Incidents at Disneyland Paris
This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at Disneyland Paris. The term incidents refers to major accidents, injuries, deaths and significant crimes.
Disneyland Park
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- On April 25, 2011, five riders were injured when a piece of the attraction's scenery fell onto a passing train. One rider, a 38-year-old man, was seriously injured and transported to a Paris hospital, while the other four were treated at the scene.[1]
- On October 27, 2011, two cars derailed as one of the ride's trains passed slowly over a flat section of track. Two riders were slightly injured, and the ride was subsequently closed for inspections.[2]
It's a Small World
- On October 6, 2010, a 53-year-old cleaner, subcontracted to Disney, became trapped underneath a boat on It's a Small World when the ride was inadvertently switched on while it was being cleaned. The man was taken to hospital where he later died.[3][4]
Pirates Of The Caribbean
- On October 30, 2013, a 5-year-old boy fell out of a boat at the end of the ride after losing his balance. He became trapped between a platform and a boat. He was taken to hospital, where he was in critical condition, however he survived.[5]
Walt Disney Studios Park
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
- On June 26, 2007, a 14-year-old girl lost consciousness on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Though paramedics attempted to revive her, she died before the ambulance arrived. A ride inspection showed no mechanical problems.[6]
Resort Hotels
Disney's Sequoia Lodge
- On January 10, 2015, a woman allegedly opened a window and shouted that she was Hayat Boumeddiene, who is wanted in connection with the Charlie Hebdo shooting that took place just three days earlier.[7] The hotel guests were told to stay in their rooms, while other parts of the resort were evacuated and armed police called in. The woman issued a threat, however it turned out to be a false alarm. She was taken into custody, and the resort resumed normal operations.
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