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Credit: Edited by Inside the MagicA bizarre and concerning incident unfolded outside Magic Kingdom as a car somehow ended up in the body of water near the Magic Kingdom parking lot—and then sank.
A newly surfaced video shows the partially submerged vehicle in what appears to be the manmade waterway just beyond the parking lot area, with first responders from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department on the scene.
At this time, it’s unclear what exactly caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and end up in the water. Emergency officials have not released details about the driver’s condition, and there’s no confirmation yet regarding any injuries.
The parking lot itself has a posted speed limit of 15 MPH, which is standard across Walt Disney World’s property for guest and pedestrian safety. Whether speed, a medical event, or driver error played a role remains to be seen.
The video, which is already making its way around social media, captures emergency lights flashing across the lot as responders deal with the unexpected situation. With no formal statements from Disney or law enforcement, speculation continues to swirl online.
Guests in the area reportedly saw the vehicle being pulled from the water, although the full extent of damage to the car—or to the surrounding infrastructure—is still unknown.
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It’s important to note that while Disney is typically known for its tight safety and traffic operations, the roads and parking lots around the resort are no strangers to accidents. The situation serves as another reminder that despite the fantasy inside the gates, the real world—with all of its dangers—still exists just outside them.
Another Traffic Disaster in Orlando This Week
This isn’t the only traffic-related emergency near Disney property in recent days. Just earlier this week, a hazardous truck crash on I-4 shut down the major highway near the Disney exits.
The accident involved a truck carrying fertilizer and a Ford Focus, which caused a massive fire and an extended closure of westbound I-4 near mile marker 59. The truck flipped and ignited in flames, creating traffic chaos for hours and forcing detours throughout the Disney World area.
While both drivers in the I-4 incident miraculously walked away unharmed, the crash left a ripple effect on guests trying to enter and exit the parks—many of whom were stuck in diverted traffic for the better part of the day.
What’s Next?
For the time being, no road closures or operational changes have been announced as a result of the Magic Kingdom parking lot incident. Still, the sight of a car sinking just outside one of the most visited theme parks in the world is unsettling.
Park guests often expect a controlled, safe environment when heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth—and this incident serves as a jarring reminder that things can go sideways fast, even in the shadow of Cinderella Castle.
Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.