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Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Stays Dry-Docked as Crash Investigation Proceeds

With the General Joe Potter sidelined for inspection, authorities are reviewing weather data, equipment logs and crew records to pinpoint the collision’s cause.

Overview

  • Walt Disney World has dry-docked the General Joe Potter for a full inspection; the Admiral Joe Fowler and Richard F. Irvine ferries remain in operation.
  • Orange County and Osceola County fire-rescue teams, along with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s fire department, responded under a mutual aid call that closed at 2:06 a.m.
  • Emergency responders transported 19 people to hospitals, including eight with major injuries, and treated dozens more on the scene.
  • Investigators are reviewing weather reports, mechanical logs and crew records to determine whether the collision stemmed from storm conditions, equipment failure or human error.
  • Passengers have criticized the lack of announcements or guidance from cast members after the sudden stop, calling for clearer safety procedures on the seat-belt-free ferryboats.