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Expedition Everest Briefly Stalls at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Stranding Riders in Heat

Coverage based on a guest’s Reddit photos reports a quick resolution without injuries.

Overview

  • The pause occurred around 5:30 p.m., with one train stopped on the lift hill and another on the brake run before the big drop.
  • Photos from the scene showed riders stationary in late-afternoon sun, raising comfort concerns in the Florida heat.
  • The halt lasted only minutes according to the guest account, and operations resumed after standard checks.
  • Fan outlets Inside the Magic and DisneyFanatic amplified the Reddit report as the primary source of details.
  • Disney did not issue an official statement in the cited coverage, though outlets noted routine safety protocols for such stoppages.