The roller coaster Stardust Racers at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe resumed operations on March 25, following an extended closure that began in February. The reopening followed several schedule adjustments and weeks of inspection and maintenance work. Universal...
In what may be an effort to compete directly with Disney’s “Individual Lightning Lane” offerings, Universal Orlando Resort is currently testing individual Express Pass options on two attractions: Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida.
Disney has announced new prices for its Walt Disney World Annual Passes, marking another round of price hikes as the company begins its new fiscal year. While annual increases are nothing new for the Florida resort, this year’s changes come at an especially challenging time. Attendance has dropped noticeably compared to previous years, and large sections of the parks remain closed or obstructed due to ongoing construction.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Epic Universe will be part of its destination‑wide Christmas Holidays celebration in 2025. The celebration runs from November 21, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Planned Decor Locations According to an announcement, seasonal...
After weeks of uncertainty and speculation, Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that Stardust Racers, the dual-launch racing coaster at Epic Universe, will officially reopen tomorrow afternoon on October 4, 2025. Initially thought to be rumor, That Park Place personally verified the information with a Universal Team Member over the phone.
Danny Elfman’s original soundtrack for the Dark Universe section of Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park is now available on major streaming platforms. The album was released digitally following its limited physical debut on vinyl earlier in the year.
The fallout from the September 17, 2025, death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala is only intensifying. On September 30th, nationally known civil rights attorney Ben Crump held a press conference where he revealed that several more riders have come forward with disturbing new claims of injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe.
In the wake of the tragic incident on the Stardust Racers coaster at Epic Universe that claimed the life of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala on September 17, 2025, another lawsuit tied to the attraction has already been resolved. Sandi Streets alleged she was permanently injured while riding Stardust Racers months earlier, suffering head and neck trauma during an April preview event.
As the investigation into a man’s death after riding Stardust racers at Epic Universe continues, the threat of a new lawsuit against Universal looms in the distance.
Fans of Monsters Unchained at Epic Universe have one man to thank: legendary director Steven Spielberg.
In a letter to Universal Orlando Resort Team Members, Karen Irwin, President and COO of the resort, addressed the September 17th tragedy on the Stardust Racers coaster at Epic Universe that led to the death of a Florida man.
On Wednesday night, September 17, 2025, tragedy struck Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park when a guest was found unresponsive after riding the park’s signature Stardust Racers roller coaster. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
At the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards, Universal’s recently opened theme park, Epic Universe, earned several honors, including Best Dark Ride for its much heralded Monster’s Unchained attraction. This marked a significant change, as Epic Universe overtook Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which had previously dominated the category.