The Brief Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster is prepared to reopen as soon as this weekend, according to a letter from Universal Orlando Resort's president. Universal Orlando is prepared to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, slightly more than two weeks after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. This means we are prepared to reopen Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe on Saturday afternoon, October 4. The backstory:On Sept. 17, 2025, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Stardust Racers, a dual-launch roller coaster at Epic Universe. It was one of the most anticipated attractions at Epic Universe, which celebrated its grand opening in May 2025.