List of incidents at Disneyland Resort
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This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. While the California Department of Safety and Health has ruled that some guest-related incidents are Disney's fault, the majority of fatal incidents were the result of wrongdoing on the guests' part.[1]
The term incidents refers to major accidents, injuries, deaths, and similar significant occurrences. While all of these incidents are required to be reported to regulatory authorities for investigation, attraction-related incidents usually fall into one of the following categories:
- Wrongdoing on the guest's part. This can be refusal to follow specific ride safety instructions, or deliberate intent to violate park rules.
- The result of a guest's known or unknown health issues.
- Negligence on the park's part, either by the ride operator or maintenance.
- A generic accident (e.g. slipping and falling) that is not a direct result of an action by any party.
In 1985, Time magazine reported that nearly 100 lawsuits are filed against Disney each year for numerous incidents.[2]