orlandoparks
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That's sad, 2 people in a week. That isn't good.
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Pioneer Hall
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2 people in one day!
disneydudette
Well-Known Member
This truely is none of my business....
if I'm not mistaken...which I could be......One was a guest another a CM....
do you think they deaths were some how linked....... Liked you all said gossip should not be started......so regard tht comment
But I was jw if I had my facts right...one guest one CM.....
me deepest sorrows to the families...nothing is worse than dieing at the happiest place on earth!!
if I'm not mistaken...which I could be......One was a guest another a CM....
do you think they deaths were some how linked....... Liked you all said gossip should not be started......so regard tht comment
But I was jw if I had my facts right...one guest one CM.....
me deepest sorrows to the families...nothing is worse than dieing at the happiest place on earth!!
Pioneer Hall
Well-Known Member
Here is the first article I saw that acknowledged both deaths...
Separate incidents leave two dead at Disney World
By Doug Young
LOS ANGELES, April 29 (Reuters) - Two people died at Walt Disney World in Florida last week, one a visitor who apparently drowned and the other an employee who committed suicide, police and company officials said on Monday.
Jim Solomons, spokesman for the Orange County Sheriff's Department, said divers found the body of Sean Slattery, 36, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, in the Seven Seas Lagoon, the large man-made lake at the center of the resort, early on Friday.
Slattery's wife had reported him missing at the resort on Thursday night and his death was preliminarily being treated as an accidental drowning, Solomons said.
The sheriff's spokesman said Slattery was reported to have been drinking before his disappearance, and may have gotten into an argument.
Solomons said that Paul Lambeck, 28, apparently jumped from an observation area atop the 24-story Contemporary Resort at about 8 p.m. (midnight GMT) Friday.
Lambeck died from massive head injuries, he said, and there were no signs of a struggle.
Disney World spokeswoman Rena Callahan said Lambeck was an hourly employee who had worked for Disney World about a year. She said the resort had worked closely with the sheriff's department on both cases.
Disney World parent The Walt Disney Co. <DIS.N> has come under scrutiny in recent years for its handling of emergencies at Disney World and Anaheim, California-based Disneyland.
In one case, workers at Disneyland were accused of cleaning up an accident scene before outside investigators arrived. The 1998 Christmas Eve accident left one tourist dead and two others injured at the Columbia sailing ship attraction.
Anaheim police were also criticized in that accident for a 4-1/2 hour delay in reaching the scene.
The park later agreed to leave accident scenes untouched until investigators arrive, and police and paramedics have set up permanent stations at the park.
Separate incidents leave two dead at Disney World
By Doug Young
LOS ANGELES, April 29 (Reuters) - Two people died at Walt Disney World in Florida last week, one a visitor who apparently drowned and the other an employee who committed suicide, police and company officials said on Monday.
Jim Solomons, spokesman for the Orange County Sheriff's Department, said divers found the body of Sean Slattery, 36, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, in the Seven Seas Lagoon, the large man-made lake at the center of the resort, early on Friday.
Slattery's wife had reported him missing at the resort on Thursday night and his death was preliminarily being treated as an accidental drowning, Solomons said.
The sheriff's spokesman said Slattery was reported to have been drinking before his disappearance, and may have gotten into an argument.
Solomons said that Paul Lambeck, 28, apparently jumped from an observation area atop the 24-story Contemporary Resort at about 8 p.m. (midnight GMT) Friday.
Lambeck died from massive head injuries, he said, and there were no signs of a struggle.
Disney World spokeswoman Rena Callahan said Lambeck was an hourly employee who had worked for Disney World about a year. She said the resort had worked closely with the sheriff's department on both cases.
Disney World parent The Walt Disney Co. <DIS.N> has come under scrutiny in recent years for its handling of emergencies at Disney World and Anaheim, California-based Disneyland.
In one case, workers at Disneyland were accused of cleaning up an accident scene before outside investigators arrived. The 1998 Christmas Eve accident left one tourist dead and two others injured at the Columbia sailing ship attraction.
Anaheim police were also criticized in that accident for a 4-1/2 hour delay in reaching the scene.
The park later agreed to leave accident scenes untouched until investigators arrive, and police and paramedics have set up permanent stations at the park.
disneydudette
Well-Known Member
thanks......
DisneyWorldGuru
New Member
I remember reading about this in the book "More Mouse Tales". It said that the cleat that held the ship to the dock flew off and hit a guest and then hit their husband or wife, I cant remember which, and killed the him/her and hit one other guest. This is another sad story about a death at a Disney resort.
sillyspook13
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Considering my mom works in risk management at Disney, she will have a hell of a time when she gets back to work tomorrow!:fork:
hellokitty1
New Member
sillyspook13
let us know if this is all for real? when you talk to your mom
tomorrow
thanks:veryconfu
let us know if this is all for real? when you talk to your mom
tomorrow
thanks:veryconfu
sillyspook13
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Re: sillyspook13
Yes, this is very real. I explained what happened to her last night. She said that what she was told at work is exactly what is being said here.
wannabeBelle
Well-Known Member
well nice to know we actually do have our facts straight!!! And once again my deepest sympathy to the friends and family of both victims!!
lildivaaa
Member
My wife and I were staying at Riverside from the 25th through the 29th, and never heard one word about this. That is, until we returned home and spoke to a CM friend of ours. We were all over the parks those days, and never heard or saw anything about it. Disney does keep a very tight lip on things of this nature. As a matter of fact, I was told by our CM friend that it is unofficial policy that "no one dies" at Disney. This is mainly due to the fact that there is no doctor on site. Emergecy crews, nurses, etc. are there, but no one with the official ability to pronounce death. That is done off-site by a doctor and the nearest hospital.
Craig - Atlanta, Ga.
Craig - Atlanta, Ga.
Invero
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Disney is very skilled at keeping things quiet like that... and for a good reason... they don't want to impact peoples vacations...
As for "no one dies at disney"... indeed... The coroner is not allowed on Disney property... and as such, no one can be legally pronounced dead...
twilightgirl
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that is so sad,,,,, the first was on over a local radio station here in ma. the other day,,,,those poor people
bearboysnc
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Quote "Disney is very skilled at keeping things quiet like that... and for a good reason... they don't want to impact peoples vacations... "
They resist lowering the flags too. The only time I've seen the flags at half mast was when Frank Well past, and the events around 9/11.
I've sure they've been lowered at other times, but the point is... people are on vacation, they're trying to leave the outside world behind. Unless it directly affects their safety, guests are rarely notified to such incendents.
They resist lowering the flags too. The only time I've seen the flags at half mast was when Frank Well past, and the events around 9/11.
I've sure they've been lowered at other times, but the point is... people are on vacation, they're trying to leave the outside world behind. Unless it directly affects their safety, guests are rarely notified to such incendents.
WDWFREAK53
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Yeah, I heard it up here in MA too (but only the first death) I had no idea that a cast member had also passed on. I am really feeling for both families and extend my deepest sympathies to them
bearboysnc
Well-Known Member
Quote: They are also lowered on Memorial Day, and a few other Holidays like that.
I really can't think of many other reasons it would be appropriate to do so."
With the exceptions mentioned my post above, DL never lowered the flag (not even on Memorial day). One year the policy came under fire from the media. I can't remember why they wanted the flag lowered, but DL held their ground. They pass out flyers for Employees at the time clocks making us aware of what to tell guests. Upset guests were asked to go to City Hall. They had a handful of complaints.
I assumed both Parks held the same policy.
Maybe it's changed? The Management is all wishy washy now. They'll bend over backwards to please just about anyone.
I really can't think of many other reasons it would be appropriate to do so."
With the exceptions mentioned my post above, DL never lowered the flag (not even on Memorial day). One year the policy came under fire from the media. I can't remember why they wanted the flag lowered, but DL held their ground. They pass out flyers for Employees at the time clocks making us aware of what to tell guests. Upset guests were asked to go to City Hall. They had a handful of complaints.
I assumed both Parks held the same policy.
Maybe it's changed? The Management is all wishy washy now. They'll bend over backwards to please just about anyone.
prberk
Well-Known Member
Flags
I know about vacations being important, but I do believe that when the President orders the American flag at half mast (usually for death of a president or congressman, or national tragedy), it is improper for Disney World to keep the flags high. Walt was a strong patriot, and it would be especially appropriate for "Main Street, USA" (get it, U-S-A ?) to follow proper flag etiquette, especially out of respect....
I know about vacations being important, but I do believe that when the President orders the American flag at half mast (usually for death of a president or congressman, or national tragedy), it is improper for Disney World to keep the flags high. Walt was a strong patriot, and it would be especially appropriate for "Main Street, USA" (get it, U-S-A ?) to follow proper flag etiquette, especially out of respect....