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The State of Florida’s quarterly report has been a mainstay in the Sunshine State for years, but it’s become more noticeable following a tragic involving a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death at on International Drive in Orlando in March of this year.
The young teen fell from hundreds of feet above the ground while riding the ‘s Orlando FreeFall drop tower attraction and slipped out of his seat to the ground below.
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But establishments such as are bound by different statutes than parks such as , , and Universal Studios Orlando because of their size. In Florida, owners with fewer than 1,000 employees must submit to state inspections of each twice per year. Larger establishments must submit a report with each incurred by park visitors. That report must be submitted to the state every quarter, and the information contained within it is then included in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ report.
According to the most recent report released only days ago, Guests of the and Universal Orlando Resort experienced seizures, had chest pain, and even lost consciousness after enjoying various attractions over the last three months.
The most current report highlights 18 separate injuries and/or illnesses that occurred at the largest in the state. It’s important to note, however, that these are only required to report injuries that result in the need for a minimum of 24 hours in the hospital, leading many to question how many serious injuries actually occur at these locations.
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According to the report, a 23-year-old Guest at had a seizure while riding the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on April 5, 2022, and a 47-year-old woman had a seizure after riding Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway eight days later on April 13.
Then in May, a 67-year-old woman lost consciousness after riding Avatar: Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Pandora. Then in June, a 44-year-old man lost consciousness while on the Kilimanjaro Safaris . A 70-year-old woman reported feelings of weakness and dizziness after experiencing the safaris attraction.
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also reported incidences that included a 35-year-old man with a pre-existing condition who experienced chest pains after riding ‘s Jungle Cruise. Also, a 61-year-old woman with a pre-existing condition had “stroke-like symptoms” after riding the Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction in Fantasyland.
Universal Orlando reported a total of five injuries and illnesses during the same three-month period of time. , Legoland Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reported no injuries during the second quarter of 2022.
