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

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...

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Noise from Universal’s latest ride made rich locals furious, fast
Source: The Verge
Los Angeles , CA - September 15: Attendees go upside down while riding the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood
Don’t have too much fun, you’ll upset the neighbors. | Photo: Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

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 mitigations have 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 re …

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