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...
Sanford Woman Sues Universal for Stardust Racers Injuries
A Sanford woman has filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando, claiming she suffered permanent injuries after riding the new Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe. This is the same attraction that was involved...
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...
UniversalParksBlog News for September 21st, 2025
Universal Epic Universe just suffered a tragedy. We’ll discuss that, Halloween Horror Nights, and a prolonged closure in the latest UniversalParksBlog News. A Death at Epic Universe When the latest theme park injury report...
More Details on Guest Who Died at Epic Universe
More details are emerging about the guest who died riding Stardust Racers at Universal Orlando. The guest was identified as 32-year-old Rodriguez Zavala, and has been confirmed by the Orange County Medical Examiner’s office...
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...
