Disneyland’s famously cheerful “It’s a Small World” attraction turned frightening when a fire suddenly broke out while guests were still aboard the ride.
The alarming incident unfolded Wednesday at the California theme park, forcing cast members to rush in with fire extinguishers as smoke filled part of the attraction.
Video shared across social media showed a costumed Disney employee spraying an extinguisher near one of the ride vehicles while stunned guests remained seated nearby.
Despite the chaos, no injuries were reported.
Fire Breaks Out at Disney World
Witnesses claimed the fire was not caused by the ride itself, but by a portable phone charger carried by one of the guests.
“This was a guest’s portable charger exploding — not Disney or the ride,” one TikTok user claimed. “You can blame them for a lot but not this one.”
Another social media user, who said their family was inside the attraction at the time, claimed a child had placed a bag containing a new magnetic portable charger between their legs shortly before it caught fire.
A person who identified themselves as a Disney cast member appeared to back up that account.
“This is correct. SW CM here! Everyone is okay, including the ride itself,” the person wrote.
Disney has not publicly confirmed what sparked the blaze.
Footage of the smoky scene quickly spread online, with viewers expressing shock that a fire could erupt inside one of Disneyland’s most recognizable and family-friendly attractions.
The incident temporarily disrupted the ride as employees worked to extinguish the flames and make sure guests were safe.
