Wow some sad news coming out of Walt Disney World from the people at the Daily Disney. An electrician employed with Buena Vista Construction Company was seriously injured today while installing a stage at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and later died. The man, who has not been
Tag: Disneyworld Accident
St. Petersburg boy ‘soley responsible’ for fatal Disney accident
A St. Petersburg boy who died after colliding with a Walt Disney World bus last April was “solely responsbile” for the crash, according to a final Florida Highway report released today. Investigators concluded 9-year-old Chase Brubaker’s bicycle had a flat rear tire and an underinflated front tire, both of which
Woman Hurt In Disney World Boat Crash
WFTV obtained information Tuesday about an accident involving a woman who was injured last Thursday when a rented two-seat motorized boat she was riding in collided a Disney ferry boat. The accident happened at the Treehouse Village on Disney property.According to documents released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the
Statement from President of Walt Disney World on Bus Incident
A short time ago, Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort, delivered a statement concerning today’s bus incident. Here is her statement: “This afternoon, we experienced a tragic accident on our property. We are deeply saddened by what happened and are doing everything we can to provide resources and
Timeline: Deaths and accidents at Walt Disney World
Despite being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with millions of visitors every year, Disney World has had a very low number of serious accidents and fatalities on site. Aug. 22, 1989: A 29-year-old jogger was seriously injured on Walt Disney World property when he ran in front of a
*Breaking News* Child Hit By Bus At Walt Disney World Resort Dies
When will an overhaul of Disneyworld Transportation system occur? There needs to be some serious changes at WDW. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Initial Report from WESH: A boy hit by a bus Thursday afternoon at Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness has died. The accident happened
Girl Injured at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
A 4-year-old girl was injured at Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness resort when a golf cart she was riding overturned. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports that the girl was riding with her father, 37-year-old Charles Wickt, in their personal golf cart Saturday night when the small vehicle overturned, partially
Disney World monorail returns to service following electrical shortage
The Walt Disney World Monorail System resumed service this morning (Oct. 1) after an electrical shortage at the Magic Kingdom platform shut the system down on Sept. 30. According to Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Garcia, who broke the news on his Twitter at about 10 a.m., all monorail lines serving
Disney stuntman laid to rest
The Disney stuntman who died Monday during a rehearsal will be laid to rest this weekend. Anislav Varbanov, 30, of Orlando, died after doing a dive roll at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
US Dept of Labor to probe Disney Deaths
An accidental death of a 30-year-old performer at Walt Disney World in Florida on Tuesday has prompted an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA and a state official, The Wall Street Journal reports. It’s the third death among performers at the park since July. Anislav Varbanov died late
CNN Reports on Anislav Varbanov death at Disneyworld
All-platform journalist John Couwels reports on Anislav Varbanov’s death at Disney World.
Disney cancels Indiana Jones stunt show performances today following death
From the Orlando Sentinel Walt Disney World has canceled all performances today of a popular stunt show, following the death of a worker during a rehearsal yesterday. Anislav Varbanov, 30, died Monday evening after he was hurt while performing a tumbling roll during a rehearsal for the Indiana Jones Epic
Third work-related death at DisneyWorld this summer – with video
A Walt Disney World cast member is dead after an accident Monday evening at Hollywood Studios. Stunt performer Anislav Varbanov, 30, was fatally injured during a rehearsal for the ” Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular.” He was doing a tumbling roll after 7 p.m. when he was hurt. Disney workers
