54-Year-Old Man with Pre-Existing Heart Condition Dies After Cardiac Arrest on It’s a Small World Ride

A 54-year-old man died after suffering a cardiac arrest on April 2 while riding the It’s a Small World boat ride at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, the New York Post reported. The man, who had a pre-existing heart condition, was transported to a local hospital after the incident and later died, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.

The department disclosed the death in its second-quarter theme park injury report released on Wednesday.

The death had not been publicly reported at the time it occurred in April. It’s a Small World has operated at the park since 1971. This marks the second reported fatality associated with the ride. In December 2014, a 22-year-old woman with a pre-existing health condition lost consciousness after riding the attraction and later died.

Walt Disney World did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the New York Post.