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Tarzan's Tree House Bridge Reopens After Boards Break

A guest allegedly jumped on the bridge to show children how safe it was. Then, this happened.

Tarzan's Tree House Bridge is safe again, after an incident where boards broke under a jumping guest.
Tarzan's Tree House Bridge is safe again, after an incident where boards broke under a jumping guest. (DIsneyland Resort Photo)

ANAHEIM, CA — Tarzan's Tree House was off-limits over the weekend while engineers made emergency repairs to a suspension bridge, an official at Disneyland tells Patch. The ride reopened early Monday after safety inspections were made.

Disneyland Resort staff ushered guests off of the walk-through ride Sunday night after a guest broke through a bridge board, the resort official confirmed.

Witnesses told MiceChat that an adult was "jumping" on the bridge to show his children how safe it was when a wooden board snapped.

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No one was injured. However, fans of the attraction took to social media to remark on the event.
According to MiceChat, crowds are returning for the holidays after a summer slump.

As for safety, Patch has reached out to Disneyland Resort to determine how often the tree house bridges are inspected.

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Remember, folks, keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times and follow the park rules.

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