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Power Failure Halts Disneyland Monorail, 60 Evacuated Safely

Police attributed the stoppage to a mechanical failure, with no return-to-service timeline from Disney.

Overview

  • The late afternoon outage on Jan. 8 stopped two trains near Space Mountain and the esplanade, stranding about 60 riders.
  • Anaheim Fire Department crews used ladders to evacuate passengers during a roughly two-hour operation completed around 7 p.m.
  • A park visitor reported the power loss around 3:30 p.m., with first responders arriving close to 5 p.m.
  • Anaheim police reported no injuries and said the monorail’s power beam lost power due to a mechanical issue.
  • Disneyland has not provided details on the specific cause or when service will resume, and reports cited temporary attraction closures elsewhere in the park.