At a Glance
- A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Orlando on Nov. 25, 2025, and later died
- Florida’s quarterly amusement-park incident report lists the death but gives no medical details
- Universal says it “does not comment on pending claims”
- Why it matters: The ride has now logged 21 incidents since 2004, raising fresh safety questions
A 70-year-old woman died after experiencing a medical emergency on the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando, according to a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services report released January 15, 2026.
Incident Details
The woman became unresponsive moments after the indoor coaster ended its run on November 25, 2025, the report states. Park medics responded and transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released.
The brief entry appears in the department’s quarterly update that catalogs medical events at major Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Legoland and Universal Orlando. State officials noted they receive only initial notifications and are not given follow-up medical information “due to privacy-related concerns.”
Ride History
Revenge of the Mummy, launched in 2004, accelerates to 40 mph and includes a 39-foot drop in darkness while passengers encounter fire effects and animatronics themed to the Mummy film franchise. Since opening, the attraction has recorded 21 guest incidents, ranging from reported dizziness to a vertebrae fracture, according to data compiled by NBC affiliate WFLA.
When contacted by News Of Los Angeles, a Universal spokesperson replied: “We do not comment on pending claims.”
Broader Pattern
The death is the second fatality linked to a Universal Orlando roller coaster in less than a year. In October 2025, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 34, lost consciousness after stepping off the Stardust Racers ride at the adjacent Epic Universe park. An autopsy attributed his death to “multiple blunt impact injuries,” and the medical examiner ruled it accidental.
Five separate lawsuits filed in December 2025 allege guests sustained “severe and permanent injuries” on Stardust Racers. Each suit names Universal and ride designer Mack Rides, citing one count of negligence and one count of strict product liability. Universal reiterated its policy of not commenting on litigation; Mack Rides did not respond to requests for comment.
Regulatory Oversight
Florida requires major theme parks to report serious medical incidents to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services each quarter. The resulting document is typically a sparse spreadsheet listing the date, attraction, and a one-sentence description. Investigations are handled internally by the parks rather than by state inspectors, a system that has drawn periodic criticism from safety advocates.
Guest Experience and Warnings
Revenge of the Mummy posts standard health advisories warning riders with heart, back or neck problems, high blood pressure, motion sickness or pregnancy to abstain. Guests must be at least 48 inches tall to board. The ride combines high-speed launches, sudden stops, backward motion and strobe lights, factors that can stress older visitors even when no mechanical malfunction occurs.
Key Takeaways
- A 70-year-old woman’s death after riding Revenge of the Mummy marks the 22nd reported incident on the attraction
- Florida’s amusement-park reporting system offers limited public detail, fueling debate over transparency
- Universal Orlando faces multiple lawsuits tied to a separate coaster, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of ride safety protocols
