Overview

• Shanghai Disney Resort confirmed that the Tigger cast member was taken to the infirmary and is now recovering under close medical supervision.
• The mascot headpiece remained on the performer throughout the incident, prompting renewed questions about emergency costume-removal protocols.
• Park guests and staff cooled the fainted performer through the mascot’s mouth opening before medical teams arrived.
• Observers have called for stricter guidelines on outdoor performances during heat warnings and for flexibility to remove headpieces in emergencies.
• Public pressure continues for Shanghai Disney Resort to review its emergency response and performer welfare policies.