Karen Irwin, Universal Orlando President and COO, has confirmed in an email to Team Members that operational procedures and signage for Stardust Racers and other attractions at Universal’s Epic Universe are being updated.
“Safety, as always, is our top priority. To further assist guests in determining whether they can or cannot ride an attraction, we are updating operational procedures and attraction signage to reinforce existing ride warnings and physical eligibility requirements at Stardust Racers and other rides.”
Karen Irwin, Universal Orlando President and COO
You can read the email (aka note) sent to Team Members in full below:
Stardust Racers will reopen for the first time since the tragic death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala tomorrow afternoon (4th October, 2025). You can find out more about the tragic 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
- Guest Injured on Stardust Racers Said Someone Was Going to Get Severely Injured or Killed Riding It
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
- PHOTO: Boom Lift and “Construction Lights” Spotted Near Stardust Racers Track at Universal’s Epic Universe
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