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Ficus Tree Falls on Guests at Disneyland During Storm, Two Treated for Minor Injuries

Officials reported minor injuries following a late-night incident during Sweethearts Nite.

Overview

  • The tree fell around 11:40 p.m. near the Little Red Wagon corn dog cart between Plaza Point and Plaza Inn on Main Street, U.S.A., according to Disneyland.
  • The visitors identified themselves as LeWanda and Mark Joseph of Las Vegas and said on Facebook the tree fell directly on them after they sat down for a photo.
  • Disneyland First Aid treated both for minor grazes and released them, while nearby guests helped pull them from under the branches, eyewitnesses said.
  • The Disney Fire Department and park teams removed the tree overnight, and operations were not reported as disrupted.
  • The fall occurred during a windy, rainy night with reports of gusts near 30 mph at the sold-out Sweethearts Nite, and local coverage noted prior tree-fall incidents at the park.