A 70-year-old woman has died after falling unresponsive while riding the popular Revenge of the Mummy indoor rollercoaster at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The incident occurred on 25 November 2025, just before the Thanksgiving holiday. According to an official injury report released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the woman became unresponsive during the ride. She was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The quarterly report, which covers all medical incidents at major Florida theme parks from October through December 2025, did not name the woman or specify an official cause of death. It forms part of the state's mandatory disclosure for parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens.
The Ride and Its History
Revenge of the Mummy is a high-speed indoor coaster themed after The Mummy and The Mummy Returns films. Operated by Universal Orlando, the attraction propels riders at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. While it does not invert, it features sudden launches, sharp turns, and backward sections as part of its narrative to escape pursuing mummies.
This tragic event is not the first medical incident linked to the attraction. Since its debut in 2004, the ride has been associated with 21 reported incidents, according to KTLA. Previous complaints documented in reports have ranged from nausea and dizziness to more serious issues like a seizure and a vertebrae fracture.
Context and Recent Theme Park Safety
The woman's death follows another fatal incident at a Universal park last year. In September 2025, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died from blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster at the newly opened Epic Universe park. That dual-launch coaster, which opened in May 2025 and reaches 62 mph, was closed temporarily and reopened in October following an investigation.
The Independent has contacted Universal Orlando for comment on the latest incident. The company has not yet issued a public statement regarding the November fatality on Revenge of the Mummy.
These events place a renewed focus on safety protocols and medical response times within major theme parks, which cater to millions of visitors annually, including many older adults and those with pre-existing health conditions.
