Universal Studios Hollywood

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

USH finally has a real outdoor coaster, and it's officially open. 72 mph, four launches, spinning cars, inverting elements — an Intamin machine in a Fast & Furious skin that officially opened September 16, 2026, per Universal. Confirmed specs are here; my firsthand verdict is still pending.

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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

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Thrill

High Thrill

Universal Express

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Height

51" min

Ideal For

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Thrill

High Thrill

Universal Express

Not accepted

Height

51" min

Ideal For

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Sarah's Verdict

Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins · Universal & Coaster Expert

Sarah's Verdict

Universal & Coaster Expert

I've been waiting years for USH to build an actual outdoor coaster instead of another screen-and-motion-base dark ride, and on paper Hollywood Drift delivers — 72 mph, four launches, spinning cars, inversions, built by Intamin. It's officially open now, but I haven't ridden it myself yet, and I'm not going to fake …

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