Five more lawsuits have recently been filed against Universal and Mack Rides, the company responsible for designing and creating Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Lawsuits Each of the five lawsuits claim individuals suffered injuries after riding the attraction. They also allege negligence in the ride’s design, operation, maintenance, and control. Each plaintiff in the lawsuits … Read more
The government has fined Universal over $11,000 after an employee received an electrical shock and severe injuries during maintenance on Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in Epic Universe. Team Member Severely Injured The employee was “severely shocked” by a 480-volt busbar, Florida Politics reports. According to OSHA records, the shock caused a … Read more
A new trademark may offer a hint at a future Epic Universe nighttime show. While the Universal theme park is known for its spectacular night lighting, the closest thing it has to a nighttime spectacular is the Cosmos Fountain Show. Universal indicated they are “still looking into” fireworks. Universal Celestial Goodnight Universal Celestial Goodnight may … Read more
Aerial photos posted by @bioreconstruct on X reveal the beginning stages of work on one of the expansion pads in Epic Universe. Epic Universe Expansion Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort, said earlier this year, “We’re already planning for the next thing at Epic.” That plan now appears to be in action with … Read more
Just days after new details emerged in a final report, the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala and Universal have reached an “amicable resolution.” Zavala was found unresponsive and later died after riding Stardust Racers in Epic Universe. ‘Amicable Resolution’ in Stardust Racers Death As we previously reported, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was unconscious after riding … Read more
The Epic Universe expansion permit Universal filed last month has been moved to review — and a note designating it for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been added. Wizarding World Permit As we previously reported, the Orange County permit is for “New Construction,” specifically “Site Utilities and Foundation Work” at 1001 Epic Blvd, Orlando, … Read more
Disney Legend and former Imagineer Joe Rohde had the opportunity to talk to some Universal Epic Universe creatives and shared his notes from their presentation. Joe Rohde Discusses Epic Universe “Last night I was invited by the legendary Bob Rogers to his annual legends dinner,” Rohde explained on Instagram. “I arrived on time, which turned … Read more
The CEO of the Germany company that created Stardust Racers spoke for the first time about the death of a guest who rode the Epic Universe coaster two months ago. Mack Rides Addresses Stardust Racers Death On September 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died from multiple blunt impact injuries after riding Stardust Racers. The dual … Read more
Passholder-exclusive Figment merch is coming to EPCOT, another boat sinks on Living with the Land, and dragons finally take flight over Epic Universe — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, November 19, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, … Read more
The Universal Orlando website is showing Epic Universe as having a New Year’s Eve celebration with extended operating hours on December 31. New Year’s Eve at Epic Universe On the Universal Orlando website’s Holidays “Things to Do” page, clicking on the December 31 date reveals the hours and plans for Epic Universe, showing that the … Read more
Dragons are officially flying over How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe. Though Universal promised flying dragons would appear in the land and a dragon drone was spotted before opening, no flying dragons have appeared since the park’s May opening. Dragon Flies Over Berk X user @EYNTKinfo shared the following … Read more
Universal Epic Universe and the Haunted Mansion Parlor on Disney Cruise Line were both recognized with Thea Awards by the Themed Entertainment Association. Epic received four awards, and Haunted Mansion Parlor received one. Thea Awards Recipients of the 32nd Annual Thea Awards were announced live from Epic Universe during TEA’s Annual International Mixer. These awards … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort extended the Annual Passholder perks available at Epic Universe through the end of 2026. Passholder perks were previously only announced as available through the end of 2025. The extension further indicates an Epic Universe Annual Pass may not become available next year. Passholder Perks at Epic Universe Special Passholder perks are listed … Read more
Three Annual Passholder magnets are coming back, Vanellope von Schweetz and Toy Story 5 are coming to Walt Disney World, and a new construction permit has been filed for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, November 17, 2025. WDW News Today Walt Disney World Annual Passholder … Read more
A new report has revealed that state ride inspectors did not take any documentation of their findings following the September 17 death of a rider. “There are no responsive records” News 6 in Orlando reported their discovery following a request to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for “documents, notes, photos, videos, … Read more
Following a construction permit filed earlier this month, Universal Orlando has seemingly confirmed that Epic Universe is already set to expand. Epic Universe to Receive “Exciting Additions” The Orlando Business Journal received an official statement from Alyson Sologaistoa, Vice President of Public Relations for Universal Orlando Resort: “[Universal Orlando] is preparing for some exciting additions … Read more
