A TOURIST has died at Disneyland after passing out on its iconic Frozen ride next to his wife.
The 53-year-old man from the Philippines lost consciousness on the beloved Frozen Ever After ride at the theme park in Hong Kong on Friday.
GettyA tourist died at Hong Kong’s Disneyland on the Frozen Ever After ride (stock)[/caption]
AFPThe 53-year-old tourist was on holiday at the beloved theme park (stock)[/caption]
His horrified wife noticed that he had fallen into a coma while on the ride and immediately notified staff.
First-aid responders rushed to the scene as the ride returned to its starting point and performed CPR.
The holidaymaker was taken to hospital but tragically was pronounced dead shortly after.
Cops received a report of the man passing out at 10:18am local time.
The tourist’s wife told them he had pre-existing health conditions, including a history of heart disease and high blood pressure which needed regular treatment.
A spokesperson for Disneyland Hong Kong said: “The resort deeply regrets the passing of the guest and will do its utmost to provide necessary assistance to his family.
“The initial investigation has shown the incident is not related to ride safety.”
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong confirmed the death on Saturday.
They added that they were coordinating with authorities to help the family.
The Frozen Ever After ride is part of the theme park’s World of Frozen section, which opened in late 2023.
It is a slow-paced boat ride that transports guests through an immersive experience into the world of Frozen.
In 2024, a two-year-old boy died after half his face collapsed on a surprise family holiday to Disneyland.
Doctors assured little Dax Peek’s family that his symptoms were likely as a result of Bell’s palsy – a temporary and treatable weakness or lack of movement.
It also comes as a 334-pound Disney World guest is suing the company – after he was allegedly left “permanently disfigured” in a water slide accident at Blizzard Beach.
Eugene Strickland filed a lawsuit in Orange County on May 29, seeking over $50,000 for “permanent catastrophic injuries” he claims were caused by Disney’s negligence.
Strickland says he was allowed to ride the Downhill Double Dipper, despite exceeding the 300-pound weight limit set by ASTM guidelines. At the time, he weighed 334 pounds.
A jury trial is scheduled for May 2027. Disney has not yet commented on the case.
The Sun reached out to Disney for comment.
GettyDisneyland Hong Kong released a statement on the man’s death[/caption]
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