The days are officially numbered for Fast & Furious: SuperCharged at Universal Studios Florida.
While the attraction is expected to remain open through the rest of the year, Universal has confirmed that the ride will permanently close, marking the end of one of the park’s most controversial experiences. Almost immediately after the announcement, attention shifted from the closure itself to something far more intriguing: what could possibly replace it.
The SuperCharged building occupies a large, valuable footprint inside the park, making it a prime candidate for a major new attraction. And as speculation has grown, three replacement ideas have begun circulating more than any others — each tied to Universal’s deep catalog of classic films.
Back to the Future: A Beloved Ride Returns?
Few franchises inspire as much nostalgia among longtime Universal fans as Back to the Future (1985).
The original Back to the Future: The Ride was once a cornerstone of Universal Studios Florida, and even decades later, fans still talk about it with affection. A modern revival would not simply recreate the old motion simulator. With today’s ride technology, Universal could design a far more immersive experience built around physical sets, trackless vehicles, projection mapping, and controlled motion.
A new Back to the Future attraction could take guests through multiple time periods, encounter familiar characters, and deliver a genuine sense of cinematic adventure. From a branding perspective, the franchise still performs extremely well through merchandise, streaming, and pop-culture relevance, making it a practical and emotionally resonant choice.
Ghostbusters: A Story-Driven Dark Ride
Another leading contender is Ghostbusters (1984), a franchise Universal has successfully leaned into multiple times in recent years.
The property remains popular across merchandise, film reboots, and Halloween Horror Nights, and it fits neatly into Universal Studios Florida’s tone. A Ghostbusters attraction would likely take the form of a family-friendly dark ride, built around humor, light scares, and interactive storytelling.
A common concept imagines guests joining a Ghostbusters recruitment mission, traveling through New York-style sets while encountering animatronic ghosts, physical effects, and layered digital visuals. Compared to SuperCharged’s heavy reliance on screens, this would represent a return to practical environments and narrative depth.
A Universal “Great Movie Ride” Featuring Jaws, E.T., and Twister
The most ambitious proposal is a large-scale, movie-montage attraction celebrating Universal’s cinematic legacy.
Rather than focusing on a single franchise, this ride would move guests through scenes inspired by iconic films like Jaws(1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Back to the Future (1985), Jurassic Park (1993), and Twister (1996).
The inclusion of Twister is especially meaningful. The former Twister… Ride It Out attraction once stood in this same park and remains fondly remembered by fans. Reintroducing that property within a larger tribute ride could bring back a piece of Universal’s identity while presenting it in a modern format.
Why This Decision Matters
SuperCharged’s closure represents more than just the removal of an unpopular attraction. It marks a defining moment for Universal Studios Florida as it decides what kind of park it wants to be moving forward.
Each of these three ideas points toward a renewed focus on storytelling, practical sets, and cinematic nostalgia — a direction many fans feel the park has been drifting away from.
Universal has not announced any official replacement yet, but whatever comes next will likely shape the park’s identity for years to come.
