UniversalParksBlog News for October 4th, 2025
A new ride is opening today at Universal Epic Universe. By new, I mean one that has opened in 2025. Also, this is technically a reopening. Yeah, you know the one. No, I can’t...
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Epic Universe’s Stardust Racers Reopens Today
Universal Orlando will reopen the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe today. The decision comes less than three weeks after a 32-year-old guest, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died on the attraction. Stardust Racers Opens...
News Conference Raises Questions After Epic Universe Ride Fatality
The family of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala held a news conference this afternoon with civil rights attorney Ben Crump. In addition to sharing details about Zavala and his love for coasters, Crump shared, “We...
Two New Updates in Epic Universe Ride Death
Two new updates have developed in the last 24 hours concerning the death of a guest visiting Epic Universe. Here is what we know. Updates State investigators have confirmed that their current findings match...
Universal Orlando President Addresses Team After Guest Death on Stardust Racers
Universal Orlando Resort sent out a letter to its Team Members following the death of a guest at Epic Universe. The incident occurred earlier this week on Stardust Racers after Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was...
UPDATE: Epic Guest Dies from Multiple Blunt Impact Injuries
Earlier today, it was reported that a guest at Universal’s Epic Universe died after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster. The incident was under investigation, and the attraction remained closed. More updates have just been...
BREAKING: Guest Dies After Riding Stardust Racers Coaster at Epic Universe
Breaking news coming in overnight at Orlando‘s newest theme park. A guest at Universal’s Epic Universe died after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster. The incident is under investigation, and the attraction remains closed. Guest...
Rock the Universe: Florida’s Biggest Christian Music Festival Returns in 2026
Universal Orlando Resort is once again ready to celebrate an electrifying weekend with the return of Rock the Universe, Florida’s biggest Christian music festival! Taking place Jan. 23—24, 2026, this powerful event invites guests...
New UOAP Button Coming this October!
We love being Universal Orlando Annual Passholders, and there are so many great perks! One of those perks is the exclusive merchandise and goodies you get just for being a fan. The latest Universal...
Universal Orlando Wins 5 Golden Ticket Awards for Epic Universe and Volcano bay
Congrats, Universal Orlando Resort! The Orlando theme park is celebrating five major wins at this year’s Golden Ticket Awards. Epic Universe, which opened in May 2025, claimed four awards, while Volcano Bay water park...
