PHOTO: Boom Lift and “Construction Lights” Spotted Near Stardust Racers Track at Universal’s Epic Universe

Stay tuned for possible updates. Approximately 15 hours ago, X user @SortaGayItalian posted a photo which appears to show a boom lift and “construction lights” near the track of Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe (Epic Universe). 

Rumours suggest more trim brakes could be added to the Epic Universe roller coaster, which is currently closed. A definition of a trim brake can be found below:

“A trim brake is used to reduce the speed of a roller coaster train along sections of track to keep it exceeding the top speed recommended by the ride manufacturer. It is one of the first features some enthusiasts look for when scouring over new roller coaster blueprints.”

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Break trims had already been added to Stardust Racers after testing. X user @ParkTwisted posted the following on the 20th June, 2025:

Stardust Racers has been closed since the death of a guest who was found unresponsive after riding. You can find out more about the incident below:

STARDUST RACERS INCIDENT RELATED ARTICLES:

• Guest Found Unresponsive After Riding Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe Dies [Update]
• Aerial Video Shows Forensic Team Investigating Death of Guest After Riding Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe
• Multiple Blunt Impact Injuries Ruled Cause of Death for Guest Found Unresponsive on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe
• VIDEO: Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe Cycling Two Days After Death of Guest Found Unresponsive After Riding
• “Everyone Get Out!”: Eyewitness Heard When Stardust Racers Train With Unresponsive Guest Returned to Loading Station
• FOX 35 ORLANDO REPORT: Incident report, dispatch audio released in Epic Universe rider’s death
• Dispatch Audio After Guest Riding Stardust Racers Found Unresponsive Emerges Online
• Famous Civil Rights Attorney to Represent Family of Guest Who Died After Being Found Unresponsive on Stardust Racers [Update]
• Video Appears to Show Unresponsive Guest on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe [Update]
• Famous Civil Rights Attorney Demands Accountability from Universal’s Epic Universe After Guest Died from Multiple Blunt Impact Injuries

EXTRA

• Woman Claims She Was Injured on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe
• Guest’s Lawsuit Over Stardust Racers Injuries Voluntary Dismissed After Settlement Agreed

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