As with any kind of rumour, this information should be considered unofficial until Universal Orlando officially confirms.
According to an X post by user @wallin_ballin, Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe is running the same way as it did before it closed. You can read what @wallin_ballin posted below:
“BREAKING: Confidential source informs me Stardust Racers is running exactly the same as before, no trims or changes.”
@wallin_ballin (X)
Stardust Racers reopened for the first time since the tragic death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala yesterday 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
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- PHOTO: Boom Lift and “Construction Lights” Spotted Near Stardust Racers Track at Universal’s Epic Universe
- 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
Karen Irwin, Universal Orlando President and COO, has confirmed in an email to Team Members that Stardust Racers would reopen yesterday.
Irwin also confirmed operational procedures and signage for Stardust Racers and other attractions at Universal’s Epic Universe were being updated. Updates have been made:
Following the news of its reopening, famous civil rights attorney Ben Crump (representing family of Zavala) demanded Universal Orlando paused the reopening of Stardust Racers. You can find out what he said here. The family of Zavala also spoke out against this decision.
Once again, as with any kind of rumour, this information should be considered unofficial Universal Orlando officially confirms.
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