Disneyland downplays claim that tree fell on visitors during stormy weather

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Disneyland is pushing back against claims that a tree toppled onto two guests during a bout of rainy Southern California weather.

A large ficus tree fell onto the patio of the Plaza Inn, a restaurant inside the theme park, around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, a spokesperson for the magical kingdom to NBC Los Angeles.

But the spokesperson said that no diners were seated on the patio at the time and that two guests suffered “minor grazes.”


Fallen tree at Disneyland, blocking a path near the Plaza Inn.
Two guests were treated on the spot for minor scrapes, though the cause of the tree’s fall was unclear. Facebook/Magic Key Holders – Disneyland

It’s unclear how the duo suffered the scrapes.

A Nevada couple had claimed they were “hit” by a huge tree that snapped and crashed onto them during the wild, windy night in the park.


Outdoor dining area at a park with a large tree in the foreground.
The Disney Fire Department inspected the scene while crews worked through the night to clear the fallen tree.

The couple—LeWanda and Mark Joseph—escaped serious injury, with LeWanda recalling the ordeal under a post on Facebook’s Disney Magic Key Holders group. 

“My husband and I were the ones hit — we had just sat down to take photos at the table when the tree snapped and fell,” LeWanda wrote.

The Post has reached out to Disneyland for comment.

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