A 32-year-old man, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died from multiple blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe in Florida. He was found unresponsive after the ride, prompting an emergency response from off-duty deputies.
A man died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando, prompting an investigation. The ride, the park's longest and featuring dueling tracks, is currently closed as authorities look into the cause of death. Universal expressed condolences and is cooperating with the inquiry.
A man in his 30s died after becoming unresponsive following a ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando. The park is cooperating with authorities, and the ride was closed at the time of the incident. The park, which opened in May, features multiple immersive attractions.
A visitor at Universal's Epic Universe in Florida died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster, with the cause of death currently unknown. The ride is closed as authorities investigate, and park officials expressed their condolences. The incident highlights the risks associated with amusement park rides.
Universal's Epic Universe theme park in Orlando features groundbreaking animatronics and robotics, including lifelike characters like Dr. Victoria Frankenstein and flying dragons, showcasing advanced technology that pushes the boundaries of theme park entertainment, despite the challenges of maintaining complex systems in harsh environments.
Universal Orlando has revealed official details for the upcoming theme park, Epic Universe, including concept art and names for its five themed lands. The central hub, Celestial Park, will feature attractions such as Constellation Carousel and Starfall Racers, along with unique dining and shopping options. Construction progress is evident in various areas of the park, with updates on How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, and the Universal Helios Grand Hotel. The park is expected to open in 2025, with more details for the other lands to be revealed in the coming months.
Universal Orlando Resort's upcoming theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will feature five distinct worlds, including Super Nintendo World, a new Harry Potter world, a How to Train Your Dragon world, and a Dark Universe world. These are connected by Celestial Park, acting as a hub world. The park is set to open in 2025 and will also include a 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel.
NBCUniversal's Mark Woodbury revealed new details about the upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park in Florida, set to open in 2025. The park will be the most technologically advanced yet, incorporating facial recognition and photo validation technology for a frictionless guest experience. It will feature four themed lands, including a larger Nintendo Land than in Japan and Hollywood, and a central hub with unique attractions and food service. Universal aims to extend visitor stays in Orlando and is adding 2,000 hotel rooms for Epic, along with unprecedented hotel integration. The park's launch was delayed due to the pandemic. Universal also plans to open a kids' theme park in Texas in 2026 and a Halloween horror experience in Las Vegas in 2025.