'Fast & Furious' coaster is not delayed by 'noise complaints,' Universal says
Universal Studios Hollywood has denied rumors that the opening of its new 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift' coaster is delayed due to noise complaints from local residents. The park maintains that the attraction is on track to open before the end of summer.
Why it matters
The status of major theme park attractions impacts tourism revenue and local infrastructure planning in the Los Angeles area.
Universal Studios Hollywood has long been slated to have the biggest theme park opening of 2026 with its new high-speed coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. But with no officially announced opening date, questions have started to intensify and rumors have begun to swirl as to what may be causing the park to go radio silent on what is expected to be its centerpiece attraction. According to Universal, there is no need for concern. Yet speculation has zeroed in on the potential noise of the coaster as being a problem for residents of the nearby of Toluca Lake. Rumors were fueled Friday by Fox 11 Los Angeles reporting, via a since-deleted post on social media network X that Hollywood Drift’s opening had been delayed at least until the end of year due to neighborhood complaints.
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