Costumed Disney worker killed
February 11, 2004, 5:11 PM EST
A Disney worker was killed during a parade at the Magic Kingdom this afternoon, rescue officials said.
The worker, a costumed character taking part in an afternoon parade, was killed about 3:15 p.m., said Bo Jones, assistant chief of the Reedy Creek Fire Department.
"It was a costumed character, but I don't know which one," Jones said. Jones was unable to confirm reports that the worker was killed after being hit by a float.
Though unaware of the cause, Jones said the accident occurred in a backstage area, out of sight of guests.
Jones said the Orange County Sheriff's Office was looking into the death.
Disney officials did not immediately return calls for comment.
February 11, 2004, 5:11 PM EST
A Disney worker was killed during a parade at the Magic Kingdom this afternoon, rescue officials said.
The worker, a costumed character taking part in an afternoon parade, was killed about 3:15 p.m., said Bo Jones, assistant chief of the Reedy Creek Fire Department.
"It was a costumed character, but I don't know which one," Jones said. Jones was unable to confirm reports that the worker was killed after being hit by a float.
Though unaware of the cause, Jones said the accident occurred in a backstage area, out of sight of guests.
Jones said the Orange County Sheriff's Office was looking into the death.
Disney officials did not immediately return calls for comment.