PotC accident in DLP

[AlishaMisha]

According to Disneyland Paris's Facebook page there was some sort of accident at Disneyland Paris on Pirates today. It is said to involve a 5 year old. From new reports it says it was a boy and that he is fighting for his life. Here is one news source... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ting-life-accident-ride-Disneyland-Paris.html

 

[IWantMyMagicBand]

We were there last week. I don't understand how this happened unless the boy was standing up before he was meant to. I have a 5 year old and I have to constantly remind him to stay seated, and if necessary hold his hand. Even the chatting pirate skeleton tells you to stay seated, and in French which I believe the boy was. So I'm sure they understood the instructions.

 

[GrumpyFan]

This is so tragically sad. Prayers for the family.

Not sure of the circumstances surrounding this, but I would expect to see some changes in load/unload procedures, especially for kids.

 

[IWantMyMagicBand]

I can't see what procedures could change. Supervise your child getting in the boat. Make sure they stay seated until unload. Supervise your child getting off.
I still lift my 7 year old into the boat and out, and we take our time getting the other younger ones in/out. We do not let go off hands until seated in the boat or clear of the platform edge.
I'm not passing judgement on the parents but DLP is known for their visitors not following rules. We were there last week, on potc and iasw the load cm was asking for kids to be seated in the middle of the row where possible. We're British, we follow instructions. Other nationalities do not.
I would be very surprised if this turns out to be the fault of Disney.

 

[ExtinctJenn]

Just saw this here: http://www.disneybymark.com/2013/10...ondition-falling-water-disneyland-paris-ride/

The way I read it, with the fact that the boy lost his balance, he was standing at the end of the ride where the boats were waiting to be taken to unload and, like the one at WDW, there is a conveyer belt there that he fell under. It's a horrible situation and I hope he comes through it and as a result he and his parents understand that rules are in place for a reason. Poor little kiddo.

 

[GrumpyFan]

I can't see what procedures could change. Supervise your child getting in the boat. Make sure they stay seated until unload. Supervise your child getting off.
I still lift my 7 year old into the boat and out, and we take our time getting the other younger ones in/out. We do not let go off hands until seated in the boat or clear of the platform edge.
I'm not passing judgement on the parents but DLP is known for their visitors not following rules. We were there last week, on potc and iasw the load cm was asking for kids to be seated in the middle of the row where possible. We're British, we follow instructions. Other nationalities do not.
I would be very surprised if this turns out to be the fault of Disney.

Anytime there is an accident like this, there should always be a review of the procedures, and then investigation to ensure they are a) being followed by CMs, and b) adequate to prevent such accidents from re-occurring.
Regardless of whether it's Disney's fault, there should still be a review in order to provide for guest safety. It may turn out not to be Disney's fault, but that doesn't mean they can't improve the situation and make it even better.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Just saw this here: http://www.disneybymark.com/2013/10...ondition-falling-water-disneyland-paris-ride/

The way I read it, with the fact that the boy lost his balance, he was standing at the end of the ride where the boats were waiting to be taken to unload and, like the one at WDW, there is a conveyer belt there that he fell under. It's a horrible situation and I hope he comes through it and as a result he and his parents understand that rules are in place for a reason. Poor little kiddo.

Other articles mention another boat being involved. It seems this story is being poorly reported in many places.

 

[ExtinctJenn]

Other articles mention another boat being involved. It seems this story is being poorly reported in many places.

I think the other boat here is the one that came up behind his, essentially pinning him beneath the conveyer. Either way... poor poor little guy!