15 Accidents and Incidents That Prove Disneyland Is Not Perfect

On January 28, 2014, an incident occurred on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland Paris. A boat carrying park guests experienced a malfunction during the ride, leading to a temporary disruption of the attraction and the need for an evacuation.

The specific details of the malfunction aren't widely available, but it's known that the boat encountered difficulties while navigating through the ride's water channels. As a result, the ride was halted, and park staff quickly responded to ensure the safety of the guests on board.

On August 16, 1973, a tragic incident occurred at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, involving the Columbia sailing ship. The Columbia was a full-scale replica of a historic 18th-century sailing ship that was part of the park's Rivers of America attraction.

The incident was a sobering reminder of the importance of safety measures and procedures in theme parks. It prompted Disney to review and enhance safety protocols and procedures for the operation of attractions to prevent similar accidents in the future.

On August 17, 2000, an accident occurred at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, involving the Autopia attraction. Autopia is a ride that allows guests, including children, to drive small cars on a designated track.

During the incident, two Autopia cars collided on the ride, resulting in a minor collision and injuries to some of the passengers. The collision occurred when one car rear-ended another car, leading to a chain-reaction impact. Some riders reported experiencing minor injuries, such as bumps and bruises.

On November 22, 2013, an incident occurred at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California, involving the Radiator Springs Racers attraction. Radiator Springs Racers is a popular ride that combines a dark ride experience with a thrilling race through the fictional town of Radiator Springs from the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars."

During the incident, a collision occurred between two ride vehicles on the Radiator Springs Racers attraction. The collision happened when one vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in a loading area. The impact led to injuries for some of the passengers on the ride.

A ride malfunction caused Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure to stop suddenly, leading to minor injuries for some riders.Ride malfunctions can occur for various reasons, such as technical glitches or safety systems being triggered.

In such cases, theme parks typically take immediate action to address the situation, ensure the safety of guests, and investigate the cause of the malfunction to prevent similar incidents in the future.

On January 19, 2018, an incident occurred during a performance of the "Fantasmic!" nighttime show at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. "Fantasmic!" is a popular live show that combines water effects, live performers, projections, and fireworks to create a magical experience for park guests.

During the show, a malfunction occurred involving the animatronic dragon figure that is part of the performance. The dragon caught fire, and smoke and flames were visible to the audience. As a result, the show was immediately stopped, and park staff responded swiftly to extinguish the flames.