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13-Year-Old Falls 50 Feet at Disneyland, Escapes Serious Injury

6/24/2026

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Summary

Boy Falls

A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet after exiting the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride early on June 21 at Disneyland in the United States.
Eyewitnesses said the boy fell backwards down the 50-foot drop.
He was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution and evaluated for injuries.
Medical staff determined he did not suffer critical injuries and released him later.

Summary

Disney Ride Cleared

Cal/OSHA inspected Tiana’s Bayou Adventure the day after the incident and cleared it for operation.
Katherine Wzorek said the investigation found no operational issues with the ride.
Disney officials said guest safety is the highest priority.
Disney officials said the ride stopped immediately after the boy fell.
The ride was halted for about ten minutes before park staff fully reopened it to the public on Monday.

Summary

Tiana's Bayou Opens

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Disneyland in November 2024, succeeding Splash Mountain, closed in May 2023.
The log flume lacks restraints because they increase drowning risk if a vehicle becomes trapped underwater.
The attraction includes three drops, with the final 50-foot hill descending into water, preserving the former ride’s steep drop.
A speaker message tells guests to keep hands, arms, feet and legs inside the vehicle and remain seated.

History

Historical Context

Tony Baxter conceived Splash Mountain in 1983 to revive Disneyland’s Bear Country, and the log-flume opened there on July 17 1989 with a 56-foot drop. After decades and criticism of its Song of the South theme, Disney announced a re-theme in 2020 and launched Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom on June 28 2024, continuing its pattern of updating attractions for safety and cultural relevance.

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Boy Falls

A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet after exiting the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride early on June 21 at Disneyland in the United States.
Eyewitnesses said the boy fell backwards down the 50-foot drop.
He was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution and evaluated for injuries.
Medical staff determined he did not suffer critical injuries and released him later.

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