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The Latest Breaking News from Epic Universe

Death on high-speed roller coaster in Florida deemed accidental

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died from blunt-impact trauma on ride at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park

The Guardian - US

The Absolute Best Seat On Epic Universe’s Dueling Stardust Racers, According To A Universal VIP Guide

Buckle up. No seriously, buckle up.

Cinemablend

The family of a man who died on a ride said ‘multiple warning signs’ were missed — now Universal Studios seeks new patents to improve safety

Patent filings published earlier this week, viewed by The Independent, include designs for seats equipped with sensors and robotic safety inspectors

The Independent UK

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Amusement parks hope massive investments will turn around their falling attendance as Americans tighten their purse strings

Immersive new roller coasters and commercial tie-ups with franchises hoped to revitalise theme park attendance

The Independent UK

Epic Universe Just Won A Bunch Of Awards, But There's Another Winner That Has Me Even More Excited

Epic Universe was the big winner, but it wasn't the only winner.

Cinemablend

An Epic Universe Producer Brought Her Kid Through Monsters Unchained, And She Couldn't Get Enough Of Her Mommy's Fun Easter Egg

Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment has some A+ Easter eggs.

Cinemablend

Epic Universe Is Already Planning Something New, And I Have A Theory

Could the newest theme park already be planning to expand?

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Rundown Of Theme Park Injuries Mentions Stardust Racers Tragedy, But Also Some Weird Injuries Including 'Altered Level Of Consciousness' And More

Epic Universe tragedy is part of an official state report.

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Universal Parkgoers Trolled Fans For Stopping To Play Cornhole When Monsters: Unchained Was Closed (But I Totally Get The Move)

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If You Thought Epic Universe Was Crowded Already, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Epic Universe's crowds may be increasing very soon.

Cinemablend

Epic Universe's Ministry Of Magic Is Wishing Fans Happy Holidays In An, Erm, Phallic Way, And Fans Can't Stop Commenting

The Wizarding World at Epic Universe is getting some...attention for Christmas.

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Universal Orlando Is Making It A Lot Easier To Visit Epic Universe, And Now I Think I Need To Go Back

Universal Orlando Resort vacations are about to get more Epic.

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Epic Universe Fans Were Pumped Walking To Stardust Racers As It Opened, But Wait Times Were Wild

Racing to the racers as the gates opened.

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17 Days After Death Involving Stardust Racers, Universal Is Reopening The Dual Coaster. An Exec Pens A Letter About The ‘Extensive’ Ways They Prepared

Some changes are being made.

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The Independent UK

Universal to reopen Stardust Racers ride two weeks after man's death

Universal Orlando Resort plans to reopen its Stardust Racers ride at Epic Universe on Saturday

Cinemablend

Will There Be An Investigation Into The Epic Universe Roller Coaster Death? The Answer Is Complicated

What exactly happens next with the Epic Universe roller coaster death?

The Independent UK

Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's death

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

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Blake Lively Went To Epic Universe, And I Didn't Have Her Pegged As A Harry Potter (And SpongeBob) Fan

Blake Livley had an Epic trip

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Following Epic Universe Death, Peacock's Universal Theme Parks Series Is Making A Last-Minute Change

A documentary series about Universal theme parks is on the way from Peacock.

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State Inspectors Confirm Findings Regarding Epic Universe Rollercoaster Death As The Man's Family Speaks Out

Florida inspectors have reviewed the Epic Universe roller coaster following the death of a rider.

The Independent UK

Family celebrates life of man killed on Epic Universe roller coaster - ‘He lit up every room’

GoFundMe page to pay for funeral costs hails Kevin Rodriguez Zavala as ‘one of a kind’

Cinemablend

Universal Orlando Reveals Some Answers After Tragic Epic Universe Death

Updates from the park about the incident at Epic Universe.

Latin Times

Puerto Rican Man Dies After Riding Universal Orlando Roller Coaster, Autopsy Shows Blunt Force Trauma

A man who lost consciousness after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park has died from blunt force injuries, according to the medical examiner's office.

The Independent UK

Family pay tribute to man who died after riding new Universal roller coaster

Mr Zavala had been on the Stardust Racers, a ride that debuted in May with the opening of the Epic Universe park

Cinemablend

Epic Universe Sees Its First Major Park Death Incident, And It Involves A Popular Ride

Universal Orlando's newest park has seen a tragedy unfold.

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