Universal Studios Hollywood recently experienced a brief moment of excitement followed by confusion regarding the opening of its new roller coaster, ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.’ On Friday afternoon, the park’s website displayed an opening date of June 26 for the much-anticipated attraction. However, this date was quickly removed, leaving fans in suspense.

Official Statement

In response to the confusion, Universal Studios Hollywood issued a statement clarifying the situation. The statement read, “‘Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift’ will open this summer and we look forward to sharing its official opening date soon. An opening date was incorrectly posted on the Universal Studios Hollywood website and we apologize for the confusion. Stay tuned for more to come!” This suggests that while the date was posted in error, the coaster’s opening is still on track for this summer.

Previous Incidents

This isn’t the first time Universal has accidentally revealed information prematurely. Similar incidents have occurred with other attractions, including Halloween Horror Nights and the ‘Bourne Stuntacular’ at Universal Orlando. These slip-ups, whether accidental or not, have become somewhat of a pattern for the theme park giant.

Future Prospects

While fans eagerly await the official opening date, it’s worth noting that a similar coaster with the same name but a different layout is under construction at Universal Studios Florida, slated to open in 2027. This expansion reflects Universal’s ongoing commitment to providing thrilling experiences for its visitors.

For now, enthusiasts of the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise and theme park aficionados will have to remain patient as they await further announcements from Universal Studios Hollywood.

Original reporting: Orlando Rising — read the source article.