Man dies after riding BTM

[docdebbi]

When I took my parents for their 80th birthdays, my dad insisted on riding this!! Couldn't talk him out of it. Fortunately, I still have him. But I wasn't so sure that would be the case. Told me something about if he can't live life, there's no sense in living life! At least he skipped Everest.

 

[lazyboy97o]

It is reported because we all know that some lawyer is licking his/her chops to sue WDW. Enough lawsuits and before you know it, we will have EKG machines before you board! I know it is extreme, but who knows?

The report is compiled based on information self-reported by Disney and the other major operators included. It has nothing to do with legal action nor is the report evidence of any involved person seeking a legal claim against any of the operators.

 

[DisneyCane]

When I took my parents for their 80th birthdays, my dad insisted on riding this!! Couldn't talk him out of it. Fortunately, I still have him. But I wasn't so sure that would be the case. Told me something about if he can't live life, there's no sense in living life! At least he skipped Everest.

Good for your dad! As long as he doesn't have major health problems that could be exacerbated by riding BTM, he's got the right attitude. Besides, BTM is one of the tamest coasters in existence. There are kiddie coasters that have more g-forces.

 

[Chef Mickey]

I gotta tell you, riding for a spirited drive in my BMW pulls more G's than anything BTM will throw at you. This guy must have been in bad shape.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Movie theaters don't strap people into large machines that can and have killed people.

Did you type that with a straight face? Seriously, the machines did not kill anyone. Operators? Maybe! Because of lack of maintenance? Could be! Faulty design? Why not! However, machines, in the entire history of the world (with the possible exception of Hal in 2001 Space Odyssey) never killed someone of it's own accord. People that take risks after being warned of danger are not really killed as much as they have just committed suicide. Heck, even something like that with no bad results could be called attempted suicide. These people need help!

 

[lazyboy97o]

Did you type that with a straight face? Seriously, the machines did not kill anyone. Operators? Maybe! Because of lack of maintenance? Could be! Faulty design? Why not! However, machines, in the entire history of the world (with the possible exception of Hal in 2001 Space Odyssey) never killed someone of it's own accord. People that take risks after being warned of danger are not really killed as much as they have just committed suicide. Heck, even something like that with no bad results could be called attempted suicide. These people need help!

You're nonsense truly has no bounds. If you can't understand that a machine being the cause of death would ultimately be due to human factors, then that is on you.

 

[Goofyernmost]

When I took my parents for their 80th birthdays, my dad insisted on riding this!! Couldn't talk him out of it. Fortunately, I still have him. But I wasn't so sure that would be the case. Told me something about if he can't live life, there's no sense in living life! At least he skipped Everest.

Abso 'freaking' lutely!

You're nonsense truly has no bounds. If you can't understand that a machine being the cause of death would ultimately be due to human factors, then that is on you.

Good god, what is the chance of you pulling that post out of your butt and think outside of the box. It was a freaking joke. Lighten the hell up Francis.

 

[drizgirl]

Good god, what is the chance of you pulling that post out of your butt and think outside of the box. It was a freaking joke. Lighten the hell up Francis.

Classy.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Classy.

Believe me, it could have been a lot worse.

 

[KrzyKtty]

It's news because it happened in a famous place. If someone had a heart attack in an airplane, someone else will find it fascinating. If someone had a stroke at the top of the World Trade Center, someone else will find it fascinating. If someone had a baby on Tower of Terror, it's news because (a) pregnant women aren't supposed to ride it, and (b) it happened at WDW.

I dunno. When you are 41 weeks pregnant, you are ready to ride anything that has the slightest hope of getting that child out of there!

 

[larryz]

I dunno. When you are 41 weeks pregnant, you are ready to ride anything that has the slightest hope of getting that child out of there!

Good point. Let me suggest strapping that seat belt across the top... and have your catcher's mitt ready...