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This was just posted on the local website here in philadelphia where the boy was from....it was the top story on the noon news....You can read more at www.nbc10.com
Statement from Walt Disney World Resort
<TEXT id=txt_posted>POSTED:</TEXT> 12:14 pm EDT June 14, 2005
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June 14, 2005 - 9:30 a.m.
On Monday, June 13, at approximately 3:30 PM, Reedy Creek Emergency Services was called to Mission Space at Epcot to care for a child who was unresponsive. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
The ride was shut down and the guest was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, we were later advised that the guest passed away.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene and conducted an investigation before turning the attraction back over to Walt Disney World.
Engineers and ride system experts with Walt Disney World also conducted a thorough evaluation and inspection and determined that the ride is operating normally
Based on their findings, the attraction opened as scheduled today.
The safety of our Guests and Cast remains our top priority.
On behalf of the Walt Disney World Resort and its 57,000 Cast Members, we are saddened by this highly unusual event.
Our first concern is for the family and we are doing everything we can to help them during this difficult time.
Statement from Walt Disney World Resort
<TEXT id=txt_posted>POSTED:</TEXT> 12:14 pm EDT June 14, 2005
<!--startindex-->
June 14, 2005 - 9:30 a.m.
On Monday, June 13, at approximately 3:30 PM, Reedy Creek Emergency Services was called to Mission Space at Epcot to care for a child who was unresponsive. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
The ride was shut down and the guest was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, we were later advised that the guest passed away.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene and conducted an investigation before turning the attraction back over to Walt Disney World.
Engineers and ride system experts with Walt Disney World also conducted a thorough evaluation and inspection and determined that the ride is operating normally
Based on their findings, the attraction opened as scheduled today.
The safety of our Guests and Cast remains our top priority.
On behalf of the Walt Disney World Resort and its 57,000 Cast Members, we are saddened by this highly unusual event.
Our first concern is for the family and we are doing everything we can to help them during this difficult time.