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

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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 year, Deadline reports.

Several mitigationshave already been implemented into the ride — which opened on September 16th this year — including an existing sound barrier, designing the 72 mph rollercoaster to barely make a sound during operation, and even making the rider cars turn away from the residential area during key scream moments. That hasn’t been enough, according to folks who live in the affluent nearby Toluca Lake area,...

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