Officials Reveal What Caused the Fire and Evacuation at it’s a small world

Disney Confirms Cause of Fire at “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom

Disney has confirmed what caused the brief fire incident at “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom on July 1, and thankfully it wasn’t related to the attraction itself.

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According to Disney, the incident was caused by a guest’s personal phone charger, which caught fire while on the attraction, likely during the loading or unloading process. Disney says Cast Members responded immediately, quickly extinguishing the fire before it could spread.

Fortunately, no guests or Cast Members were injured during the incident. After the area was cleared and the situation was resolved, “it’s a small world” reopened and resumed normal operations shortly afterward.

Videos shared on social media showed guests evacuating the attraction while smoke, or residue from the fire extinguisher, filled the loading area. Cast Members could be seen responding to the situation, and the evacuation appeared to be handled quickly and safely.

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While incidents like this are extremely rare, it’s a reminder that lithium-ion battery-powered devices and accessories, including portable phone chargers, can pose a fire risk if they become damaged or malfunction. Disney’s quick response helped keep the situation under control and ensured guests remained safe.

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