A woman in her 40s has died at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, marking the fourth death at the Orlando theme park in just three weeks, according to local authorities.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the woman was transported from Pop Century Resort to a nearby hospital on November 2, where she later passed away. According to officials, “no foul play” was involved in the incident.
The woman was discovered at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, a value-tier hotel located near Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Further details about the circumstances surrounding her death have not been released by authorities or Disney representatives.
This death follows a troubling series of fatalities at Disney World properties over recent weeks. Reports indicate the incidents began on October 14 when Summer Equitz, a 31-year-old visitor, died in an apparent suicide at the Contemporary Resort near Magic Kingdom.
Days later, a man in his 60s died from a medical condition at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
Later that month, another apparent suicide occurred at the Contemporary Resort involving 28-year-old Matthew Alec Cohn. According to reports, the incident took place near the hotel property.
The Contemporary Resort has been the site of two of the recent deaths. The proximity of multiple fatalities at the same property has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding guest safety and mental health support at the sprawling resort complex.
Disney World is not the only Disney property to experience recent loss. At Disneyland in Anaheim, California, a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive on the Haunted Mansion ride. She was later pronounced dead at a hospital near the Southern California park.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has investigated each incident at the Florida resort and confirmed no evidence of foul play in any of the cases. Authorities have worked with the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine causes of death where appropriate.
Walt Disney World Resort encompasses multiple theme parks, dozens of hotels, restaurants, and other facilities across thousands of acres in central Florida. The property has operated since 1971 and attracts millions of visitors annually from around the world.
Disney representatives did not respond to requests for comment regarding the recent deaths or any potential changes to guest safety protocols at the resort properties. The company has not issued any public statements about the series of incidents.
The four deaths in three weeks represent an unusual concentration of fatalities at the resort, though none occurred inside the actual theme parks or on rides. All incidents took place at hotel properties or other resort facilities.
Law enforcement continues to monitor the situation at Disney World properties. Reports indicate authorities responded to a suspicious hazard in the EPCOT Resort area, though limited information is available about that incident, and it does not appear anyone was seriously injured.
Mental health resources remain available for anyone struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling or texting 988.
