Updates Revealed at Fast & Furious Ride Construction Site in Orlando

Visibility stakes, expanded walls, and more spotted at Universal Orlando Resort's new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift attraction

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:06pm

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A bold, abstract illustration featuring jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast colors like red and white, representing the construction and development of the new Fast & Furious ride at Universal Orlando Resort.The construction of the new Fast & Furious ride at Universal Orlando Resort takes shape, with visible markers and expanded walls signaling the progress of this highly anticipated attraction.Today in Orlando

Construction crews at the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift site at Universal Orlando Resort have been busy over the weekend, adding visibility stakes, expanding construction walls, and making progress on the new ride's structural elements and track. Aerial and on-the-ground photos provide a detailed look at the latest developments at the construction site.

Why it matters

The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift attraction is a highly anticipated new addition to Universal Orlando Resort's lineup of rides and shows. As the construction progresses, these updates offer a glimpse into the ride's development and the work being done to bring the Fast & Furious franchise to life at the park.

The details

The construction site features a central concrete block building surrounded by track footers, with bright orange poles and markers placed near important structures and coaster mounting points to increase visibility for workers and equipment. Additional fencing has also appeared, likely for equipment staging. Aerial photos show the two-story maintenance building being constructed, as well as track pieces being staged for installation. On the ground, the height of the safety stakes can be seen in relation to the concrete building under construction.

  • Over the weekend, construction crews were busy at the site.
  • The latest updates were captured by a reporter on the ground and an aerial photographer on April 13, 2026.

The players

Universal Orlando Resort

The theme park resort located in Orlando, Florida, which is developing the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift attraction.

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An aerial photographer who provided aerial images and video of the construction site.

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The takeaway

The construction updates at the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift site in Universal Orlando Resort showcase the ongoing progress and attention to detail as the new attraction takes shape. The visibility stakes, expanded walls, and other visible changes indicate the ride's development is moving forward, building anticipation for its eventual opening.