Disney World guest with heart condition dies of cardiac emergency after iconic ride

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Florida officials recently revealed that aDisney Worldguest died after experiencing a cardiac emergency on a fan-favorite ride.

The visitor, a 54-year-old man, suffered aheart-related emergencyon the “It’s a Small World” ride in the Fantasyland section of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on April 2, according to the state’s latest quarterly report on theme park injuries and illnesses.

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The guest, who has not been identified, had a pre-existing condition, the report said.

The iconic rideopened at Magic Kingdom in 1971 and has enjoyed “immense popularity” since, according to Disney World’s website.

Florida officials reported that a Disney World guest died after experiencing a cardiac emergency while riding “It’s a Small World” at Magic Kingdom.The man had a pre-existing heart condition. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

The park describes the ride as a “whimsical boat ride past a jubilant chorus of children from around the globe.”

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“Cruise along the Seven Seaways Waterway on a gentle 10-minute journey through all 7 continents,” the site says.

The iconic “It’s a Small World” attraction has welcomed guests at Magic Kingdom since the park opened in 1971.(Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

The recent report listed five other medicalincidents at Disney Worldthis spring.

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It said a 75-year-old woman hit her head while leaving Space Mountain in May, while another woman hit her head on the Snow Stormers water slide in April.

In addition, a 44-year-old man suffered back pain while riding Tiana�

View of tourists walking around Magic Kingdom at Disney World

The state report identified the Disney World case as one of several medical incidents during the reporting period.(Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

After riding “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” the same month, a 74-year-old man with a pre-existing condition reportedly experienced nausea and vomiting, the report added.

Fatal incidents at U.S.theme parks are rare, though deaths from ride accidentsand medical emergencies have been reported in the past.