Florida Man Sues Disney After Downhill Double Dipper Catapults Catastrophe

Florida man Eugene Strickland alleges Disney's Downhill Double Dipper ride at Blizzard Beach hurled him from his inner tube in July 2021, causing catastrophic injuries and permanent disability. Heâs suing for $50,000, blaming the parkâs 'lax safety measures.'
Strickland, who weighed 334 poundsâ34 above the rideâs limitâsays he was separated from his tube at exhilarating speeds, leading to 'serious bodily injury' and 'loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life.' The lawsuit accuses Disney of failing to warn about the water slideâs dangers.
The Downhill Double Dipper at Disneyâs Blizzard Beach promises riders a 50-foot plunge into darkness before a splashdownâStrickland claims he landed face-first on plastic.