Fire breaks out during fireworks testing at the Magic Kingdom

Updated:

A small fire broke out backstage during fireworks testing at the Magic Kingdom late Monday night. Details on the fire are scarce, but the incident caused Happily Ever After to be presented without fireworks on Tuesday night.

Dark smoke could be seen during Monday’s late-night test.

The dark smoke was visible on the horizon before it began to clear. It’s a bit difficult to see in the video above, so we lightened a screenshot of the smoke to make it easier to spot.

Smoke from fire during fireworks testing

Scott Gustin, a reliable source of Disney news, was able to confirm a fire did break out at the testing site. No info on damage or location, but it’s why Happily Ever After was held without pyro.

This isn’t the first time Happily Ever After has been presented without fireworks. High winds have forced the show to go projections-only a few times in the past.

A safe guess would suggest an errant shell caused the fire, but that’s speculation. We have seen shells exploding too low in the past, but Disney has safety measures (sprinklers) in place to prevent fires from starting.

While we’re not sure how much damage the fire caused, we are aware Disney is scrambling to bring fireworks back as soon as possible.

This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Thanks for the support!

Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap

Adjustable hat available in multiple colors. Lightweight and breathable!

David
David
David is a Disney travel expert who created Notes from Neverland in 2018 after visiting Disney theme parks countless times. Previously, David spent way too much time writing about sports, and was featured in Sports Illustrated, MSN, Yahoo!, and in many other publications. Learn more or contact us.
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Follow Us!

Learn how to make your favorite drinks from Disney's theme parks!spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

The Beak and Barrel Lounge Opens August 29, Reservations Recommended

The Beak and Barrel Lounge finally has an opening date at the Magic Kingdom! The Pirates of the Caribbean lounge will open to guests...

Disney Starlight Parade Debuts to Cheers and Critiques

Disney Starlight has finally made its highly-anticipated debut at the Magic Kingdom. The parade, which brings a nighttime parade back to the park for...

Josh D’Amaro Discusses Splash Mountain’s Transformation and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s Popularity

Is Tiana's Bayou Adventure a big success at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom? Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, spoke about Splash Mountain's transformation...

Rivers of America Closed Off by Construction Walls at Magic Kingdom

Frontierland is now a sea of construction walls as work is underway to demolish the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The walls...