Guest Passes Away Following Ride on ‘it’s a small world’ at Walt Disney World

Guest Suffers Fatal Medical Emergency After Riding “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom

A medical emergency that occurred aboard one of Magic Kingdom’s most beloved attractions has been confirmed in newly released state records. A 54-year-old guest suffered a cardiac medical emergency while riding “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom on April 24, according to information released by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and first reported by TMZ. The guest, who reportedly had a pre-existing medical condition, was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

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The details of the incident were only recently made public through the state’s latest quarterly attraction incident report. While the medical emergency occurred during the attraction experience, there is no indication that the ride itself caused the incident. “it’s a small world” is one of Walt Disney World’s gentlest attractions, featuring a slow-moving boat ride through colorful scenes filled with hundreds of singing Audio-Animatronic dolls.

The news comes just weeks after the attraction made headlines for a separate incident when a guest’s portable phone charger caught fire near the loading area on July 1. Disney confirmed Cast Members quickly extinguished the small fire, evacuated guests as a precaution, and reopened the attraction shortly afterward. No injuries were reported in that incident.

Related: Officials Reveal What Caused the Fire and Evacuation at it’s a small world

Our thoughts are with the guest’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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