Increased Police Presence at Magic Kingdom Last Night Following False Gun Scare

Last night, guests at Magic Kingdom experienced an unexpected disruption as a significant police presence responded to reports of a possible gun situation. Fortunately, it was soon confirmed that the alarm was false, and there was no real threat to the park or its visitors.

Numerous officers quickly arrived at the scene, ensuring the safety of everyone at the park. Despite the initial concern, the situation was resolved without any harm, and the park operations resumed as normal.

you guys i’m at magic kingdom and they sent us backstage and there are lots of police. i’m scared af 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/MVvwc0Bj7m

— figment (SAVE MUPPETVISION * 3D) (@niksenergyadv) August 30, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) swiftly addressed the situation, confirming on X (formerly Twitter) that there was no active shooter at Magic Kingdom. According to their statement, the initial panic was triggered by a “popping” sound, likely from a balloon, during a fight, which led to the scare and subsequent stampede.

ALERT: There is NO active shooter at @WaltDisneyWorld’s Magic Kingdom. A fight occurred, and a “popping” sound was heard that we believe was a balloon. Guests began running and that’s how the active shooter rumor started. There is no active shooter. pic.twitter.com/TRKLs3NglC

— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) August 30, 2024

Disney security and local authorities take any potential threat very seriously, and their quick response highlights their commitment to guest safety. Although it was a tense moment for those at the park, the situation serves as a reminder of the measures in place to protect visitors.

If you were at Magic Kingdom during this time, you might have noticed the heightened security. Thankfully, it turned out to be a false alarm, and everyone was able to continue enjoying their magical evening.

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