Guest Dies After Riding 'it's a small world' at Walt Disney World
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Key Points:
- A 54-year-old man with a pre-existing condition suffered a cardiac emergency while riding "it's a small world" at Walt Disney World on April 24 and later died at a local hospital.
- The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services recently disclosed details about the guest’s death.
- "It's a small world" is a gentle, slow-moving boat ride featuring over 300 Audio-Animatronic dolls and multi-continental scenes.
- In early July, a fire occurred on the ride caused by a guest’s phone charger, but Cast Members quickly extinguished it, and no injuries were reported.
- The ride resumed operations shortly after the fire incident, with guests safely evacuated during the event.
