{
  "id": 4701503,
  "title": "Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Finally Revs Up for September Opening at Universal Studios",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/fast-furious-roller-coaster-finally-revs-up-for-september-opening-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:39:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/fast-and-furious-roller-coaster-opening-date-universal-studios-hollywood/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Universal Studios Hollywood is set to unveil its newest attraction, the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, on September 16. The thrilling, high-speed coaster promises to deliver an exceptional adrenaline rush, marking a significant milestone in the park's history. Originally planned for a summer opening, the coaster has faced technical difficulties and local opposition due to noise concerns from nearby Toluca Lake residents. In response to the complaints, the park installed additional sound barriers and adjusted the coaster's operating hours, including limited access during Halloween Horror Nights and afternoons. As the Fast & Furious franchise marks its 25th anniversary, the coaster's release coincides with the re-release of the first film and the upcoming March 2028 premiere of Fast Forever. The unique attraction, situated on the side of a mountain, weaves through the park's iconic Starway escalator, offering a split-ride experience with four launches, inverted loops, and twists at speeds up to 72 mph. Early reviews praise the coaster as a standout among Southern California roller coasters, setting it apart from other regional attractions such as Knotts Berry Farm's Ghost Rider and Six Flags Magic Mountain's Twisted Colossus.",
  "summary": "The ride, originally set to open at the Hollywood amusement park this summer, has concerned residents of the neighboring Toluca Lake The post Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Finally Revs Up for September Opening at Universal Studios appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster debuts at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 16",
    "Coaster faces technical issues and noise complaints from Toluca Lake residents",
    "Attraction aligns with Fast & Furious 25th anniversary and upcoming Fast Forever premiere"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Fast & Furious Ride Opening Date Finally Set At Universal Studios Hollywood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/fast-furious-ride-opening-date-finally-set-at-universal-studios",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:27:40.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}