Theme parks are renowned for their vibrant environments, thrilling rides, and dedicated staff committed to visitor safety.
Statistically, places like Walt Disney World Resort maintain an impressive safety record. While incidents do occur, they most often involve minor injuries or pre-existing health conditions rather than the park’s attractions.
Recent Guest Incidents at Disney World
The latest report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – which provides four quarterly reports on all incidents requiring hospitalization at the four theme parks – lists all of the incidents occurring at Walt Disney World between July and September 2024.
Six hospitalizations during this period highlight the reality that, while incidents are infrequent, they can occasionally lead to serious consequences.
What Happened at Disney World?
Magic Kingdom
As per the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services report, a 38-year-old man suffered a seizure after riding the Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom.
Meanwhile, a 79-year-old woman stumbled and fell while exiting the Tomorrowland Speedway, and a 70-year-old woman suffered intense motion sickness after riding the legendary indoor roller coaster, Space Mountain, also in Tomorrowland. Earlier this year, the same ride was the scene of another incident when a woman fainted during the high-speed adventure.
EPCOT
A 68-year-old man with a preexisting condition experienced chest pain after riding The Seas with Nemo and Friends at EPCOT. In a separate incident, a five-year-old boy faced a medical emergency following his ride on the park’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios
No incidents were reported at Hollywood Studios for the third quarter of 2024.
Animal Kingdom
In September, a 53-year-old woman experienced a seizure while on the Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition at Animal Kingdom.
Beyond Walt Disney World Resort
Beyond the Disney bubble, incidents were also reported at Universal Orlando Resort.
The report highlights five rides as the scenes of various incidents.
Meanwhile, zero incidents were reported at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens.
What’s your favorite ride at Walt Disney World Resort?