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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Surprising new report shows most common way visitors get injured at Disney World... and it can happen to ANYONE
When you go to Disney World you expect the worst of your injuries to be sore feet from all the walking or maybe some sunburn. No one can anticipate a serious injury at the Happiest Place on Earth, especially if they're in overall good health. But according to a new report, there's a surprising way that people have gotten hurt at the beloved theme park, and it could easily happen to anyone. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently released data that detailed every single injury report from theme parks in Orlando, Florida, from the last year, including Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Busch Gardens, and Legoland. The information revealed that a number of guests at Disney World have been injured by simply tripping while getting on or off a ride. On April 22, 2025, the report said that a Disney World attendee fell while exiting Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and 'injured her right leg.' And on March 31, 2025, another guest plummeted while getting off the Mad Tea Party ride and 'injured her leg.' In addition, on January 17, 2025, a person took a spill while getting off the Frozen Ever After ride and 'injured her ankle,' while someone hurt their hip due to a fall while exiting the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel on November 21, 2024. A similar incident occurred on Journey of the Little Mermaid on October 4, 2024, and again on the Tomorrowland Speedway on August 18, 2024. In total, there were six injuries all from people taking tumbles while getting on or off ride vehicles in the last year. Last September, the theme park made headlines when a five-year-old boy, named Ernesto, suffered from a cardiac event during the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride. Around 20 seconds into the ride, his mom Christine Tagle said in a Facebook post that the youngster passed out, and 'through the whole ride she couldn't wake him up.' The panicked mother said she 'screamed for help' as soon as the rollercoaster ended, as staff members sprang into action and shocked him with an automated external defibrillator (AED). First responders arrived at the scene and continued CPR efforts, until Ernesto was taken to hospital via helicopter, his father added in a post to Instagram. Thankfully, Ernesto survived the terrifying ordeal, which his parents said was down to the quick thinking of his mother, staff members, an off-duty EMT couple and paramedics. Following 'test after test' to determine why Ernesto passed out on the ride, it was later found that he suffers from a genetic heart condition - catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, or CTVT - that flared up during their family trip to Disney World. Thankfully, based on the new report, that seems to be the most dramatic event to occur at Disney World in the last year. Other recent reported injuries at Disney World include a guest who felt faint after riding Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, someone who experienced shortness of breath following Peter Pan's Flight, and a rider on Alien Swirling Saucers who had seizure-like symptoms. In addition, an 87-year-old guest with an undisclosed pre-existing condition lost consciousness after riding Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom. There were also reports of arm pain, abdominal pain, and chest pain, as well as multiple guests complaining of nausea. The takeaway is - make sure you're extra careful when getting on and off the rides next time you're at Disney World. Daily Mail has contacted Disney World for comment.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Woman Reports 'Altered State of Consciousness' While Riding Dr. Seuss Carousel, Plus More Strange Theme Park Injuries This Year
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. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 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. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! 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. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! 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. Read the original article on People
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
You're more likely to win Powerball 100 times than do what this California mom did
An Apple Valley mother just went 4 for 4 on her kids all being born on the date 7/7. Just before Nauzhae Drake, now 26, delivered her firstborn, she called her mother while driving to school. She told her that she saw a license plate that ended in four sevens — her lucky number. Drake's mom took it as a sign. 'She was like, 'Yep, that's because he's coming on that day',' Drake said. 'And I'm like, no, he's not.' But on July 7, 2019, Drake delivered her oldest, Kewan. Two years later, on the same date, she delivered Na'Zaiyla. And in 2022, on the same date, she delivered Khalani. And about two weeks ago, on July 7, Drake delivered a baby boy, Kailowa. None of her babies were induced and none of them arrived on their due date. Drake feels that it's a 'sign from God at this point,' she said. Drake is currently in nursing school, graduating in December. She said she went through all of her clinical rotations carrying Kailowa. 'They're telling me to stop doing this and that because I'm doing a lot, they're like, 'you're going to make yourself go into labor,' ' Drake said. 'But I ended up finishing all of my clinicals and all of that, and I'm like, 'I'm still pregnant!'' Some mothers have tactics for inducing labor — eating spicy food, exercising, driving down a bumpy road. For Drake, decorating for her kids' birthday party seems to do the trick. 'I would be doing a balloon arch,' she said. 'And every time I do the balloon arch, like two hours later, when I lay down, my water breaks or I start having contractions.' Drake usually goes all out for her kids' birthdays, renting an Airbnb home with a pool and throwing a big party, along with visits to amusement parks like Sesame Place, SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo. This year's birthday party was circus-themed, but it didn't go as planned. 'My mother, my grandmother actually was in the delivery room with me and they had on like clown suits because they were ready for the party,' Drake said. 'And I was ready for the party too, until I went into labor.' Some kids get jealous when a sibling's birthday rolls around and all the attention turns to the birthday child. Drake said her kids love sharing a birthday, and they're especially excited for this year's present, another sibling. 'They fight over him already,' she said, of Kailowa. 'They're so helpful. It's been amazing.' So what are the odds of something like this happening? According to Randall Swift, chairman of the math department at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, you are more likely to win the Powerball lottery 100 times than to have four children born on the same date. Instead of four siblings, he calculated using an instance of four independent individuals at a grocery store. The probability of these random strangers all having the same birthday is about 0.000000000056349%, he said. But he said these odds may be higher for a mother giving birth on the same date, depending on personal habits and health patterns. But to Drake, this coincidence is a blessing, she said. Seven has always been Drake's favorite number, but it has a new meaning to her now. 'It's perfection, completion,' she said.
Bloomberg
7 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Somalia Accuses Semi-Autonomous State of Seizing Turkish Arms
Somalia accused the semi-autonomous Puntland region of hijacking a ship with military equipment destined for a training facility in the capital, Mogadishu, that's run by the Turkish government. 'In accordance with bilateral agreement between Somalia and Turkey, the cargo was legally authorized and fully compliant with both national and international laws,' Somalia's Ministry of Information said in a statement demanding the release of the vessel christened Sea World.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Florida's latest theme park injury report includes Universal's Epic Universe for first time
Florida's latest quarterly report on theme park injuries now includes Universal's Epic Universe for the first time. Since opening on May 22, Universal's Epic Universe has documented three incidents: two involving dizziness or numbness on the Stardust Racers ride, both in individuals with pre-existing conditions, and one case of chest pain on the Hiccups Wing Gliders ride. The report also discusses other major theme parks in Florida, in addition to the incidents at Epic Universe. Between April and July, Disney documented three incidents across its parks, whereas SeaWorld reported two incidents. According to the data provided, none of the injuries reported in the latest quarterly report were deemed serious. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Solve the daily Crossword
