Glass Panel Above Escalator Shatters Near Universal’s New Fast & Furious Coaster as Tests Continue

On-site video and park observers say the break looks repairable and has not stopped final testing or delayed the ride’s move toward opening.

Overview

On Sunday, June 21, social media video from TLEV Media showed a glass panel above the escalator area beside Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift shattering while empty test vehicles continued running through the course.
Reporters and on-site outlets say the damage appears repairable and that Universal has not reported any operational stoppage, so finishing work and tests are proceeding.
The coaster is in late-stage testing with human rider trials already completed and first vehicle tests having taken place in March, a sequence reporters treat as a sign that an opening is imminent.
Universal previously published then retracted a June 26 opening date and has not confirmed a new date, leaving the launch timetable uncertain for guests planning visits.
The ride is billed to reach 72 mph over 4,100 feet with four inversions, prompting operational changes such as double-sided lockers, and a second installation is under construction at Universal Studios Florida to replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.