Woman, 70, Dies Following Revenge of the Mummy Ride at Universal Orlando, Report Says

The woman became unresponsive on Nov. 25 while aboard the indoor roller coaster attraction and was transported to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Rudy Blalock

Published: 1/19/2026, 6:01:42 PM EST

Woman, 70, Dies Following Revenge of the Mummy Ride at Universal Orlando, Report Says — Guests ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando in Orlando, Fla., on April 10, 2025. (John Raoux/AP Photo)

A 70-year-old woman died from injuries sustained while riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios in Orlando, according to a quarterly incident report released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

The woman became unresponsive on Nov. 25 while aboard the indoor roller coaster attraction and was transported to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. State officials did not elaborate on the specific circumstances that led to her death.

Universal Orlando did not immediately respond to a request for comment from NTD News.

Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor ride that combines roller coaster mechanics with theatrical elements. The attraction loads passengers into connected cars that rocket along a darkened track punctuated by sudden movements and staged scares.

The ride's official safety documentation characterizes it as "a high-speed roller coaster ride that includes sudden and dramatic acceleration, climbing, tilting, and dropping, and backward motion," the Universal Studios riders' guide states.

The attraction maintains a minimum height requirement of 4 feet and carries numerous medical restrictions. The ride is not recommended for guests susceptible to motion sickness or dizziness, those with histories of heart conditions or abnormal blood pressure, or individuals with back and neck problems. Additional caution includes sensitivity to strobe lighting, fog effects, and other conditions that could be worsened by the experience.

The incident is one of 21 reported medical emergencies connected to Revenge of the Mummy since its opening in 2004. Previous complaints have ranged from nausea and dizziness to a reported seizure and a vertebral fracture.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services monitors medical incidents across five major theme park operators in Florida: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Legoland. The parks themselves report all medical emergencies to the department.

The death adds to a troubling pattern at Universal's newest Florida facility. In May, Epic Universe opened as Universal's fourth theme park in Florida and the first major traditional theme park to debut in the state since Universal Islands of Adventure launched in 1999. The sprawling resort features five themed lands and a 500-room hotel.

Just months after opening, a man in his 30s died from blunt force injuries sustained on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in September, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner. The death was ruled accidental.

The following week, a woman filed a negligence lawsuit against Universal, claiming she sustained permanent injuries on the same Stardust Racers coaster. The woman alleged her head "shook violently and slammed into her seat's headrest" during the dual-launch roller coaster, which reaches speeds up to 62 mph. She claims the ride failed to properly restrain her head and that Universal did not adequately warn guests about dangerous conditions.

Universal stated that internal investigations found ride systems functioned normally and equipment remained intact during the September incident. State investigators reported preliminary findings aligned with Universal's conclusions.

Florida's major theme parks operate under different regulatory frameworks than smaller venues. While smaller attractions must undergo state safety inspections, large parks like Universal conduct their own internal inspections and follow proprietary safety protocols, though they must report injuries and deaths to state authorities.