NEWS: Guest Sues Disney Over Waterslide Injury

From time to time, things can go wrong on a trip to Disney.

Magic Kingdom

It’s very normal to not have a perfect trip. Sometimes, things just go wrong and that can be a normal part of anything. But unfortunately, sometimes, the things that go wrong can be really bad. Recently, one guest had a terrible incident happen to them while at one of Disney World’s parks and is now suing the company. Here’s what we know.

At Disney World, you can find two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Blizzard Beach has been closed for refurbishment for some time now, but Typhoon Lagoon is open and operating as normal.

Typhoon Lagoon

According to the Orlando Sentinel, one woman has stated that she suffered serious injuries caused by going down a waterslide at Typhoon Lagoon. She is now suing Disney for the injuries sustained while on the waterslide.

This woman claims that she went airborne while riding the slide, and her impact into the standing water at the end of the slide caused “genital lacerations and internal organ damage, requiring two hospital visits for treatment.”

Typhoon Lagoon

The lawsuit states that the effects of the injury are very serious, causing internal injuries and bleeding. She is suing for the amount of $50,000. The unfortunate incident occurred on the Humunga Kowabunga slide, according to the lawsuit details.

Part of the lawsuit notes that “riders are instructed to cross their legs at the ankles” at the top of the slide. However, the suit goes on to point out that “riders are not told why their ankles need to be crossed, the importance of doing so, or the risks of injury if one’s ankles become uncrossed” (Orlando Sentinel).

Chairlift at Typhoon Lagoon

At this point, we haven’t heard from Disney as the lawsuit moves forward. Disney is known for having safety warnings, signs, and directions posted and discussed. We’re not sure how this will play into the lawsuit. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

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