Universal’s New Roller Coaster is So Loud That Neighbors Have Been Complaining

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A brand new ride recently soft-opened at Universal Studios Hollywood. Yes, the highly anticipated Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster has already seen some riders, and it’s bringing a ton of thrill seekers to the park.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

Not everyone is a fan of the ride, though. Some neighbors of Universal Studios Hollywood have been complaining about the roller coaster’s noise levels. Well, Universal Studios is finally addressing those noise complaints by adding something new to the ride.

The noise isn’t necessarily coming from the ride itself. Videos posted to social show that the biggest problem with noise is coming from riders screaming while on the ride (and it’s a ride meant to make you scream), although the ride’s track is also creating noise. Neighbors have called it “extremely disruptive” to the surrounding communities and neighborhood.

Everyone screams on this ride

According to CBS News, Universal Studios Hollywood is installing two additional sound barriers near Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, which is still set to have its official opening later this year. Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian said that this is being done despite the fact that recent sound testing met the park’s sound requirements. However, the barriers should further reduce noise coming from the ride. A community meeting is also being planned in the near future to give residents a chance to hear directly from Universal about the ride.

The ride’s entrance

Universal has already outlined steps it’s taken to decrease noise, including installing 900 feet of sound walls, quieting the track with pea gravel, and having the coaster cars rotate so screams won’t always face the neighboring area. Universal has previously said that it welcomes feedback from the community, too, though.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

We’ll keep an eye on the situation and keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

No, This Universal Ride Was NOT Delayed Due To Noise Complaints

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