Guests Describe Forceful Evacuation at Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain
Unconfirmed crowd reports raise questions about safety and communication after a separate May fire at the same coaster.
Overview
- Guests say Cast Members abruptly cleared the Big Thunder Mountain queue on Sunday, September 27, telling riders there was an emergency and directing a rapid egress.
- All detailed accounts come from park visitors posting on Reddit and other firsthand reports, and Disney has not issued a public explanation confirming a fire or the cause of the closure.
- Park-status tracking and reporters note the ride was closed during the incident and later returned to normal operation, with some short-term status fluctuations reported by guests.
- Witnesses described Cast Members forming a line across the queue to block access, reported that nearby Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was closed at the same time, and said they did not see police or EMS on site.
- The episode follows a May 3, 2026, fire at the same attraction and occurs while Frontierland is a busy construction zone, prompting calls for clearer official details and reminding visitors to check My Disney Experience for real-time status.