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Universal Admits Fast & Furious Ride Flop
17 Jul
Summary
- Universal executive regretted building the Fast & Furious attraction.
- The Florida version of Fast & Furious: Supercharged disappointed fans.
- The ride failed to meet expectations for excitement and speed.
Universal Studios has publicly admitted that its "Fast & Furious: Supercharged" attraction in Florida fell short of expectations. Thierry Coup, senior VP and chief creative officer at Universal Creative, stated at the IAAPA Expo in 2021 that he wished he had advised against its construction.
The ride, which replaced "Disaster!" in 2018, has been a consistent disappointment for visitors to Universal Orlando. Theme Park Insider noted that the attraction, robbed of its original context, was heavily criticized by local fans.
It is considered one of the worst-rated attractions, failing to deliver the expected thrills and speed associated with the franchise. This admission highlights a rare instance of a major theme park acknowledging a significant attraction failure.
