Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 4
Universal's 72-mph Fast & Furious Coaster Draws Noise Complaints Before Summer Opening
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 4

Universal's 72-mph Fast & Furious Coaster Draws Noise Complaints Before Summer Opening

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 4

Summary

  • Toluca Lake residents say screams from test riders on Universal Studios Hollywood’s new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster have become a day-and-night nuisance during technical rehearsals.
  • Universal said it is actively reviewing sound levels as the ride continues testing, adding that community feedback is part of the pre-opening process.
  • The 4,100-foot attraction—Universal Studios Hollywood’s first high-speed outdoor coaster—uses 360-degree rotating vehicles and has not yet officially opened.
  • Online reaction split over the complaints, with some arguing noise is expected near a long-established theme park while others said screams every 40 seconds would be disruptive.

Insights

Can Universal's last-minute sound walls silence a 72-mph coaster this summer, or is the peace of Toluca Lake permanently shattered?
Will unexpected noise complaints force Universal to dial back the thrill factor of their fastest outdoor ride just as it debuts?
How did acoustic engineers miss the hillside echo effect before building a massive 72-mph coaster next to a quiet neighborhood?