A ferryboat crash at Magic Kingdom on April 23 has left several guests with injuries, according to reports from witnesses onboard. The incident occurred while the ferryboat was attempting to dock at the popular theme park’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), causing a minor collision with a pillar. Although the crash itself was not severe, multiple passengers have come forward to share their accounts of injuries, which ranged from minor to more serious.
Guests were caught off guard when the ferryboat struck the docking pillar as it was approaching the dock. Several passengers have described the jarring experience, with one guest explaining, “There were stretchers, people fell, young and old, including my cousin.”
Another visitor recalled the terrifying moments, saying, “I was on this boat, it was terrifying. There were definitely injuries including my mom and my brother.” A third guest, whose group was directly impacted by the crash, stated, “Not true. Lots of injuries. We are here now and part of our party is at the hospital.”
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Crash Leads to Reported Injuries
While Disney has not officially commented on the cause of the collision, it is likely that the company is investigating the incident to determine if there were any technical issues or other contributing factors. Theme park attractions and transportation systems like the ferryboat are generally well-maintained, so this incident has raised concerns among guests about the reliability and safety of Disney’s transportation services.
In response to the crash, medical personnel were quickly dispatched to provide assistance to the injured. Some guests were treated on-site, while others were transported to nearby hospitals for further care. While the extent of the injuries remains unclear, the rapid response by Disney staff and emergency services likely helped minimize the situation’s severity.
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A Distressing Event
Though the incident caused significant concern for those involved, Disney quickly moved to address the issue. The ferryboat was temporarily taken out of service for an inspection, with the goal of ensuring that similar issues would not occur in the future.
Many visitors are thankful for the quick action taken by Disney staff, with several passengers noting the professionalism of the emergency response. However, the incident has raised questions about the safety of Disneyland’s transportation system, which, while reliable, could benefit from further safety checks to prevent such disruptions from happening again.
For now, Disney guests are advised to report any injuries and contact Guest Relations for assistance if they were involved in the incident. With the ferryboat service expected to resume shortly, Disney fans remain hopeful that the incident will be resolved and that Magic Kingdom can continue to offer a safe, magical experience for all guests.
Quote from article:”the incident has raised questions about the safety of Disneyland’s transportation system, which, while reliable, could benefit from further safety checks to prevent such disruptions from happening again.”
nothing will
Just to be clear, safety checks can be done on an hourly basis and you will never be able to “prevent such disruptions from happening again”. As a frequent Disney visitor, I find their transportation system reliable and safe. Unfortunately accidents happen.