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Disney Parks controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    Woman sues Walt Disney Parks and Resorts over alleged Space Mountain gate injury

    Lawsuit filed

    A woman filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, alleging that an employee slammed a gate on her as she entered the Space Mountain ride and seeking more than $30,000 in damages. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit.

    Source excerpt

    • The woman is seeking payment for damages in excess of $30,000, claiming the employee failed to exercise reasonable care, failed to conduct inspections of the ride and failed to safely control the ride, among other claims.
    • A woman is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after she said an employee slammed a gate on her as she was entering the Space Mountain ride, according to the lawsuit.
    • The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Orange County against the theme park.
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  2. 2020

    Court rules in Disney World’s favor in disability-access lawsuit

    Ruling

    A federal judge ruled in favor of Disney World in a lawsuit seeking immediate access to FastPass lines for an adult autistic guest. The judge found that requiring the requested access would be unreasonable; the plaintiff had alleged that the parks failed to accommodate her son's disability.

    Company response

    • Clarification — Disney Parks

      “Disney Parks have an unwavering commitment to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all our guests. We are pleased with the court’s decision,” Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger said in a statement.

    Source excerpt

    • In a decision reached June 22, U.S. District Judge Anne Conway sided with Disney, ruling it was “unreasonable” for Disney to give such access to Lorman’s son.
    • A federal judge has ruled in favor of Disney World after an Orlando disability advocate sued the company on behalf of her adult autistic son to get him immediate access to the FastPass lines at the theme parks.
    • Otherwise, her son had to get an advance reservation to come back later. The extra waiting was hard for her son who didn’t understand the concept of time, his mother said, accusing the parks of not accommodating his disability.
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