A 13 year old boy was taken to a hospital after he exited a ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, officials said.
The incident happened Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the water ride, which is located inside Disneyland Park. The attraction features a log flume journey that ends with a large drop.
Disneyland’s official attraction page says Tiana’s Bayou Adventure includes a 50 foot drop and warns riders that they may get wet.
Disneyland officials said the teen climbed out of the ride vehicle before the attraction had ended.
A cast member immediately stopped the ride, officials said. The boy was then helped by cast members after continuing along part of the ride path.
The Anaheim Fire Department also responded. The teen was taken to a local hospital as a precaution, evaluated, and later released.
Cellphone video first obtained by TMZ and later verified by NBC News showed the boy moving down the waterfall area behind a ride vehicle filled with park guests.
A park visitor identified only as Paul told NBC News that he was nearby when he heard someone scream. He said his grandson told him the boy tumbled down the drop “like a rag doll.”
Disneyland officials have not released the boy’s name. They also did not report serious injuries.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, inspected the incident, according to NBC News.
A spokesperson said the agency did not find any operational issues with the attraction. Disneyland officials said the ride was back open by Tuesday.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Disneyland in November 2024. The ride replaced Splash Mountain and is based on Disney’s 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog.”
The case has drawn attention because the teen was not seriously hurt despite the height of the drop.
Theme park rides rely on both ride systems and guest behavior. Officials have not said why the boy got out of the ride vehicle before the attraction ended.
For now, Disneyland says the ride passed inspection and returned to operation. The incident remains a stark reminder for guests to stay seated until a ride fully stops and staff say it is safe to exit.