Destinations | Friday, August 16th is Roller Coaster Day
The roller coasters in the amusement parks Universal – Universal Orlando Resortin Florida, and Universal Studios Hollywoodin California – are the favorites of thrill seekers, whether for their high speed, cutting-edge technology or theming they feature.
14.08.2024 13:24 |
Discover 7 must-see attractions at Universal Parks To celebrate this special day, Universal has selected seven roller coasters – including two that will open in the future – that cannot be missed on the itinerary of those who enjoy loops, inversions, launches, starts and lots and lots of adrenaline.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster (Universal Orlando Resort): Unanimous among speed lovers, the Jurassic World VelociCoasterlocated at Universal Islands of Adventure park, is the tallest and fastest launch coaster in Florida. Reaching 70 mph in just 2.4 seconds, the VelociCoaster has a peak of 47 metres in height and a drop of 43 metres at 80 degrees. It is also equipped with four inversions, with only one safety belt at the waist. The key word here is acceleration: from the moment you leave the “dinosaur paddock“, the speed only increases!
Revenge of the Mummy (Universal Studios Hollywood y Universal Orlando Resort): Very thematic, based on one of the most successful films of Universal Picturesthis indoor, completely dark roller coaster is a fan-favorite attraction. The ride features light and fire effects, super-tech animatronics, some sudden drops and turns, and a reverse course, too. It puts the visitor in the middle of Imhotep’s curse, with plenty of fog and strobe effects, twists and turns (but no complete inversions), all at 72 km/h. And a curiosity: there are different surprises at each park: the coaster of Universal Studios Florida It is not the same as that of Universal Studios Hollywood. That is, fans who are fans need to know both!
The Incredible Hulk Coaster (Universal Orlando Resort): This attraction is easily recognizable by its winding green silhouette: as soon as they enter the park, thrill seekers already know where to find the forces of zero gravity. Marvel Super Hero Island in Islands of Adventure is the home of that legendary launch coaster:The Incredible Hulk CoasterThis attraction is a must for those who are not afraid of high speeds – it reaches 107 km/h -, curves, inversions, zero gravity and that feeling of “get out of the seat” for a few moments.
Trolls Trollercoaster (Universal Orlando Resort): One of the main attractions of the new area of Dreamworks Land in Universal Studios Floridathe Trolls Trollercoaster is perfect for little thrill-seekers. It’s safe to say that the love of adrenaline starts at an early age! This is a roller coaster for the whole family and ideal for beginners in this universe: a pleasant and smooth ride, without sudden drops or inversions. Aboard the famous Caterbus, children and adults alike have fun with surprises and Trolls characters along the way.
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (Universal Orlando Resort): Whether you are a fan of Harry Potter as if not, roller coaster fan or not, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventurelocated in Islands of Adventureleaves anyone in awe. With 1.5 km of tracks, this attraction is the longest roller coaster in Florida and is considered a “story coaster“, which provides a super immersive and complete narrative. But that’s not all: with 7 launches and reaching 80 km/h, Hagrid’s – as it is affectionately called by fans – is the first vertical free-fall roller coaster in the United States. Yes, the “car”plummets” from 5 meters high.
Stardust Racers (Universal Orlando Resort): Scheduled to open in 2025 at the new theme park Universal Epic Universe, Stardust Racers is a dual-launch roller coaster that takes visitors soaring through the skies on kites in a race to see who is the fastest of them all. Reaching speeds of up to 100 km per hour and heights of up to 40 metres along 1,524 metres of track, Stardust Racers It will be the most exciting roller coaster in Epic Universe and will bring exclusive maneuvers, such as the “Celestial Spin“where two cars perform an inverted crossover while accelerating in the air, creating an adrenaline rush”out of this world“.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift (Universal Studios Hollywood): In 2026, speed fans will have one more reason to visit Universal Studios Hollywood: the opening of Fast & Furious. Furious: Hollywood Driftinspired by the famous franchise Fast and Furious. The state-of-the-art rail system is being designed exclusively to immerse guests in the high-speed universe of the film series. The highlight is the innovative 360-degree rotation of the carts as they move along an elaborate, curvilinear and super-technological track. These particularities will create a perfect feeling of “cars skidding” while visitors spin at high speeds.
