Universal Studios to dampen 'disturbing' coaster screams with sound barriers, says councilmember

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Set us as preferred Universal Studios Hollywood appears to be taking steps to address noise complaints regarding its new high-speed, outdoor roller coaster.The office of L.A.

City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian stated the theme park will install two additional sound barriers to mitigate the sound of rider screams on its new ride Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, which have been described by nearby residents as “disturbing” and “untenable.”Nazarian’s office made the announcement Monday evening on social media.A Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson has not yet responded to a request for comment.

Travel & Experiences When Universal Studios began testing the ride with people on it, Toluca Lake residents were shocked by the screams.They were loud — piercing even double-paned windows.Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, which is currently in a soft open phase, has come under attack from residents in the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood.“You think something is happening,” said Toluca Lake’s Patrick Nazari.

“Like someone is getting murdered out there.”Nazarian’s Instagram post stated that construction of the new sound barriers would be completed by early September.It also insinuated that recent testing of the coaster has met Universal’s sound requirements with the county.

A community meeting is being planned by Universal and the Toluca Lake Homeowners Assn., stated the post.Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift does not yet have an official opening date.

The ride is operating in what Universal refers to “technical rehearsals,” which is essentially still a testing phase.It is not guaranteed to be operational on any given day, but has been cycling guests in recent days.Universal Studios Hollywood has been proactive with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, devoting a website to just how silent a...