Hollywood Dream – The Ride (ハリウッド・ドリーム・ザ・ライド) is a steel roller coaster located at Universal Studios Japan. Designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, it features inbuilt sound systems allowing riders to choose their ride music.
History
In July 2006, Universal Studios Japan announced plans to install a new roller coaster in 2007. Although full details of the ride were not announced, officials stated that $50 million would be invested in the attraction. At the time this was the park's second-highest investment, following the $120 million The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride.[1] On 9 March 2007, after approximately eight months of construction, the park officially opened Hollywood Dream.[2]
In 2009, Universal Studios Florida opened the roller coaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which later permanently closed on August 18, 2025. Although this ride was manufactured by Maurer Söhne, and featured a different track layout, it was inspired by Hollywood Dream. Both rides use on-board audio systems allowing rider-selection of music.