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Credit: DisneyWhen you’re planning a magical vacation to Walt Disney World, the last thing on your mind is an emergency situation at your resort. Most guests arrive expecting nothing more than pristine theming, comfortable accommodations, and easy access to the parks. But this morning, guests at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort got an unexpected wake-up call when emergency services responded to reports of a fire on the property.
The incident, which was first reported through public emergency scanner activity at 6:59 a.m. on January 11, 2026, prompted an immediate response from fire and rescue teams.
While details remain limited at this early hour, the situation marks the second fire-related emergency at a Walt Disney World resort hotel in just over two weeks, raising questions about guest safety protocols and how quickly Disney can address these situations when they occur.
For families currently staying at Caribbean Beach or those with reservations in the coming days, the news naturally brings concern. Understanding what happened, how Disney typically handles these emergencies, and what it might mean for your vacation plans is important as more information becomes available throughout the day.
What We Know About the Caribbean Beach Resort Fire
According to Walt Disney World: Active Calls, which monitors emergency scanner activity across Disney property, the fire alert came through centralized emergency systems just before 7:00 a.m. The report specifically identified Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as the location, though the exact building, section, or nature of the fire has not been confirmed through official channels.
🔥 Fire Alert – 1/11/26 6:59 AM
🔥: Fire at 📍: Caribbean Beach Resort#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/teamW3EF1g— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) January 11, 2026
Caribbean Beach is one of Disney’s moderate resort properties, featuring a sprawling layout with multiple village-themed sections including Aruba, Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, and Trinidad. The resort also includes the Riviera-themed section that connects to the Disney Skyliner transportation system.
With such a large footprint covering numerous buildings and guest rooms, early emergency alerts often confirm an incident is in progress without immediately specifying which structure is affected or how severe the situation may be.
As of this writing, Walt Disney World has not issued an official statement about the incident. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries, evacuations, or structural damage. In many cases, fire alerts at Disney resort properties turn out to be precautionary responses triggered by smoke detectors, kitchen equipment malfunctions, or other isolated issues that emergency crews can resolve quickly and safely.
However, the fact that the situation was classified as an active fire alert means emergency responders treated the call with appropriate seriousness until they could assess the actual threat level on site.
A Pattern of Recent Resort Fire Incidents
This morning’s situation at Caribbean Beach comes just two weeks after a similar emergency unfolded at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort on December 28, 2024. That incident, which occurred late Sunday morning at approximately 11:21 a.m., also prompted immediate emergency response at the Disney Vacation Club property located near Disney Springs.
Saratoga Springs is one of the largest resort properties on Walt Disney World grounds, with multiple sections and buildings spread across an extensive area. The December 28 incident was resolved without any confirmed reports of injuries, guest evacuations, or significant property damage becoming public.
The proximity of these two incidents within such a short timeframe is notable, though it’s important to recognize that Walt Disney World operates dozens of resort hotels with thousands of guest rooms across the property. Fire safety systems are designed to be extremely sensitive, and many alerts result in precautionary responses rather than actual emergencies requiring guest intervention.
Still, for guests who trust Disney with their vacation plans and their family’s safety, any fire-related incident naturally raises awareness about emergency preparedness at resort hotels.
How This Affects Your Walt Disney World Plans
If you’re currently staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort or have a reservation coming up, you’re probably wondering what this means for your vacation. As of early this morning, there is no indication that this emergency has affected theme park operations or resort-wide transportation systems across Walt Disney World property.
Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are all operating on normal schedules. The Disney Skyliner, which connects Caribbean Beach to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, has not been reported as experiencing any service interruptions related to this incident.
Guests currently at Caribbean Beach may notice emergency vehicles on property or potentially restricted access to certain sections of the resort while crews complete their assessment and response. Disney’s standard protocol in these situations prioritizes guest safety above all else while working to minimize disruption to vacations whenever possible.
In past incidents of this nature, Disney has typically handled situations swiftly and communicated directly with affected guests through in-room messaging, phone calls, or communication from Cast Members on site. If you’re at the resort right now and haven’t received any specific instructions, it’s likely that your particular building or section is not impacted by whatever emergency prompted this morning’s response.
What Happens Next
As the morning progresses, more information will likely become available about what actually occurred at Caribbean Beach Resort. Disney may issue an official statement once emergency crews have completed their assessment, particularly if any guests were relocated or if any sections of the resort require temporary closure for inspection or repairs.
For guests with upcoming Caribbean Beach reservations, it’s worth monitoring Disney’s official communication channels and checking with Guest Services if you have specific concerns about your stay. Disney typically works to accommodate guests if any portion of a resort needs to be temporarily unavailable, whether through room reassignments within the same property or moves to comparable resorts.
The situation serves as a reminder that even in the most magical place on Earth, real-world emergencies can and do occur. Disney’s emergency response systems and partnerships with local fire and rescue services are designed to handle these situations quickly and professionally, keeping guests safe while resolving issues as efficiently as possible.
If you witnessed this morning’s emergency response at Caribbean Beach or have information about what happened, we’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment below with what you saw or experienced.
And if you’re planning a Disney vacation soon, this might be a good time to review the emergency information provided in your resort room and familiarize yourself with evacuation procedures, just in case. Stay safe out there, and here’s hoping the rest of your Disney vacation is nothing but magical moments.