TikTok Shows Stardust Racers Pause After Guest Removes Shoes at Epic Universe
Operators halted the coaster to follow safety protocol tied to loose-item rules.
Overview
- The circulating TikTok from user @outcast_reaperkitty shows a still queue with on-screen text attributing the pause to a rider taking off their shoes.
- Coverage from Inside the Magic, Disney Dining, and DisneyFanatic reports no mechanical malfunction or injuries connected to the delay.
- Universal Team Members followed established procedures to assess the situation and verify the track and equipment were clear before operations continued.
- Footwear is required on major coasters because loose items, including shoes, can fall onto tracks, interfere with components, or become hazardous projectiles.
- The viral clip intensified conversation about guest choices, safety expectations, and increased scrutiny of Epic Universe driven by social media.