A woman reportedly died in an apparent suicide at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort in Florida on Tuesday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. A spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating it was an apparent suicide.
Details of the Incident
The unfortunate event drew some unverified speculation about the cause of death due to its location near the famous Disney World monorail. However, officials clarified that the victim was not struck by the monorail, dismissing any such claims as erroneous.
Local authorities received the first reports around 6:40 p.m. concerning a body located on North World Drive, which runs adjacent to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Eyewitness footage captured employees setting up a white tent on the terrace as police secured the area.
About Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The Contemporary Resort, which originally opened as the Tempo Bay Hotel in October 1971, is one of the foundational establishments within the Disney World Complex. It features a distinctive “A-frame” tower and boasts a 90-foot mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair, known for her key contributions to attractions like “it’s a small world.”
Recent Related Events
This incident follows another tragic event at Disneyland in California. Just a week prior, a woman in her 60s passed away after leaving the Haunted Mansion attraction. Anaheim Police reported that she became unresponsive shortly after exiting the ride, and CPR was administered by Disneyland security until paramedics arrived. Unfortunately, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Such incidents raise concerns about visitor safety and health at major theme parks. Authorities continue to investigate the causes and circumstances surrounding these tragic events.
