The newest injury report for Florida theme parks reveals guests at Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort experienced dizziness, loss of consciousness, and more. Disney and Universal Injury Report Major Florida theme parks are required to self-report guest injuries that require 24+ hours of hospitalization to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer … Read more
A skater performing as Belle was injured during a Disney on Ice show. According to Kare 11, officials confirm that during a Disney on Ice, Magic in the Stars performance at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday, the skater performing as Belle sustained an injury during a lift and fell to the ice. She … Read more
Close-up photos shared by a WDWNT reader show the rusted interior of the lamppost that fell over at Disneyland on Monday, injuring three people. Rusted Disneyland Lamppost The lamppost was likely knocked over by high winds in Southern California yesterday, but these photos show that the post’s interior support was already thoroughly rusted through and … Read more
According to Anaheim Fire & Rescue (via KTLA’s Chip Yost on X), three were injured when a lamppost fell at Disneyland this morning and wind is believed to be the cause. Three Injured by Falling Lamppost at Disneyland We broke the news of the lamppost incident this morning and confirmed that at least two guests … Read more
A WDWNT reader wrote to us explaining how they broke a rib when boarding TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom. This reader, who asked to remain anonymous, is not the first person to report rib pain from TRON Lightcycle Run. Guests are positioned leaning forward, with their rib cage pressing against the handlebar console. When … Read more
In a civil lawsuit reported by the OC Register, an 81-year-old man is seeking restitution for physical wounds, emotional distress, and medical care bills after he allegedly suffered major injury from a Disneyland Resort security dog. Security Dog Attack at Disneyland The Register offered an overall summary of the situation: Paul Perez, of Las Vegas, … Read more
A number of guests have been filmed trying to climb the sloped walls of the Quinjet Platform in Avengers Campus Paris yesterday afternoon. As a response, Cast Members have roped off the base of the walls to prevent further damage — to both wall and guests. @DLPReport snapped a photo of the new “No Climbing” … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Walt Disney World $12,431 after a Cast Member was injured while working at a laundry facility on-site, according to a report obtained by Florida Politics. The Cast Member was assisting others in unjamming a conveyor belt. The machine’s rollers were high up, so the Cast Member … Read more
A guest posted a video of themselves sticking their feet into Splash Mountain’s river at Disneyland while the ride was moving. As the charismatic voice in the loading dock says, guests should keep their hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times. Otherwise, you could be injured (or worse — kicked out … Read more
The theme park injury report has been updated to include the fourth quarter of 2021, which covered October through December. Typically, amusement parks and fairs are subject to inspection from Florida. However, “Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time employees and that maintain full-time, in-house safety inspectors” are exempt from state inspection. To remain … Read more
The production of the fifth Indiana Jones film is expected to be adjusted following the injury of star Harrison Ford on the set, according to Deadline. Ford was hurt while rehearsing a fight scene. The exact injury isn’t known, but it is believed that it affected his shoulder. While the extent of treatment is being … Read more
Universal’s Volcano Bay has been the subject of many news headlines, both for its innovation in themed water parks, and also unfortunately for its mishaps. According to the Orlando Sentinel‘s Gabrielle Russon, at least 115 guests have reported injuries on Punga Racers slides at the water park, including one man who ended up paralyzed back … Read more