Hollywood Drift Construction
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Universal announced Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift for Universal Studios Florida — a high-speed Intamin launched spinning coaster opening in 2027 on the former site of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, headlined by a 170-foot vertical spike beside Universal CityWalk.
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Vertical construction began — the first coaster supports were installed at Universal Studios Florida.
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Construction reached the signature spike — support columns for the 170-foot vertical element and a first section of coaster track went up.
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Steel railings installed along coaster track; overbank curve nearly complete; spike element (170 feet) remains prominent.
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Crews topped off the 170-foot spike on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift; track installation ongoing.
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Launch track and station building construction progressing; blue structural frames and brake run platforms visible.
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster under construction with 170-ft vertical spike following Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit demolition.
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Track installation complete for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift; route runs from New York load station to tallest element near CityWalk.
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Push/pull envelope testing begins on Hollywood Drift's track to verify rider clearance.
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift vehicle reaches halfway point in ride clearance testing.
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