Kevin Rodriguez Zavala: Epic Universe guest remembered as 'truly one of a kind'
Family and friends who knew Kevin Rodriguez Zavala remembered him as "one of a kind," according to a statement posted to a GoFundMe page.
What is Stardust Racers? Epic Universe guest dies after riding dual-launch coaster
A man at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park died on Wednesday after riding one of the theme park's roller coasters: Stardust Racers.
'Everyone get out!': Guest dies after riding Epic Universe roller coaster
A 32-year-old man visiting Epic Universe with his girlfriend became unresponsive on one of the theme park's roller coasters – and later died at the hospital, officials said.
Epic Universe guest becomes unresponsive, dies after riding Stardust Racers: Universal
A guest visiting Universal's Epic Universe in Florida became unresponsive after riding one of its roller coasters and later died at the hospital, a spokesperson for the theme park said.
Epic Universe death: Man identified, cause of death revealed; ruled 'accidental'
A guest at Epic Universe who died after riding the theme park's Stardust Racers roller coaster suffered "multiple blunt impact injuries," according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.
List: Florida theme park injuries reported so far in 2025
After a guest fell unconscious and later died after riding a roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, the newest theme park to open in Florida, FOX 35 decided to look at the latest self-reported injuries report from Central Florida's major theme parks.
Epic Universe expected to bring $2 billion boost to Central Florida economy
Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for the Central Florida economy this year, according to an economic study conducted by the University of Central Florida.
Epic Universe buses catch fire near Universal Orlando, officials say
Two Epic Universe buses broke out in flames on Friday near Universal Orlando, officials say.
Epic Universe files paperwork for expansion: What we know about what's coming next
Universal Orlando Resort has officially filed paperwork with Orange County for a major expansion project at Epic Universe. The expansion paperwork comes less than two months after the new theme park opened in May.
Epic Universe: Stars attend grand opening and talk with FOX 35
Celebrities walked the blue carpet and fans lined up in droves to mark one of the biggest expansions in Florida theme park history.
Epic Universe opening fuels theme park rivalry in Orlando, around the world
Economic leaders say Orlando has become an unrivaled destination in the global theme park industry, and the debut of Universal’s Epic Universe is adding new momentum — and new pressure — to an already competitive market.
Epic Universe opens to thrill crowds, with hopes of boosting economy in Central Florida
After six years in development, Universal’s long-anticipated Epic Universe theme park officially opened its gates Thursday, marking the first major new park to launch in Orlando in more than two decades.
Epic Universe: When could we see full capacity?
Matthew Miller, Senior Director of Orlando Informer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from Epic Universe to talk about the low crowd capacity on the Grand Opening Day of Universal's newest theme park, what could be next for the park, and how Universal Orlando Resort might ramp up the amount of guests until they reach full capacity. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.



















