WDW News..have you seen this?

Disney released a report listing:

11 people have died after being stricken in a Disney World park in the past 2 1/2 years.

2 have died in the first half of 2007.

Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reported no serious injuries related to their rides in the first three months of 2007.

Which brings this to mind. Are people so caught up in Disney "Once in-a lifetime" vacations,

that even though they may have a medical condition that the ride states clearly you should not ride the ride if you have this medical condition,

these people will ride the ride anyway?

Now if that is the case how & why should it be Disney fault that these people died?

My husband knows if anything should happen while I am on a ride, at least I was happy. Same for him & neither of us will persue legal actions.

Here is an article from the Sentinel:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-disney1807apr18,0,1202590.story?coll=orl-sports-promos-motorracing

Comments: 10

Genine Hopkins Apr 25, 2007, 3:11pm EDT

This is very important to remember: You don't have to go on rides just because you feel you "have to!" If you have medical problems, then you might want to reconsider enjoying this one, but not only, aspect of visiting the parks. I HATE rides, and only go on those which are guarenteed to be very, VERY mild! My kids make that clucking sound, but I know my limitations!

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Nic P. Apr 25, 2007, 3:12pm EDT

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Elaine A. Apr 25, 2007, 3:18pm EDT

Genine, I ride everything, well I know the risks and well that's my decision.

But I agree with all that you said.

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Elaine A. Apr 25, 2007, 3:19pm EDT

Thanks for stopping by "she who loves willows" ;-)

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Krissy spreading my wings hoping to soar W. Apr 25, 2007, 3:25pm EDT

I ride despite having conditions that say I shouldn't. Were something to happen to me it would be completely my fault, but at least I couldn't say I missed out on one second of living life to the fullest.

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Elaine A. Apr 25, 2007, 3:30pm EDT

I agree with all you posted Krissy, that's why I ride the rides also!

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Michael C. Apr 25, 2007, 4:49pm EDT

No one has held a gun to these people's heads telling them they have to ride on those rides. Every ride has the disclaimer about if you have a medical condition you shouldn't ride it. There is no way that Disney can, or should have to, medically certify that a person is fit for a ride.
Having every person sign a waiver when they enter the park is silly at best. Know the ride(s) you plan on going on. If you go on the ride, that is your acceptance of any consequences.
Now if the ride malfunctions, that's another story...

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Elaine A. Apr 25, 2007, 5:23pm EDT

I agree Lisa, espically if it is the same ride, but as a parent I think it would be difficult to interpet what you child would be terrorized from, but even having these people sign a waiver as you say would not prevent and potect Disney from a lawsuit.

Great post & well said Michael.

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Deborah C. Aug 31, 2008, 10:24am EDT

No one twists anybody's arm to go on those rides. The only warning I heeded were the ones about motion sickness - lol If you go on a ride knowing full well of a condition or illness you have and something happens; it's not Disney's fault

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