Tree Falls on Disneyland Guests During Windy Night

A Nevada couple was treated for minor injuries after a tree fell on them at the Plaza Inn patio.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A tree on the patio of the Plaza Inn at Disneyland fell on a Nevada couple visiting the park on Tuesday night, causing minor injuries. The couple was treated by Disneyland First Aid and released. Multiple teams, including the Disney Fire Department, responded to clear the tree, which came down around 11:40 p.m. during windy conditions.

Why it matters

Fallen trees were a common sight across the Southern California region on Wednesday morning due to ongoing storm systems, raising concerns about public safety at theme parks and other outdoor venues during inclement weather.

The details

LeWanda Joseph of Las Vegas said she and her husband were sitting at a table on the Plaza Inn patio to take photos when the tree suddenly snapped and fell directly on top of them. The couple was treated for minor grazes and released.

  • The tree fell around 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The incident occurred on the final night of Disneyland's 'Sweethearts Nite' event.

The players

LeWanda Joseph

A Las Vegas resident who visits Disneyland multiple times a year and was injured when the tree fell on her and her husband.

Disneyland

The theme park where the incident occurred, which responded with multiple teams including the Disney Fire Department to clear the fallen tree.

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What they’re saying

“My husband and I were the ones hit. The tree fell directly on top of us. We had just sat down to take photos at the table when the tree snapped and fell.”

— LeWanda Joseph (Disneyland Magic Keyholders Facebook group)

What’s next

Due to ongoing storm systems, fallen trees remain a concern across the Southern California region, and another storm is expected to move into the area on Thursday.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of theme parks and other outdoor venues having robust emergency response plans and procedures in place to quickly address and mitigate the risks posed by severe weather conditions that can lead to fallen trees and other hazards, in order to protect the safety of guests.