We all enjoy the magic of arriving on Disney property and seeing the Disney World welcome sign. Once you enter the Magical world of Disney, we need to keep in mind that Pixie Dust alone will not keep us safe from ourselves and others on the road. If you are a passenger and want to break out your camera or smartphone to snap a photo of a the Disney sign, the Tower of Terror in the distance, or any of the other spectacles, feel free! If you are a driver.....please do NOT look at photo taking as an option! This can cause you to not pay attention and cause serious harm to others. When driving on property, remember that most of the folks sharing the road are not familiar with the area. Tailgating others, or making quick lane changes are terrible ideas as most will not be paying enough attention to make split second decisions. Be aware that drivers might make quick stops, quick turns, or erratic lane changes when they see a sign for their turn to their resort location. This type of driving is not uncommon, but the norm in Lake Buena Vista, so be aware and be safe. Unfortunately not even the magic of the Disney Magical Express (DME) bus is safe from such disaster. On August 16th an accident involving a DME bus and a passenger car resulted in a fatality. Not quite the magic you would expect from the most magical place on earth. The investigation is still ongoing at this time. The victim was a 60 year old woman in the car, while 3 passengers on the DME (including one child) were taken to an area hospital with injuries. This is sad, and not what anyone would expect while on vacation. Our prayers to out to the family of the victim. Just remember, if you chose to drive on Disney, be safe and pay close attention at all times.
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