Recently released state records have revealed that a woman tragically passed away following a ride on one of Universal Orlando’s most intense roller coasters.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) reported that the 70-year-old woman fell unresponsive after riding the Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida on November 25, 2025.
She was swiftly taken to a nearby hospital, where she was subsequently pronounced dead. Authorities have yet to release her identity or the official cause of her death.
The incident came to light this week as the department released the theme-park injury report for the fourth quarter of 2025.
In the same report, six other guest injuries were documented at major Florida parks, including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens.
FDACS noted, “Due to privacy-related concerns, the Department does not receive updates to initial assessments of a patron’s condition.”
State records show 21 incidents tied to the ride since 2004, including reports of dizziness and, in one case, a fractured vertebra, WFLA reported.
Revenge of the Mummy, an indoor coaster that accelerates riders to 40-45 mph in near‑total darkness, is widely regarded as one of Universal’s more extreme attractions.
A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida on November 25, 2025, according to state records
The indoor roller coaster launches riders up to 45 mph through near-total darkness, with sudden drops, backward motion and fire effects
The theme park advertises the ride as one of its most extreme rollercoasters, billing it on its website as one that will leave riders ‘digging their nails into the safety rail.’
‘Just as it seems you might’ve escaped, you’ll plunge straight down into a pitch-black abyss with no end in sight. Will you ever see daylight again? Or will you remain sealed inside this tomb forever?’ the website adds.
Riders say the rollercoaster includes abrupt launches, sudden braking, a 39‑foot plunge, an unexpected backward‑moving section and rapid directional changes.
Universal warns guests that the attraction involves darkness, violent motion and dramatic special effects.
A Universal spokesperson declined to comment on the woman’s death when contacted by the Orlando Sentinel, saying the company does not discuss pending claims. The Daily Mail has contacted the company.
This marks the second death linked to the attraction since it opened in 2004.
That September, 39‑year‑old Jose Valadez died after falling roughly four feet from the loading platform onto the track while boarding.
He died the following day from complications of blunt‑force trauma, which were later found to have been worsened by pre‑existing health conditions. His death was ruled accidental.
The coaster underwent a major refurbishment in 2022, remaining closed from January through late August. Upgrades included new 4K projection mapping, modernized ride‑control technology and fully refurbished animatronics, according to Universal.
The attraction has now been linked to two deaths since opening in 2004, including a fatal loading-platform fall during its debut year
Revenge of the Mummy features animatronic characters, flame bursts and surprise stops designed to disorient riders
Despite hosting millions of riders over two decades, state records show roughly two dozen medical incidents associated with the attraction since its debut.
Most involved non‑fatal issues such as nausea, dizziness, seizures, knee injuries and, in one case, a fractured vertebra.
The new death comes as Universal faces broader scrutiny over ride safety.
In December 2025, five lawsuits were filed alleging guests suffered ‘severe and permanent injuries’ on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe, the resort’s newest theme park.
Those lawsuits followed the death of 34‑year‑old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who became unresponsive on Stardust Racers and later died.
An autopsy found he suffered multiple blunt‑impact injuries, and the medical examiner ruled his death accidental. His family has since reached a settlement with Universal.
Both Universal and the ride’s manufacturer, Mack Rides, have declined to comment on the pending litigation.
