Disney World Reported Seven Injuries Last Quarter
Once every three months, the state of Florida publishes a list of theme park injuries.
The Sunshine State does this because it’s home to a thriving tourism market anchored by Walt Disney World.
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In addition, the state hosts four other major theme parks. So, legislators wisely chose to err on the side of caution.
This quarterly report offers transparency for vacationers who want peace of mind that they’ll be safe at the parks.
And that statement begs the question. Were they?
Well, the answer is yes at Disney World, which reported a modest seven injuries, none of them severe.
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Just to be safe, I’d stay off Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Orlando Resort, though.
I’ll explain as we discuss the latest theme park injury report.
What Is This Report?
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For reasons passing understanding, the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services tracks theme park injuries.
Every three months, this department publishes the MOU Exempt Facilities Report, which you can find online at this link.
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As you can see, the data goes back almost 25 years now, making it easy to track the most dangerous rides.
However, I’ll add that appearances can be misleading in some instances.
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A few theme park managers have chosen to misrepresent the nature of their injuries, a decision that infuriates me.
The state of Florida rightfully asks theme park operators to state which attractions sometimes have issues.
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Honoring this simple request should be easy, but some vendors believe it’s bad for business to be so transparent.
One of them, Universal Studios, is notorious for this. As a fan of the park, their behavior frustrates me to no end.
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As proof, scroll down to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit’s listing for February 11th, 2023.
That entry suggests that a 63-year-old female suffered a headache after riding the roller coaster.
Here’s what actually happened. Yes, a person suffered a “traumatic brain injury,” which Universal listed as a headache.
I just realized that my teeth had clenched while typing that. It’s appalling. Even worse, there’s a second accusation/lawsuit.
Since Universal Studios doesn’t even list a Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit injury for 2024, I don’t know what happened here.
But, on a seemingly unrelated note, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is closing later this year. Go figure.
About Disney’s Quarterly Injury Report
I’m happy that I can say with complete sincerity that Disney operates its theme parks differently.
The company stands apart as the gold standard in theme park safety, with its attractions following the strictest requirements.
Not coincidentally, over the past several years, Disney has averaged only about two injuries per month.
That’s despite the fact that millions of guests visit Walt Disney World each month.
Most of the time, the issues are along the lines of nausea or dizziness rather than something more severe.
When you study the injury reports for the past 25 years, you can tell this since some of the attractions are calmer.
As an example, two of the attractions where guests suffered injuries the previous quarter were Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid.
When an injury occurs on such mild attractions, you can tell it’s just bad luck.
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Keeping all this in mind, here is the list of Walt Disney World incidents during the first quarter of 2025:
- “1/17/25 Frozen Ever After, 82 yof, guest fell while exiting the attraction, injuring her ankle
- 1/21/25 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, 73 yof, guest felt nauseated after exiting the attraction
- 1/24/25 Peter Pan’s Flight, 51 yom, guest with pre-existing condition felt shortness of breath after experiencing the attraction
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- 1/29/25 Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, 78 yom, guest with pre-existing condition felt faint after riding the attraction
- 3/24/25 Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, 14 yof, guest with pre-existing conditions experienced abdominal pain after experiencing attraction
- 3/27/25 Alien Swirling Saucers, 25 yof, guest experienced seizure-like symptoms after experiencing the attraction
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- 3/31/25 Mad Tea Party, 68 yof, guest fell while exiting the attraction, injuring her leg
Evaluating the Injuries
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As usual, most of these appear minor, at least on first blush.
There’s sometimes more to the story, which explains why you occasionally read about various Disney lawsuits.
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Specifically, the injuries on Frozen Ever After and Mad Tea Party may have been a bit more serious than usual.
That phrasing can mean anything from “needed help exiting the ride” to “broken ankle/leg.”
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Everything else here presents as the typical batch of infrequently nausea-inducing ride experiences, shortness of breath, and fainting.
Still, these injury reports stand as cautionary tales, reminders that you should always pay attention at theme parks.
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These ride vehicles and other moving parts can do a body bad.
However, it speaks to the impeccable safety measures in place at Disney that only 25 injuries occurred over the past calendar year.
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That’s out of 58 million annual guests, and it reinforces just how many precautionary practices are in place at Disney.
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