2 people die at WDW last quarter

[SeilerBird]

One on It's a Small World and the other on Toy Story Midway Mania. I didn't know those rides were so dangerous:

http://jacksonville.com/breaking-ne...-park-deaths-nine-accidents-last-quarter-2014

 

[Hopefully]

One on It's a Small World and the other on Toy Story Midway Mania. I didn't know those rides were so dangerous:

http://jacksonville.com/breaking-ne...-park-deaths-nine-accidents-last-quarter-2014

Old news !!
These rides are not "dangerous". People die unexpectedly all the time, everywhere.

 

[erionm]

Already another thread on this, which can be found here: Death by Kiddie Rides

Most of these unfortunate deaths are usually people with pre-existing conditions.

 

[Shannon12]

Considering the amount of people that go through there in a given time, I'm surprised it's only 2 for the quarter!

 

[Pats Dragon]

I knew an amazing marine whose last wish was to ride small world. He was able to ride it a week before his death. I miss him!

 

[chalee94]

One on It's a Small World and the other on Toy Story Midway Mania. I didn't know those rides were so dangerous...

i prefer to stick with safer rides like the rock'n'roller coaster...

 

[MakiraMarlena]

These rides are not dangerous. The deceased persons had pre-existing medical conditions.

 

[richmo]

Although I apologize in advance for the ride having to stop for a few minutes, it would be ok with me, once the time comes at a ripe old age, to take my last breath on Haunted Mansion.

 

[Prose]

We once got stuck on Small World in the "White Room" for 20 minutes and almost wished we'd die (no disrespect to the deceased intended...).

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Considering the amount of people that go through there in a given time, I'm surprised it's only 2 for the quarter!

This is what I was thinking. I mean, it's entirely likely somebody would have a heart attack in the middle of Main Street USA...

 

[IrishNYC]

Neither died *on* the rides. Both lost consciousness on rides and died later. The article itself contradicts its own headline. Typical sensational journalism.

 

[pmaurer74]

On New Year's Eve a friend of the family's daughter almost died at EPCOT, she had a brain aneurism. She was finally a few days ago transferred to a hospital back home and has an optimistic recovery expectation. So people can die anywhere due to other circumstances. I think she is about 15.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

One has to consider the families who travel to Disney to fulfill the wish of someone with a medical condition.

As a pp said, I too would love to draw my last breath on HM and join the happy haunts there.

 

[Micca]

The "population" of WDW including guests and CMs is equal to that of a small U.S. city. Seems like there would be deaths on property several times a week

 

[davedmaine]

The "population" of WDW including guests and CMs is equal to that of a small U.S. city. Seems like there would be deaths on property several times a week

Several times a week???

 

[Micca]

Several times a week???

Yeah, that's too high. Still I think that two deaths in a quarter is unreasonably low.

 

[Skullcrusher]

Although I apologize in advance for the ride having to stop for a few minutes, it would be ok with me, once the time comes at a ripe old age, to take my last breath on Haunted Mansion.

That's how I would like to go as well!

"Calling #1000, #1000 your boarding pass has been approved."

 

[cropper]

I mean no disrespect to these families but.....the disboards really need 'like' button! Some of these responses sure made me smile

 

[minnie mum]

The "population" of WDW including guests and CMs is equal to that of a small U.S. city. Seems like there would be deaths on property several times a week

Several times a week???

Why would that be surprising? I'm surprised the numbers aren't higher. Look on the obituary page(s) of any small city newspapers. Disregarding deaths by crime, there are always those who pass away, unexpectedly or after a long illness, almost every day.

 

[Frozen2014]

That's awful news. But are they really implying that Its a Small World and Toy Story were the cause??? It's a Small World is the most calming slow relaxing ride out there.