Florida’s latest theme park injury report lists six injuries or illnesses from July to September, four at Walt Disney World and two at Universal Orlando.
Florida’s latest theme park safety report is out.
Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando reported six injuries or illnesses on rides from July through September 2026, according to the state’s quarterly report, Fox 35 Orlando reported.
Four happened at Walt Disney World and two at Universal Studios Florida.
What is the Florida theme park injury report?
A report the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services puts out every three months. Florida’s biggest theme parks report ride-related injuries and illnesses that lead to at least a 24-hour hospital stay, Fox 35 reported.
The report only includes basic details: the date, park, ride and a short description. It doesn’t say what caused each case.
Which Disney World rides were in the report?
Four attractions, according to Fox 35:
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom (September): A 44-year-old man had vomiting.
Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom (September): A 45-year-old man had a seizure.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (September): A 42-year-old man had dizziness and eye pain.
Humunga Kowabunga at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park (July): A 25-year-old woman hurt her right leg.
Which Universal Orlando rides were in the report?
Two rides at Universal Studios Florida. A 61-year-old man had abdominal pain after riding Fast & Furious - Supercharged in July, and a 24-year-old woman had abdominal pain after riding Revenge of the Mummy in August, Fox 35 reported.
Fast & Furious - Supercharged has since closed.
Did SeaWorld or Busch Gardens report injuries?
No. SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Legoland Florida reported no injuries or illnesses for the quarter, according to Fox 35.
How many Florida theme park injuries have been reported in 2026?
Disney World has reported 11 so far this year, and Universal has reported 14, based on Fox 35’s quarterly totals. SeaWorld Orlando reported two, both in the first quarter.
Universal had the most in the first quarter, with eight. Disney World had five in the second quarter and four in the third.
Does a ride cause these injuries?
Not necessarily. The report lists cases that happened on or after a ride. Some may be linked to existing health conditions, motion sickness or other issues, but the state report doesn’t say whether a ride caused any of them.
Millions of people visit Florida’s theme parks every year, so these cases are rare.
Why do Disney and Universal report their own injuries?
Florida’s largest theme parks don’t go through state ride inspections. Instead, parks with their own full-time safety inspectors and large staffs report serious injuries to the state themselves.
Smaller parks and traveling fairs are inspected by the state instead.
How can you stay safe on theme park rides?
Follow the posted rules. Read the health warnings at each ride’s entrance, especially for thrill rides like coasters.
Skip rides that warn against heart problems, back or neck issues, pregnancy or motion sickness if they apply to you. Stay hydrated in the Florida heat, and tell a cast member or team member right away if you feel sick.
When is the next Florida theme park injury report?
The fourth-quarter report, covering October through December, is expected in early 2027. It will include the busy Halloween and holiday seasons at Florida’s parks, when crowds are usually at their biggest.
Article compiled with the help of the Pirates & Princesses newsroom.
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Hat Tips:
Fox 35 Orlando, Ashley Carter (Oct. 16, 2026), the third-quarter report, incidents and 2026 quarterly totals
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