Disneyland Guest Dies At Haunted Mansion Attraction – All You Need To Know About The Ride

A woman in her 60s died after riding the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on Monday, authorities said. Anaheim Police Department spokesperson Matt Sutter said that Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded after the woman was found unresponsive following the ride, as per Entertainment Weekly report. Disneyland security personnel performed CPR until paramedics arrived.Cause Of Death UnclearThe woman was sent to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. An official cause of death has not yet been released. The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner is expected to announce the details in the coming days. Disneyland confirmed that a guest required medical assistance and was taken to a hospital.All About Haunted Mansion RideThe Haunted Mansion ride, located in the New Orleans Square area of the park, originally opened in 1969 and has long been a popular attraction.During the holiday season, the ride is transformed into “Haunted Mansion Holiday,” featuring scenes from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. The ride attracts visitors of all ages and includes ghosts, special lighting, spooky music, and themed scenes. One of the earliest scenes in the ride, known as the “stretching room,” features a hanging figure that can be particularly frightening for some guests.Similar IncidentThis incident comes less than a month after another fatal accident at an Orlando theme park. On September 17, 32-year-old Kevin Radriguez Zavala died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe. Authorities later determined Zavala’s death was caused by multiple blunt impact injuries.Disneyland and local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.