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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe Is Obviously The Top Theme Park Achievement Of 2025, But I Want To Recognize A Few Others Too

2025 was an EPIC theme park year.

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Looks Like Epic Universe Fixed That ‘Phallic’ Harry Potter Christmas Decor Just In Time For The Holidays, Folks

The lights have been (ahem) snipped at Epic Universe.

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A Lot Of Focus Has Been On The Epic Universe Coaster Death, But Another Ride Led To 'Electrical Shock' And A $12K Fine

Epic Universe saw a serious injury prior to its opening.

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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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Attorneys say reopening of Stardust Racers is preventing further investigation of man's death

The family of a 32-year-old man who died of blunt force injuries on a theme park roller coaster is accusing Universal Orlando Resort of endangering lives by reopening the ride

The Independent UK

Simpsons' Showrunner Would Be 'Shocked' If Universal Lost The Theme Park Rights, But There's One Thing I'm Afraid He's Not Considering

Simpsons showrunner hopes the characters don't leave Universal Parks for Disney.

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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

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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

The Independent UK

Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after ride

A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park

The Independent UK

Lawyers say disability wasn't a factor in man's death after riding a Universal coaster

Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint

The Independent UK

Universal Orlando Reveals Some Answers After Tragic Epic Universe Death

Updates from the park about the incident at Epic Universe.

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State inspectors align with Universal's findings that roller coaster was working right when man died

State investigators looking into the death of a man after he rode on a Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster say what they found aligns with that of the theme park resort’s leaders who say that the ride’s operating systems functioned as intended

The Independent UK

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.

Latin Times

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

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Universal Orlando May Finally Be Getting Ready To Replace Part Of The Resort I Honestly Thought It Forgot About

Part of Universal Orlando has been mostly ignored for two years.

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There's A Lot Of Talk About Epic Universe Bringing Tourism To New Heights In Florida, But No One Seems To Be Talking About Disney World's Own Record

Epic Universe has been a boon to Universal, the state of Florida, and... Disney World?

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The Cute Way Ministry Of Magic Cast Members Have Been Combatting Those Harry Potter Wand Rumors At Universal Orlando

Please watch your wands at Epic Universe.

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5 Ways To Save Money on Your Universal Studios Vacation This Summer

With the addition of the new Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, families are flocking to Florida for the summer vacation of a lifetime. But big hype also equals high costs. Fortunately,...

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The Independent UK

Inside the new Epic Universe theme park with 11 new rides

The multi-billion-dollar theme park has finally opened and there is plenty to explore

The Independent UK

Florida man sues Universal for $50,000 after Harry Potter ride malfunctions - leaving him stranded midair for an hour

Casey Causey claimed to have suffered “mental anguish” after he was injured on a park ride known as Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in July 2023

The Independent UK

Not so Epic? Universal’s $6 billion new theme park slammed over ‘lack of shade’ and ‘not enough rides’

Several reviewers have complained about being unable to escape the sun at Epic Universe and others complain that parts of it are ‘boring’

The Independent UK

Inside Epic Universe: Photos unveil Universal’s $6 billion Florida park as it finally opens to the public

At the center of Epic Universe is Celestial Park. From here, guests access The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe

The Independent UK

I got a sneak peek of the Epic Universe park. Here are 4 secrets I discovered you need to know before visiting

The $6 billion park — six years in the making — opens this Thursday, and comprises a Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park

The Independent UK

New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

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

The Independent UK

Is this the dream job? How to become a professional theme park tester at Universal Orlando

Love rollercoaster rides or immersive attractions? This company will pay one lucky person to test them

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