Man seriously injured on WDW Peter Pan

[Cadaverous Pallor]

In February 2004, Javier Cruz, 38, a costumed Disney worker, died when he was pinned beneath a float during a Magic Kingdom parade.

I hadn't heard of that one! "Mommy, what happened to Mickey?"

Can you WDW vets explain the loading deal? Is it an omnimover, like FF suggested?

[Stan4dSteph]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I hadn't heard of that one! "Mommy, what happened to Mickey?"

Actually, I believe it was Pluto.

[Not Afraid]

Yes, it was Pluto. That was a horrible accident. If I remember correctly, it happened either backstage or right out of the shoot onto the public viewing area. Traumatizing for all, but especially to kids of there were any witnesses.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Yes, it was Pluto. That was a horrible accident. If I remember correctly, it happened either backstage or right out of the shoot onto the public viewing area. Traumatizing for all, but especially to kids of there were any witnesses.

I believe that one happened just backstage of the Frontierland parade gate (next to Splash Mtn.). I didn't hear anything about guests seeing it.

The news here is reporting that they couldn't find any information on the park map regarding the moving sidewalk--oh no! How dare they? I bet they don't tell you there's a curb on Main Street, either. Bastards.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

The news here is reporting that they couldn't find any information on the park map regarding the moving sidewalk--oh no! How dare they? I bet they don't tell you there's a curb on Main Street, either. Bastards.

WTF? I read it twice and I still can't believe they think that is a reason for anything.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

WTF? I read it twice and I still can't believe they think that is a reason for anything.

Sorry to disagree with you, NA ... but there's a reason my friends and I would always pantomime this accident. It was just waiting to happen. It was inevitable that some old geezer would fall during this particular boarding process ... and I simply can't believe that it took so long for this to happen (in fact, I just think this is the first time I've heard it reported).


Not that the Peter Pan Speedramp Loading Zone should be featured on the park map, but there's no doubt in my mind that it was a dangerous boarding situation that would result in an oldster accident. It is not analogous to omnimover boarding like Haunted Mansion or Inner Space. It was a combination of omnimover loading zone and non-omnimover vehicles that was an accident waiting to happen ... till now.

[The Shadoe]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Sorry to disagree with you, NA ... but there's a reason my friends and I would always pantomime this accident. It was just waiting to happen. It was inevitable that some old geezer would fall during this particular boarding process ... and I simply can't believe that it took so long for this to happen (in fact, I just think this is the first time I've heard it reported).


Not that the Peter Pan Speedramp Loading Zone should be featured on the park map, but there's no doubt in my mind that it was a dangerous boarding situation that would result in an oldster accident. It is not analogous to omnimover boarding like Haunted Mansion or Inner Space. It was a combination of omnimover loading zone and non-omnimover vehicles that was an accident waiting to happen ... till now.

Over 30 years in the making though? Think about how many millions of people have ridden it without getting seriously injured. And think about the time period.

I think the design is fine, the problem was on the part of the guest.

[innerSpaceman]

And their attraction uses the lame, 2-D cardboard system.

[Matterhorn Fan]

It's just the newsidiots searching for something to report. That way they feel hip and "investigative."

They broke the story first--Disney does not indicate where speedramps are on their park maps.

I feel so informed about what's going on in the world around me now.

[Not Afraid]

New TV show.....DANGER:Speedramps!