Fast & Furious Hits the Brakes on the Studio Tour (Ep. 94)

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Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Tv & Film

4.7 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2026

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey look at the past and future of Universal’s Fast & Furious presence in the parks, just as Universal Studios Hollywood prepares to debut its new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster. Along the way, they discuss the franchise’s surprising influence on theme park attractions, why the original tram-tour finale is closing, and what the next era of Universal expansion looks like - from Osaka to Texas. They also break down several recent Universal news stories, including a new parade at Universal Studios Japan and the latest developments at Universal Orlando. NEWS • Universal Studios Japan announces a 25th anniversary parade featuring Pokémon, Mario Kart characters, Sesame Street, and the Minions. • Universal Orlando removes its self-service ticket kiosks as mobile ticketing becomes the preferred guest option. • Luke Combs’ Category 10 live-music venue is coming to Universal CityWalk Orlando. • New concept footage highlights Jurassic World and SpongeBob lands at the upcoming Universal Kids Resort in Texas. • Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure will remain closed through May 14, 2026. FEATURE • A preview of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift and the new ride vehicles debuting at Universal Studios Hollywood. • How the Fast & Furious film series evolved from street racing into a global blockbuster franchise. • The behind-the-scenes challenge of completing Furious 7 after the death of Paul Walker. • Why the Fast & Furious Supercharged tram-tour finale is closing and what comes next for the attraction space. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey | Website: StrongMindedAgency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews• Instagram: JimHillMedia• TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave GreyProduced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR Planning your next Universal or Disney trip? Let the experts at Be Our Guest Vacations handle the details. As a Platinum-level earmarked travel agency, they specialize in planning unforgettable vacations to Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Disney destinations, cruises, and more. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:20.1	Welcome back to the Epic Universal Podcast.
0:22.6	I'm entertainment writer Jim Hill, and this is the podcast where we cover the latest universal news, rumors, and history.
0:30.6	And as always, I'm joined by Eric Hersey, though we're recording this show kind of in advance, because in theory, the day that this thing goes live, we're in Vegas, right?
0:44.9	Well, we're either in Vegas. I would have to check with Lauren. She's keeping track of all this, but we have a heck of a trip coming up.
0:50.6	We were definitely doing something universal at this point. We're either in the parks at Hollywood together and you're showing me all the cool nooks and crannies of the park
0:58.6	or we're in Vegas and I'm going through the first haunted house experience. And I've already
1:06.7	told Hunter that he's walking in first everywhere. He's going to get all the jump scares.
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1:16.0	So very, very much looking forward to bringing back,
1:20.2	we're going to be doing some recording in the park out in Hollywood, likewise,
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