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Jay Stein, the visionary behind Universal Studios Florida and a key figure in its development, has died at 88. He shaped iconic attractions and influenced Epic Universe.
Universal Orlando has released single-day tickets for Epic Universe through 2026, but the new park will not be included in Annual Passes, a move likely to manage high demand and capacity.
Florida's major theme parks remain exempt from state ride safety oversight, a policy critics link to political donations. This continues despite a recent fatal incident at Universal's Epic Universe, r
Florida's state agency sent an investigator to Universal Orlando after a roller coaster death, but is not conducting an independent probe due to a law exempting large theme parks from oversight.
A funeral was held in Kissimmee for Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, who died from blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster. His family remembers his love for theme parks and "
A woman is suing Universal Orlando Resort for permanent injuries on a new roller coaster at Epic Universe, following a fatal incident on the same ride.
A Central Florida woman filed a lawsuit claiming head injuries on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster, the same ride where a man died. She alleges inadequate head restraint during a preview
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Universal City Development claiming severe injuries on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers, alleging improper head restraints. This legal action is separate from a rece
The family of Kevin Zavala, 32, who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, demands the ride stay closed pending an investigation.
The family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, who died after an incident on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, is demanding answers. Described as independent and a theme park enthusiast,
The family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died after riding an Epic Universe rollercoaster, has retained attorney Ben Crump. Preliminary tests show the ride functioned as intended, and the death was r
Universal Orlando stated its Stardust Racers coaster "functioned as intended" before a 32-year-old man's death. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died from "multiple blunt impact injuries" on September 17. The r
