Man with pre-existing heart condition dies after Disney World ride experience
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Florida officials recently announced that a Disney World guest died after suffering a heart attack on a fan-favorite ride.
The visitor, a 54-year-old man, suffered a cardiac emergency on the “It’s a Small World” ride in the Fantasyland section of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on April 2, according to the state’s latest quarterly report on theme park injuries and illnesses.
The man was taken to the hospital and later died, FOX 35 Orlando reported.
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The report stated that the unidentified guest had a pre-existing condition.
The iconic ride opened at the Magic Kingdom in 1971 and has enjoyed “tremendous popularity” ever since, according to Disney World’s website. Fox News Digital has reached out to Walt Disney World Resort for comment.
Florida authorities say a Disney World guest died after suffering a heart attack while riding “It’s a Small World” at the Magic Kingdom. The man had a pre-existing heart condition. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Park describes the ride as “a whimsical boat ride past an enthusiastic children’s choir from around the world.”
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“Cruise along the Waterway of the Seven Seas on a gentle 10-minute cruise across all 7 continents,” the site says.
The iconic “It’s a Small World” attraction has welcomed guests to the Magic Kingdom since the park opened in 1971. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The latest report listed five other medical incidents that occurred at Disney World this spring.
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It was stated that in May, a 75-year-old woman hit her head while leaving Space Mountain, and in April, another woman hit her head on the Snow Stormers water slide.
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Additionally, a 44-year-old man suffered back pain while riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in May, FOX 35 reported.
The state report identified the Disney World incident as one of several medical incidents during the reporting period. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
After riding “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” that same month, a 74-year-old man with a pre-existing condition experienced nausea and vomiting, the report said.
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Fatal incidents are rare at U.S. theme parks, although deaths from ride accidents and medical emergencies have been reported in the past.
