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

<figure> <img alt="Los Angeles , CA - September 15: Attendees go upside down while riding the Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood" data-caption="Don’t have too much fun, you’ll upset the neighbors. | Photo: Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/gettyimages-2295022328.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> Don’t have too much fun, you’ll upset the neighbors. | Photo: Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift won't operate between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year, <a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/universal-studios-rollercoaster-new-sound-barrier-screams-1237144043/"><em>Deadline</em></a> reports.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/business/media/universal-roller-coaster-screams.html?eafs_enabled=false">Several mitigations</a> 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 …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1003182/universal-hollywood-fast-and-furious-rollercoaster-noise">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>