Death at Magic Kingdom?

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Blogger Kevin Yee just reported witnessing a guest's death on Main Steeet at WDW's Magic Kingdom.

No other details yet.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Since this is purely speculation at this point and nothing has been confirmed as of yet by Disney, I'm going to move it over to the rumors forum.

 

[Dznefreek]

Blogger Kevin Yee just reported witnessing a guest's death on Main Steeet at WDW's Magic Kingdom.

No other details yet.

Is he medically qualified to make that determination . . . . . .

 

[Polydweller]

Mr. Yee has written on another site, that he saw the events in the sidewalk on Main Street. He is clear that he saw the emergency and it was a firefighter who was visiting with him who attempted the recusitation but could not get a pulse. His is saying that his info is from that first responder. His report seems genuine. As such, this is a real tragedy for that family.

 

[Oglet]

Mr. Yee has written on another site, that he saw the events in the sidewalk on Main Street. He is clear that he saw the emergency and it was a firefighter who was visiting with him who attempted the recusitation but could not get a pulse. His is saying that his info is from that first responder. His report seems genuine. As such, this is a real tragedy for that family.

It's surprising the local media hasn't picked up on this, especially the Sentinel. Without making light of such a tragic event as a death, the Sentinel usually slaps a headline up pretty quick whenever anything negative happens with Disney.

 

[nytimez]

It's surprising the local media hasn't picked up on this, especially the Sentinel. Without making light of such a tragic event as a death, the Sentinel usually slaps a headline up pretty quick whenever anything negative happens with Disney.

I agree -- this would be major news in Orlando. If this happened, I think we'd have heard about it through the media.

 

[nicpries]

Can someone post a link. I tried googling it but couldn't find any results.

 

[Traveliz]

Can someone post a link. I tried googling it but couldn't find any results.

Actually I don't think the natural causes deaths (aside from ones that occur on rides) make the paper. I am aware of more than one natural causes death at Disney that wasn't in the paper.

http://micechat.com/forums/walt-disney-world-resort/152270-death-magic-kingdom-4-9-a.html

Liz

 

[nytimez]

Actually I don't think the natural causes deaths (aside from ones that occur on rides) make the paper. I am aware of more than one natural causes death at Disney that wasn't in the paper.

http://micechat.com/forums/walt-disney-world-resort/152270-death-magic-kingdom-4-9-a.html

Liz

When someone dies at a place like Disney World, it's reported in the media when it happens -- the cause, natural or otherwise, is generally not known until some time later when the ME issues his report (although there are times when the cause is somewhat obvious).

 

[tjkraz]

When someone dies at a place like Disney World, it's reported in the media when it happens -- the cause, natural or otherwise, is generally not known until some time later when the ME issues his report (although there are times when the cause is somewhat obvious).

I dunno. Their reports always seem to be specifically related to attractions, transportation--something which may be in Disney's direct control.

I can think of a few headlines in recent years--the bus accident at FW, the monorail accident, CM accidents, Mission: Space, RnR, think there was one at Typhoon Lagoon.

But I don't recall any headlines about people collapsing on Main Street, in hotel rooms, etc. Couple years ago there was talk on the forums about someone who commit suicide at the Contemporary (CMs confirmed) but that didn't make the news. Given the number of people visiting WDW, unfortunately they probably have to deal with a guest passing-away every few weeks.

 

[nytimez]

I dunno. Their reports always seem to be specifically related to attractions, transportation--something which may be in Disney's direct control.

I can think of a few headlines in recent years--the bus accident at FW, the monorail accident, CM accidents, Mission: Space, RnR, think there was one at Typhoon Lagoon.

But I don't recall any headlines about people collapsing on Main Street, in hotel rooms, etc. Couple years ago there was talk on the forums about someone who commit suicide at the Contemporary (CMs confirmed) but that didn't make the news. Given the number of people visiting WDW, unfortunately they probably have to deal with a guest passing-away every few weeks.

Oh, I don't doubt any of that -- or even the idea that some deaths at Disney may not have been unreported. I just don't think "natural causes" would be a reason for reporting/not reporting since it's generally not determined right away.

Speaking theoretically and NOT about the current case, a guy who collapses on Main Street could have had a heart attack, a bad chicken dinner, a cocaine overdose or may have been the victim of some devious assassination -- and some of those causes might not be determined for days or even weeks.

 

[tjkraz]

Oh, I don't doubt any of that -- or even the idea that some deaths at Disney may not have been unreported. I just don't think "natural causes" would be a reason for reporting/not reporting since it's generally not determined right away.

Speaking theoretically and NOT about the current case, a guy who collapses on Main Street could have had a heart attack, a bad chicken dinner, a cocaine overdose or may have been the victim of some devious assassination -- and some of those causes might not be determined for days or even weeks.

Kinda hard to spin that into something newsworthy, though: "Man collapses on Main Street; paramedics would not rule out bad chicken dinner."

 

[Traveliz]

I know of two deaths reported here on the boards by people who were in the traveling party of the person who died at Disney and neither were in the papers. I remember one of the screen names but I am not going to put it out there. This was several years ago; another one was more recently - I want to think it was in the past year or two. The people who were with the people that died reported on the boards how Disney assisted them with their arrangements, etc. I remember the stories made the local papers of the person who died but not the Orlando paper.


If you search Timeline of Deaths at Disney there is an Orlando Sentinel article and not one death is not related to an accident or unusual occurance while at Disney.

Liz

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Think of Walt Disney World as a city of 50 to 100 thousand (counting all the guests and cast members throughout the theme parks, water parks, Downtown Disney, and resorts each day). People die from heart attacks, strokes, and other health issues. It probably happens far more often than we would think. It's not news. It's very sad for the families on vacation, but it isn't newsworthy.

If it's an accident -- especially one that involves a Disney attraction or might be due to a safety lapse -- then it's news.

If someone is hit by a bus in Los Angeles or Atlanta, the news is unlikely to get more than a brief mention in the local newspapers. But if something similar happens at Walt Disney World, then it's national news.

But an ordinary fatal heart attack? That's not news/

 

[nytimez]

Kinda hard to spin that into something newsworthy, though: "Man collapses on Main Street; paramedics would not rule out bad chicken dinner."

Would be HUGE news if the chicken was served on property!

 

[fall08CP]

This happens more than you'd think. People die natural (and unnatural) deaths in their resort rooms, and you'd never know. One of my co-workers died at work unexpectedly and it never made the news, nor did the guests have any idea it happened. Just part of life

 

[Peter Pirate 2]

They never report if it's an alien death either. First there is cooperation between WDW and Universal and then the MIB are called over to clean the site.

 

[kamik86]

It may not make the news unless there is some suspision that disney did something wrong.

At a alter server field trip to 6 flags one childs father had gone as a chaprone. He had an older server with him as a second chaprone for his group of kids and sent them all on a ride telling the older server he didn't feel well and was going to sit down. Well what he hadn't said was "Didn't feel well" was chest pains. He had a heart attack and died in the park. This never made the papers.

Now if someone went up to a cast member asking for help and didn't get any it may make the news or if the death was caused by a ride (the papers were all over the same 6 flags when 3 adult idiots on a ride like Kali river rapids decided to move after being placed on the ride to all sit next to each other. The unbalanced weight of the ride vehcile made it flip over and all three died. But this one required alot of looking into the ride to see if it was safe etc before it was finally published that they had been told to be spaced out, had moved after the ride started and died because they didn't follow instructions.

 

[Oglet]

This happens more than you'd think. People die natural (and unnatural) deaths in their resort rooms, and you'd never know. One of my co-workers died at work unexpectedly and it never made the news, nor did the guests have any idea it happened. Just part of life

Thats very true however main street is far different than a hotel room.

 

[Polydweller]

Thats very true however main street is far different than a hotel room.

This isn't news but it is a tragic event for the family and we all should be sure to show respect. The firefighter involved signed on the other site and confirmed this and reports that the CM who performed CPR was very professional. I'd mention the site but can't find whether that is permitted on Disboards or not.

Regardless, it did occur and that debate should end. Not everything that happens at WDW is considered news worthy. Let's focus on that unfortunate family.