The state’s quarterly shows that guests reported post-ride ailments on six different attractions in the third quarter.
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In September, a 42-year-old male reported dizziness and eye pain after riding Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring the Muppets.
At Universal Studios, a 24-year-old female had abdominal pain after riding the Revenge of the Mummy coaster in August. In July, a 61-year-old male also experienced abdominal pain after riding the now-closed Fast & Furious Supercharged dark ride.
Several water-based attractions at Walt Disney World properties appeared on the injuries list for the third quarter. In September, a 45-year-old male had a seizure after exiting the Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride at Magic Kingdom.
On Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a 44-year-old guest experienced vomiting after riding the log flume ride at Magic Kingdom in September.
A 25-year-old female injured her right leg while on the Humunga Kowabunga water slide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in July.
SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Legoland Florida reported no injuries during the third quarter.
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Florida’s major theme parks self-report about visitors who are injured on their rides and require at least 24 hours of hospitalization. The totals are published quarterly through an agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The state does not receive updates after the initial assessments.
SeaWorld Orlando closes Mako coaster after death at Six Flags Over Georgia
SeaWorld Orlando closed its Mako coaster earlier this week after a 42-year-old man died on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. SeaWorld’s coaster is made by Swiss company Bolliger & Mabillard, the same firm that made Goliath.
Spokespersons for SeaWorld Orlando said the decision to close Mako was made out of an abundance of caution.
Earlier this year, a 54-year-old male had a cardiac emergency while riding “it’s a small world,” the slow-moving water ride. He was transported to a hospital and later died, said the report, which noted the man had a pre-existing condition.
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