Woman Reports 'Altered State of Consciousness' While Riding Dr. Seuss Carousel, Plus More Strange Theme Park Injuries This Year

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There have been 12 injury incidents at Orlando's Walt Disney World, Universal Resort and SeaWorld in the second quarter of 2025
A number of injuries have been reported across various Florida theme parks — including the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando — in the second quarter of 2025.
According to an updated report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which is reworked multiple times a year, there were 12 injury incidents between April and July at the Orlando-based travel destinations.
At Disney World, two injuries took place at the Magic Kingdom Park, when a 76-year-old woman fell and injured her right leg while exiting Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in April, and when a 44-year-old man had right arm pain while at the Liberty Bell attraction in June.
In May, an 87-year-old guest with a pre-existing condition lost consciousness after riding Dinosaur at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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Multiple injuries took place at the Universal Orlando Resort, including one in April, when a 60-year-old woman suffered wrist pain while riding One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish at Islands of Adventure.
A 77-year-old man dealt with chest pain after riding The Incredible Hulk Coaster at the park in June, and a 22-year-old woman said she suffered an altered level of consciousness after riding the Carou-Seuss-el that same month.
Over at the theme park's Universal Studios, a 72-year-old woman reported feeling weak and dizzy after spending time on the Jimmy Fallon Race Through New York attraction in May.
At Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, which opened in May, a 32-year-old man dealt with chest pain after riding Hiccup's Wing Gliders that month, and in June, two resort goers faced issues after riding Stardust Racers — a 63-year-old man who suffered from dizziness and an altered state of consciousness, as well as a 47-year-old woman who was numb and had visual disturbance. Both riders had a pre-existing condition, per the report, but further details about those were not shared.
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At SeaWorld Orlando, two total injuries were reported within the four-month timespan.
A 78-year-old woman became unresponsive while on the Sunny Day Carousel in June, and a 24-year-old woman experienced a medical condition while on the Infinity Falls attraction that same month.
Meanwhile, Busch Gardens, which is located in Tampa, and the Legoland Florida Resort, situated in Winter Haven, reported no injuries.
Both theme parks didn't report any injuries in the first quarter of 2025 as well.
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the report "is a compilation of data collected from the exempt facilities and reflects only the information reported at the time of the incident."
"Due to privacy-related concerns, the Department does not receive updates to initial assessments of a patron's condition," the organization added.
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Major theme parks within Florida must self-report visitor injuries and require at least 24 hours of hospitalization, per Florida Politics.
The Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
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