Man Found Dead Near Disneyland South Entrance; Police Report No Foul Play
A man was found dead near Disneyland's south entrance, with police finding no signs of foul play; the coroner will determine the cause.
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2026-10-13 to 2026-10-28 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene
Paramedics pronounced the 65-year-old man dead at the scene on the sidewalk near the Disneyland Resort south entrance on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Investigators have not linked a beer can found near the man to his death
A beer can was found near the man. Investigators have not established whether it played any role in his condition or death.
Police responded to a report of an unconscious man at about 1:45 p.m. Sunday
Anaheim police were called to a report of an unconscious man near the Disneyland Resort south entrance at about 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Police found no signs of trauma or foul play
Anaheim police found no signs of trauma or foul play on the man. The death appeared to be from natural causes based on initial observations at the scene. The coroner's office will determine the official cause of death.
Disneyland Resort confirmed police responded and referred questions to the police department
Disneyland Resort Media Relations confirmed that Anaheim police responded to the incident. The resort did not address additional questions and referred inquiries to the police department.
Man found dead on sidewalk near Disneyland south entrance in Anaheim
A 65-year-old man was found unconscious on a sidewalk near the south entrance of the Disneyland Resort, off Katella Avenue, on Sunday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity had not been released.
The body was found on Disneyland Resort property rather than public land
The sidewalk where the man was found is on Disneyland Resort property, not public land. The south entrance is separate from the park's main entrance and serves guests staying at nearby resort hotels.
Police tape and a privacy screen were set up at the scene while officers waited for the coroner
Officers cordoned off the sidewalk beneath a large Disneyland Resort entrance sign with yellow crime scene tape and erected a black privacy partition to screen the body. The area was briefly closed while officers waited for coroner's office personnel to arrive and remove the body.
The man's identity has not been released and the coroner's office will determine the cause of death
The man's identity had not been publicly released as of Monday, October 26, 2026. Identification and the official determination of the cause of death are the responsibility of the coroner's office.
The man was known to Anaheim police from homeless outreach contacts
The man had previously been contacted by Anaheim Police Department homeless liaison officers, who regularly check on people experiencing homelessness in the area. Those prior interactions were part of outreach and were not related to arrests or criminal activity.
All nine closed Six Flags coasters use Bolliger & Mabillard design and clamshell restraints
All nine Six Flags roller coasters taken offline, including Goliath, were manufactured by the Swiss company Bolliger & Mabillard. They share a similar clamshell restraint system in which a padded restraint locks over the rider's lap and upper legs.
Goliath roller coaster remains closed pending safety reviews
As of October 23, 2026, the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia remained closed pending safety reviews and clearances. Six Flags Over Georgia reopened to visitors on the same period while Goliath stayed closed.
La Ronde temporarily closes a clamshell-restraint roller coaster after Goliath death
La Ronde amusement park in Montreal, Canada temporarily closed one roller coaster that uses a clamshell restraint system following the death on the Goliath roller coaster in Georgia.
Six Flags engages independent engineers to review safety procedures across its rides
Six Flags has engaged independent engineers and ride inspection specialists to review safety procedures for its attractions across its theme parks. Six Flags states that more than 220 roller coasters operate across its properties, and its parks remain open.
Georgia authorities and Cobb County police investigating the Goliath death
The Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is reviewing evidence, equipment and documentation to determine whether state safety requirements were followed. Cobb County police are assisting state and park officials in the investigation.
Several other parkgoers injured in Goliath incident
Several other parkgoers were injured in the October 12, 2026 incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, including four minors.
SeaWorld Orlando reopens Mako coaster after one-week closure
SeaWorld Orlando reopened its Mako roller coaster on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after it had been closed for one week. The coaster uses a clamshell restraint system similar to Goliath's.
An earlier 2026 inspection noted Goliath bushings needed replacement
A separate inspection report from earlier in 2026 noted that bushings on the Goliath roller coaster, components that reduce vibration, needed replacement.
Investigators have not determined the cause of the Goliath incident
As of the publication of the reports, investigators had not announced findings on what caused Kariem to be ejected from the Goliath roller coaster on October 12, 2026.
Eight coasters at five other Six Flags parks temporarily closed
Eight additional Six Flags roller coasters at parks in Gurnee, Illinois; Jackson Township, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; Mason, Ohio; and Vaughan, Ontario remain temporarily closed as a precaution. Six Flags has not stated when these coasters will reopen.
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