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Universal Orlando Roller Coaster Death

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated Jan 19, 2026

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The death of a 70-year-old woman at Universal Orlando, following another fatality months prior, could lead to negative publicity and potential legal challenges for Universal Orlando. This may cause investors to scrutinize the safety protocols and operational risks of theme park companies, potentially affecting stock prices of publicly traded entities like Walt Disney World and SeaWorld if broader industry concerns arise.

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A 70-year-old woman died after riding the 'Revenge of the Mummy' roller coaster at Universal Orlando on November 25, 2025. She became unresponsive on the high-speed indoor attraction and later died at a hospital. This incident was disclosed in a quarterly report by the United States — North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which also noted other health-related incidents at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. This marks the second death at Universal Orlando in a few months, following the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala on the 'Stardust Racers' roller coaster in September 2025. The 'Revenge of the Mummy' ride has a history of 21 reported incidents since its 2004 opening, including nausea, dizziness, and fractures. The cause of death for the 70-year-old woman was not released in the report.

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The United States — North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released a quarterly report detailing the death and other incidents at theme parks, fulfilling its regulatory oversight role.
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Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died two months prior to the main incident after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, highlighting a pattern of fatalities at Universal Orlando.
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Busch Gardens was mentioned as having no incidents recorded during the same period, providing a comparative data point.
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