List of incidents at Disneyland Resort

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-incidents-at-disneyland-resort

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the park inauguration?July 17, 1955
2. What is the reported annual lawsuits (circa 1985)?Approximately 100 lawsuits filed against Disney annually
3. What kinds of incidents can happen at Disneyland?Incidents can be caused by guests not following rules, guests having health problems, mistakes by ride operators, or simple slips and falls. These are carefully recorded so the park can learn and improve.
4. Why do accidents happen at Disneyland?Because millions of people visit each year, the chance of a small accident is higher. Also, sometimes guests break rules or have health issues, and sometimes operators make mistakes.

Operational negligence: Failure by park staff or management to exercise reasonable care in operating attractions or maintaining facilities.
Regulatory authorities: Government agencies responsible for setting and enforcing safety standards and investigating incidents.
Risk mitigation: The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.