Universal Studios Hollywood begins construction on Fast & Furious roller coaster
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From a press release sent today:
Buckle up... Universal Studios Hollywood announces construction will soon begin on its new roller coaster, themed to Universal Pictures’ blockbuster saga, Fast & Furious as the world-class entertainment destination continues to elevate the guest experience.
Renowned for creating groundbreaking and imaginative rides and attractions inspired by today’s most compelling movie, television and digital game experiences, Universal Studios Hollywood will bring innovative and technological achievements never previously employed to this all-new thrill ride.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic Fast & Furious universe, this all-new roller coaster will benefit from Universal Destinations & Experiences’ decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of the contemporary roller coaster across its global theme park destinations...
The Fast & Furious saga is a phenomenon. For more than twenty years, the franchise has stoked passion in an ever-expanding audience and has earned more than $7 billion at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ record-smashing, homegrown Fast & Furious films have become the studio’s most-profitable and longest-running franchise. Across social media platforms, the fan following for the movies and cast has grown into the biggest of any active franchise.
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Aside from Nickelback, I think all of the others are fine and understandably liked forms of art. Fast is just something completely different to me.
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I think Disney just threw Grogu in Season 3 to get everyone to pay attention.
Well Iger just got his contract extended by 2 years...
I think he wants to stay till DeSantis is burnt.
I am sure the SW Lands will slowly become more Mando/Filloni verse themed by the time he leaves.
The Florida Governor is probably not on the list of the top ten things Iger is worried about, given the writers strike, the upcoming actors strike, unclear pathway to D+ profitability, soaring sports rights fees, cord cutting, trying to revitalize the box office, etc. etc. etc.
I mean RCID isn't nothing, but it's peanuts in the grand scheme of things.
I’ll admit, I’m surprised at F&F’s staying power. The original films were truly about car culture or a heightened version of it. But as time went on, the series got pretty fantastical. There was a great video essay (that isn’t super long) that talked about the evolution of the series over the decade…s.
Fast and Furious. I liked the first 3 because they were down to earth and still fairly realistic. 4th was was kinda blah even though it brought back Dom and Brian.
The 5-7 movies were dumb, but well made fun. Probably the height of the series.
8-10 I can barely watch without laughing anymore it’s gotten so comically bad and over the top. Basically since Paul Walkers death it’s been diminishing returns…..
seems like this series would make great theming for a coaster though.
when I rode ride in Florida a couple years ago, it was like a party bus atmosphere, which made the ride alot of fun!
Ha ha. The queue is always good for a laugh and is always a little different based on who the actor is.
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