Disney Character Falls to Ground in Viral Park Accident, Emergency Response Initiated

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Guests pose at Chef Mickey's character meal

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A Disney theme park incident involving Buzz Lightyear is making the rounds online.

Image of the entrance to a Disneyland park with a large floral display of Mickey Mouse's face in front of the entrance gate, which features a clock tower. Colorful flowers and well-manicured gardens surround the display, and the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle is visible in the background.
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While magic abounds in nearly every way at the Disney theme parks, perhaps the most magical element of a Disney vacation is the meet-and-greets. Sure, classic dark rides like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Peter Pan’s Flight continue to inspire and entertain millions of guests each year, but the experience of getting to meet your favorite character can be unforgettable, especially for younger guests.

This is why tracking down meet-and-greet characters is such a big part of the Disney park experience in general, with some characters being rarer than others. While some characters have their own designated meet-and-greet spots, others can be found simply while walking through the park.

The cast of Toy Story makes multiple appearances inside the Disney parks, with Buzz Lightyear being a key character for many guests.

Unfortunately, Buzz fell during a stroll through Shanghai Disney, an incident that has now gone viral.

Buzz Lightyear character meet and greet in the Magic Kingdom
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Twitter/X user CHINA8 snapped a photo shortly after Buzz Lightyear fell to the ground during a day at the Disney park. The character can be seen lying on the ground in front of dozens of people, including at least two park employees. According to the original poster, Buzz fell after bumping into a small child.

Buzz Lightyear bumps into a child from Southeast Asia and falls! But for the first time, he sees Andy’s sign on the bottom of his foot.

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It’s unclear if the employee portraying Buzz was injured in any way, though it’s likely the large costume broke most of the fall. While the Disney parks are known for their magic, accidents like this can and do happen, with incidents often going viral on social media.

Shanghai Disney is one of Disney’s many international resorts and one of three located in Asia. It is the newest theme park resort to join Disney’s collection, opening its gates in 2016. A slew of classic rides can be found at Shangai Disney, though the resort has made a name for itself with its exclusive attractions.

Prior to 2023, Shanghai Disney was the only home of TRON Lightcylce / Run, a thrilling roller coaster inspired by Disney’s Tron franchise. A second version of the coaster opened at the Magic Kingdom in April of 2023, and it has proven to be just as big of a hit among U.S. visitors.

Who’s your favorite character to meet inside the Disney theme parks?

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