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Universal Studios adds sound barrier for Fast & Furious ride

Yasin Piash
Yasin Piash
October 1, 2026 9:02 am
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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 …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Source: theverge.com

Yasin Piash

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Yasin Ahmed (Piash), A visualizer and Online Journalist at The Fast Report. He primarily creates photocards, infographics, and other visual content for social media. Beyond visual storytelling, he writes on climate, development, culture, and politics. He is a graduate of Mass Communication and Journalism and can be reached at yasinpiash3@gmail.com You can also connect with him on LinkedIn or explore his Behance portfolio

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