Universal Orlando (Studios/IOA) : General Discussion

[Josh555]

Why can’t Universal just get rid of fast and furious supercharged? That ride detracts so much from the place it would actually be better if it was just SBNO.

Appreciate I’m in the minority here but I don’t think it’s that bad, certainly no worse than the Simpsons Ride IMO (both could really do with getting proper replacements of course).

Suspect they will get rid of it in the not too distant future though, I would usually say that there’s no point lowering capacity needlessly but that only applies if people actually ride it.

 

[Maelstrom]

The rumours are that it will close with the new coaster highly likely to be fast and furious themed. On Universal guest satisfaction surveys it receive the lowest ratings out of all their attractions apparently.

With it not being that old they will reuse the ride system and retheme it-current talk is to some kind of Back to the future ride. With it likely just being a retheme should only take up to a year to happen. Whether they shut it this year though or what I imagine wait until the new coaster opens in 2027 and then open the the replacement in 2028.

 

[John_P]

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Orlando getting a 'family' coaster

 

[Maelstrom]

They also announced that the existing- Fast and furious supercharged will close permanently in 2027

 

[Benjsh]

Bit uninspiring name wise but it will surely be a much better coaster than Rip Ride Rocket so who cares.

 

[Maelstrom]

It features a 170ft vertical spike according to the press release.

 

[Benjsh]

Lots of angry Americans already moaning that its not Back to the Future themed.

Guess what our American friends.......that's coming to Old Blightly in 5/6 years.

 

[Zeock]

They also announced that the existing- Fast and furious supercharged will close permanently in 2027

From what I understand, it is almost universally hated, so this might be a positive for many.

 

[Skyscraper]

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Orlando getting a 'family' coaster

Just a heads up mate, you shared the link through Insta's embed function; anyone who clicks the link can see your profile name and photo. I recommend copying the web link instead and replacing it in your post.

 

[Josh555]

They also announced that the existing- Fast and furious supercharged will close permanently in 2027

I can only imagine the crowds that will be there on its final day.

 

[Matt N]

I’m interested to see what this is like! Do we know if it’s a clone of the ride in California or a custom layout? I’d imagine it would be custom with the hilly terrain the California ride is built on, but you never know!

This will give Universal Orlando a lot of launch coasters, though. With the demise of Rockit, I don’t think any of their large coasters actually have a lift hill anymore!

 

[Josh555]

I’m interested to see what this is like! Do we know if it’s a clone of the ride in California or a custom layout? I’d imagine it would be custom with the hilly terrain the California ride is built on, but you never know!

This will give Universal Orlando a lot of launch coasters, though. With the demise of Rockit, I don’t think any of their large coasters actually have a lift hill anymore!

It’s a custom layout with a 1760ft spike.

I’ll mirror the thoughts of many, the coaster sounds great, the IP not so much but it’s invariably better than what was there before so all good.

 

[Tim]

It’s a custom layout with a 1760ft spike.

I’ll mirror the thoughts of many, the coaster sounds great, the IP not so much but it’s invariably better than what was there before so all good.

Wow 1760ft! And we didn't think a new ride would beat Falcons Flight any time soon

 

[Josh555]

Wow 1760ft! And we didn't think a new ride would beat Falcons Flight any time soon

Haha 170ft

 

[rob666]

Wouldn't it be good though.