Woman Dies After Riding the Revenge of the Mummy Roller Coaster at Universal Orlando

 Posted on January 26, 2026 in Amusement Park Injuries

In November 2025, a 70-year-old grandmother visited Universal Orlando with her family. Tragedy struck when she became unresponsive while riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster and later died.

Cases like this bring up questions about the risks of theme parks for people with underlying health conditions. Many people also wonder what the families of those who are injured in parks can do to get compensation. If you find yourself dealing with an unexpected theme park death in 2026, our Orlando personal injury attorneys can help you understand your legal options.

Is Universal’s Revenge of the Mummy Ride Dangerous?

The Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor roller coaster reaching speeds up to 45 miles per hour. The ride includes sudden acceleration, sharp turns, tilting, and dropping. Since opening in 2004, there have been 21 reported incidents on the ride. 

These have ranged from nausea and dizziness to seizures and vertebral fractures. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released a report about the 2025 death in January of 2026, confirming that the woman had become unresponsive on the ride and later died.

How Can Roller Coasters Affect People with Preexisting Conditions?

Roller coasters do not trigger conditions like aneurysms or heart problems. The forces involved can make a preexisting condition dangerous, though. The acceleration, sharp turns, and changes in G forces put stress on the body.

For someone with an undiagnosed brain aneurysm or vascular problem, the physical stress of a ride could mean trouble. The same stresses might come from running, dancing, or high blood pressure from excitement, but are more likely on a rollercoaster.

Who Is at Higher Risk of Health Problems on Rollercoasters?

People with certain conditions may be at higher risk, including:

• Cerebral vascular malformations.

• Heart conditions.

• High blood pressure.

• Cervical spine problems.

• Bleeding disorders.

Many people do not know they have these conditions until a medical event occurs. While theme parks post warning signs, guests cannot follow warnings about conditions they do not know they have.

Can Theme Parks Be Held Liable for Injuries from Preexisting Conditions?

Florida law recognizes that theme parks owe what is called a "duty of care" to their guests. This means parks must maintain rides properly, train staff, post warning signs, and take other reasonable steps to keep visitors safe.

Even if a guest had a preexisting condition, the park may still be liable if the ride contributed to or aggravated that condition. Florida follows "comparative negligence" rules under Florida Statutes Section 768.81, meaning fault can be assigned to multiple parties. Your compensation might be reduced based on your "percentage of fault." This is how much of the incident the court decides was your doing. You could still recover damages if the park is also responsible.

What Compensation Can People Expect for Injuries Related to Preexisting Conditions?

Compensation depends on the circumstances, injury severity, and fault. Injured people might recover medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering costs.

For wrongful death, Florida law allows claims for funeral expenses, loss of support, loss of companionship, and medical expenses before death.

Florida requires personal injury lawsuits be filed within two years. Wait longer, and the court will likely dismiss your case. This deadline applies even during insurance negotiations.

Call an Orlando, FL Personal Injury Lawyer Today

Serious theme park injuries happen more often than many people realize. If you or someone you love has been injured at a theme park in Florida, our Sanford personal injury lawyers at The Doan Law Firm are here to help. 

Before becoming an attorney and starting The Doan Law Firm, Attorney Doan served as a drowning investigator for the Galveston Sheriff's Department for over a decade, examining the causes and consequences of drowning accidents. He is a member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and has recovered billions for clients in huge cases. We take calls 24/7/365 with contingency billing, which means you do not pay if you don’t win. Contact us at 407-289-0000 today for a free consultation on your case. Se habla español.