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Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Pulled From Service After Dock Collision Injures Dozens

The General Joe Potter remains in dry dock pending a joint investigation by Disney with local agencies into whether weather or mechanical failure caused the late-night collision.

Possible Incident on Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Wednesday Night Leads to Reported Guest Injuries
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Overview

  • The ferryboat struck the Transportation and Ticket Center dock at about 11:40 p.m. on July 30 amid heavy rain and wind, bringing the boat to an abrupt halt.
  • PulsePoint records show a multi-agency mutual aid call was activated at 12:02 a.m. and closed at 2:06 a.m. as responders treated the injured.
  • At least 19 passengers were transported to nearby hospitals, eight with major injuries, while dozens more received on-site care for cuts, bruises and shock.
  • Disney maintained uninterrupted service to the Magic Kingdom by deploying the Admiral Joe Fowler and Richard F. Irvine ferries during evaluations of the General Joe Potter.
  • This collision marks the third dock impact involving Magic Kingdom ferryboats since 2021 and has led Disney and local authorities to review operational procedures in light of recurring weather and mechanical risks.