Third person dies at Disney resort in Florida over past two weeks
A man died at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, marking the third death at the dream resort in two weeks.
The dead man was identified as Matthew Cohn, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office. His cause of death had not yet been determined.
The death occurred at the Contemporary Resort hotel, where another woman died less than two weeks ago. A Disney World guest also died on Tuesday.
A TikTok user shared Footage of police officers cordoning off Disney World hotel: ‘We woke up this morning to a HUGE law enforcement presence outside our balcony at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower.
‘We were told it was a ‘medical emergency’. We pray for the family and those involved!’
One comment added more detail about the situation: ‘They knocked on our door too and told us not to look out the window and that it was a medical emergency.
‘I didn’t hear or confirm anything as I left for the parks a short time later. ‘It’s a sad situation for everyone involved.’
Video captured police officers cordoning off a hotel at Disney World in Orlando, Florida
The death occurred at the Contemporary Resort Hotel, where another woman died less than two weeks ago.
Third death in two weeks at Disney World
The Contemporary Resort was one of the first hotels to open at Disney World and is known for its 1970s decor.
On October 14, 31-year-old Summer Equitz committed suicide at the hotel.
The Daily Mail understands that Equitz gave birth to a daughter earlier this year and is believed to be suffering from post-partum depression.
Before his death, a post created by a family member that spread on Reddit urged people to call authorities if they saw Equitz at a Disney park.
The post stated that Equitz booked a trip to Florida from his home in Naperville, Illinois, without telling family members.
Her LinkedIn profile lists her as a nanny who previously worked as a character artist and entertainment host at the Disneyland Resort in California from 2012 to 2015.
Equitz, who is married to Nico Danilovich, celebrated her honeymoon at Disney World last October.
She also shared photos of herself at Disney theme parks, including a photo with Disney CEO Bob Iger.
This is the third death reported at Disney World in recent weeks, following news that 31-year-old Summer Equitz died on October 14.
Equitz committed suicide at the Contemporary Resort, one of the first hotels to open at Disney World
A man visiting Disney World also died after experiencing a ‘medical episode’ on Tuesday
Equitz captioned the photo with Iger: ‘My life has reached its peak.’
An Orange County Sheriff’s Office spokesman denied online rumors that Equitz was struck by the Contemporary Resort’s iconic monorail train at the time of his death.
The monorail transports guests to the park and passes through the hotel lobby.
A Disney World guest also died on Tuesday; This meant three deaths in less than three weeks.
A man in his 60s, whose name was not immediately released, was hospitalized after experiencing a medical incident at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
He was reportedly staying at the resort with his wife and said he returned to her room to find her unconscious on the bed.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the man died at a hospital at 8:26 a.m. and there were no signs of foul play.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Disney World for comment.
