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Universal Adds Barriers to Fast & Furious Coaster After Complaints

8/12/2026

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Universal will add barriers to the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster after Toluca Lake complaints.
Councilmember Adrin Nazarian said barrier work starts week and ends September.
Universal said testing met requirements but the 72 mph coaster remains in rehearsals, no opening date.
The coaster will run 9 a.m.–7 p.m. in August and 9 a.m.–10 p.m. from Sept. 3 for Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal opened a hotline (818-622-2995) and will meet the Toluca Lake Homeowners Association.

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Universal will add barriers to the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster after Toluca Lake complaints.
Councilmember Adrin Nazarian said barrier work starts week and ends September.
Universal said testing met requirements but the 72 mph coaster remains in rehearsals, no opening date.
The coaster will run 9 a.m.–7 p.m. in August and 9 a.m.–10 p.m. from Sept. 3 for Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal opened a hotline (818-622-2995) and will meet the Toluca Lake Homeowners Association.