Disney4me Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 A Walt Disney World employee was killed in an accident at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. According to reports, 33-year-old Juan Alberto Ojeda was unresponsive at the hotel property and declared dead after 9 a.m. Disney’s Pop Century Resort In a statement, Walt Disney World Resort president George A. Kalogridis said, “All of us at Walt Disney World Resort are deeply saddened today by the loss of one of our Cast Members. Our thoughts and concerns are with his family, friends, and fellow co-workers.” The Orlando Sentinel reports that no additional information on the accident was available, but that this is still an evolving story. Construction on the Disney Skyliner gondola system – the newest form of transportation at Disney World – is occurring at Pop Century. Officials have not stated that the accident was related to the Skyliner construction. Skyliner concept art ©Disney This aerial transportation system will connect several resorts, including Pop Century, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney will have resources available for other Cast Members who were impacted by the accident and are working with authorities to determine what happened. Source: Orlando Sentinel Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Dole Whip Now Available at Disney’s Pop Century Resort New! “The King” Elvis Presley Cupcake at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Spotted: Pop Century Resort Shop Stop ATM! View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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