Overview

• An internal letter from President and COO Karen Irwin says Stardust Racers will resume operations Saturday afternoon after Universal’s technical and operational review found the ride systems functioned properly.
• Universal says the ride manufacturer and an independent roller‑coaster engineer conducted on‑site tests that validated its findings, with the State of Florida observing and reviewing results.
• The Orange County medical examiner ruled Kevin Rodriguez Zavala’s Sept. 17 death an accident caused by multiple blunt impact injuries.
• Operational changes include updated attraction warnings and physical eligibility requirements; Universal’s safety guidelines now remove team‑member wheelchair transfers for Stardust Racers and require independent walking on certain other attractions.
• State and local investigations by FDACS and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office continue, while the Zavala family and attorney Ben Crump dispute Universal’s conclusions and urge an extended closure and release of records.