Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions?

rlander · 06-16-2005

Will the recent tragedy at Epcot's M:S affect your decision to allow your children to ride certain rides at WDW?

OffKilterFan · 06-16-2005

Nope. I'm definitely a numbers person....so looking at how many people go through all the rides with the very small amount getting hurt doesn't affect me any.....Bring on the rides!

I'm not a parent.....but that would be my feeling in any situation

Disneywife · 06-16-2005

You had better believe it. My dh was telling me that he felt extremely woozy and lightheaded on the ride, and that if there were some sort of stop or abort button (which there isn't), he would have pressed it for sure. What bugs me is that even if this mother had noticed something wrong (she just thought he was frightened), there would have been absolutely nothing she could have done about it.

No one is going on that ride (if we do go back to WDW). The risk isn't worth it, esp. with so many unknowns.

rlb · 06-16-2005

The autopsy released yesterday, said there was no trauma to the child. So that means that the ride didn't cause trauma to his body. I think we should all wait on the cause of death to be released before blaming the ride. It could have been multiple other things that caused his death. Maybe he just happened to be on the ride when his death occured.

rlander · 06-16-2005

I agree, but considering how I felt after riding M:S, once was enough for me and my family.

hiner · 06-16-2005

It is very unfortunate and heartbreaking what happened but it will not change our decision on what rides we will go on. I would consider WDW attractions to be the safest around due to the amount of guests they have and being the top vacation destination in the world.

It is a great ride and people should truely take all warnings into consideration before entering. But then again, you may the healthiest person on earth and still have something go wrong. You just never know.

Dauny lived a few towns over from us and they had mentioned that he was born premature with a few health issues but has since overcome them. You really have to wonder if there was an underlying medical issue that no one was aware of.

Andrea · 06-16-2005

Nope. I go with the numbers, too, and don't feel like anything is unsafe.

I won't be letting my four year old on M:S, but that decision was made long ago and has nothing to do with recent events.

EmpressJenny · 06-16-2005

I rode MS the day after that child passed out on it. While I feel very very sorry for that child's family, I know my body and my limits, and that ride is fine for me.

And let me say that it kind of bugs me that these threads read "Child dies on ride" or "Child dies on MS". The child didn't die until he was en route to the hospital.

rlander · 06-16-2005

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

And let me say that it kind of bugs me that these threads read "Child dies on ride" or "Child dies on MS". The child didn't die until he was en route to the hospital.

I agree. I feel some of the posts on the DC threads, newspaper articles, and television reports have been very bias against Disney. That is why I started this thread. I wanted to get everyone's opinion on the tragedy as see if it affects their decisions.

Erin · 06-16-2005

I don't think I'll ever let the baby ride. I know febrile seizures are supposedly benign, but I don't plan on taking the risk of finding out it's something more on M:S.

I will ride it, though - and I'll let my other children.

rlander · 06-16-2005

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Originally Posted by Erin

I don't think I'll ever let the baby ride. I know febrile seizures are supposedly benign, but I don't plan on taking the risk of finding out it's something more on M:S.

I think the results of this boys autopsy is leading to a grand mal seizure.

BESUNNYSIDEUP · 06-16-2005

I don't blame Disney or the Mother. I personally won't let my child on the ride because he is only about 45 inches tall and he is not the kind of boy that loves to be scared out of him mind. I can't imagine what the family is going through and keep them in my prayers. I think somes things you just can't explaine - it was just his time to go (as sad as that is). I do think Disney will take a lot of heat over it because in a situation like this people take comfort in blaming others and Disney is the obvious easy target. Maybe we should keep the boys family and Disney in our prayers.

Disneyfever · 06-16-2005

I would have no problem riding the ride again. I also do not have a problem letting my 9 yr old DS ride it. If my son had medical issues of any kind, I would not let him ride it. While the ride is probably too intense for people with medical problems, the elderly, and small children, I don't think it is harmful for a normal, healthy person. That is just my opinion. Many people ride this ride every day with no problems. It is one of my favorite rides. I do think they might want to raise the height requirement though. I think four yrs old is a little young for that intense of a ride.

**ddoll** · 06-16-2005

What if the autopsy results show that this boy's being on M:S when he died was just incidental? Will that still affect people's decision on whether to ride M:S again??

rlander · 06-16-2005

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Originally Posted by ddoll

What if the autopsy results show that this boy's being on M:S when he died was just incidental?

I think that is the direction the investigation is going. Otherwise, Disney would never have reopened the ride so soon.

View Poll Results: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions?
Yes, I won't ever ride M:S again.	11	11.83%
No, I feel M:S and all the rides at WDW are safe.	82	88.17%
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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,455	Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? Will the recent tragedy at Epcot's M:S affect your decision to allow your children to ride certain rides at WDW?

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OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 508	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? Nope. I'm definitely a numbers person....so looking at how many people go through all the rides with the very small amount getting hurt doesn't affect me any.....Bring on the rides! I'm not a parent.....but that would be my feeling in any situation __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.

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Disneywife Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,427	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? You had better believe it. My dh was telling me that he felt extremely woozy and lightheaded on the ride, and that if there were some sort of stop or abort button (which there isn't), he would have pressed it for sure. What bugs me is that even if this mother had noticed something wrong (she just thought he was frightened), there would have been absolutely nothing she could have done about it. No one is going on that ride (if we do go back to WDW). The risk isn't worth it, esp. with so many unknowns.

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 846	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? The autopsy released yesterday, said there was no trauma to the child. So that means that the ride didn't cause trauma to his body. I think we should all wait on the cause of death to be released before blaming the ride. It could have been multiple other things that caused his death. Maybe he just happened to be on the ride when his death occured. __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) January 2009-- Fort Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip! 11 days 14 hours 5 minutes

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,455	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? I agree, but considering how I felt after riding M:S, once was enough for me and my family.

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? It is very unfortunate and heartbreaking what happened but it will not change our decision on what rides we will go on. I would consider WDW attractions to be the safest around due to the amount of guests they have and being the top vacation destination in the world. It is a great ride and people should truely take all warnings into consideration before entering. But then again, you may the healthiest person on earth and still have something go wrong. You just never know. Dauny lived a few towns over from us and they had mentioned that he was born premature with a few health issues but has since overcome them. You really have to wonder if there was an underlying medical issue that no one was aware of. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? Nope. I go with the numbers, too, and don't feel like anything is unsafe. I won't be letting my four year old on M:S, but that decision was made long ago and has nothing to do with recent events. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? I rode MS the day after that child passed out on it. While I feel very very sorry for that child's family, I know my body and my limits, and that ride is fine for me. And let me say that it kind of bugs me that these threads read "Child dies on ride" or "Child dies on MS". The child didn't die until he was en route to the hospital. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? I don't think I'll ever let the baby ride. I know febrile seizures are supposedly benign, but I don't plan on taking the risk of finding out it's something more on M:S. I will ride it, though - and I'll let my other children. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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BESUNNYSIDEUP Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La La Land most of the time! Posts: 186	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? I don't blame Disney or the Mother. I personally won't let my child on the ride because he is only about 45 inches tall and he is not the kind of boy that loves to be scared out of him mind. I can't imagine what the family is going through and keep them in my prayers. I think somes things you just can't explaine - it was just his time to go (as sad as that is). I do think Disney will take a lot of heat over it because in a situation like this people take comfort in blaming others and Disney is the obvious easy target. Maybe we should keep the boys family and Disney in our prayers.

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Disneyfever Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 784	Re: Will the recent tragedy affect your decisions? I would have no problem riding the ride again. I also do not have a problem letting my 9 yr old DS ride it. If my son had medical issues of any kind, I would not let him ride it. While the ride is probably too intense for people with medical problems, the elderly, and small children, I don't think it is harmful for a normal, healthy person. That is just my opinion. Many people ride this ride every day with no problems. It is one of my favorite rides. I do think they might want to raise the height requirement though. I think four yrs old is a little young for that intense of a ride. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx Judy *´¨) July 2000 - DL PP April 2001 - POFQ March 2002 - WDW offsite Oct 2004 - CR March 2005 - All Star Sports Nov 2005 - DL offsite Sept 2006 - Poly

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