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Chemical Reaction at Disneyland Sends Five Cast Members to Hospital
Anaheim, CA – What seemed less like magic and more like a mystery unfolded at Disneyland on Tuesday afternoon when a backstage chemical reaction led to five cast members being hospitalized.
The incident occurred when materials being utilized by a contractor in a non-guest area of the Anaheim theme park produced an unexpected reaction, a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed.
The Anaheim Fire Department reported responding to an unknown odor near the Star Tours attraction in Tomorrowland around 12:30 p.m. First responders, including a hazmat team, were dispatched to evaluate the situation. Aerial footage from Sky Fox captured emergency personnel at the scene.
Several cast members received on-site medical attention from paramedics and were subsequently released. However, five individuals experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to nearby hospitals for further assessment. Their current conditions have not been released.
As a precautionary measure, adjacent onstage areas were temporarily cleared of guests. Park officials stated these areas were expected to reopen shortly.
Disneyland has not disclosed the specific materials involved in the reaction, nor the exact nature of the chemical event. The total number of employees in the affected area at the time of the incident also remains unclear.
Despite the emergency response, the park remained open to guests. Fire and emergency crews successfully contained the situation to the backstage area, and no injuries to park guests were reported.