Universal Orlando Resort is preparing for a major change in 2027, and longtime fans already see a huge opportunity opening up inside Universal Studios Florida. After years of backlash and criticism, Fast & Furious: Supercharged is finally set to close permanently.
For many guests, the announcement did not come as much of a surprise.
The attraction became one of the most talked-about rides in the park for all the wrong reasons. Fans often criticized the heavy screen usage, awkward story moments, and strange finale scene that never fully connected with audiences, expecting high-speed thrills.
But while one attraction disappears, another Fast & Furious experience is already preparing to take its place elsewhere in the park.
Fast & Furious Is About To Get Much Bigger
Universal already confirmed that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will arrive in 2027 as a major new coaster replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
The attraction is expected to feature intense launches, drifting motions, and a towering vertical spike rising high above the Universal CityWalk area.
The new coaster feels much closer to the spirit of the films themselves.
Instead of simulator-style storytelling, Hollywood Drift sounds focused on speed, movement, and chaos. That shift will eventually leave the current Supercharged building empty, opening the door for a completely different type of attraction.
And fans already have several ideas in mind.
Universal’s Older Franchises Are Suddenly Everywhere Again
Universal has spent the last several years celebrating its classic films more aggressively than it has in a long time.
The Universal Mega Movie Parade helped fuel much of that excitement by bringing franchises like Back to the Future (1985), Jaws (1975), Jurassic Park (1993), and Ghostbusters (1984) back into the parks in a major way.
At the same time, retro merchandise has become much more common across Universal Orlando Resort. Guests now regularly find vintage attraction references, throwback logos, and classic movie-inspired apparel throughout the parks.
That nostalgia push has many guests wondering if Universal could bring one of those older properties back as a permanent attraction.
Back to the Future and JAWS Feel Like Natural Fits
Many longtime fans immediately pointed to Back to the Future (1985).
Back to the Future: The Ride remains one of the most beloved attractions Universal ever created, and nostalgia for the franchise still runs incredibly strong today. A modern dark ride could combine physical environments, projection technology, motion vehicles, and practical effects to create a much larger version of the original concept.
Guests could travel through multiple timelines as they raced through Hill Valley alongside Marty McFly and Doc Brown.
Another major possibility is Jaws (1975).
The original JAWS ride still carries a massive following years after its closure. Fans continue buying merchandise tied to the franchise, and the shark regularly appears in seasonal events and entertainment offerings throughout the resort.
A new indoor dark ride could place guests directly into underwater environments as they try to survive a massive shark attack unfolding around them.
Twister and Ghostbusters Continue Building Momentum
There is also growing speculation surrounding Twister.
Before its closure, Twister was one of Universal Studios Florida’s signature practical-effects attractions. Guests watched tornado destruction unfold inside giant soundstage environments filled with wind, fire, and collapsing structures.
Now, with Twisters (2024) bringing fresh attention back to the franchise, some fans think Universal could revisit the concept.
Others continue pushing for Ghostbusters (1984), which might honestly fit the building best overall.
Universal already uses the franchise heavily during seasonal entertainment and parade offerings. A dark ride could send riders through haunted New York City environments filled with escaped spirits, creepy hotels, subway tunnels, and supernatural chaos.
The combination of humor, scares, and practical effects could fit perfectly inside the former Fast & Furious attraction space.
Universal’s Next Decision Matters
Universal has not officially revealed what will replace Fast & Furious: Supercharged after it closes in 2027. Still, the speculation alone says a lot about where fans hope the park heads next.
Guests clearly want more attractions tied to Universal’s classic movie history.
And as Universal continues expanding with newer technology and larger projects like Epic Universe, many fans believe reconnecting with the resort’s older identity could become just as important moving forward.
