Man dies on Big Thunder Railroad

[lockedoutlogic]

I've heard some stories of a lot of people who pass away while at disney that are never on these reports because they are not injuries. Some people who know they are at the end of their life do choose disney as their final place to be to enjoy what's left. The gentlemen might have decided that BTMRR was worth 1 more ride.

As far as why do people still go on with warnings. I am dealing with high blood pressure and I've been through a few tests to look into if the thrill rides are safe. I was cleared by my doctor but that doesn't mean I can ignore the signs that i'm riding them too much.. So pre-existing doesnt' mean you need to avoid them. The warning sign is just to clear disney of liability if you do hurt yourself and are not diligent with your medical needs and a description of what to expect on the ride if you don't know it.

Personally I don't know why anyone pregnant goes near any ride. It's pretty violent when the emergency brakes get hit to stop the ride as close to a on a dime as possible.

From a rather limited time in resorts, I can tell you that heartattacks, stokes, etc that are fatal are not that uncommon...

If they built a morgue next to the poly/gf..there would be customers...just saying. A lot of people go through that property and a lot of Old/ill people as well...

 

[jerseyjersey]

Anyone else amazed that the report cited an 89 y/o who felt ill after riding Soarin!? That's kind of awesome (that she was able to ride at 89, not that it apparently made her sick.)

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Anyone else amazed that the report cited an 89 y/o who felt ill after riding Soarin!? That's kind of awesome (that she was able to ride at 89, not that it apparently made her sick.)

Soarin doesn't even move...it's as "intense" as a 3D movie...just minor sensory tricks

 

[jerseyjersey]

Soarin doesn't even move...it's as "intense" as a 3D movie...just minor sensory tricks

Yes, I know--Soarin is a family favorite here, and we've ridden it many times at both WDW and DL. I still think it's pretty cool to be thisclose to 90 and still not only hitting the theme parks, but riding the rides (any of them!).

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Yes, I know--Soarin is a family favorite here, and we've ridden it many times at both WDW and DL. I still think it's pretty cool to be thisclose to 90 and still not only hitting the theme parks, but riding the rides (any of them!).

...I'd say the walking and humidity is way more "intense" than anything disney has built...they don't even try to fake movement based rises anymore...

 

[Ariel484]

He did not die on he died after and had pre existing conditions.

Exactly! Super misleading title for both the article AND this thread.

 

[Tandy]

I know this is off the topic but happened in the story.. why does every news site now have to have an autoplay video. It makes it obvious Im not doing my work.

 

[STLstone]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-cfb-tourism-disney-death-20170421-story.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+orlandosentinel/business/custom/tourism+(OrlandoSentinel.com+-+Tourism)&utm_content=Yahoo+Search+Results


Why do people ride this ride if they have been warned?

After reading that article, I'm wondering if I was supposed to report that I felt nauseated and had a headache after riding Dueling Dragons at Universal last fall and how that feeling was worsened by getting on The Simpsons ride.

And that's saying nothing about how dizzy I feel when looking at my credit card statement a few weeks after returning from any vacation.

 

[wilkeliza]

After reading that article, I'm wondering if I was supposed to report that I felt nauseated and had a headache after riding Dueling Dragons at Universal last fall and how that feeling was worsened by getting on The Simpsons ride.

And that's saying nothing about how dizzy I feel when looking at my credit card statement a few weeks after returning from any vacation.

I always wonder too. I had a splitting migraine for 2 days after ridding the Hulk. Every time the quarterly reports come out I'm like oops should I have told someone that. OF course then you hear stories like Craig's dad and wonder if maybe I should have!

 

[Tandy]

It has to be just odd timing for the one person to get sick after under the seas. You are literally just sitting there.
I can see the Mission Space one. After the ride I was not aware of the harness flying up my first time. Popped me good.

 

[Geoff_M]

To be clear, the report stated correlation and not causation. That's a big difference. This is basically an "adverse event" report. Even though causation is not stated, these sorts of incidents are gathered by the authorities in case a pattern emerges over time that might point to the need for a more detailed investigation to see if there is a problem with the attraction.

 

[SimonSez]

In 2014 I was in rough shape for about 3 hours after riding EE. Every bit of it was my fault--it was a super hot day, I hadn't really eaten or drank anything, and I got on a ride with some serious G forces--what did I expect? Usually that ride doesn't bother me too much but I did everything wrong leading up to it. Suffice to say lesson learned

 

[Aurora0427]

...I'd say the walking and humidity is way more "intense" than anything disney has built...they don't even try to fake movement based rises anymore...

I look around at the extremely overweight people at WDW and wonder how more people don't drop dead at the theme parks, especially in August.

 

[mcjaco]

If you read the article it looks like Disney needs to ban all of us over 50 from riding anything. Their insurance folks must groan when they see us approaching the rides.

As someone that handled general liability claims in a former life, we did more than groan. Lots of four letter words. You guys trip over everything!

I say that as a naturalized klutz nearing 50 myself.

 

[jvz82]

My dad had a grand mal seizure at Animal Kingdom 3 years ago while we were in line for the Lion King show. It was terrifying for all of us, partly because he had never had a seizure before so we didn't know what was happening. We talked to MANY cast members, giving a detailed account of his entire day. What rides did he go on? Was he drinking enough water? What did he eat? Does he have a seizure condition? I bet we were asked by 8 different people what rides we had been on.

I suppose they have to cover their bases. For the record, he was hospitalized and released the next day and was fine. I don't know why he had the seizure but I didn't blame Disney for it.