Accidents at Disneyland
Reports of injuries at Disneyland and other theme park safety related articles.
- SeaWorld emphasizes animals in planned new roller coaster - (5/29/2008)
More information has been announced for SeaWorld's Manta which will carry riders through numerous aquariums and lagoon settings featuring 3,000 sea animals. - Settlement reached in family's suit against Disney - Orange County Register (1/4/2007)
The Orange County Register reports Disney has reached a settlement with the family of a woman who died from a brain anerysm they assert was triggered by Indiana Jones Adventure.
Free registration required to view - Jury can hear of changes to Disney ride after death - Orange County Register (12/12/2006)
The Orange County Register reports a jury will be permitted to hear testimony about the changes the Disney company made to the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction after a woman's death. The jury will hear the case brought by the family of a woman from Barcelona, Spain who died from brain aneurysm.
Free registration required to view - Family, Disney Settle Suit Over Ride Death - (12/5/2005)
Jury selection was to begin in three days in the case of a Gardena man killed in 2003 on Big Thunder Mountain. Terms aren't disclosed.
Free registration required to view - Disneyland Sued Over Fatal Accident on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Reuters (10/8/2004)
Reuters reports several lawsuits have been filed relating to the tragic event at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in which Marcelo Torres died and several other passengers were injured.
Free registration required to view - Jury Sides With Disney in Roller Coaster Injury Suit - Los Angeles Times (3/2/2004)
The March 2nd Los Angeles Times reports a Milwaukee surgeon who was suing the Disney Company claiming he suffered career ending injuries while riding California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure lost his case. - A Safer Magic Kingdom - Los Angeles Times (12/8/2003)
The December 6th Los Angeles Times editorial discusses the recent accidents at Disneyland.
Free registration required to view - Suit Faulting Disney Safety Due for Trial - Los Angeles Times (12/1/2003)
The November 29th Los Angeles Times reports jury selection begins in the case of a surgeon who says he was injured on California Screamin'.
Free registration required to view - Newsweek: Fighting G-Force - Newsweek (6/3/2002)
The continuing studies into the physical impact coasters can have on a rider including Disneyland's Indiana Jones attraction. - OpJrnl: Don't Let The Ambulance Chasers Take Away Our Thrill Rides. - Op from WSJ (6/3/2002)
The growing debate over the safety of thrill rides. - Boy's Family Sues Over Injury at Disneyland - Los Angeles Times (12/21/2001)
The family of a 14-year boy injured on the Alice in Wonderland attraction last year has filed a lawsuit against the Disneyland. - Slow Response to Disneyland Ride Accident Alleged - Los Angeles Times (8/1/2001)
A lengthy article examines the lawsuit being filed against Disneyland by a couple who were injured last year during an accident on Space Mountain. - AP: Utah Couple Sues Disneyland - Associated Press (7/31/2001)
A Utah couple who were injured last year when Space Mountain car derailed are suing Disneyland stating they delayed the arrival of prompt medical attention and either failed to report the accident or did not adequately relay its seriousness to the state division responsible for monitoring amusement park safety. - AP: Utah Couple Sues Disneyland - Associated Press (7/31/2001)
A Utah couple who were injured last year when Space Mountain car derailed are suing Disneyland stating they delayed the arrival of prompt medical attention and either failed to report the accident or did not adequately relay its seriousness to the state division responsible for monitoring amusement park safety. - Disney Settles Indiana Jones Ride Lawsuit - Los Angeles Times (6/21/2001)
The Disney Company has reached a confidential settlement with Deborah Bynum of Texas who claimed the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction caused a brain hemorrhage. - Frontierland Reopens After Tree Mishap - Los Angeles Times (5/7/2001)
The May 6th Los Angeles Times reports Frontierland was reopened Saturday after a tree fell on Friday afternoon. - Crackling heard before tree fell - Orange County Register (5/7/2001)
The May 6th Orange County Register offers further information on the accident where 27 people were injured by a falling tree in Frontierland. - Tree 'hit people like baseball bats' - Orange County Register (5/7/2001)
The May 5th Orange County Register offers comments from guests who were in Frontierland when a large oak tree fell and takes a look at the recent history of guest injuries at the Disneyland Resort. - 20 Hurt at Disneyland as Large Tree Falls - Los Angeles Times (5/7/2001)
The May 5th Los Angeles Times offers further information on the Frontierland accident including information about the response time by the newly placed onsite paramedics. - Tree hurts 27 at Disneyland - Orange County Register (5/7/2001)
The May 5th Orange County Register offers comments from guests who were in Frontierland when a large oak tree fell. - Knott's, Disney lead state in accident reports - Orange County Register (3/7/2001)
A look at the number of injuries reported during the first few months of 2001. - Parks Report 51 Accidents Since New Law - Los Angeles Times (3/7/2001)
Focus on theme park accidents and the new legislation's continued evolution. - OCReg: Disney: Mini-coaster shut down for adjustments - Orange County Register (3/6/2001)
Disney California Adventure's mouse coaster Mulholland Madness is closed for adjustments. Disney officials stated that the closure had nothing to do with the three reported accidents on the attraction within the last month. - A family's horror - Orange County Register (2/2/2001)
A report on the current status of Brandon Zucker who can't speak or walk 4 months after an accident on Disneyland's Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin. - State cites operator error in accident at Disneyland - Orange County Register (2/1/2001)
Disneyland ride operator error has been cited as the cause of the minor accident on Pirates of the Caribbean. - State to Probe Mishap on Pirates of Caribbean Ride - Los Angeles Times (2/1/2001)
The state Division of Occupational Safety and Health will examine training and operational issues in relation to the Pirates of the Caribbean accent. - 6-Year-Old Loses Most of Finger at Disneyland - Los Angeles Times (1/24/2001)
A 6 year old girl lost most of her finger when it became caught in a rifle on Tom Sawyer Island. - Details on Disneyland Ride Released - Los Angeles Times (1/16/2001)
The state's investigative file including interviews with Disneyland cast members has been released. - Child seating not in manual - Orange County Register (1/16/2001)
The latest information on the Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin accident and Disneyland's response. - Theme Park Safety: Think Bigger - Los Angeles Times (1/16/2001)
Commentary on theme park safety. - Tom Sawyer Island's Fort Wilderness Closed During Investigation - Los Angeles Times (1/16/2001)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will investigate the recent accident where a little girl lost most of her finger when it became caught in a toy rifle on Tom Sawyer Island. - U.S. Agency to Investigate Accident at Disneyland That Claimed Finger - Los Angeles Times (1/16/2001)
Disneyland's response to reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission may investigate the recent accident on Tom Sawyer Island. - Family of Boy Injured on Ride Tells of Painful Bedside Wait - Los Angeles Times (1/12/2001)
The Zucker family's ordeal following injuries to Brandon Zucker. - Disney Assisted in Probe of Accident, Letters Show - Los Angeles Times (1/11/2001)
Disneyland officials worked closely with state officials during the investigation into the accident on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin. - State's Order to Alter Disneyland Ride Opens New Era for Theme Parks - Los Angeles Times (1/5/2001)
The state's new power to order theme parks to alter rides and its first use with Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin. - Family of boy injured on Roger Rabbit sues Disneyland - Los Angeles Times (1/3/2001)
The family of the boy critically injured on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin has sued Disneyland for unspecified damages. - Family of boy injured on Roger Rabbit sues Disneyland - Orange County Register (1/3/2001)
The family of the boy critically injured on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin has sued Disneyland for unspecified damages. - State declares Disney ride unsafe - Orange County Register (1/2/2001)
Disney is ordered to make changes to the Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin in light of the government findings. - Other rides like Roger Rabbit - Orange County Register (1/2/2001)
Disney has no plans to make alterations to other attractions with similar construction to the Roger Rabbit ride. - Required Disney Fix Could Be Expanded - Los Angeles Times (1/2/2001)
The state order to overhaul the Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin could be used to push for alterations to other Disney attractions. - Disneyland visitors say safety no worry - Orange County Register (1/2/2001)
Disneyland guests are not worried about their safety within the park. - State Blames Disneyland for Boy's Injury - Los Angeles Times (1/2/2001)
The Disneyland Resort will comply with the state's requirements but disagree with the report's findings that flawed ride design and operator error played a part in the injuries sustained by Brandon Zucker. - Boy Injured at Disneyland Is Tested for Brain Swelling - Los Angeles Times (12/20/2000)
Brandon Zucker was moved back to the UC Irvine Medical Center briefly because of concerns over brain swelling. - Tougher rules drafted on theme park Injuries - Los Angeles Times (12/14/2000)
A broader definition of injuries that must be reported has been included in the theme park safety regulation. - Disneyland making ride-safety improvements - Orange County Register (11/27/2000)
Big Thunder has received air-gates for its boarding area. - Park Officials Hear Mother's Wrath - Los Angeles Times (11/21/2000)
Hearings continue to determine the final language for the first theme park safety legistation. - Hearing Today to Look at Rules for Ride Safety - Los Angeles Times (11/20/2000)
Theme park regulation is still being developed. - Boy injured at Disneyland shows clear improvement - Orange County Register (11/13/2000)
Brandon Zucker is showing steady improvement. - Injured Boy Gets Touch Therapy - Los Angeles Times (11/7/2000)
Brandon Zucker is receiving the Feldenkrais method to stimulate the nervous system. - Brandon Zucker is out of the coma - Orange County Register (11/6/2000)
Brandon Zucker who was injured on the Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin has been transferred to a rehabilitation after awaking out of coma. - Update on the physical condition of Brandon Zucker - Los Angeles Times (11/6/2000)
Brandon Zucker is "minimally responsive" after sustaining life-threatening injuries on Disneyland's Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin. - Boy Injured on Ride at Disneyland Transferred - Los Angeles Times (11/6/2000)
Report on the status of Brandon Zucker and includes comments from the Zucker family's attorney. - DL Investigation of Cartoon Spin Completed - Orange County Register (10/30/2000)
Disneyland's internal investigation into the Cartoon Spin accident has concluded that the lap restraint system and how the child was loaded were not responsible. - Officials Say Boy Hurt on Ride Has Brain Damage - Los Angeles Times (10/27/2000)
Brandon Zucker has suffered brain damage. - Accident Victim Brain-Damaged - Los Angeles Times (10/27/2000)
911 call was made sooner than originally reported. - Boy hurt on ride has brain injury - Orange County Register (10/26/2000)
Brandon Zucker who was injured on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin may be permanently disabled. - Zuckers are likely to sue Disneyland - Orange County Register (10/26/2000)
The Zucker family is likely to sue Disneyland to cover the high costs of Brandon's medical care. - Boy Sitting Still Before Fall, Mom reports - Los Angeles Times (10/25/2000)
Brandon Zucker's mother has told investigators that her son was seated before his fall on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin. - Disneyland waited 5 minutes before calling 911 - Los Angeles Times (10/20/2000)
A Los Angeles Times article reports Disneyland officials didn't call 911 until five minutes after the Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin accident occurred. - Disney changes 911 policy - Orange County Register (10/20/2000)
The Orange County Register is reporting Disneyland has revised its policy to allow ride operators to call 911 directly in emergencies. The article also has an update on the July Space Mountain accident. - Broken bolt focus of Space Mountain probe - Orange County Register (10/20/2000)
The Orange County Register is reporting Disneyland has revised its policy to allow ride operators to call 911 directly in emergencies. The article also has an update on the July Space Mountain accident. - Gray area in new law affected Space Mountain accident - Los Angeles Times (10/20/2000)
The Los Angeles Times is reporting a gray area in the new theme park safety law meant the state did not investigate the Space Mountain accident. - Secrecy delayed response in Space Mountain incident - Orange County Register (10/18/2000)
According to an Orange County Register article, a fire captain reported Disney's security efforts to keep the incident quiet delayed the fire department's response time. - Injured boy's parents to help in investigation - Los Angeles Times (10/13/2000)
A Los Angeles Times article reports the parents of the four year old critically injured on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin have agreed to help state investigators. - Boy still in coma - Orange County Register (10/12/2000)
An October 11th Orange County Register story reports the four year old boy who was hurt on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin is still in a coma. - Family says boy thrown from vehicle - Orange County Register (10/10/2000)
An October 7th Orange County Register article reports the family of the boy who was hurt on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin says he was thrown from the vehicle. - Letters from LA Times readers - Los Angeles Times (10/10/2000)
The Los Angeles Times letters section has three letters from readers on the accident on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin - Child still in critical condition - Orange County Register (10/10/2000)
An October 8th Orange County Register article reports the boy who was hurt on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin is still in critical condition. The article also includes a recap of events since the accident. - Father says Child seated on ride - Orange County Register (10/4/2000)
The father's report of the Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin accident. - Accident was a tragic end to day of fun - Orange County Register (10/4/2000)
A detailed account of the Zucker's family last ride of the day and its tragic outcome. - Investigators Can't Explain Why Boy Fell From Ride - Los Angeles Times (10/4/2000)
The current information that has been gathered by investigations into the Roger Rabbit Accident. - Doctor says boy hurt on ride is improving - Orange County Register (10/3/2000)
Brandon Zucker has been responding to touch. - Ride-Injured Boy Moves Arms and Legs - Los Angeles Times (10/3/2000)
Report of Brandon Zucker's improving condition. - LATimes: Theme Park Machinery Churns Out Sense of Infallibility - Los Angeles Times (10/2/2000)
In the October 2nd Los Angeles Times columnist Shawn Hubler asks why a child oriented theme park isn't childproof. - LATimes: Theme Parks' Latest Injury: Same Red Flag - Los Angeles Times (10/2/2000)
Kathy Fackler whose son lost of his foot due to an injury on Big Thunder Mountain writes an October 2nd article for the Los Angeles Times discussing child safety concerns. - LATimes: Medics, ER Wouldn't Give Up on Boy at Death's Door - Los Angeles Times (10/2/2000)
The September 30th Los Angeles Times recounts the efforts of paramedics and emergency room staff to save the life of Brandon Zucker who was critically injured on Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin. - LATimes: Disney Tragedy Reflects Experts' Latest Worries - Los Angeles Times (10/2/2000)
The October 2nd Los Angeles Times reports the theme park industry is discussing ride restraint systems in light of the recent Roger Rabbit accident. - OCReg: Witness: Disney employees didn't help trapped boy - Orange County Register (10/2/2000)
The September 30th Orange County Register reports a witness account of the Roger Rabbit accident. - LATimes: Experts Urge More Training for Amusement Park Workers - Los Angeles Times (10/2/2000)
An October 2nd Los Angeles Times article reports experts concerns over current employee training procedures. - OCReg: Disney mishap: What resulted, what's next - Orange County Register (10/2/2000)
The October 1st Orange County Register offers a recap of what has occurred following the accident on Roger Rabbit. - Boy hurt on ride remains in a coma - Orange County Register (9/29/2000)
Recap of the Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin accident which has left a four year old in a coma. - Witnesses say Disney Workers Told Them Not to Aid Boy - Los Angeles Times (9/29/2000)
The report of two annual passholders who witnessed the response to the Roger Rabbit accident and attempted to assist the trapped little boy. - Medical Fund Established for Brandon Zucker - Los Angeles Times (9/29/2000)
Donations to Brandon Zucker's medical fund can be made at any Washington Mutual branch or checks can be sent, payable to The Family of Brandon Zucker, to Washington Mutual, Attn: Family of Brandon Zucker, 910 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, CA 92804. Account number: 383-307-457-3. Information from Los Angeles Times - Boy was on ride's open side - Orange County Register (9/28/2000)
Brandon Zucker was seated on the open side of the spinning taxicab. - Police Confirm Boy Fell From Ride's Open Side - Los Angeles Times (9/28/2000)
More information on the Roger Rabbit accident. - Grim Details of Boy's Injury Emerge - Los Angeles Times (9/28/2000)
Parental response and chaos surrounding the accident on the Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin. - Ride failure, but nothing else, ruled out in accident - Orange County Register (9/27/2000)
The September 27th Orange County Register reports the Roger Rabbit does not appear to have suffered a malfunction. - Safe ride is in your hands - Orange County Register (9/27/2000)
The September 27th Orange County Register reports on several accidents that have occurred when riders go after items that fall out of the vehicle. - Theme Parks Reporting Injuries Even as They Dispute New Safety Law - Los Angeles Times (9/27/2000)
The September 27th Los Angeles Times discusses the theme park legislation in light of the recent accident on Disneyland's Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin. - Tragedy Punctuates a Safety Issue - Los Angeles Times (9/27/2000)
The September 27th Los Angeles Times highlights the debate between theme parks and consumer advocates over rider responsibility versus what measures a park must take to ensure a safe outing. - Boy's Prognosis Still In Question - Orange County Register (9/26/2000)
The September 26th Orange County Register reports young Brandon Zucker is still in critical condition. - Ride injury highlights recurring problem - Orange County Register (9/26/2000)
The September 26th Orange County Register reports the recent accident on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin has sparked the discussion on the safety of its rider restraint system. - Parents Keep Bedside Vigil for Boy Injured at Disneyland - Los Angeles Times (9/26/2000)
The September 26th Los Angeles Times reports Brandon Zucker's parents remain at his bedside with words of love and encouragement. - Disney Ride's Design Is Focus After Injury - Los Angeles Times (9/26/2000)
The September 26th Los Angeles Times reports on the growing concerns over the lap restraint system used on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin in light of the recent accident. - Lap Bar Focus of Disneyland Injury Probe - Los Angeles Times (9/26/2000)
The September 26th Los Angeles Times reports on the growing concerns over the lap restraint system used on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin in light of the recent accident. - Boy Trapped Beneath Ride at Disneyland - Los Angeles Times (9/25/2000)
A young boy was trapped underneath a vehicle on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin and sustained critical injuries. - Park Ride Restraints Debated - Los Angeles Times (9/25/2000)
The growing debate over theme park restraint systems. - Police Tout Quick Action, Careful Probe at Disneyland - Los Angeles Times (9/25/2000)
Disneyland employees followed the new procedures that were set into place after the tragic Columbia accident two years ago. - Disneyland Ride Closed After Injury - Los Angeles Times (9/25/2000)
Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin will remain closed on Monday as an investigation continues. - Boy Critically Injured On Disneyland Ride - Channel2000 (9/25/2000)
A child was critically injured on Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin Friday evening. - Disneyland Guests Injuries - Orange County Register (9/25/2000)
A timeline of guests who have sustained or alleged injuries at Disneyland. - Space Mountain still closed - Orange County Register (8/3/2000)
Disneyland's Space Mountain will stay closed for a few days. - State to Investigate Space Mountain - Los Angeles Times (8/3/2000)
Disney officials "have an idea" what caused the accident but will wait until the investigation is complete to comment. - Disneyland Closes Space Mountain After Accident Hurts 9 - Orange County Register (8/2/2000)
Space Mountain car halts abruptly when it comes partly off track Monday evening, 9 injured - Disneyland Closes Space Mountain After Accident Hurts 9 - Los Angeles Times (8/2/2000)
9 people were injured when a Space Mountain car partially derailed Monday evening.