Reports are coming in that there was a fire in Tomorrowland, Firefighters are there now inspecting.
The cause is unknown but you will know as soon as we know the latest.
Update 9:26pm:
via Theme Park Tours – One of the lights under the Peoplemover exploded and they have the area blocked off while firefighters look it over.
Update 9:37pm:
According to an official statement by Walt Disney World officials, a power outage and small fire shut down the Tomorrowland area of the park for about an hour. There was no cause of the fire given, though the Astro Orbiter will remain closed pending an investigation. According to the statement no injuries occurred during the fire, and no guests were on the attraction at the time.
Glad to hear it wasn’t a full on fire, and that everyone is ok.
Photo and story credit: WDW news today @WDWNT
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ASTRO ORBITOR caught fire? seems like it should have been busy! glad no one was hurt!