Woman Dies Riding Disneyland's Haunted Mansion

ANAHEIM, CA — A Disneyland guest died of a heart attack while riding a famed ride at the iconic Southern California theme park, authorities said Wednesday.

Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to Disneyland on Monday, Oct. 6 at around 6:30 p.m. for an unresponsive woman who had been riding the Haunted Mansion ride, according to Anaheim Fire & Rescue.

"Disneyland security personnel provided CPR until paramedics arrived," Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Matt Sutter said. "She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner will determine the cause of death."

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The woman was described as being in her 60s, but she was not identified.

According to Sutter, the fatality was not a result of the famed ride and "there is no indication of any operating issue with the attraction, which opened soon after."

The Haunted Mansion, one of Disneyland's most iconic and beloved attractions, opened in 1969 in New Orleans Square. It's one of the park's oldest rides.

In 2001, the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, based on "The Nightmare Before Christmas," was introduced to Disneyland guests.

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