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Woman Climbs Out of Moving Disney Raft; Ride Drained
17 Oct
Summary
- A guest unbuckled and exited a moving raft on Grizzly River Run.
- The ride was shut down, and the river was drained for safety.
- The guest was removed from the park, but not permanently banned.
A guest's decision to unbuckle and exit a moving raft on Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure caused a significant disruption. The ride was immediately shut down, and the attraction's river was drained for safety inspections, lasting several hours.
The passenger, who exited the raft mid-ride, was subsequently removed from the park. Social media clips indicated a casual reaction from her family, raising concerns about the seriousness of the situation. This event highlights a pattern of alarming guest conduct on theme park attractions.
Previous incidents, such as a guest falling from Tiana's Bayou Adventure or others interacting unsafely with water features at EPCOT, underscore the need for heightened safety measures. Disney is reportedly considering adding explicit warnings, similar to those on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, to Grizzly River Run and future attractions.
The park's response, while not a permanent ban, has prompted discussion about the adequacy of consequences for actions that jeopardize personal safety and disrupt park operations. Officials emphasize the importance of rider safety and adherence to park rules for all guests.
