News Summary
A woman in her 60s died after suffering a medical emergency on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland. Despite the efforts of CPR by staff and paramedics, she was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Authorities have indicated no foul play and that the ride was operating normally at the time. An autopsy was not performed, and details surrounding the incident are still under investigation. Disneyland is cooperating with authorities and has acknowledged the occurrence of this tragic event.
Anaheim, California – A woman in her 60s died on Monday after experiencing a medical emergency during a ride on Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion attraction. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. PDT when Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to a report of an unresponsive woman within the popular theme park.
Disneyland security personnel administered CPR to the woman until paramedics arrived on the scene. Following their arrival, she was transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately, she was later pronounced deceased. As of present, the cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Sergeant Matt Sutter of the Anaheim Police Department confirmed that there were no indications of any operating issues with the Haunted Mansion ride at the time of the incident. The attraction, which was themed to “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at the time, reopened shortly after the emergency occurred. Authorities have qualified the unfortunate incident as an “unfortunate medical episode” and have stated that there were no signs of foul play involved.
At this moment, the name, age, and city of residence of the deceased woman have not been released by officials. Meanwhile, Disneyland has acknowledged the response by emergency personnel to a medical incident on October 6, which involved a guest who ultimately passed away at the hospital.
About the Haunted Mansion Attraction
The Haunted Mansion, which originally opened its doors on August 9, 1969, is located in the New Orleans Square section of Disneyland. This iconic ride features a variety of special effects that can be frightening to young children; however, it is generally regarded as a gentle, slow-moving attraction suitable for all ages. During the ride, guests are treated to scenes including floating heads, dancing spirits, and an infamous ever-expanding ceiling. The attraction also has explicit imagery of human death, including a hanging corpse featured at the beginning of the experience.
The Haunted Mansion’s seasonal makeover, Haunted Mansion Holiday, runs from August 22 to January 7, aligning with Disneyland’s upcoming 70th anniversary. Over the years, the ride has inspired two successful films: a family-friendly movie in 2003 featuring Eddie Murphy and a more recent reboot starring LaKeith Stanfield set to release in 2023.
Global Impact and Variations
The Haunted Mansion experience has reached international audiences with variations found in multiple Disney theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris, where it is known as Phantom Manor. Additionally, Hong Kong Disneyland unveiled a Haunted Mansion-inspired attraction named Mystic Manor, which is centered around a monkey character named Albert.
Official Response and Next Steps
In terms of the investigation and procedural next steps, an autopsy for the deceased woman was not performed, likely due to a doctor signing off on the death certificate. The Anaheim Police Department continues to monitor the situation closely, as officials aim to gather further information surrounding the incident for public assurance.
Disneyland officials are cooperating with authorities during this time, and additional details regarding the incident may be communicated once available. The theme park community mourns the loss of a visitor, and the safety and well-being of guests remain a top priority for the Disneyland Resort.
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- UPI: Woman dies after riding Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday
- Wikipedia: Haunted Mansion
- TMZ: Disneyland Haunted Mansion Death Responders Video
- Google Search: Disneyland Haunted Mansion incident
- People: New details on Disneyland guest dead after Haunted Mansion ride
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Disneyland
- 9News: Woman dies after riding Disneyland Haunted Mansion
- Google News: Disneyland Haunted Mansion death
Author: Anaheim Staff Writer
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