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Universal Studios Hollywood controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Universal Studios Hollywood pledges new sound barrier and morning operating limits after ride noise complaints

    Company response

    At a community meeting attended by at least 350 people on September 30, 2026, Universal Studios Hollywood pledged to erect another sound barrier around its Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift rollercoaster and promised the ride will not operate between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year, after local residents complained about noise from riders' screams. Several mitigations, including an existing sound barrier, were already implemented since the ride opened on September 16, 2026. Resident Roy P. Disney argued the noise violates Universal Studios' land usage permits.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Universal Studios Hollywood

      Universal Studios Hollywood has pledged to erect another sound barrier around its latest attraction after local residents complained about the bloodcurdling screams from riders.

    • Remediation — Universal Studios Hollywood

      park execs also promised that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift won’t operate between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year, Deadline reports.

    Source excerpt

    • In a meeting attended by at least 350 people yesterday, park execs also promised that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift won’t operate between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year, Deadline reports.
    • Walt Disney’s great-nephew Roy P. Disney is one such neighbor, saying “I would argue this is in violation of [Universal Studios’] land usage permits.”
    • Universal Studios Hollywood has pledged to erect another sound barrier around its latest attraction after local residents complained about the bloodcurdling screams from riders.
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  2. 2019

    Dispute over archival music losses in the 2008 fire

    Reporting published in 2019 alleged that a warehouse destroyed in the 2008 backlot fire contained a very large collection of Universal Music Group master recordings. Universal Music Group disputed the reporting's accuracy and said it could not disclose complete details because of confidentiality constraints. Artists and representatives subsequently discussed possible losses.

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