Epic Universe death: Ben Crump schedules news conference
On Tuesday morning, Attorney Ben Crump is expected to deliver an update in the case of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital, officials said. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries." His death was ruled an accident.
Changes coming to Hollywood Studios as two areas close
Drew Smith, a.k.a. Drew the Disney Dude, and Zach Perilstein, editor-in-chief of Boardwalk Times, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the changes underway at Disney's Hollywood Studios as Star Wars Launch Bay and Animation Courtyard permanently close. They also talk about how those projects -- and others -- fit into the the overall transformation Hollywood Studios will undergo over the next couple of years.
Spotlight on ride safety
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. Daniel Leavelle, Midway Mayhem, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about ride safety.
Man who died on Stardust Racers to be laid to rest
On Sept. 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was at Epic Universe where he rode Stardust Racers, a dual-launch coaster. At some point, Zavala became unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Zavala will be laid to rest on Friday morning.
Epic Universe lawsuit: Woman claims 'permanent injuries' after Stardust Racers ride
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered “permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year.
Halloween events, Candlelight Processional, Food & Wine
The fall season is here, which means the winter season will follow close behind. Central Florida's theme parks have some of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season. Tharin White, theme park expert with EYNTK.Info, joins Good Day Orlando to share the latest news from the theme parks.
Family wants answers after Stardust Racers death
Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, remembered him as a "theme park enthusiast" and someone who lived a completely independent life. Attorneys and family said that Zavala, who used a wheelchair and was born with a spinal injury, did not have a medical emergency and was not under any medical restrictions on the day that he and his girlfriend were at Epic Universe. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the latest updates in the ongoing death investigation.
Epic Universe death: Kevin Zavala's family talk
Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's sisters and brother remembered his during a press conference with attorney Ben Crump in Orlando on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, one week after Zavala became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Zavala later died at the hospital. The Medical Examiner said he died from "multiple blunt force injuries," and ruled his death an accident.
Epic Universe death: Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's parents talk
The parents of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala talked at a press conference alongside Attorney Ben Crump about the death of their son after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Zavala became unresponsive on the ride and was taken to the hospital where he died. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries," the Medical Examiner said. His death was ruled an accident.
Epic Universe, Stardust Racers death: 'We have to know what happened,' Attorney Ben Crump
Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, remembered him as a "theme park enthusiast" and someone who lived a completely independent life.
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Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, remembered him as a ?theme park enthusiast? and someone who lived a completely independent life. Attorneys and family said that Zavala, who used a wheelchair and was born with a spinal injury, did not have a medical emergency and was not under any medical restrictions on the day that he and his girlfriend were at Epic Universe. The family wants a "full and transparent" investigation, and wants the ride shut down until those investigations are completed.
Epic Universe death: Attorney Ben Crump speaks
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. During the event, Crump spoke about who Zavala was and how tragic his death was.
Epic Universe death: Attorney Natalie Jackson speaks
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. During the event, Natalie Jackson, co-director of litigation with the Ben Crump Law Firm, helped to answer some questions about the death investigation.
Family's attorney to give update on roller coaster death
Attorney Ben Crump will give an update on Wednesday related to the death case of 32-year-old Kevin Rodr?guez Zavala. Zavala died last week from "multiple blunt force injuries," the Orange County medical examiner said, ruling his death accidental. His family is now "seeking full transparency" from the Florida theme park.
Family hires attorney after Orlando roller coaster death
The family of Kevin Zavala has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump in light of Zavala's death. They're demanding transparency into what happened. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the latest details in the ongoing Epic Universe death investigation.
Ben Crump hired by family of man who died after riding Epic Universe's Stardust Racers coaster
The family of a 32-year-old man who became unresponsive and died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe in Florida has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them.
Epic Universe death: State inspectors, Universal claim Stardust Racers ran normally before rider's death
Inspectors and investigators with the state of Florida and Universal said Monday that its preliminary investigation and findings have revealed that Stardust Racers, the dual-launch coaster at Epic Universe, ran normally, despite a rider becoming unresponsive and later dying at the hospital.
Epic Universe death: Tyre Sampson attorney weighs in
A 32-year-old man died last week after becoming unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers dueling coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando. FOX 35 News Anchor Ryan Elijah speaks with Michael Haggard, the lawyer representing Tyre Sampson's family, more about the death investigation. Tyre is the 14-year-old boy who died riding the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park.
Universal president issues letter after guest's death
A letter was sent out to employees from the Universal Orlando president following the death of a guest last week after riding an Epic Universe ride. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz tells us more about what the letter said.
Universal Orlando President: Stardust Racers at Epic Universe was in tact, 'functioned as intended'
The President and COO of Universal Orlando has issued a letter to team members following the death of a 32-year-old man after riding the Stardust dueling roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe theme park.