Man Injured On Peter Pan's Flight

[indigoxtreme]

So sorry for him and his family. Hope he will continue to improve.

 

[TammyNC]

Such a sad thing, hopefully he will be OK. Thanks for the updates and keeping us posted on happenings around "The World".

 

[eeyoreiscool]

Peter Pan broke down sometime last year and they had to bring ladders in to get everyone off. I am not sure what they would do in case of a fire but it seemed like it would take a while.

 

[cavepig]

I think that some of the cast members that work Fantasyland rides don't pay full attention to what they are doing. So many times they look spaced out and they don't even help or tell you what to do. I have been to Disney tons of times and done peter Pan many many times and it just seems those CMs are not on top of their jobs.

I'm not saying it was the CMs fault, but I'm sure if they were paying better attention they would have seen the man fall and stopped the ride even sooner before the next boat came to him. I don't know the story but I wish the attraction operators would take their jobs more seriously and actually help guests (sometimes they don't even tell you what vehicle to get in)

Just my thoughts. I feel terrible for the man, and can see how you could trip and fall on many rides - especially the ones that keep moving while you load.

 

[keishashadow]

So sad, poor guy...older folks are prone to vertigo, etc.; the moving walk probably dis-oriented him.

A couple times I've lost my bearings getting off Buzz LY ride, no problem w/HM though.

Hope he's okay & continues to enjoy the parks.

 

[TLC371]

Poor guy! I'm glad to hear his condition is improving, though.

I'm a little (well, a lot) bit clumsy, so getting on that ride, as well as the Buzz Lightyear ride, always makes me nervous, thinking I might trip or something with it all moving!

 

[Tink_Fan]

I hope he has a speedy recovery, how scary that must have been!

 

[ugadog99]

This is exactly what worries me for our June trip. My father will be celebrating his 70th birthday with us. He broke his hip many years ago, but is fairly mobile. He will not use an ECV, but does have problems with stairs and sitting or standing too long. I am so worried about the rides with the moving sidewalk things. I know we can get a GAC and have the ride slowed down and I think I am going to have to insist on this with him. I know Peter Pan can't be stopped, but it can be slowed. Thanks, Peggy, for posting this. It just confirms that we will need a GAC in June.

 

[MsLeFever]

My DH and DD had just boarded PPF when it stopped suddenly. We looked back and my mom had fallen trying to board the next ship with my dad and DS. She got a seriously nasty bruise from it. I'm pretty sure the combination of that moving sidewalk and timing the entry into the ship was the problem.

 

[JRawkSteady]

Peter Pan broke down sometime last year and they had to bring ladders in to get everyone off. I am not sure what they would do in case of a fire but it seemed like it would take a while.

Ladders? The ride is 2 feet off the ground.... I've seen it with the lights on. It's all perspective.

In terms of the man. I feel terrible. And there's absolutely no one at blame in this situation. It was just an ill twist of fate. My sympathies are with his entire family

 

[makinorlando]

Visitor hurt on Peter Pan ride at Disney
The 70-year-old man falls off a conveyor belt while boarding.


Amy C. Rippel | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted February 15, 2006

A 70-year-old man was injured Tuesday evening when he was pinned under a ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, authorities said.

The man, who was not immediately identified, was getting on Peter Pan's Flight in Fantasyland with his wife and granddaughter about 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office said the man fell off a conveyor belt that carries the guests alongside small pirate ships so they can board the ride. He apparently fell into the path of the next vehicle on the conveyor belt and was pinned, authorities said.

A Disney spokeswoman said a worker immediately stopped the ride.

The man was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center by helicopter. His injuries were initially considered to be life-threatening. Later, doctors determined he wasn't critically injured.

The Sheriff's Office began investigating the incident but backed off when it was determined the man's injuries were not life-threatening.

A Disney spokeswoman said the Peter Pan ride was shut down for the rest of the evening Tuesday.

"There is no indication of a ride malfunction, and we anticipate the ride will be open [today]," Disney spokeswoman Lissette Campos said.

Walt Disney World spokesman Bill Warren said the incident will be reported to the Florida Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection. It is unclear whether the state will investigate.

In July, Disney asked the state to check out Disney-MGM Studios' Tower of Terror ride when a teen from England, Leanne Deacon, 16, collapsed and was hospitalized with bleeding in the brain after riding the simulated elevator attraction. The ride was found to be operating normally.

In the past year, there have been several other accidents with injuries and death at Disney parks.

In June, Daudi Bamuwamye, 4, of Pennsylvania collapsed on Epcot's Mission: Space ride and later died. Inspections showed no signs of ride malfunction.

In August, Jerra Kirby, 12, died after passing out at the wave pool at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. Investigators later determined she had a medical condition.

In February 2004, Javier Cruz, 38, a costumed Disney worker, died when he was pinned beneath a float during a Magic Kingdom parade.

Amy C. Rippel can be reached at arippel@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5736.

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Are you sure this wasn't the guy on that other thread who fell while trying to steal Wendy's ribbon for a souvenir?

 

[DisneyAunt]

Are you sure this wasn't the guy on that other thread who fell while trying to steal Wendy's ribbon for a souvenir?

I was thinking the same thing!!

 

[seashoreCM]

>>> ladders

For some portions of the ride you are something like ten feet above floor level. If ladders had to be brought in, most likely much of the scenery would get stepped on and need repair before the ride could be re-opened.

>>> fire

I suppose there are overhead water sprinklers throughout the ride.

Disney hints:
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[SueM in MN]

This is exactly what worries me for our June trip. My father will be celebrating his 70th birthday with us. He broke his hip many years ago, but is fairly mobile. He will not use an ECV, but does have problems with stairs and sitting or standing too long. I am so worried about the rides with the moving sidewalk things. I know we can get a GAC and have the ride slowed down and I think I am going to have to insist on this with him. I know Peter Pan can't be stopped, but it can be slowed. Thanks, Peggy, for posting this. It just confirms that we will need a GAC in June.

If you haven't seen it before, here's a link to a thread on the disABILITIES Board about boarding rides with moving walkways.

 

[cstraub]

Poor guy. I always worry about that with my parents. They are older and have a hard time getting on rides with conveyor belts. I always ask for it to be slowed down.

 

[crazyj4488]

Man, I never thought Peter Pan's Flight would send someone to the hospital. Sheesh....that's unreal.

 

[pepperw23]

Oh my this is very sad. Lets all remember this family in our prayers tonight. I hope the man recovers soon.

 

[Sammie]

I think that some of the cast members that work Fantasyland rides don't pay full attention to what they are doing. So many times they look spaced out and they don't even help or tell you what to do. I have been to Disney tons of times and done peter Pan many many times and it just seems those CMs are not on top of their jobs.

I'm not saying it was the CMs fault, but I'm sure if they were paying better attention they would have seen the man fall and stopped the ride even sooner before the next boat came to him. I don't know the story but I wish the attraction operators would take their jobs more seriously and actually help guests (sometimes they don't even tell you what vehicle to get in)

Just my thoughts. I feel terrible for the man, and can see how you could trip and fall on many rides - especially the ones that keep moving while you load.

I feel sorry for this person and wish him a speedy recovery.

But why in the world would you even think that that CMs could have done anything other than what they did. When the boats come down to the conveyor belt and if he fell right in front of one, how could they have acted any sooner. Were you there to witness this. Do you know he was not at fault?

If someone was standing by the road and fell right in front of your car, would it be because you were not paying attention, of course not.

I just can not see any reason to even question the CMs in this situation, I am sure they were extremely upset as it was.

If anything I think guests need to pay more attention to what they are doing. Half the time empty cars or boats pass by because someone is too busy talking to even realize it is their time to load then they run to try and catch up.

If an older person needs assistance all they need to do is ask and they can slow the ride or even stop it.

 

[Talking Hands]

If anything I think guests need to pay more attention to what they are doing. Half the time empty cars or boats pass by because someone is too busy talking to even realize it is their time to load then they run to try and catch up.

If an older person needs assistance all they need to do is ask and they can slow the ride or even stop it.

Peter Pan is the one ride that is not stopped except for E-stop. For a guest with disabilities who needs it slowed, they have you go in the handicapped entrance and then the CM slows the ride and has you hold the side of the car as you get on the belt and then enter the vehicle. They are very good at giving you instructions on how the proceed. CMs cannot help to tranfer or lift you but do sometimes offer an arm for support.