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Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall track after getting off Disneyland ride early
By Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A 13-year-old fell down a 50-foot waterfall track at Disneyland in California after getting off a ride early.Park officials said it happened Sunday on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride. The ride does not use seat belts or lap bars.The teen was taken to the hospital but did not have any serious...
Key takeaway Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened in 2024 when Disneyland rebranded the old Splash Mountain log ride.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 13-year-old fell down a 50-foot waterfall track at Disneyland in California after getting off a ride early.Park officials said it happened Sunday on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride. The ride does not use seat belts or lap bars.The teen was taken to the hospital but did not have any serious...
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