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EQUIPThe Verge · 2h ago

Noise from Universal’s latest ride made rich locals furious, fast

Executive Brief

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Universal Studios Hollywood is implementing new noise mitigation strategies following significant community pushback regarding its latest attraction. Executives have committed to additional sound barriers and restricted operating hours to address local grievances while maintaining park operations.

  • 01Universal will construct a secondary sound wall to dampen rider noise and screams
  • 02Park management suspended ride operations between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM immediately
  • 03Over 350 residents attended a community meeting to demand increased environmental noise controls
  • 04The Fast and Furious attraction remains the primary source of ongoing local acoustic disputes

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Universal Studios Hollywood has pledged to erect another sound barrier around its latest attraction after local residents complained about the bloodcurdling screams from riders. In a meeting attended by at least 350 people yesterday, park execs also promised that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift won't operate between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the […]