Every visit to Disneyland brings an air of excitement, but sometimes the unexpected happens—shifting the atmosphere from magic to something more chaotic. On April 4, 2025, an incident took place at Disneyland Resort that caught many off guard, turning an ordinary day into one that left guests and staff alike shaken.
What initially seemed like an isolated event quickly escalated into something much more significant, and the details surrounding it have left many with more questions than answers.
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Around 10 a.m., just hours after the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures opened for the day, a car caught fire and quickly became fully engulfed in flames. Guests who parked nearby were stunned as the fire spread, and the Anaheim Fire Department was quickly called in to control the situation.
Thankfully, no one was injured during the blaze, but the incident caused major disruptions in the usual calm of the theme park.
Initially, there were conflicting reports about the car involved and the extent of the damage to surrounding vehicles. After investigating, the Anaheim Police Department revealed the official details of the incident, clearing up some of the confusion.
Disneyland Mickey & Friends parking structure car fire this evening on the Goofy level. Huge shout out to Disneyland Security and Management for quickly responding! #disneyland pic.twitter.com/lR2sdKFArg
— Kelli Gifford-Garcia (@GiffordKelli) August 13, 2018
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According to an exclusive report from USA Today, police initially believed the fire had originated from a Toyota RAV4. However, it was later determined that the fire actually started inside the engine of a Kia Sportage SUV.
“Initially, police believed the fire originated from a Toyota RAV4, but [Anaheim Police and Fire Public Information Officer Sgt. Jacob] Gallacher told USA TODAY on Friday afternoon that the fire is actually believed to have started inside the engine of a Kia Sportage SUV. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown.
Between six to 12 neighboring cars sustained damage from the fire, ranging from smoke damage to undrivable, Gallacher added.”
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After the fire broke out, the Pixar Pals parking structure was temporarily closed to guests for safety reasons. However, after about three hours, levels one through three of the parking structure were reopened, allowing operations to resume.
Thanks to the prompt response from Disneyland cast members and security, the fire was quickly contained, and by April 5, the parking lot was fully operational again.
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