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Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall after getting off Disneyland ride early

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dennis Romero and Colin Sheeley | NBC News, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · June 24, 2026 · 1 min read

A recent incident occurred at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, involving a 13-year-old boy. The boy got off a moving ride and fell down a 50-foot waterfall. The incident took place at the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride.

According to park officials, the boy was not seriously hurt. Cellphone video of the incident is available. Further details about the incident, which occurred on a Sunday, can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles.

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Category: parks · Published: June 24, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Dennis Romero and Colin Sheeley \| NBC News, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
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Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall after getting off Disneyland ride early

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