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Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
National
Katie Rice

DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean

A proposal to strip Disney World of its ability to self-inspect its rides and monorails could also alter its participation in an agreement that allows major theme parks to self-report injuries on their attractions.

But the other big theme parks, including Universal and SeaWorld, would still retain those privileges, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, who oversees the agency responsible for amusement ride safety, referenced the 23-year-old voluntary agreement that allows the state’s major attractions to file regular reports about ride-related guest injuries that required at least 24 hours of hospitalization.

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