The West Coast is finally getting their own VelociCoaster. Well, not exactly, but they are getting a highly innovative Intamin multi-launch with a sprawling layout themed to one of Universal’s billion-dollar franchises, so close enough, right? Fast & Furious: Hollywood...
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Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Fast & Furious Launch Coaster Opening in 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood today announced plans for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a groundbreaking launched coaster with 360-degree rotating ride vehicles, that will open in 2026. Themed to the popular film saga, Fast & Furious, the new launched coaster will...
Continue reading...Fast & Furious Coaster Construction Begins at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the start of construction on its long-awaited roller coaster themed to the Fast & Furious film franchise. In a news release from the park, the Fast & Furious coaster will be “equipped with a state-of-the-art...
Continue reading...Super Nintendo World Opening in February at Universal Studios Hollywood
Video game fans rejoice! Universal Studios Hollywood announced that the new Super Nintendo World at the park officially opens on February 17, 2023! The park had teased before that the land would open in early 2023, but I don’t think...
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood Attractions Ranked!
It’s been a couple of years since any of the Coaster101 team visited Universal Studios Hollywood, but several of us fixed that recently. So before Super Nintendo World opens and upends this in 2023, we decide it’s time for a...
Continue reading...Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Opening in Early 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood
Earlier today, Universal Studios Hollywood shared more details on the signature attraction of the upcoming SUPER NINTENDO WORLD expansion land, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. From the press release: “When “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” opens in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Studios Hollywood in early...
Continue reading...Super Nintendo World Officially Announced for Universal Studios Hollywood
After many years of speculation, rumors, and eventual construction at Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park community has been highly anticipating the arrival of Super Nintendo World. After a successful opening at Universal Studios Japan in 2021, we got a...
Continue reading...Our Experience Using Universal’s Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP)
Universal’s Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP) is intended for guests with a cognitive or physical disability or other condition that prevents them from being able to wait in the regular standby lines. It’s similar to Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) accommodations....
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Hooray for (Universal) Hollywood!
When many people think of Universal theme parks, Orlando comes to mind. But Universal Studios Hollywood is able to hold its own, evolving over the years from a tram tour into a full blown theme park. This week on the...
Continue reading...Jurassic World: The Ride Reopens With New Animatronics and Updates at Universal Studios Hollywood
In 2019, Universal Studios Hollywood opened Jurassic World: The Ride, a retheme of Jurassic Park: The Ride, updating effects and changing the theming to match the new Jurassic World films. However, the ride consistently had issues with its final scene,...
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood Re-Opening April 16
Universal Studios Hollywood officially announced that they are re-opening April 16 after more than a year of closure. The park will hold a special preview for Annual and Season Pass Members starting on Thursday, April 15. Most rides will be...
Continue reading...So When Will California Theme Parks Start Reopening? What We Know, and What We’re Guessing
Update: We’re adding the dates parks are opening as they announce them below, but also be sure to check our running list of re-opening dates for all US theme parks! Last week the state of California announced new guidance that...
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