70-Year-Old Dies After Mummy Ride at Universal Florida

A 70-year-old woman died after becoming unresponsive on the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida, according to state records released this week. The incident occurred on November 25, 2025, and the woman was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services detailed the fatality in its fourth-quarter 2025 theme park injury report, which covers incidents from October through December. The report noted that the woman became unresponsive following the ride but did not disclose her identity or the official cause of death, citing privacy concerns. Officials stated that the department receives only initial assessments of a patron's condition and does not track subsequent updates.

Revenge of the Mummy, an indoor attraction that opened in 2004, propels riders through a simulated ancient tomb at speeds up to 45 miles per hour in near-total darkness. The coaster features sudden launches, a 39-foot drop, backward motion, abrupt stops, and special effects including flames and animatronic figures. Universal describes it as an extreme experience involving violent motion and dramatic elements,...