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Scream-inducing Fast & Furious ride at Universal Studios terrorizing locals
Toluca Lake residents hear screams from Universal's new roller coaster, demanding noise barriers.
In brief
Toluca Lake residents hear screams from Universal's new roller coaster, demanding noise barriers. Universal Studios Hollywood's Fast & Furious coaster causes sleep disturbances for nearby residents who want sound barriers. Originally reported by Page Six.
Toluca Lake residents hear screams
Fourth-generation Toluca Lake resident Fred Iberri wakes up hearing screams in his head every night.
“The hardest part is not being able to escape from it”
New roller coaster opens
Universal Studios Hollywood launched its first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, in September.
Residents report constant noise
Over 350 Toluca Lake residents attended a community meeting where they complained about the screams echoing into their homes.
Universal suggests headphones
Universal engineering executives told residents to wear noise-canceling headphones to reduce the screams.
Residents create protest art
A local resident made posters featuring Marie Antoinette wearing headphones with the phrase 'Let them wear headphones'.
“Let them wear headphones”
Universal claims compliance
Universal says they are in full compliance with local sound standards and have invested in sound-reduction measures.
Residents demand barriers
Toluca Lake residents want the coaster enclosed to stop the noise, but Universal says it's impossible.
In short
Universal Studios Hollywood's Fast & Furious coaster causes sleep disturbances for nearby residents who want sound barriers.
