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Disneyland Worker Suffered ‘Worst Death Imaginable’ On Ride That No Longer Exists
A Disneyland worker suffered one of the ‘worst deaths imaginable’ on a ride that no longer exists.
The theme park, renowned as ‘the Happiest Place on Earth,’ has occasionally been the site of horrifying accidents.
One such tragedy occurred in 1974, resulting in the death of an employee and a haunting legacy.
Deborah Gail Stone, from Santa Ana, California, was working at Disneyland in Anaheim when the tragedy occurred, as confirmed by fact-checking website Snopes.
The 18-year-old had been assigned to the America Sings attraction, which had recently reopened after a significant redesign.
Previously, the location was home to the Carousel of Progress.
The revamped attraction featured six rotating seating areas encircling a stationary core that contained multiple performance stages.
Stone’s role involved welcoming guests to the ride and ensuring a smooth experience.
Positioned near the stage, she greeted visitors using a microphone. However, shortly after the ride began, a devastating mishap occurred.
Stone moved too close to the rotating theater wall and was tragically crushed between it and the stationary stage wall.
The accident resulted in her untimely death.
Eyewitness accounts described hearing screams during the incident, but many initially believed the sounds were part of the attraction.
It wasn’t until other staff members were alerted that the severity of the situation was realized.
According to The Los Angeles Times, Stone’s death occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. during a brief 45-second interval when the audience had exited the theater and the seating area was repositioning for the next cycle.
This incident marked the first employee fatality in Disneyland’s history, although four visitors had reportedly died at the park prior to Stone’s death.
The teenager’s family later pursued legal action against Disneyland, receiving what was described as a ‘small settlement.’
The story of the Disneyland worker continues to captivate and horrify people decades later.
A popular TikTok account, @makingastruecrimerer, revisited the tragic tale, prompting thousands of comments.
In the comments, one person said: “Sad way to pass. So many people have passed away inside the park.”
Another added: “Omg, I’m so saddened by this.”
“That was one slow and painful death, I feel so bad,” commented a third.
Somebody else wrote: “That’s so tragic.”
Following the tragedy, Disneyland implemented additional safety measures to prevent similar accidents.
Despite these changes, America Sings ultimately closed permanently on April 10, 1988.
While the attraction is gone, the memory of Deborah Gail Stone’s death serves as a sobering reminder of the risks that can exist even in places designed for joy and entertainment.
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