Good God. Being inconvenienced for two hours is not PTSD. This country is in trouble. Disney will offer free sex changes if you are a minor in Minnesota to make up for it.
Getting stuck on Small World for 3 hours in the dark while the music plays…. That’s Trauma! It’s been 47 years and my dad still twitches every time the song plays. My daughter loves it but my dad has only agreed to go on the ride once for her on our next trip, but only if I agree ahead of time to pay his therapy bills if we get stuck. 🙂
This is truly offensive to people who have suffered actual trauma. Combat veterans, NICU parents, families with medically complex children, people who survived on their rooftops during hurricanes. I’m pretty sure anyone who has been in a war zone or watched their own child be clinically dead over and over would dream of a world where the worst thing to happen to them was to sit idly on a ride in the happiest place on earth. The hours they spent in truly traumatic situations I’m sure they’d gladly trade to sit in a seat in Soarin, safe and sound, even IF it was accompanied by an endless loop of the Small World theme. I bet they sat in ditches, in sad vinyl recliners next to hospital beds DREAMING of ONLY being stuck in Soarin or Small World. Sounds like a dream come true if that’s your biggest problem! Goodness what an easy existence some people are blessed with. They should be so thankful. I’d love to get back to Disneyland so much; I’d be so happy even to just sit on a brokedown ride there.
Who are you or anyone to determine what is or isn’t traumatic for someone? While the incident certainly doesn’t equal what a person experiences during combat, nevertheless it was an incident for them where they were effected. A little empathy goes a long way.
So does a little rational thought. Comfortably seated with no loud sounds or frightening visuals… Not a “traumatic” circumstance, especially when the claim is that it can be reconciled with alcohol.
You are right! How long would these poor traumatized people last on the front lines, in a tornado or hurricance, during the depression, or another tragic event. I’ve had panic attacks for over 30 years but have never been triggered by a Disney ride. Just wonder if they filed a lawsuit against Disney!
So traumatized that you can’t ride it sober? Sounds like an excuse to drink. Maybe you should talk to a Veteran about trauma. People nowadays get “traumatized” over any little things. Good grief 😔
We were stuck for over an hour on Maelstrom with a huge polar bear growling very loudly over us the entire time. We survived to live another day, with nothing worse than a headache to show for it.
Rode soarin once, didnt like it that much, fear of heights, i figured give it a try, so i wont go on it anymore, and i wasnt tramitized, if ya dont like it, stay off of it, its that simple
I have severe anxiety and have had panic attacks on a few of the rides. If it’s a ride in particular with mechanics that I know will make me uncomfortable, I simply avoid getting on. Other times, it’s simple things that I don’t expect that will make me panic. For example, being too warm, too many sounds/lights, too dark, too many sudden moves or turns. BUT, I typically know if I’ll be able to handle it. If I’ve had too much caffeine, not enough sleep, or a stressful day already, I’ll just enjoy the time spent walking and being with my family. I could imagine this scenario stressing me, but not the the point of having PTSD, some people just want attention.
Comments for Disney Attraction Leaves Guest With Emotional Trauma After Scary Experience Changes Life Forever
Jarvis
Good God. Being inconvenienced for two hours is not PTSD. This country is in trouble. Disney will offer free sex changes if you are a minor in Minnesota to make up for it.
Corrine
It’s gonna take more than one “emotionally traumatic” incident to live up to your implication here.
Sirya
Getting stuck on Small World for 3 hours in the dark while the music plays…. That’s Trauma! It’s been 47 years and my dad still twitches every time the song plays. My daughter loves it but my dad has only agreed to go on the ride once for her on our next trip, but only if I agree ahead of time to pay his therapy bills if we get stuck. 🙂
IheartDL
This is truly offensive to people who have suffered actual trauma. Combat veterans, NICU parents, families with medically complex children, people who survived on their rooftops during hurricanes. I’m pretty sure anyone who has been in a war zone or watched their own child be clinically dead over and over would dream of a world where the worst thing to happen to them was to sit idly on a ride in the happiest place on earth. The hours they spent in truly traumatic situations I’m sure they’d gladly trade to sit in a seat in Soarin, safe and sound, even IF it was accompanied by an endless loop of the Small World theme. I bet they sat in ditches, in sad vinyl recliners next to hospital beds DREAMING of ONLY being stuck in Soarin or Small World. Sounds like a dream come true if that’s your biggest problem! Goodness what an easy existence some people are blessed with. They should be so thankful. I’d love to get back to Disneyland so much; I’d be so happy even to just sit on a brokedown ride there.
stephanie
Who are you or anyone to determine what is or isn’t traumatic for someone? While the incident certainly doesn’t equal what a person experiences during combat, nevertheless it was an incident for them where they were effected. A little empathy goes a long way.
Rodney Simonson
So does a little rational thought. Comfortably seated with no loud sounds or frightening visuals… Not a “traumatic” circumstance, especially when the claim is that it can be reconciled with alcohol.
Phil
Agreed!!
JanH
You are right! How long would these poor traumatized people last on the front lines, in a tornado or hurricance, during the depression, or another tragic event. I’ve had panic attacks for over 30 years but have never been triggered by a Disney ride. Just wonder if they filed a lawsuit against Disney!
Phil
Doctor?
Ann
So traumatized that you can’t ride it sober? Sounds like an excuse to drink. Maybe you should talk to a Veteran about trauma. People nowadays get “traumatized” over any little things. Good grief 😔
Diane
Sounds more like greed than trauma!
Karen
Simple solution–don’t go on the darn ride!
Walt
OK we need to just surrender to the communist Chinese government now. With people like this we have NO chance of survival as a nation.
Kathi Torok
We were stuck for over an hour on Maelstrom with a huge polar bear growling very loudly over us the entire time. We survived to live another day, with nothing worse than a headache to show for it.
Dis fan
Rode soarin once, didnt like it that much, fear of heights, i figured give it a try, so i wont go on it anymore, and i wasnt tramitized, if ya dont like it, stay off of it, its that simple
Brand
I have severe anxiety and have had panic attacks on a few of the rides. If it’s a ride in particular with mechanics that I know will make me uncomfortable, I simply avoid getting on. Other times, it’s simple things that I don’t expect that will make me panic. For example, being too warm, too many sounds/lights, too dark, too many sudden moves or turns. BUT, I typically know if I’ll be able to handle it. If I’ve had too much caffeine, not enough sleep, or a stressful day already, I’ll just enjoy the time spent walking and being with my family. I could imagine this scenario stressing me, but not the the point of having PTSD, some people just want attention.
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