Originally Posted By TDLFAN ..and it didn't take any pixie dust to make it happen... read about it here: <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-bk-peterpan021406,0,3932379.story?coll=orl-home-headlines" target="_blank">http://www.orlandosentinel.com /business/tourism/orl-bk-peterpan021406,0,3932379.story?coll=orl-home-headlines</a>
Originally Posted By TDLFAN <a href="http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20092" target="_blank">http://www.micechat.com/forums /showthread.php?t=20092</a>
Originally Posted By Labuda Revelant info in ******* below... Man injured on Peter Pan ride at Disney From Staff Reports Posted February 14, 2006, 9:40 PM EST A man in his early 70s was injured while boarding the Peter Pan ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Tuesday night, but *******early reports that he suffered life-threatening injuries were revised and he is in "good shape,"******* the Orange County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The man, who's identity was not immediately released, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, according to sheriff's office spokesman Jim Solomons. "At this point in the investigation it appears as though the wife and granddaughter got on the ride," which consists of moving vehicles designed to look like miniature pirate ships, Solomons wrote in a news release. "The man apparently fell off of the moving conveyor belt into the path of the next vehicle." Solomons said because the man's injuries are not serious and there is no crime associated with the incident the Sheriff's Office is clearing the scene and will conduct no investigation.
Originally Posted By trailsend Thanks for the reports. I'm sorry this happened. I sure do hope the man is ok. I just cannot imagine having anything wrong, or heaven forbid, an accident while at WDW. And they were with their grandchild.
Originally Posted By trailsend This reminds me though; my sister was born with spina bifida. She could not walk and spent her life in a wheelchair. WDW made each and every trip very special for her. WDW could not have been more accommodating. My sister was very tiny; therefore, my Dad could lift her and carry her. Once on the Jungle Cruise, as my Dad held Fran and they left the boat, he fell. Now everything turned out ok. But at that time, my Dad had ALS and we didn't know it. He had not been diagnosed as yet. My Dad was very athletic; so this was a puzzling situation to us. Could not figure out how he could fall. Anyway, WDW is absolutely super when anything happens. I commend the CM's; the whole bunch. Hmmmm, this just made me think of that seeing the age of the man on Peter Pan.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I just noted this has also been reported in the "Latest" scetion of LP as well... sorry to be repetitive.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I am glad to see the man's condition to be far better than earlier reports -- it's a %$^&&*(* to get old.....Iknow I plan on riding Peter Pan when ( God willing) - I am in my 70's -- but even at 50 I am not as limber as I once was -- so I can see how this could happen - at Peter Pan, getting into a Small World Boat / Pirates Boat - onto the bus - whatever. This man is the age of my Mom, and for a woman who was so athletic for her day - Red Cross lifeguard, swam in those swimming entertainment shows that were popular back in the day - softball etc -- I can see how she has slowed up and become so much less sure of herself in many situations. I feel bad for the man, there for a great time with his grandkids -- and am so happy it appears he will be alright !
Originally Posted By DVC_dad < Snip > In July, Disney asked the state to check out the Disney-MGM Studios' Tower of Terror ride when a teen from England, Leanne Deacon, 16, collapsed and was hospitalized with bleeding in the brain after riding the simulated elevator attraction. The ride was found to be operating normally. <Snip> I mean this literally, not sarcastically at all. It is comforting to me that Disney WANTS the Florida State Board to investigate their rides. It is amazing that Disney feels that their rides are SO safe that they can actually use the State Board to C.Y.A. themselves. I know accidents happen but still, it's good to know that Disney welcomes the state to look over it's shoulder.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip My 76 year old mother had problems boarding and exiting Peter Pan when she rode it last year. Disney should probably advise those with motion limitations to use the handicapped entrance so they can board with the attraction halted.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I hope the older man is ok. I can see how with a moving walkway it would be diffacult to bord. Even some of us younger people if we don't pay attion can miss step.
Originally Posted By disney pete Glad he is ok it could of been a lot worse,and i agree with ya Disneymom443.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Disney should probably advise those with motion limitations to use the handicapped entrance so they can board with the attraction halted. < although I agree with this in a lot of ways...the issue I have is how many more warning and direction signs can we get for rides before you can;t see the rides any more ? I mean HM / SSE etc also have moving walkways - almost every attraction takes some dexterity to enter and exit -- I would hate to see signs everywhere too. There are moving sidewalks in airports and escalators in malls -- everyone should know their own limitations to some point-- and if one needs to ask for assistance, do so...everyone deserves a chance to ride
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ I agree with the point you are making, but for some reason Peter Pan seems worse than the others. I don't know if the walkway is moving faster or if the vehicles are more difficult to enter. I never thought my mother would have problems since she had no problem with either Haunted Mansion or SSE. For whatever reason, Peter Pan gave her trouble.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Hi Roady! Long time, no snow!!! I also have to wonder about one thing... why was this man not being assisted onto the ride vehicle?? I mean, he was accompanied by family members, was he not? I understand lawyers now forbid Disney to allow CMs to offer a helping hand to such elderly or disabled guests (unlike in my days as a CM when I would not hesitate to offer my arm for anyone to support him/herself onto..and I still do to this day on my planes) These accidents are so unnecesary.. and I wonder how long it will be before the lawsuit is filed...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ You make a good point. My mother avoided a bad situation and/or injury because I was there to assist her. I wonder what the people with that man were doing. Snow? What’s snow? This global warming thing is OK by me!
