Three Yr Old Boy Dies Wdw !!!

TwingleMom · 05-03-2003

I am crying my eyes out writing this. My sister is a 1st grade teacher and a teacher in her school went to WDW at Easter w/her 5yr old DD & 3 yr old DS. The 3 y old choked on a hot dog and DIED. The hiemlich , nothing worked. The crowds were so bad the ambulance couldn't get through in time. I am sooo angry why did't Disney security clear a path a head of time, where were the nurses or EMTs? Or didn't Disney want to disturb the illusion nothing bad happens at Disney. I know from my EMT training that a hot dog is just the right size to lodge in a little throat(think garden hose). I only recently let my son have hot dogs & then only after I split it in half & skinned it. But the ER doctor told the woman that a hot dogs skin can expand in a throat & make it difficult to dislodge. This poor woman is in her 1st trimester of a pregnancy also. She won't eat or drink. She fainted at the wake and had to be carried out of the funeral. So when you tuck your little one in tonight count your blessings and say a prayer for this poor woman. I can't imagine what Mothers Day will be like for her. Remember don't count on Disney in a crisis and NO HOT DOGS FOR LITTLE ONES !!!!

trishb · 05-03-2003

:cry: I don't know what to say. That makes me so sad....I will say a little prayer for the family.

disneymom · 05-03-2003

That is so awful. You have made me cry too. How can that family ever enjoy WDW again? I will hug my children extra tight today!

**BDavis932** · 05-03-2003

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

mickaholic4077 · 05-03-2003

Oh,what a shame!! That poor family.

quartz7 · 05-03-2003

:cry: :cry: I feel awful!! That is just horrible. I will just hold on to my kids tonight, just a little longer!!:cry: :cry:

Janelle

snowmedia · 05-03-2003

That is very sad news. I can't imagine how hard something like that would be to bear. I will definitely pray for that family and I will pray that God comforts that family during their time of great loss.

I hope this incident creates an awareness for WDW on how to better deal with circumstances like this.

Thanks for sharing this news with us.

tiggerlover1971 · 05-03-2003

oh my gosh my heart goes out to that family they are in my thoughts

Angie · 05-03-2003

I can't even imagine the heartache. That poor family, my worst nightmare... I don't even have words, anytime a child dies, nothing could be worse, nothing. I will remember them in my prayers.

PiratesFan · 05-03-2003

TwingleMom, you are correct about the dangers of hot dogs, I was an EMT and CPR instructor and can feel for such a desperate situation. I pray for the mother and her baby to get through this.

About 1 month ago, my 5 year old was watching TV quietly, sipping water from these little tea cups of hers. Next thing I know , she is complaining that she wants more water for scratchy throat because she accidentally swallowed one of those polished glass ornamental disks you put in vases. I was freaking out!! Good thing she didn't choke on it, being the diameter of a dime and about 1/4 inch thick. To the hospital we went. She had an X-Ray of her stomach and the ER Doctor said it would pass. It did...3 days later. You can never be too careful, no matter where you are.:angel

Goofette · 05-03-2003

That is Horrible! It is a bad idea to give hot dogs to little ones. I always cut them up until she was older.

I've been looking all over the papers trying to find something about it, but there is nothing. I was curious as to what Disney was saying. Do you know the town they live in? I'm sure there would be a write up in that paper.

If anyone finds it can you please link me. Thanks

mickaholic4077 · 05-03-2003

I would bet that the Orlando paper,the Orlando Sentinel,would have an article about this tragedy. I don't remember their web address,though,sorry.

Goofette · 05-03-2003

The Orlando paper is what I was searching under. I wonder what I should type in? I used several things.

DisneyAnne · 05-03-2003

:cry:I am holding back the tears...barely. My 14-month-old baby girl just finished a corndog. I never knew they could be such a hazard. Hot dogs are out of my house!:cry:

My heart truly goes out to the family and those that knew them. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

Goofette · 05-03-2003

Oh my goodness, I just remembered....wasn't it your sister TwingleMom who won the trip to Disney? You know when she goes she'll be thinking about this incident :cry: That's very sad. Were you going to be going with your sister also? I recall the dates were set for the end of May. Let us know how your sister is doing and how the family of the child is holding up. I noticed you said your sister was from Long Island, is this the same one who worked with the teacher who's child died?

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TwingleMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 52	Three Yr Old Boy Dies Wdw !!! I am crying my eyes out writing this. My sister is a 1st grade teacher and a teacher in her school went to WDW at Easter w/her 5yr old DD & 3 yr old DS. The 3 y old choked on a hot dog and DIED. The hiemlich , nothing worked. The crowds were so bad the ambulance couldn't get through in time. I am sooo angry why did't Disney security clear a path a head of time, where were the nurses or EMTs? Or didn't Disney want to disturb the illusion nothing bad happens at Disney. I know from my EMT training that a hot dog is just the right size to lodge in a little throat(think garden hose). I only recently let my son have hot dogs & then only after I split it in half & skinned it. But the ER doctor told the woman that a hot dogs skin can expand in a throat & make it difficult to dislodge. This poor woman is in her 1st trimester of a pregnancy also. She won't eat or drink. She fainted at the wake and had to be carried out of the funeral. So when you tuck your little one in tonight count your blessings and say a prayer for this poor woman. I can't imagine what Mothers Day will be like for her. Remember don't count on Disney in a crisis and NO HOT DOGS FOR LITTLE ONES !!!!

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trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	:cry: I don't know what to say. That makes me so sad....I will say a little prayer for the family. __________________ Trish

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snowmedia Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Justin, TX. Posts: 158	That is very sad news. I can't imagine how hard something like that would be to bear. I will definitely pray for that family and I will pray that God comforts that family during their time of great loss. I hope this incident creates an awareness for WDW on how to better deal with circumstances like this. Thanks for sharing this news with us. __________________ Brad Snow Tokyo Disneyland - 1983 (twice) Beach Club / Wonder Cruise - June 7-14, 2001 All Star Movies - Apr 13-16, 2002 Pop Century - June 6-12, 2004 Boardwalk Inn - Dec 10-17, 2005 Port Orleans Riverside - Feb 10-17, 2007 Yacht Club - Dec 11-18, 2007 Beach Club - Sept 14-20, 2008 Wilderness Lodge - Nov 29 - Dec 6, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney World Vacation! We made it! Hopefully a hurricane did not chase us away!

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disneymom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 419	That is so awful. You have made me cry too. How can that family ever enjoy WDW again? I will hug my children extra tight today!

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Oh,what a shame!! That poor family.

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,079	oh my gosh my heart goes out to that family they are in my thoughts __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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Angie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 413	I can't even imagine the heartache. That poor family, my worst nightmare... I don't even have words, anytime a child dies, nothing could be worse, nothing. I will remember them in my prayers. __________________ Angie

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PiratesFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 353	TwingleMom, you are correct about the dangers of hot dogs, I was an EMT and CPR instructor and can feel for such a desperate situation. I pray for the mother and her baby to get through this. About 1 month ago, my 5 year old was watching TV quietly, sipping water from these little tea cups of hers. Next thing I know , she is complaining that she wants more water for scratchy throat because she accidentally swallowed one of those polished glass ornamental disks you put in vases. I was freaking out!! Good thing she didn't choke on it, being the diameter of a dime and about 1/4 inch thick. To the hospital we went. She had an X-Ray of her stomach and the ER Doctor said it would pass. It did...3 days later. You can never be too careful, no matter where you are.:angel __________________ Yo Ho Yo Ho a Pirates life for me!

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Goofette Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 2nd Star To the Right Posts: 1,089	That is Horrible! It is a bad idea to give hot dogs to little ones. I always cut them up until she was older. I've been looking all over the papers trying to find something about it, but there is nothing. I was curious as to what Disney was saying. Do you know the town they live in? I'm sure there would be a write up in that paper. If anyone finds it can you please link me. Thanks __________________ Keep Our Troops in your thoughts and Prayers

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	I would bet that the Orlando paper,the Orlando Sentinel,would have an article about this tragedy. I don't remember their web address,though,sorry.

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Goofette Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 2nd Star To the Right Posts: 1,089	The Orlando paper is what I was searching under. I wonder what I should type in? I used several things. __________________ Keep Our Troops in your thoughts and Prayers

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	:cry:I am holding back the tears...barely. My 14-month-old baby girl just finished a corndog. I never knew they could be such a hazard. Hot dogs are out of my house!:cry: My heart truly goes out to the family and those that knew them. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers. __________________

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Goofette Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 2nd Star To the Right Posts: 1,089	Oh my goodness, I just remembered....wasn't it your sister TwingleMom who won the trip to Disney? You know when she goes she'll be thinking about this incident :cry: That's very sad. Were you going to be going with your sister also? I recall the dates were set for the end of May. Let us know how your sister is doing and how the family of the child is holding up. I noticed you said your sister was from Long Island, is this the same one who worked with the teacher who's child died? __________________ Keep Our Troops in your thoughts and Prayers