Several visitors to Universal Orlando were treated after suddenly feeling ill following a roller coaster ride on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Universal team members and emergency crews briefly pulled the attraction from service while guests were checked and the ride went through an initial inspection.
As reported by WFTV, park officials said multiple guests were treated at Universal’s on-site medical facility and that the attraction was temporarily closed for inspections. WFTV’s report said emergency responders also assisted at the scene, though the station did not list any hospitalizations.
Park history and safety scrutiny
The episode comes as Epic Universe, Universal’s newest park, remains under heightened scrutiny after a rider died on the Stardust Racers coaster last September. The Associated Press reported the 32-year-old victim was found unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers and that state investigators later said initial tests aligned with Universal’s finding that the ride had been functioning. Local coverage that tracked subsequent lawsuits and community concern kept the incident in the spotlight for months.
Earlier injuries flagged in reports
Industry outlets and state records show riders at Epic Universe have reported medical issues before. Inside the Magic noted that a Florida Department of Agriculture theme park incident report logged several hospitalizations and complaints tied to Epic Universe attractions earlier this year. That reporting said some earlier entries involved dizziness and visual disturbance, in several cases linked by officials to riders’ preexisting conditions.
Park response
Universal told WFTV that guest safety is a top priority and that the company cooperates with local authorities on any incident. The park did not immediately provide further details about what caused the illnesses, and WFTV said checks and investigations were underway.
If you were at the park and felt unwell after a ride, contact Universal’s guest services or seek medical care. Riders with heart, neck, or back conditions and other limitations are specifically advised to avoid high-intensity attractions. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
