Trending Now - Disneyland Hazmat Incident Results in Multiple Hospitalizations

WHO:

Five Disneyland cast members were involved in the incident.

Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to the situation.

Disneyland officials provided information regarding the incident.

WHAT:

Five cast members were hospitalized due to a hazmat incident.

Seven cast members were transported to local hospitals after experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath.

Several other cast members were treated on-site by paramedics and released.

Adjacent areas were cleared of guests as a precaution.

Space Mountain and Star Traders were evacuated and closed during the incident.

Space Mountain, Star Tours, and Star Traders reopened by 3 p.m. on March 10th, 2026.

WHERE:

The incident occurred in the backstage area near the Star Tours attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

Tomorrowland was temporarily closed due to the incident.

WHEN:

The hazmat incident occurred on March 10th, 2026, at around 12:30 p.m.

WHY:

Building materials used by a contractor produced a reaction that caused the incident.

HOW:

The Anaheim Police Department responded to a call about an “unknown odor” in the area.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 13:25 UTC)

A hazmat incident at Disneyland on March 10th led to five cast members being hospitalized after experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. The situation unfolded around 12:30 p.m. near the Star Tours attraction, prompting the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire and Rescue to respond, while several other cast members were treated on-site and released. By 3 p.m., areas including Space Mountain and Star Traders were reopened after being evacuated as a precaution due to a reaction from building materials used by a contractor.