Walt Disney World Resort vacations have reached new price heights, with tickets starting at $119 per day—and that’s before you add on extras like the Lightning Lane Multi Pass. With all those costs stacking up, guests expect to maximize their time in the parks.
Unfortunately, even the smallest disruptions can cause major headaches. And what happened at Magic Kingdom on February 10 was definitely more than just a small hiccup.
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Major Power Outage Causes Widespread Ride Closures
Around 6 p.m. on February 10, Magic Kingdom experienced a large-scale power outage, which caused many of the park’s rides and attractions to temporarily shut down. This left thousands of guests stranded, either waiting for the rides to reopen or making the difficult decision to leave early.
As a result of the outage, the following attractions were forced to close:
- The Barnstormer
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Country Bear Musical Jamboree
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- “it’s a small world”
- Mad Tea Party
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
- Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
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A Few Rides Stayed Open Amid the Chaos
Despite the widespread shutdown, a handful of attractions remained operational during the outage, giving guests something to enjoy while the other rides were temporarily halted:
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Haunted Mansion
- Jungle Cruise
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- TRON Lightcycle Run
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Wait Times Surge as Guests Struggle to Adapt
With so many rides closed, the few that remained open saw massive increases in wait times. Guests who had already joined lines for the closed attractions were allowed to stay in place, hoping that the rides would come back online. But for those hoping to enjoy more of the park, the situation became increasingly difficult as the night wore on.
The park officially closed at 10 p.m., but by 8:30 p.m., most of the rides were still down, leaving guests with limited options for entertainment.
After-Hours Event Offers Hope
Luckily, there was an After-Hours party scheduled that night. For those who were still in the park, this special event began at 10 p.m. and lasted until 1 a.m., providing another opportunity to enjoy the park’s magic.
By the time the After-Hours event kicked off, many of the rides that had been down earlier were back in operation, offering some relief to frustrated guests.
As of now, Disney has not confirmed whether any partial refunds were offered for park tickets or Lightning Lane passes due to the power outage. It remains unclear if guests impacted by the temporary closures received compensation.
Have you ever experienced a power outage while visiting a Disney park? How long did it last, and what happened during the downtime? We’d love to hear your story in the comments below!
