UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter have now reopened after inspection from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the smoke.
Reports on social media are circulating regarding a possible fire in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.
The #PeopleMover in Tomorrowland has been shut down as reports of some kind of fire or malfunction has occured. More details to follow #MagicKingdom #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/NSdCktTzYS
— Mickey Central (@Mickey_Central) January 2, 2020
It looks like a possible fire is emanating either from the Lunching Pad or the PeopleMover ramp, causing smoke to billow down the ramp.
Currently on the bus to MK – 3 fire trucks have already rushed by
— Matt Judge (@Judgey93) January 2, 2020
Reports are also stating that RCFD is on the scene, with three fire trucks rushing over to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. Reedy Creek Fire Department is at the site of the potential fire, as 15 firefighters were seen going up the moving ramp leading up into the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover loading area. Both the Astro Orbiter and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover are temporarily closed, with Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor still open, according to the My Disney Experience app.
— Rachel (@RachelAnninNY) January 2, 2020
The PeopleMover is now being evacuated, with guests seen exiting from the opposite ramp.
We will continue to bring updates as the story develops. No injuries have been reported.
Featured Image: Matt Prior on Facebook via Disney World Junkies
Not the People Mover! Take me instead!
I didn’t know one of my favourite attractions at the Magic Kingdom can smoke. I hope reedy Creek has put the possible fire under control.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Disney calls this “fire” unexpected down time.
Mickey is getting roasted.