Florida seeks hefty fine for Orlando drop tower death
FDACS alleges ride attendants were told to sit "larger guests" in seats with unsafely-altered sensors.
Orlando FreeFall drop tower will be torn down after 14-year-old’s death
The ride has been closed since Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March.
Florida theme park injuries include guest passing out after riding Incredible Hulk coaster
Five injuries and illnesses at Central Florida’s theme parks were included in the latest quarterly injury to the state of Florida.
Theme park news: Face mask loophole closed / Volcano Bay injury / Knott’s event extended
“You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing," Disney's updated policy states.
Theme park injury report includes heart attack on Disney’s Toy Story Mania
Parks have to report any guest injury or illness that requires at least a 24-hour hospital stay on quarterly basis to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
2019 in Central Florida theme park injuries
Central Florida theme parks reported 49 injuries or illnesses that required at least a 24-hour hospital in 2019. Disney World accounted for 27 of those, with 17 occurring at Universal Orlando.
15 theme park injuries included in latest quarterly report
Major theme parks run by Disney, Universal and SeaWorld are required to report such incidents to FDACS as part of an agreement to avoid state inspections.
11 theme park injuries at Disney, Universal included in quarterly report
Major theme parks in the region are required to report injuries or illnesses that require at least a 24-hour hospital stay as part of an agreement to avoid state inspections.
Magic Kingdom’s PeopleMover at center of two injury lawsuits
A pair of lawsuits from Disney World guests allege they were injured while riding on PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom.
The first suit, filed in Orange County in February by Heather and John Tregidgo of New Jersey,... Read More