Stardust Racers closed through April 5
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The Stardust Racers thrill coaster at Epic Universe is expected to be closed through April 5 for its annual inspection and maintenance, Universal Orlando told WESH 2. It is typical for rides to close for annual inspections. >> Video above: Inside look at Celestial Park Epic UniverseUniversal said there are “additional capacity enhancements” happening with the ride as well, which is extending the downtime.What is Stardust Racers?Stardust Racers is a steel dual-launching roller coaster inside Celestial Park at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park. The park opened in May of 2025. Ride historyDespite the ride being less than a year old, it had to be closed following the death of a guest. In September, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was found unresponsive on the ride and later died. The medical examiner confirmed that the death was accidental, citing multiple blunt impact injuries.
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The Stardust Racers thrill coaster at Epic Universe is expected to be closed through April 5 for its annual inspection and maintenance, Universal Orlando told WESH 2.
It is typical for rides to close for annual inspections.
>> Video above: Inside look at Celestial Park Epic Universe
Universal said there are “additional capacity enhancements” happening with the ride as well, which is extending the downtime.
What is Stardust Racers?
Stardust Racers is a steel dual-launching roller coaster inside Celestial Park at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park.
The park opened in May of 2025.
Ride history
Despite the ride being less than a year old, it had to be closed following the death of a guest.
In September, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was found unresponsive on the ride and later died.
The medical examiner confirmed that the death was accidental, citing multiple blunt impact injuries.