outdoor coaster.Universal Studios Hollywood has begun test runs for the new coaster, which boasts a state-of-the-art ride system. Guests wil…

Universal Studios Hollywood Begins Testing “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” Ahead of 2026 Opening

Universal Studios Hollywood begins extended testing with its first launch of the “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” ride vehicles as the theme park’s first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster prepares to open in 2026. The train containing the four ride vehicles, including the Dodge Charger, will be concealed during this initial test phase with the remaining ride vehicles revealed at a later date. “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will feature…