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Credit: Inside The MagicUniversal Orlando Resort has one ride everyone seems to dislike – Fast & Furious – Supercharged, and a major announcement (well, more of a rumor) indicates that the ride might be closing down for good. Here’s what we know.
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Universal Orlando Fast & Furious – Supercharged to Close Down for a Lengthy Time, Report Claims
The latest speculation surrounding the Universal Orlando Resort revolves around the much-debated ride Fast & Furious – Supercharged. Rumors suggest that the attraction may shutter its doors in August, remaining closed throughout the Halloween Horror Nights season. The Universal Fast & Furious – Supercharged attraction has been deemed the “worst attraction” at Universal Studios Orlando, as fans have been calling for the theme park to do something about this awful ride.
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— Orlando Theme Park Zone (@OTPZ_TP) February 29, 2024
Fast & Furious – Supercharged at Universal Studios Florida to Close in August?
However, some wonder if this signals the beginning and end of the ride. For the past two years, the queue area of Fast & Furious – Supercharged has transformed into a Halloween Horror Nights house, leading to its operation during the day and closure during the event. Now, indications point to Universal Orlando Resort opting to keep the attraction closed during the entire HHN 33 season.
If this plan materializes, the venue would stay shut from August through November. Universal Orlando has been diligently trimming expenses whenever possible, making the temporary closure of Fast & Furious – Supercharged a strategic move. In 2020, the ride endured an extended closure due to low attendance and its lack of popularity.
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Could Fast & Furious – Supercharged Close Forever? Maybe
A closer examination of attractions that “temporarily” closed in 2020 reveals a trend where several have since shuttered permanently. Fear Factor Live, A Day in the Park with Barney, and Poseidon’s Fury are among those that have bid farewell.
Given this context, the closure of Fast & Furious – Supercharged could signal Universal Orlando Resort’s inclination towards making it a seasonal offering or even permanently closing it.
As budgetary constraints continue to impact Universal Orlando Resort, attractions are opening later, entertainment features are disappearing, and even amenities like 3D glasses are vanishing. Temporarily closing or potentially shutting down Fast & Furious – Supercharged permanently could give Universal substantial cost savings regarding operational expenses and routine maintenance.
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Reports indicate that Fast & Furious – Supercharged may only be closed from August through November. Over at Universal Studios Hollywood in California, a Fast & Furious roller coaster is currently under construction, with no opening date released yet. Still, plans are underway, and maybe a similar idea could be coming to Orlando, considering how popular the film franchise is.