Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon

“Take the Show for a Ride”

Dates: 6 April 2017 – present

This attraction replaced Twister…Ride It Out which closed on November 2nd 2015. Construction on the external part of the attraction (based on the facade of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York) began in March 2016. 

Rather than small groups of 6 or 8 that usually sit in a ride vehicle, this attraction uses a 76-seat ‘flying theater’. 

Official website: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/race-through-ny-starring-jimmy-fallon/index.html

From the website, 2017:  “Get a place in the Virtual Line™ and get your return time to be a guest at The Tonight Show! Experience the history and fun of The Tonight Show in Studio 6B. Send a “Thank You Note” at the interactive desks. See Hashtag the Panda and enjoy a hip-hop barbershop performance by the Ragtime Gals!
Then, join Jimmy Fallon and all your favorite characters from The Tonight Show in a fun-filled race through, below and above New York City.
Secure your Virtual Line™ Pass through The Official Universal Orlando Resort™ App (free download). You’ll need to be on property to select a return time.”

Jimmy Fallon reacts to the new ride

Grand Opening

Construction Timelapse