Credit: UniversalWe have one last day to spend with our family, our Fast and Furious family that is.
Some theme park closures sneak up quietly, and others get sent off in style. Fast & Furious Supercharged is getting the latter treatment today at Universal Studios Florida, with Brian’s actual 1994 Toyota Supra parked out front and a DJ setting up to send the attraction off properly. For fans who have ridden through the family’s warehouse headquarters more times than they can count, today marks the real end of an era, and it’s worth understanding exactly what’s happening today, along with what Universal has planned to keep the franchise’s presence alive at the resort going forward.
Today Is the Last Day to Ride
Fast & Furious Supercharged takes its final spin today at Universal Studios Florida. According to Universal Orlando’s own account, wristbands are required for guests hoping to catch one of the final rides, and there will be another distribution round specifically for Passholder Nights, giving annual passholders a dedicated chance to say goodbye before the attraction shuts down for good.
The atmosphere outside the attraction has reportedly matched the occasion, with Brian’s 1994 Toyota Supra, one of the franchise’s most recognizable vehicles, parked out front as a tribute, and a DJ setting up to add some celebratory energy to the final hours. For anyone who happens to be at Universal Studios Florida today, this is genuinely a last chance moment, not a soft closure guests can casually catch another day.
A Quick Look Back at the Ride’s History
Fast & Furious Supercharged first opened in Orlando back in 2018, bringing characters and settings from the blockbuster movie franchise to life inside Universal Studios Florida. The attraction’s queue was modeled after the family’s warehouse headquarters and garage, filled with iconic cars and props pulled straight from the films, before guests moved into an indoor, 3D, screen based ride experience that put them right in the middle of a high speed chase through the streets of Los Angeles.
The pre-show and ride itself featured recorded performances from franchise veterans including Vin Diesel as Dom, Ludacris as Tej, and Jordana Brewster as Mia, along with contributions from live actors who helped bring the experience to life in person. As the ride progressed, riders found themselves caught between pursuit from the FBI and series antagonist Owen Shaw, played by Luke Evans, ramping up the tension right through to the end.
Vin Diesel spoke about the attraction back when it first opened in 2018, capturing exactly what Universal was hoping guests would take away from the experience. “You’re going to have memories of scenes that you’ve seen in this franchise that are going to take you back to those moments you love that made this saga what it is,” he said. “You’re going to feel what it’s like to be part of the family.”
A January 2026 press release from the park had originally announced a planned permanent closure sometime in 2027, but that timeline ended up moving earlier, bringing today’s actual final day into focus well ahead of that original announcement. The Hollywood version of the ride, which first opened at Universal Studios Hollywood back in 2015, already closed in 2025, meaning today’s Orlando closure marks the true end of Supercharged across both Universal parks.
What’s Replacing the Franchise’s Presence at the Resort
While Supercharged itself is closing, Universal isn’t stepping away from the Fast & Furious franchise entirely. The studio is preparing to introduce Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a brand new outdoor roller coaster set to open in California this summer, with an Orlando version following in 2027. It’s worth noting that Hollywood Drift isn’t a direct physical replacement for Supercharged. Instead, the new coaster is taking over the space previously occupied by the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, meaning Universal is essentially handing the Fast & Furious torch to an entirely different attraction and location rather than rebuilding directly on top of where Supercharged currently stands.
Hollywood Drift promises to put guests in the driver’s seat of some of the franchise’s most iconic cars, sending riders nearly 17 stories into the air during a dramatic 170 foot vertical spike. According to Universal, the ride will deliver “the exhilarating sensation of 360-degree drifting” as guests speed through a series of high intensity maneuvers over the outskirts of Universal CityWalk. The Los Angeles Times reported in July that the Hollywood version of the coaster is already undergoing technical rehearsals ahead of an official opening date announcement, suggesting that version of the ride is getting close to ready.
Universal has described Hollywood Drift as joining an already strong lineup of coaster experiences across its resorts, calling it an example of the continued growth and innovation happening across Universal Destinations & Experiences more broadly.
The Franchise Itself Isn’t Slowing Down Either
Timing wise, this closure and the upcoming coaster both arrive as the Fast & Furious franchise itself continues building toward its conclusion on screen. The eleventh and reportedly final film, Fast Forever, is slated for release in 2028. Vin Diesel also announced during NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation in May that a Fast & Furious television series is headed to Peacock, arriving ahead of that final movie. Between the new attraction and the expanding franchise footprint on streaming, it’s clear Universal sees plenty of life left in the Fast & Furious brand even as this particular ride reaches its end.
What This Means for Your Next Universal Trip
If you’re at Universal Studios Florida today, this is genuinely your last opportunity to experience Fast & Furious Supercharged, so it’s worth prioritizing if you haven’t already ridden it, especially given the wristband requirement for those final rides. For guests planning a visit further out, it’s worth adjusting expectations. Supercharged won’t be part of the Universal Studios Florida lineup going forward, and its replacement isn’t scheduled to open in Orlando until 2027, meaning there will be a gap where the franchise’s physical presence at Universal Orlando isn’t represented by a dedicated attraction at all.
If riding a Fast & Furious themed attraction specifically matters to your trip planning, Universal Studios Hollywood remains the place to watch for Hollywood Drift’s opening this summer, while Orlando visitors will need to wait until 2027 for their own version to debut.
Did you make it out to ride Fast & Furious Supercharged before it closed, or are you planning to catch Hollywood Drift once it opens? Let us know in the comments how your farewell ride went, we’d love to hear what you’ll miss most about the original attraction.
