Several Walt Disney World attractions have been named in a new report detailing medical emergencies at Florida's theme parks.
Each quarter, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services releases records of serious injuries and illnesses reported by the state's major theme park operators, including Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld.
The reports only cover incidents requiring hospitalization for at least 24 hours. Consequently, they do not provide a complete account of every injury or medical emergency at the parks, which collectively welcome millions of visitors each year.
The latest report, covering July through September 2026, identifies six incidents across Florida's biggest theme park destinations. Four occurred at Walt Disney World Resort, with the affected guests ranging in age from 25 to 45.
All four Disney World guests were hospitalized following incidents at Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park. Their reported conditions ranged from leg injuries to a seizure.
Disney World Reports Four Incidents in Three Months
The earliest incident occurred in July at Typhoon Lagoon, where a 25-year-old woman injured her right leg while riding Humunga Kowabunga.
The attraction is among the water park's most intense slides, sending guests down a five-story drop in enclosed tubes at speeds of up to 40 mph.
Humunga Kowabunga has previously faced legal action over alleged guest injuries. In 2023, a woman sued Disney over severe internal injuries she claimed to have sustained via a “painful wedgie” on the attraction in 2019. Another lawsuit filed in 2024 alleged that a guest suffered a brain injury after losing consciousness.
The remaining three incidents occurred in September, including two at Magic Kingdom.
One involved a 44-year-old man who experienced vomiting after riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which opened in June 2024 as the replacement for Splash Mountain.
Just days later, a 45-year-old man suffered a seizure after riding Pirates of the Caribbean. The slow-moving boat attraction has operated at Magic Kingdom since 1973.
Disney's Hollywood Studios accounted for the fourth incident. A 42-year-old man reported dizziness and eye pain after riding Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
The attraction reopened with its new Muppets theme on May 26, replacing the Aerosmith version that had operated since 1999. Its original track remains intact, featuring a launch from zero to 57 mph in 2.8 seconds and three inversions.
The state report does not identify the causes of the four medical emergencies or establish whether any attraction malfunctioned.
Other Florida Theme Parks Report Medical Emergencies
Walt Disney World was not the only Orlando theme park resort to report guest hospitalizations during the third quarter.
Universal Orlando Resort recorded two incidents at Universal Studios Florida. In July, a 61-year-old man experienced abdominal pain after riding Fast & Furious – Supercharged, which has since permanently closed.
Another guest, a 24-year-old woman, reported abdominal pain after experiencing Revenge of the Mummy in August. The indoor roller coaster reaches speeds of approximately 45 mph and features a backward section.
No qualifying incidents were reported at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, or Legoland Florida between July and September.
Disney World's latest total represents a decrease from the second quarter of 2026, when five guest injuries or illnesses were reported. Two incidents were documented during the first quarter, bringing the resort's total to 11 for the year so far.
One of the second-quarter cases proved fatal. In April, a 54-year-old man with a pre-existing condition suffered a cardiac emergency after riding It's a Small World at Magic Kingdom. He was transported to a hospital, where he subsequently died.
Universal Orlando has reported 14 qualifying incidents across the first three quarters of 2026, compared to Disney World's 11.
Unlike smaller amusement parks, Florida's major theme park operators conduct their own ride inspections under agreements with the state. They must also submit reports documenting qualifying guest injuries and illnesses.
These reports typically include a guest's age, the attraction involved, and a brief description of their condition. They do not necessarily reflect a final medical diagnosis or determine whether the ride caused the injury.
The latest figures arrive days after a separate fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia. On October 12, a 42-year-old man died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster, prompting temporary closures of similar attractions at multiple parks.
Investigations into that incident remain ongoing. The four Disney World hospitalizations, meanwhile, were recorded months earlier and have not been linked to any confirmed mechanical failures.
