According to some Disney adults, tripping over the Magic Kingdom trolley tracks is just a universal Magic Kingdom experience. But one guest made headlines last year when she sued Disney, alleging injuries she sustained from tripping over a trolley track.
This lawsuit attracted attention since it centered on the park’s iconic trolley tracks that most guests are familiar with, and we now have an update on the results of this lawsuit against Walt Disney World. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a new menu reveal for a highly anticipated new restaurant and all the details of the new Encanto ride coming to Disney World.
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Disney World Guest Drops Trolley Track Lawsuit
A lawsuit was filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on December 22, 2025, by Rhonda Smith of Frankfort, Kentucky. In the $50,000 lawsuit filed in Florida Circuit Court in Orange County, Florida, Smith alleged that the trolley tracks caused her to trip and fall, resulting in “permanent injuries and substantial medical expenses.” In the complaint, Smith alleged that the trolley tracks do not “adequately have marked steel rails and flangeways near a castle attraction” and that Disney failed to uphold its responsibility to maintain a safe walkway for guests. The complaint also argued that nighttime crowd conditions and parade operations increased the tripping hazard.
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Smith also alleged that this incident resulted in lasting injuries including permanent physical harm, ongoing pain, emotional distress, disability, reduced enjoyment of daily life, and a worsening of a pre-existing medical condition, along with other related damages.
Disney responded by arguing that plaintiff Rhonda Smith bears responsibility for the incident as the trolley tracks are “open and obvious.” The company contended that Smith “owed a duty to use reasonable care for her own safety” and that she “breached her duty by failing to pay adequate attention to her surroundings.” In the filing, Disney asserted that because the tracks were “open and obvious,” Walt Disney World had no obligation to provide signage or further notice to guests about their presence.
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Court records show that on July 14, 2026, Smith voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice. In legal terms, a dismissal with prejudice is a final disposition of the claim, meaning it cannot be brought again against the same defendant. This was first reported by WDWNT.
While the court filing does not explain why Smith decided to dismiss the case against Walt Disney World, there are a few possible reasons. Civil lawsuits are often dismissed with prejudice after the parties reach a confidential settlement. However, there is no public indication that is what happened in this situation. It’s also possible that Smith and her attorneys determined it was in their best interest to end the case after weighing the costs of continued litigation.
Because the dismissal was filed voluntarily and with prejudice, the lawsuit is permanently closed, but the specific reason for its conclusion has not been made public.
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