This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The term "incidents" refers to major injuries, deaths, loss (or injury), or significant crimes related to the attractions themselves, or personal altercations and incidents between the theme park guests and employees. Attraction-related incidents usually fall into one of the following categories:
Negligence on the park's part, either by ride operator or maintenance.
Negligence on the guest's part—this includes refusal to follow specific ride safety instructions, or deliberate intent to break park rules.
The result of a guest's known or unknown health issues.
Acts of God, which include generic accidents (e.g. slipping and falling) that are not the direct result of an action on anyone's part.
According to a 1985 Time magazine article, nearly 100 lawsuits are annually filed against Disney for various incidents.[2] Florida theme parks are required to notify the state of any ride-related injuries or illnesses that require a hospital stay of at least 24 hours.[3]