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Walt Disney World guest dies after cardiac emergency on ‘it’s a small world,’ Florida report says

A 54-year-old Walt Disney World guest died after suffering a cardiac emergency on the 'it's a small world' ride in Florida in April.

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ORLANDO, Fla., July 18 (Our Florida Times) — A 54-year-old Walt Disney World guest died after suffering a cardiac emergency while riding “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom in Florida, according to a state report released in July.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services report, as summarized by multiple outlets, said the guest had a pre-existing heart condition, was transported to a local hospital and later died there. The guest was not identified in the report.

The death was not made public when it happened in April and surfaced later when Florida released its quarterly theme park injuries and illnesses report. Reports differed on the exact April date listed in the filing, with most saying April 24 and one saying April 2.

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Stacy Hughes

Stacy Hughes is Times Media Service's U.K. correspondent, based in London, England. Hughes covers arts and entertainment, beauty, business and finance, and crime and justice across the United Kingdom. Hughes grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, and holds a master's degree in film and media.

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