UPDATE: As of 1:50 p.m., crews were out in Disneyland Park inspecting show lampposts near “it’s a small world.”
The parades at Disneyland Park step off from a backstage gate in this area, and the show lighting is similar to the lamppost that fell down this morning.
UPDATE: As of 1:33 p.m., lights had been removed on another lamppost on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park. It is worth noting that this lamppost in particular has been broken for some time.
This lamppost is also located in a flower bed.
It is difficult to tell, but this lamppost no longer has its show lighting attached.
In addition, the fence where the lamppost fell this morning now sports a dent.
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You can see the dent clearly toward the middle of this image. The fence has been bent slightly outward toward the guest walkway.
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A rock is now being used to cover the hole where the lamppost previously stood.
UPDATE: As of 1:25 p.m., select showtimes of various shows at Disney California Adventure were canceled due to “inclement weather,” including Mickey’s Happy Holidays, Disney Viva Navidad, and Tale of the Lion King.
Later in the day, Disney Viva Navidad and Tale of the Lion King were canceled mid-show due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The performance of Viva Navidad was modified before it was canceled, with no push units and no flags present.
In addition, all lampposts at the Palisades Stage in Disney California Adventure were put away, effectively canceling all their shows today, as well.
It’s unconfirmed if any of these events are related to today’s incident, but there are similar lamps along the parade route and on the Palisades Stage to the one that fell in Disneyland Park.
UPDATE: Anaheim Fire released a statement via KTLA about the falling lamppost.
UPDATE: As of 12:55 p.m., crew members had added cables to similar lampposts on Main Street, U.S.A. and in the hub in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, securing them in place.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 11 dl lamppost cables 1957](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-cables-1957-1200x675.jpg)
This lamppost has multiple cables stretching from the ground at various angles to the center of the pole to hopefully keep it from toppling over.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 12 dl lamppost cables 1961](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-cables-1961-1200x675.jpg)
Two of the cables are attached to a railing around the planter the lamppost sits in.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 13 dl lamppost cables 1962](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-cables-1962-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 14 dl lamppost cables 1963](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-cables-1963-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 15 dl lamppost cables 1964](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-cables-1964-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 16 dl lamppost cables 1966](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-cables-1966-1200x675.jpg)
UPDATE: As of 10:09 a.m., the lamppost was removed from the town square and Main Street vehicles were being used to block the scene from guest access.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 17 dl lamppost falls 1692](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1692-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 18 dl lamppost falls 1690](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1690-1200x675.jpg)
Read the rest of the story below.
A lamppost fell over in the town square of Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland this morning, injuring at least two guests.
Disneyland Lamppost Falls Over
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 19 dl lamppost falls 1599](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1599-1200x675.jpg)
We saw several Cast Members and emergency personnel on site this morning. The lamppost, which has stage lighting for the parade rather than themed lights, was in a flower bed and fell towards the flag pole in the middle of town square. This happened prior to 8:45 a.m.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 20 dl lamppost falls 1602](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1602-1200x675.jpg)
An elderly woman was struck on the head as a lamppost fell and was taken away on a stretcher to receive treatment. She was reportedly conscious.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 21 dl lamppost falls 1605](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1605-1200x675.jpg)
We also saw another guest with their head bandaged, but they had not been taken away and were sitting on a bench.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 22 dl lamppost falls 1606](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1606-1200x675.jpg)
We don’t know why the pole fell but it is an unusually windy day at Disneyland Resort, so it may have been knocked over by the wind. High wind warnings are in effect throughout Southern California, with gusts up to 90 mph reported in Santa Clarita.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 23 dl lamppost falls 1611](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1611-1200x675.jpg)
That said, we cannot confirm the wind is the reason the post fell.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 24 dl lamppost falls 1612](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1612-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 25 dl lamppost falls 1613](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1613-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 26 dl lamppost falls 1615](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1615-1200x675.jpg)
Cast Members are blocking the right entrance to Disneyland and that entire side of the plaza.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 27 dl lamppost falls 1616](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1616-1200x675.jpg)
Cast Members are directing guests through the other entrance and around the square.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 28 dl lamppost falls 1617](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1617-1200x675.jpg)
They haven’t had a chance to put up ropes and stanchions, but we may see those later.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 29 dl lamppost falls 1619](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1619-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 30 dl lamppost falls 1620](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1620-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 31 dl lamppost falls 1628](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1628-1200x675.jpg)
We did not witness the incident but arrived soon after it happened.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 32 dl lamppost falls 1630](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1630-1200x675.jpg)
We were initially able to stand on the sidewalk within the center of town square, but Cast Members moved their blockade forward later.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 33 dl lamppost falls 1631](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1631-1200x675.jpg)
So far, we do not believe any Cast Members were injured and only know of the two guests.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 34 dl lamppost falls 1632](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1632-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 35 dl lamppost falls 1641](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1641-1200x675.jpg)
For comparison, here is the same kind of lamppost in a different town square flower bed.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 36 dl lamppost falls 1647](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1647-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 37 dl lamppost falls 1643](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1643-1200x675.jpg)
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 38 dl lamppost falls 1649](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1649-1200x675.jpg)
UPDATE: By 9:45 a.m., crew members were preparing to remove the lamppost, tearing up what remained attached to the ground.
![BREAKING: Lamppost Falls Over on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, Multiple Guests Injured 39 dl lamppost falls 1650](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/11/dl-lamppost-falls-1650-1200x675.jpg)
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