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Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall after getting off Disneyland ride early
By Dennis Romero and Colin Sheeley | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A 13-year-old boy was not seriously hurt after he got off a moving Disneyland ride and tumbled down its 50-foot waterfall, according to park officials and cellphone video.
The incident took place Sunday at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, about 40 m...
Key takeaway The incident took place Sunday at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, about 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The incident at Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride serves as a stark contrast to the safety record of amusement parks in the Trophy Club area. While the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health found no operational issues with the ride, the fact that a 13-year-old boy was able to exit a moving ride and fall down a 50-foot waterfall raises questions about rider safety and responsibility. In Trophy Club, residents can take comfort in the fact that local parks and recreational facilities prioritize safety, with regular inspections and maintenance to prevent such incidents. However, the Disneyland incident may prompt local authorities to review their own safety protocols and procedures to ensure that visitors to Trophy Club's parks and recreational areas are protected from similar accidents. The fact that the ride was back up and running shortly after the incident may also spark debate about the balance between safety and the need to minimize downtime at popular attractions.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 13-year-old boy was not seriously hurt after he got off a moving Disneyland ride and tumbled down its 50-foot waterfall, according to park officials and cellphone video.
The incident took place Sunday at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, about 40 m...
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