The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has released its most recent quarterly report describing incidents that have been reported at the state’s major theme parks during the second quarter of 2026 (April through June).
The report includes qualifying incidents at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, while SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and LEGOLAND Florida reported no incidents during the quarter.
In Florida, large theme parks that don’t have regular state ride inspections must report certain incidents involving guests. They need to report injuries, illnesses, and deaths that lead to a hospital stay of at least 24 hours. Many of these medical emergencies involve guests who already have health conditions and are not necessarily caused by the rides themselves.
During the second quarter of 2026, Walt Disney World reported five qualifying incidents, while Universal Orlando Resort reported four.
Walt Disney World
April 6, 2026 – Snow Stormers (Blizzard Beach)
A 41-year-old female guest struck her head while riding the attraction, resulting in a laceration.
April 24, 2026 – “it’s a small world” (Magic Kingdom)
A 54-year-old male guest with a pre-existing condition experienced a cardiac emergency while on the attraction. He was transported to a hospital and later passed away.
May 5, 2026 – Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)
A 75-year-old female guest fell and struck her head while exiting the attraction.
May 12, 2026 – Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT)
A 74-year-old male guest with a pre-existing condition experienced nausea and vomiting after riding.
May 26, 2026 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Magic Kingdom)
A 44-year-old male guest with a pre-existing condition reported back pain after experiencing the attraction.
Universal Orlando Resort
May 3, 2026 – Jurassic World VelociCoaster (Islands of Adventure)
A 17-year-old female guest lost consciousness after riding.
May 17, 2026 – TeAwa The Fearless River (Universal Volcano Bay)
A 54-year-old female guest experienced chest pain.
May 25, 2026 – Jurassic World VelociCoaster (Islands of Adventure)
A 53-year-old male guest with a pre-existing condition experienced weakness and shortness of breath.
June 17, 2026 – Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment (Universal Epic Universe)
A 20-year-old female guest experienced weakness and lightheadedness after riding.
No Reported Incidents
The following Central Florida theme parks reported no qualifying incidents during the second quarter of 2026:
- SeaWorld Orlando
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- LEGOLAND Florida
The quarterly reports are intended to document incidents that meet Florida’s reporting requirements and do not, on their own, indicate whether an attraction was at fault. In many cases, the reports note that guests had pre-existing medical conditions, and they do not include findings about the cause of an incident or whether a ride contributed to it.
