A devoted Disney World enthusiast, Summer Equitz, aged 31, was tragically discovered deceased at the Contemporary Resort hotel within the resort premises. She had been missing for a few hours before a family member reported her disappearance and sought help on social media. It was revealed that she left her home in Naperville, Illinois, without informing her family and flew to Orlando, Florida.
Authorities suspect that Summer took her own life at Walt Disney World, as she sustained multiple blunt impact injuries. Despite speculations on social media about a monorail incident, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office clarified that she was not struck by the monorail, dispelling the false reports circulating online. The sheriff’s office has categorized the case as a suicide.
Summer’s untimely demise came after a series of significant events in her life. She recently celebrated her honeymoon with her husband at the Walt Disney World resort, followed by the joyful announcement of her pregnancy through an ultrasound scan. Her career choices also mirrored her passion for the Disney brand, having worked at Disneyland in California from 2012 to 2015, and subsequently transitioning to roles as a nanny and social media consultant.
Throughout her social media presence, Summer frequently shared photos of her visits to Disney parks, including a memorable encounter with the company’s CEO, Bob Iger, in April 2021. This tragic incident occurred shortly after a visitor to Disneyland in California passed away after experiencing the Haunted Mansion attraction.
The incident at Disneyland was described as a “medical episode,” with no operational issues reported with the attraction. The guest received immediate medical attention and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. For those in need of support, the Samaritans offer a free helpline at 116 123, as well as online resources for assistance.