Spaceship Earth Temporarily Closes After Guest Exits Ride Vehicle at EPCOT
Cast members conducted required safety inspections following an unauthorized exit reported by a guest, with no injuries or Disney statement reported.
Overview
- The incident occurred late last week during evening operations, briefly taking the EPCOT attraction offline.
- Cast members halted the ride and performed system checks in accordance with safety policy before reopening.
- Guests reported delays of more than 30 minutes, and some said they left without getting to ride.
- Coverage relies on a guest’s Reddit account quoting a cast member’s description of the rider leaving her vehicle, and no injuries were mentioned.
- The episode echoes rare prior exits that triggered shutdowns, including a 1999 case that left a child seriously injured as reported by the Orlando Sentinel.