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re: Man dies after riding Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:35 pm to m2pro
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:35 pm to m2pro
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UP a hill and back down that feels like you're going to get launched into the air and come off the tracks
Yep. That inverted twisty loop makes you feel like you're about to fly out into the Florida Swamp. It's the best!
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Posted on 9/19/25 at 3:18 pm to Dixie2023
Yeah, I just funnin' AU for repeating that urban myth, which is something old people do, and they enjoy butterscotch pudding.
He's a good sport, which we used to have a lot of around here.
He's a good sport, which we used to have a lot of around here.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 6:39 pm to N2cars
I laughed, no worries. It just sounded good at that time. Laughed at her, too.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 9:20 pm to mtntiger
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Heart attack?
Perhaps. If not, my money is on an undiagnosed aneurysm.
My cardio thoracic surgeon monitoring mine said the only taboo for me was roller coasters. I asked him, “closed hydraulic system failing at the weakest point?” Yep. That and lighter weights and more reps and keeping blood pressure optimal.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 9:35 pm to Tigerbait357
There is more than one way to look at this.
For instance, if he had died before riding, he would have missed the thrill of a lifetime…
For instance, if he had died before riding, he would have missed the thrill of a lifetime…
Posted on 9/20/25 at 2:19 pm to Knight of Old
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The Orange County medical examiner said 32-year-old Kevin Zavala died after becoming unconscious on the ride.
According to the medical examiner, his death was an accident caused by multiple injuries from coming in contact with a blunt object.
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Posted on 9/20/25 at 3:42 pm to jcaz
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Vaxxed people have trouble with roller coasters now. Soft.
3G’s and they all passing out
How are you people still so obsessed with Covid?
Posted on 9/20/25 at 4:53 pm to m2pro
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if that's for real, holy shite. b/c velocicoaster is legit. hulk does give more G's, but there is one point in velocicoaster that you go UP a hill and back down that feels like you're going to get launched into the air and come off the tracks.
To be fair, my husband and oldest daughter, who are big coaster people, think Velocicoaster is more intense. I can ride Velocicoaster with no issues and think it's a fun ride, but I felt woozy from the Stardust Racers. I guess people's body respond to rides differently. We did ride the side that is supposed to be more intense so I may try the other side to see if it's better.
Posted on 9/20/25 at 5:39 pm to Tigerbait357
Should've never been on the ride. Sad, but it's his own damn fault.
Posted on 9/20/25 at 11:06 pm to Tigerbait357
This might answer a few questions
Posted on 10/5/25 at 8:27 pm to Tigerbait357
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I didn’t see an update so I’ll post one. Apparently the man had a spinal cord injury and did not heed the warnings to not ride if you have you have a head or neck injury. He became unconscious and slammed his head against the medal in front of him several times.
There was speculation that they may have to add shoulder restraints, add brakes to slow it down, or tear it down completely. Well, they reopened yesterday. Universal added language to their safety protocols that “if you need any assistance getting from your wheel chair to the ride, then you can’t ride.” The rumor is that the ride staff assisted him on to the ride and they were not supposed to do that. All in all, I am very surprised that they reopened this quickly and I am glad that one person didn’t ruin it for the rest of us. May he rest in peace though.
I didn’t see an update so I’ll post one. Apparently the man had a spinal cord injury and did not heed the warnings to not ride if you have you have a head or neck injury. He became unconscious and slammed his head against the medal in front of him several times.
There was speculation that they may have to add shoulder restraints, add brakes to slow it down, or tear it down completely. Well, they reopened yesterday. Universal added language to their safety protocols that “if you need any assistance getting from your wheel chair to the ride, then you can’t ride.” The rumor is that the ride staff assisted him on to the ride and they were not supposed to do that. All in all, I am very surprised that they reopened this quickly and I am glad that one person didn’t ruin it for the rest of us. May he rest in peace though.
Posted on 10/5/25 at 9:00 pm to Tigerbait357
Clot shot
Posted on 10/5/25 at 9:30 pm to dyslexiateechur
Think this will be falling object or possibly a bird. I believe the ride reaches about 70 mph. The ride has portions that run almost side by side with both coasters.
Posted on 10/5/25 at 9:37 pm to RobbBobb
Why TF is a handicapped person allowed to ride a fricking roller coaster? I have bad arthritis in my neck and refuse to ride because if I hurt myself I look like an idiot
Posted on 10/5/25 at 9:41 pm to Lord of Bees
quote:based on evidence and statements from the deceased lawyer, this did not happen. He lost consciousness and hit his head on the metal in front of him. Nothing hit him and the ride functioned normally.
Think this will be falling object or possibly a bird. I believe the ride reaches about 70 mph. The ride has portions that run almost side by side with both coasters.
Posted on 10/5/25 at 9:43 pm to jcaz
quote:. Well, we live in a free country and people are allowed to make their own choices. He chose poorly.
Why TF is a handicapped person allowed to ride a fricking roller coaster? I have bad arthritis in my neck and refuse to ride because if I hurt myself I look like an idiot
Posted on 10/5/25 at 10:05 pm to TigerBlood17
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based on evidence and statements from the deceased lawyer,
He’s lawyer died too?
Posted on 10/5/25 at 11:43 pm to Tigerbait357
My niece dared me to ride a roller coaster with her. She took a seat, I had to up two rows for my seat. Right as it was taking off, I looked back, she had got off. It was an enjoyable ride. Love those things.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 8:35 am to TigerBlood17
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. Well, we live in a free country and people are allowed to make their own choices. He chose poorly.
You know the family is going to sue the park though.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 9:01 am to jcaz
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You know the family is going to sue the park though.
And the park will answer with something like this
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