Man Dies After 'Cardiac Emergency' on Disney World's It's a Small World Ride: State Report
The state report lists five Disney World incidents in the quarter, including a 54-year-old man who died after a cardiac emergency on the ride.
- A 54-year-old man died after suffering a cardiac emergency on It's a Small World at Disney World's Magic Kingdom on April 24, according to a state report.
- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its second-quarter incident report on Wednesday, documenting the death alongside other injuries at major theme parks across the state.
- Disney World reported five incidents at its parks during the quarter, with most occurring at Magic Kingdom, where It's a Small World was the site of two additional incidents from April through June.
- Universal Orlando reported four incidents during the same period, while SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Legoland Florida reported no injuries or illnesses requiring 24-hour hospitalization.
- The nine incidents reported across all parks marked the lowest tally since the fourth quarter of 2023, with additional injuries including a 75-year-old woman's fall at Space Mountain and a guest's back pain on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
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Disney World guest with heart condition dies of cardiac emergency after iconic ride
A 54-year-old Disney World guest died after having a cardiac emergency on the "It's a Small World" ride at Magic Kingdom. The man had a pre-existing heart condition, a report says.
Although he was taken to the hospital, his life could not be saved.
A 54-year-old tourist died after suffering a heart attack while in the "It's a Small World" attraction at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida. The case occurred on April 2, but was only released on Friday (17) after the publication of an incident report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. So far, Disney has not spoken about the episode.
Man dies after 'cardiac emergency' on Disney World's It's a Small World ride: State report
A 54-year-old man with a pre-existing condition died after riding It's a Small World at Disney World, according to the state's latest quarterly report on theme park injuries and illnesses.
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