Theme Parks

On Tuesday morning, Attorney Ben Crump is expected to deliver an update in the case of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital, officials said. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries." His death was ruled an accident.

Drew Smith, a.k.a. Drew the Disney Dude, and Zach Perilstein, editor-in-chief of Boardwalk Times, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the changes underway at Disney's Hollywood Studios as Star Wars Launch Bay and Animation Courtyard permanently close. They also talk about how those projects -- and others -- fit into the the overall transformation Hollywood Studios will undergo over the next couple of years.

Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. Daniel Leavelle, Midway Mayhem, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about ride safety.

On Sept. 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was at Epic Universe where he rode Stardust Racers, a dual-launch coaster. At some point, Zavala became unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Zavala will be laid to rest on Friday morning.

The fall season is here, which means the winter season will follow close behind. Central Florida's theme parks have some of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season. Tharin White, theme park expert with EYNTK.Info, joins Good Day Orlando to share the latest news from the theme parks.

Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, remembered him as a "theme park enthusiast" and someone who lived a completely independent life. Attorneys and family said that Zavala, who used a wheelchair and was born with a spinal injury, did not have a medical emergency and was not under any medical restrictions on the day that he and his girlfriend were at Epic Universe. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the latest updates in the ongoing death investigation.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. During the event, Crump spoke about who Zavala was and how tragic his death was.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. During the event, Natalie Jackson, co-director of litigation with the Ben Crump Law Firm, helped to answer some questions about the death investigation.

Attorney Ben Crump will give an update on Wednesday related to the death case of 32-year-old Kevin Rodríguez Zavala. Zavala died last week from "multiple blunt force injuries," the Orange County medical examiner said, ruling his death accidental. His family is now "seeking full transparency" from the Florida theme park.

The family of Kevin Zavala has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump in light of Zavala's death. They're demanding transparency into what happened. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the latest details in the ongoing Epic Universe death investigation.

A 32-year-old man died last week after becoming unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers dueling coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando. FOX 35 News Anchor Ryan Elijah speaks with Michael Haggard, the lawyer representing Tyre Sampson's family, more about the death investigation. Tyre is the 14-year-old boy who died riding the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park.

A letter was sent out to employees from the Universal Orlando president following the death of a guest last week after riding an Epic Universe ride. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz tells us more about what the letter said.

When a guest fell unconscious and later died after riding a roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, the newest theme park to open in Florida, FOX 35 News decided to look at the latest self-reported injuries report from Central Florida's major theme parks. Here's what we found.

A man visiting Epic Universe with his girlfriend became unresponsive on one of the theme park's roller coasters and later died at the hospital earlier this week. The circumstances surrounding his death are still being investigated. Dr. Gayatri Patel, of AdventHealth, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about some of the risks surrounding riding roller coasters.

At Universal Orlando, there are requirements to ride certain rides, such as the Stardust Racers roller coaster. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz talks about some of the risks these rides could pose to people.

A 32-year-old man visiting Epic Universe earlier this week became unresponsive on one of the theme park's roller coasters and later died at the hospital, officials said. The Orange County Medical Examiner said Zavala died from "multiple blunt impact injuries." His death was ruled an accident. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie has all the latest details in the investigation.

Universal Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 News late Wednesday night that a guest at Epic Universe died after becoming unresponsive after riding one of its roller coasters. A death investigation is now underway. Matthew Miller, creative director at Innovated Studios, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the theme park incident.

A Universal Orlando guest has died after becoming unresponsive at Epic Universe on Wednesday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz fills us in on what we know so far about the "tragic" event.

Universal Orlando has confirmed construction plans for the "Lost Continent," a land within its Islands of Adventure theme park. It comes after the closures of the Sinbad show and Poseidon's Fury. Universal did not release specifics, but confirmed there would be construction related to site planning for the land's future.