Universal Orlando Teases New Coaster Theme Announcement and All Signs Point to Fast & Furious

Universal Orlando Teases New Fast & Furious Coaster with Announcement Coming Soon

Universal Orlando just hit the gas on speculation with a brand-new teaser promising the theme reveal for its next roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida on January 20, and theme park fans immediately noticed a few very loud clues. The short teaser features a revving engine sound paired with a speedometer climbing higher and higher, which has many expecting the attraction to be themed to Fast & Furious.

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That would line up closely with the Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift coaster already confirmed for Universal Studios Hollywood. The Hollywood version is already in testing, and building the same coaster in Orlando would allow for an expected construction timeline while also potentially saving on cost.

The New York setting is where things get especially interesting. While the Fast & Furious franchise fits the high-speed energy hinted at in the teaser, Universal could easily tailor the story and branding to the city streets vibe of this area of the park. At the same time, fans are keeping another classic Universal IP in the conversation. A Back to the Future themed coaster is not completely off the table yet, especially with the franchise enjoying a renewed spotlight through merchandise, references, and nostalgia-driven love across the parks. A DeLorean pushing the needle on a speedometer would certainly fit the visual language of the teaser just as well.

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If this does turn out to be Fast & Furious, it could also signal a major change nearby. The existing Fast & Furious Supercharged dark ride has long been one of the most criticized attractions at Universal Studios Florida, and a new coaster could open the door for a re-theme of that ride space. Ghostbusters and Back to the Future both feel like strong candidates, given their growing presence in the parks and their deep Universal roots. Whatever Universal reveals on January 20, it feels like a turning point for this corner of the park, with speed, engines, and a fresh start very much on the horizon.

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