On June 9, 2026, several attractions at Walt Disney World were temporarily closed following a magnitude 6.1 earthquake near northwestern Cuba, which was felt in parts of Central Florida. The earthquake occurred around 2 p.m. and led to the shutdown of rides including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, TRON Lightcycle Run, Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and The Barnstormer. Some rides reopened later in the afternoon, while others remained closed for an extended period. It remains unclear if the closures were directly related to the earthquake or part of standard operating procedures. Officials reported no tsunami threat associated with the earthquake, which was the strongest recorded in Gulf waters since 1959. Discussions among guests about the ride interruptions were noted online, with some speculating that precautionary safety checks were being conducted before reopening attractions. Fox News Digital has reached out to Disney for further comment.
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Earthquake near Cuba causes temporary ride closures at Disney World
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake near Cuba on June 9, 2026, caused temporary ride closures at Walt Disney World in Florida. The earthquake, felt across Central Florida, led to the shutdown of several attractions, with some reopening later in the afternoon. There was no tsunami threat associated with the earthquake.
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