Universal Studios Hollywood Addresses Noise Complaints from Local Residents
Universal Studios Hollywood has agreed to install an additional sound barrier around its new attraction, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, following complaints from local residents about the noise level. The park also announced it will not operate this high-speed rollercoaster between 8AM and 9AM for the remainder of the year. Residents in Toluca Lake have expressed frustration over the loud screams from riders disturbing their daily lives. Despite existing measures such as a sound barrier, low-noise design, and strategic rider positioning to minimize noise exposure during peak scream moments, complaints persist. Some residents claim that Universal is violating its land usage permits and are urging further action. The issue highlights tensions between theme park operations and nearby communities, with some affluent locals arguing their homes predate the park’s current use as a tourist destination.
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