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Noise from Universal’s latest ride made rich locals furious, fast
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In Short: At least 350 residents attended a meeting to address noise from Universal Studio’s new Fast & Furious rollercoaster.
At least 350 residents attended a meeting on Wednesday to address the noise complaints stemming from Universal Studio’s new Fast & Furious rollercoaster, which opened on September 16th.
Universal executives acknowledged the issue and proposed additional solutions, including erecting another sound barrier around the attraction, in addition to the existing one that stretches longer than two fields.
Disney, the great-nephew of Walt Disney, argued that the noise is in violation of Universal Studios’ land usage permits.
The meeting also featured a video narrated by a British actor, which highlighted the frequency of the screams and showed images from the Universal lot, such as the massive acrylic dome that sits over Jurassic Park: The Ride.
Universal Studios Hollywood has pledged to stop operating the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year.
Several mitigations have already been implemented into the ride, including designing the 72 mph rollercoaster to barely make a sound during operation and turning the rider cars away from the residential area during key scream moments.
The residents’ concerns extend beyond just the noise; one resident complained that the noise is preventing him from composing music.
Universal executives have acknowledged the public health concerns associated with chronic environmental noise, which can lead to annoyance, sleep disturbance, stress-related physiological responses, and increased cardiovascular risk.
What's confirmed
- At least 350 residents attended a meeting on Wednesday to address the noise complaints stemming from Universal Studio’s new Fast & Furious rollercoaster, which opened on September 16th.
- Universal executives acknowledged the issue and proposed additional solutions, including erecting another sound barrier around the attraction, in addition to the existing one that stretches longer than two fields.
- Disney, the great-nephew of Walt Disney, argued that the noise is in violation of Universal Studios’ land usage permits.
- The meeting also featured a video narrated by a British actor, which highlighted the frequency of the screams and showed images from the Universal lot, such as the massive acrylic dome that sits over Jurassic Park: The Ride.
- Universal Studios Hollywood has pledged to stop operating the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year.
- Several mitigations have already been implemented into the ride, including designing the 72 mph rollercoaster to barely make a sound during operation and turning the rider cars away from the residential area during key scream moments.
- The residents’ concerns extend beyond just the noise; one resident complained that the noise is preventing him from composing music.
- Universal executives have acknowledged the public health concerns associated with chronic environmental noise, which can lead to annoyance, sleep disturbance, stress-related physiological responses, and increased cardiovascular risk.
What's still developing
- This new barrier would be in addition to the original one that stretches longer than two fields and was made with a “state of the art sound absorbing product.” The execs also talked about other solutions they’ve explored, like asking riders to wear helmets and face shields and fully enclosing the individual cars.
- That hasn’t been enough, according to folks who live in the affluent nearby Toluca Lake area, and they want Universal to do more to silence enthusiastic riders.
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