Haunted Mansion Injury Lawsuit Filed Over Exit Fall

By Samantha B. · Mom of five · Winter Park, FL

Published November 10, 2026

A Walt Disney World guest has sued Disney, alleging that part of the Haunted Mansion ride system caught their left pant leg as they were exiting the attraction, pulling them to the ground and injuring them, according to reports published Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The alleged incident is dated December 14, 2024, and the plaintiff is identified in the coverage as Jeri Johnson.

As of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Disney has not publicly commented on the claim, and the reports do not describe how the case is proceeding.

The account in the reports is narrow: Johnson was on the way out of the ride when a part of the ride system snagged the left leg of their pants, which brought them down. The injury is attributed to that fall.

The reports do not describe any closure, slowdown, or change to how Haunted Mansion is operating.

What we know

Updated 9:46 AM ET, Wednesday, November 11 with new reporting.

• Haunted Mansion (Magic Kingdom) — was not operating as of Nov 11, 8:20 AM ET in SupaPark’s live tracking.
• Haunted Mansion — had a median posted wait of 20 minutes over the last 30 days, with a 90th percentile of 35 minutes.
• Haunted Mansion — was open for 100.0% of SupaPark’s status checks during operating hours over the last 30 days.
• Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane — sold out on 16 of the last 30 tracked days, at a median 12:56 PM.
• Haunted Mansion (Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom) — the attraction at the center of the suit; open and operating normally, with no closure reported in connection with the case.
• Summons issued — November 6, directed to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. through its registered agent in Tallahassee.
• Response deadline — 20 calendar days after service; the filing warns that missing it could cost Disney the case.
• Plaintiffs — J. Johnson (injury claims) and C. Johnson (loss of consortium).

What’s not confirmed

Disney has not confirmed the guest’s account or responded publicly. The reports do not name which Haunted Mansion the suit concerns, do not identify the specific ride component involved, and do not state the nature or severity of the injury, the damages sought, or where and when the case was filed. Treat every detail here as an allegation in a lawsuit, not an established finding.

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What our data shows

• SupaPark’s forecast model puts Haunted Mansion’s typical predicted wait around 22 minutes across the day (checked 2026-11-10).
• Measured average wait over the last 7 tracked days: about 25 minutes.

What it means for your trip

• Keep Haunted Mansion in your plan as normal. Nothing reported points to a closure, so there is no reason to swap it out of a park day or move a Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection off it.
• Unload is the part of this ride to respect. Haunted Mansion loads and unloads from a moving walkway while the ride vehicles keep moving, which makes the exit the likeliest place for fabric, straps, or a dropped item to catch. Pull in wide-leg or long pants, poncho hems, and dangling bag straps before your vehicle reaches the unload point, and step off cleanly instead of bending for a phone mid-exit.
• If anyone in your group is unsteady on their feet, in a boot, or carrying a toddler, ask a Cast Member at the load area before boarding — the walkway can be slowed or stopped for boarding and exiting, but only if you ask in advance rather than at the moment you need it.
• If someone in your party does get hurt on any attraction, tell a Cast Member at that attraction before you walk away, so first aid is involved and the incident is documented while you are still on property.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Haunted Mansion incident in the lawsuit happen?

The reports date the alleged incident to December 14, 2024, when the guest says part of the ride system caught their left pant leg as they were exiting.

Has Disney responded to the Haunted Mansion lawsuit?

No. As of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Disney has not publicly commented on the claim, and the only account available comes from press coverage rather than an official statement.

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