No, This Universal Ride Was NOT Delayed Due To Noise Complaints

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Universal Studios Hollywood is about to get a major upgrade with its brand-new, first-ever fully outdoor roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. The ride was set to open on June 26th, but was then delayed until late summer.


Universal Studios Hollywood


Universal hasn’t announced an official reason for the delay, but it just debunked a widespread rumor about the postponement of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift that gives us some hints.

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When Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift was postponed, Fox 11 Los Angeles reported that the ride’s delay was due to neighborhood complaints. Videos of riders’ audible screams on the coaster in surrounding neighborhoods have gone viral in recent weeks. “It not only echoes, it blasts all over the golf course and into the neighborhood. So it’s extremely disruptive. This is what it’s supposed to sound like here and this is why we live in this neighborhood for peace and quiet. We all understand it’s a giant studio that cares about making money, but at what cost at destroying a beautiful neighborhood? It’s ridiculous,” a resident told Fox 11.

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Additionally, Fox 11 stated that the ride had been postponed further to late 2026. After the story went viral, Universal stepped in to address the rumor. Universal said reports that the coaster’s opening is postponed until the end of 2026 are “not accurate” and disputed the notion that the coaster has been delayed. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is still on target to open before the end of summer. “We expect to announce an opening date soon,” read the official statement from Universal. “The information online is incorrect.”


Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift


Universal’s summer season lasts through September, with popular Halloween Horror Nights kicking off the fall season on September 3rd. Given that Universal has been testing Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift with riders since May, an August or September opening to still meet the late summer timeline seems likely.


Halloween Horror Nights stage


We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the opening of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more theme park news!

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