Start your engines! Something big is racing into Universal Studios Hollywood. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is set to open in summer 2026, and it will be Universal Destinations & Experiences' fastest roller coaster with speeds up to 72 mph. This all-new thrill ride is inspired by the global blockbuster "Fast & Furious" franchise and brings the action, speed and style of the films to life in a new way. From magnetic launches to 360-degree spinning cars that simulate drifting, this coaster is a toadally cool upgrade from Fast & Furious – Supercharged. If you've ever dreamed of joining Dom's crew, this is your chance to do it with the pedal to the metal.
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- What is Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift? It's Universal Studios Hollywood's first-ever high-speed, outdoor coaster, themed around the Fast & Furious film franchise!
- How fast will Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift go? The 360-degree rotating ride vehicles simulate drifting at up to 72 mph.
- When does Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift open? The ride is scheduled to open in summer 2026.
- Which cars are used for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift? Four iconic cars from the franchise will be featured, including Dom's 1970 Dodge Charger, Han's 1997 Mazda RX-7 and Brian's 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R and 1994 Toyota Supra.
- What is the height requirement for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift? Riders must be 51 inches or taller to ride.
- Does Fast & Furious have lockers? Riders will need to store all loose items (including cellphones and keys) in a locker. The queue has double-side lockers to streamline storing and retrieving your items.
- Will Fast & Furious be open during Halloween Horror Nights? If you want to ride Fast & Furious during Halloween Horror Nights, you'll need the right kind of ticket. Only guests with Universal Express, Universal Express Unlimited or the After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo tickets have access to the ride from 7 to 11:30 p.m. General admission and Early Access tickets do no grant access to the ride during the event.
What to Expect from Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
This isn’t your typical roller coaster. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift features:
- Spinning ride vehicles that rotate 360 degrees throughout the ride to create the feeling of drifting
- Multiple launches to keep the action going from start to finish, reaching a top speed of 72 mph
- Inversions and airtime hills for maximum thrills
- A massive layout that winds down the hill from the Upper Lot to the Lower Lot (and over the the escalator!)
- Over 4,100 feet of track (equivalent of about 12 football fields!)
- A train of four cars, seating 16 riders total
The ride vehicles are themed to four iconic street racing cars from the movies, including Dom's iconic 1970 Dodge Charger from the movies. There are four ride vehicles per train, one of each different car. The coaster will have a custom ride profile that matches the energy of the "Fast & Furious" franchise. You'll feel like you're in the middle of a high-speed chase! Only, without the actual danger. Which car would you choose for this race?
- Dodge Charger, inspired by Dominic Toretto's signature 1970 muscle car, with a sleek black frame and souped-up 900-horsepower engine.
- Mazda RX-7, inspired by Han Seoul-oh's 1997 model, with 19-inch wheels, racing seats and upgraded suspension
- Nissan Skyline GT-R, inspired by Brian O'Connor's 2002 blue, enhanced, modified model
- Toyota Supra, inspired by Brian O'Connor's orange 1994 car with the twin-turbo-inline-six engine — the "10-second car"
Height Requirement for Fast & Furious
Drifters must be 51 inches tall to ride.
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Queue and Locker Details
Here's what you need to know to access this ride and how to store your belongings.
Types of Queues
When we toured the ride building back in March, we saw signs for Single Rider and Universal Express. But the ride may open with alternate options. So expect that operations could vary during the opening period. Past ride/land openings at Universal Studios Hollywood have utilized a Virtual Line for a limited time or delayed access for Universal Express users. Hop back closer to opening day for the deets on Fast & Furious line access.
Queue Elements
As you queue up for the ride, you'll pass by replicas of stunt vehicles and props that were used in the films. You'll also see storyboards from the films. Scan QR codes to watch videos about how they created the stunts. Keep an eye out for the following:
- Car cannon
- Vault Truck
- Yamaha WR250 dirt bike
- Ramp Car
- Dodge Charger NOS System Engine
- Spherical Rolling Bomb
- Rollover Stunt Rig
- Dodge Charger SRT8
While in the queue, you'll get to take in the view. You get a great view of the coaster itself (including the under-chassis of the trains and turning mechanism of the ride), but the the cliffside ride also offers breathtaking views of the valley and Lower Lot below!
Once you get on the ride platform, you'll see a huge mural! There are two loading platforms.
Double-Sided Lockers and Metal Detectors
While you're in the queue, you'll use double-sided lockers to store all loose items except a park ticket. In fact, this is the first Universal Studios Hollywood ride to use metal detectors to ensure pockets are empty. If you've ridden Velocicoaster, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Stardust Racers and other rides at Universal Orlando, you already know the drill. If this concept is new to you Hollywood fans, here is how it goes:
- Store all items (keys, wallet, phone, pocket change, etc...) in a color-coded locker while in line.
- Scan the barcode on your admission ticket or annual pass to lock and unlock the two-sided compartments. If you have a digital ticket or pass on your smartphone, you'll ask a ride attendant for a paper barcode to scan. Take your ticket with you. You'll need it to open your locker after you ride.
- Pass through a metal detector before heading to the ride platform.
- If you did not empty your pockets, you'll be sent back to store your items.
- After riding, use your ticket/pass to retrieve your items (from the other side of the locker when you exit after riding the coaster.
The double-sided lockers save time and minimize congestion. Plus, they keep the park and ride safe from loose items falling on guests or tracks, as this coaster loops over walkways and reaches speeds of up to 72 mph.
Where Is Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Located?
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is taking over the space previously home to the Animal Actors stage and the Special Effects Show. It's directly across from the entrance to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The coaster will launch from a garage-style station in the Upper Lot and make its way down toward the Lower Lot, including a standout element that loops around the Starway escalators. It's a unique layout for Universal Studios Hollywood, and this coaster takes full advantage of it. It also offers expansive views.
The Fast & Furious – Supercharged portion of the Studio Tour closed in March of 2025. This new coaster is filling the fandom's needs, and we cannot wait!
What Makes Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Special?
This is the first roller coaster with inversions ever built at Universal Studios Hollywood, and that alone is a big deal. It also marks the park's first major thrill ride addition since Jurassic World – The Ride. Plus, the rotating ride vehicles are designed to drift through the course, adding a new level of immersion that will knock your socks off as "Fast & Furious" fans or just coaster fans in general. It's also the fastest coaster of Universal theme parks.
Universal is using noise-reducing tech to make sure the ride doesn't disrupt production on nearby soundstages. So yes, you can scream your head off without making it into a movie's background audio. The track tubes are filled with sound-absorbing gravel, and the rotating ride vehicles point you straight into the park and away from the studio at the biggest scream-inducing spots. When we watched the cars running, we were blown away by how quiet it was. Ride speakers in the headrests will create engine sounds.
Speaking of sound, the ride vehicles have speakers. But you won't be hearing your favorite playlist. The speakers add immersive sounds of revving engines, skidding tires and authentic car sounds.
When Does Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Open?
Universal hasn't announced an exact opening date yet, but Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is expected to open sometime in summer 2026. Construction is already in full swing, and coaster track is being installed piece by piece. We'll keep you posted with updates as the opening gets closer!
- During Mega Movie Summer 2025, we got a sneak peek at one of the ride vehicles! We saw the car designed to look like Dom's Charger.
- As of Oct. 16, 2025, the ride has begun its testing!
- In early March 2026, we got to take a look at the additional ride vehicles and the iconic mural that will be placed behind the load platform. The freehand, spray-painted mural will bring the final racing scene from the first movie to life, with a montage of Dom's Charger and O'Connor's Supra racing against a train.
In exciting news, Universal Orlando announced that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be racing into Universal Studios Florida in 2027.
Fast & Furious Merchandise
The 101 Exchange gift shop is now open in the ride building. You can get your Fast & Furious merch so you'll be ready on race day.
You'll find apparel, car models and more. Welcome to the family. You need to dress like you belong. New merchandise is available for Mega Movie Summer as of June 13, 2026!
Final Lap
If you're ready to trade in studio trams for street racing thrills, this coaster is going to be worth the wait. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift brings the speed, the spins and the action in a way Universal Studios Hollywood hasn't done before. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the films or just love a good adrenaline rush, this ride is shaping up to be one of the park's most exciting additions yet.
Stay tuned — we'll be racing to the front of the line as soon as it opens!
Are you a coaster fan like us? What are you most excited about for the opening of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift? If you're planning on taking a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, make sure to grab your discount tickets from Undercover Tourist!
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