The Brief A guest became unresponsive while riding a coaster on Wednesday at Universal's Epic Universe theme park in Florida. Epic Universe ride closes after guest's deathWhat we know:In a statement to FOX 35 on Wednesday, Universal said the guest became unresponsive after riding its Stardust Racers roller coaster. The guest became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers and was transported to the hospital, where the guest later died. It was one of the most anticipated attractions at Epic Universe, which celebrated its grand opening in May 2025. Here is how Universal describes Stardust Racers on its website:"Share a race across the cosmos on Stardust Racers, a breathtaking, dual-launch coaster reaching incredible speeds up to 62 mph.