Universal has reached a resolution with the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died in September after riding the Epic-Universe roller coaster Stardust Racers, according to the family’s legal team.
A man who died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe severely fractured one of his thigh bones and had a pre-existing dislocation of his other thigh bone, a newly released autopsy shows. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was found unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster on Sept. 17 and was later pronounced dead.
Investigators announced that the death investigation is closed, with a newly released report detailing what exactly happened on the ride.
Universal Orlando removed a reference to “pre-existing conditions” in a report about a roller coaster rider’s death after a Florida government agency intervened, a News 6 investigation has uncovered.
State amusement ride inspectors dispatched to a Universal Orlando theme park following a roller coaster rider’s death did not write any reports or take any photos documenting their observations, News 6 has learned.
The movie exhibition business is wrapping up one of its slowest Octobers in over 25 years with a sluggish Halloween weekend.
Seven unique lands will comprise Universal Kids Resort, featuring rides, character encounters, interactive play areas, and sensory gardens for moments of calm.
The latest Universal Orlando safety and accessibility guides contain updated symbol legends for all attractions, more rider requirements for attractions including Stardust Racers, and new language covering such topics as guests using wheelchairs.
Attorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories.
The family of a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe believes warning signs were missed on the ride.
A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park.
Legal, medical and ride safety experts say many unanswered questions remain after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala while riding the new Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe.
The family of a 32-year-old man who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe says their son loved theme parks, was a “roller coaster freak,” and they want Universal to be completely clear and open about what happened to their son.
A 32-year-old man died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe last week, sparking an investigation into what exactly happened.
The family of a man who died from “blunt impact injuries” while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando creates a GoFundMe page.
Following the death of a guest who died after riding the roller coaster last week, investigators now say they are looking into the case under the state’s “manslaughter” statute.
In an internal letter obtained by News 6, the president and COO of Universal Orlando Resort wrote to employees that the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe functioned “as intended” prior to the death of a guest last week.
The family of a man who died from “blunt impact injuries” while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando creates a GoFundMe page.
Emergency workers who responded to an unresponsive man on a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort's newest park initially thought he had lacerations but found him not breathing.
In the wake of a guest who died after riding an Epic Universe roller coaster on Wednesday, the Orange-Osceola Medical Examiner has released the cause of death.
A man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s newest park died from blunt impact injuries.
Officials say an Epic Universe guest died after riding a roller coaster and becoming unresponsive.
Speaking to investors during the Q2 conference call on Thursday, Comcast President Mike Cavanagh highlighted the strong performance of Epic Universe following its May opening.
Rumors have been circulating that Universal and Elon Musk's The Boring Company may be in talks to bring a "Loop" to the International Drive Resort Area.
Since the park made its official debut on May 22, the park has experienced expected growing pains, but also plenty of praise.
The spooky season is still a few months away, but horror fans can get their frightful fix in Orlando this weekend, including exclusive panels of two premier Halloween festivals. Spooky Empire, the largest convention for horror fans in the United States, runs Friday through Sunday at the Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld.
Jason Voorhees, undeniably one of the greats among horror fans’ favorite slashers, is officially back for another year at Halloween Horror Nights.
Disney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action against a maker of generative AI technology that could upend the entertainment industry.
Officials at the Orlando International Airport said they were expecting nearly a million people to pass through during the six-day Memorial Day travel period – especially with the opening of Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe.
Universal isn't the only business expecting to cash in on Epic Universe's grand opening. Other nearby attractions like ICON Park say they're already seeing an increase in business since Epic's grand opening.
Excitement filled the air Thursday as Universal’s Epic Universe officially opened its gates to the public along Kirkman Road, drawing thousands of guests eager to experience the highly anticipated theme park for the first time.
Universal Epic Universe started as a doodle on paper, nearly 10 years later, Universal Orlando Resort has its fourth theme park. For those epic worlds to fill dreams, many Central Florida hands were involved to make the park a reality.
News 6 drove the area near Epic Universe Thursday morning and found a steady flow of traffic near key intersections like Universal Boulevard and Kirkman Road, which officials expect to be one of the busiest corridors.
A single-day ticket to Disney’s Magic Kingdom now ranges from $139 to $199, depending on the day. Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe, which officially opens May 22, sits in the same price bracket.
The new land inside Universal’s Epic Universe draws heavily from the classic monster films Universal Studios made in the 1930s, particularly “Frankenstein,” “The Wolfman” and “Dracula.” Check out some of the tributes to the classic films inside Dark Universe.
Running through May 19, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch. Ticket prices start at $144 and go as high as $154.
With the opening of Epic Universe just weeks away, Universal Orlando is adding more than just another theme park. It’s launching an entire destination resort that includes new immersive lands, hotels, and experiences designed to rival Walt Disney World’s long-standing grip on the market.
With three months until the opening of Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort has announced the launch of new tickets and vacation packages for its eagerly-awaited fourth theme park, including tickets exclusively for Florida residents.
Set to debut in 2026, this first-of-its-kind resort is specifically designed for families with young children and will feature themed lands based on characters from DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, Illumination, and Jurassic World.
The mystical portals within Epic Universe will transport guests into incredible worlds. Each one is designed to give guests a transportation sequence complete with LED, media, sound, and visual effects.
Guests can face terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, live entertainment, exclusive merchandise and themed food at “the world’s premier Halloween event,” the theme park wrote.
We may be looking at the final countdown for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Orlando Resort. Documents filed by Universal with the South Florida Water Management District show the theme park wants to tear down the ride and replace it with something with virtually the same footprint.
Several drone shows hosted by Sky Elements, including those in Central Florida, have been canceled following a drone accident at Lake Eola on Saturday. Universal Orlando has also grounded its drones, citing extra precautions.
From tourist tax dollars to a hiring spree, Epic Universe is expected to be an economic boon when it opens next year. Here's what Orange County can expect.
After a new state law went into effect last month criminalizing sleeping on public streets, some law enforcement agencies found themselves in a tough spot: When they enforce the law and make the homeless move along, typically the homeless just move somewhere else.
Florida transportation leaders say they are moving toward the next step in opening a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center, but that rail line is still years away.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
For the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last Dance” was the No. 1 movie at the box office, collecting $16.2 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters.
Universal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Horror movies topped the domestic box office charts and the Oscar contender “Anora” got off to a sparkling start this weekend.
Guests who had tickets to visit Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure on Thursday, Oct. 10 will be allowed to use their ticket to visit any day through Dec. 18.
Universal has released the details for all five of its themed lands in its newest park, Epic Universe, which is set to open in 2025.
It’s a year of celebrating blockbuster cinema at Universal Studios as the theme park pays tribute to iconic films of the past.
A new one-night experience for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights promises smaller crowds and shorter wait times.
In 2023, Geriann Clem decided to ride the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, which reaches a top speed of 65 mph and a height of 167 feet, the lawsuit shows.
Holdovers and Oscar hopefuls dominated the North American box office charts this weekend in the absence of any new wide releases.
This weekend, Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in a weekend of faith and fun as Rock the Universe takes center stage at Universal Studios Florida.
A Brazilian family has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit it filed last year against Universal claiming a woman fell from a Dr. Seuss ride.
The public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor this week.
