A trip to Universal Orlando ended in tragedy after a 70-year-old woman died shortly after riding the park’s well-known indoor coaster, Revenge of the Mummy. The incident, which occurred on Nov. 25, 2025, came to light only through a newly released safety report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Officials have not released the woman’s name. The report says she was found unresponsive after the ride ended. She was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.
State investigators offered no additional details. The quarterly report includes only the basics: time, ride, age, and outcome. A Universal spokesperson declined to comment, saying only, “We do not comment on pending claims.”
The silence has left longtime theme park safety advocates frustrated. One Orlando-area ride consultant told us, “These reports are bare bones. Families want answers, and the public deserves transparency.” He added that fast, high-intensity indoor coasters like Revenge of the Mummy “put more stress on the body than people realize.”
Revenge of the Mummy has a long track record of injuries. State records show at least 21 reported incidents since 2004, including cases of dizziness, breathing problems, and even a fractured vertebra. The ride hits speeds of 40 mph and drops riders nearly 40 feet in darkness, relying on sudden stops, fire effects, and rapid acceleration.
A former Universal employee familiar with the coaster’s operations said, “It’s meant to feel intense. That’s the whole point. But anytime you combine darkness, speed, and quick directional shifts, you’re increasing the physical toll.”
Theme parks across Florida have faced rising scrutiny following a string of medical emergencies and lawsuits. Just weeks before the report was released, five separate lawsuits were filed claiming guests at Universal Epic Universe suffered severe injuries on the new Stardust Racers coaster. Each case accuses Universal and ride manufacturer Mack Rides of negligence. Universal has declined comment on the litigation.
Those lawsuits arrived only two months after another tragedy: the death of 34-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers. The medical examiner ruled his death an accident caused by multiple blunt-force injuries.
Industry analysts say the back-to-back incidents are prompting renewed debate about thrill-ride safety for older guests. One safety expert warned, “Guests often assume these attractions are safe for everyone. But age, health conditions, and ride design interact in ways most people never think about. This is a wake-up call.”
For now, the woman’s cause of death remains unknown. And with privacy laws limiting follow-up information, the public may never learn the full story of what happened inside the walls of one of Universal Orlando’s most iconic attractions.
At 71, going on 72, I quit riding roller coasters about 50 years ago. “Word to the wise.”
ya takes ya chances
Prayers🙏🙏🙏