Rev Up: Universal Orlando Teases a Fast and Likely Also Furious Announcement to Come Next Week

Universal Orlando has given fans a tease of an announcement, which may finally acknowledge what the replacement for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit might be.

What's Happening:

• Through their social media accounts, Universal Orlando has given us a teaser promising something to come on January 20, 2026.
• The teaser video itself shows a static speedometer with the sounds of an engine revving up to the number 012026.
• While by no means confirming anything, this does seem to give pretty strong evidence to the rumors that the under-construction roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida will be themed to Fast & Furious.

• This new coaster will serve as a replacement for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which closed forever on August 17, 2025.
• Nothing regarding any potential replacement for the attraction has been officially announced by Universal, but permits have been filed for construction of a proposed new attraction.
• Rumors indicate another large-scale roller coaster from manufacturer Intamin, possibly similar to the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster currently under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• And with this new tease, it seems like the coaster might share more than just a manufacturer.
• Even before Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit permanently closed, construction began back in June on the attraction’s replacement.
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which allows guests to select from a variety of music tracks to listen to throughout their thrilling ride, first opened at the park in 2009.

Let the Good Times Roll at Universal Orlando:

• From February 7th to April 4th, Universal Orlando will let the good times roll with the return of Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. 
• More details on this year's event have been revealed, including the line-up of live concerts by some of the biggest names in music.
• This year’s celebration will feature a spectacular parade that pays homage to The Big Easy, a selection of more than 40 mouth-watering internationally-inspired menu items, and live concerts (on select nights) by some of the biggest names in music – including Bebe Rexha, Zedd and The All-American Rejects.