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Ficus Tree Topples Onto Two Guests at Disneyland During Winter Storm

The couple later described a rapid on-site response, saying they scheduled precautionary checkups after feeling sore.

Overview

  • Resort officials say a tree fell around 11:40 p.m. on the Plaza Inn patio off Main Street, U.S.A., during the sold-out Sweethearts Nite event.
  • Mark and LeWanda Joseph identified themselves as the injured visitors and told CBS LA they heard a loud crack before the tree came down.
  • Park first aid teams treated both for minor grazes at the scene and released them, and the pair said they feel fine but remain cautious.
  • The Disney Fire Department and park crews removed the fallen tree overnight and secured the area near the Little Red Wagon corn dog cart.
  • The incident occurred during powerful winds linked to a winter storm, with National Weather Service advisories citing gusts up to about 45 mph in the region.