Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Hit by Earthquake: 35 Rides Temporarily Shut Down

An earthquake near Disneyland and Disney California Adventure temporarily closed 35 rides after a 3.5-magnitude quake struck Fullerton, causing no damage but affecting popular attractions like Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean.

A minor 3.5-magnitude earthquake originating in Fullerton, just 2 miles from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, led to the temporary closure of 35 rides. The quake struck Orange County around 8 p.m., followed by a lighter aftershock at 8:30 p.m., with over 2,800 reports of people feeling its impact, as per the U.S. Geological Survey.

Despite no initial damage or injuries reported at the theme parks, inconvenience struck as several favorite attractions ceased operations.

Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and even the holiday-themed It’s a Small World attraction were among those affected. By 9 p.m., most rides were closed, except for a select few like the Jungle Cruise and Mad Tea Party at Disneyland, and Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Disney California Adventure.

Beloved rides such as Incredicoaster, Toy Story Midway Mania, and Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land were temporarily unavailable, leaving visitors disappointed. However, park officials assured guests that safety protocols would determine when these attractions would resume operation, hoping to restore normalcy after the seismic event.