Credit: DisneyThe number of Disney cast members sent to the hospital after a hazmat incident backstage in Tomorrowland on March 10 has risen from five to eight. Disneyland Resort also said that paramedics on the scene treated additional employees. No Southern California Disney Park guests were harmed, but several attractions, walkways, and other guest areas were closed as a result of the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Hazmat Incident at Disneyland Park on March 10
In the early afternoon on Tuesday, reports emerged that guests had been evacuated from Space Mountain, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and other areas in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park. Disney cast members stood at the entrance to The Star Trader (Space Mountain’s gift shop), the Space Mountain bathrooms, the top of the Star Wars Launch Bay, and the surrounding outdoor areas to prevent guests from entering. The 1:30 p.m. performance of the “Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” was canceled as Disney cast members evacuated guests through backstage areas.
Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Fire Department officials later confirmed to theme park journalist Scott Gustin that “building materials used by a contractor triggered a reaction backstage” near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. At that time, officials stated that five Disney cast members had been sent to the hospital, and several others had been treated on the scene.
Update: Building materials used by a contractor triggered a reaction backstage at Disneyland. Several cast members were treated on site by paramedics and released, while 5 experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were taken to local hospitals.
Update: Building materials used by a contractor triggered a reaction backstage at Disneyland. Several cast members were treated on site by paramedics and released, while 5 experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were taken to local hospitals. https://t.co/8B6Hi0XDLY
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) March 10, 2026
Disneyland Resort eventually confirmed that no guests were harmed in the incident and that all affected attractions and theme park areas would reopen after the Anaheim Fire Department cleared them.
Disney Cast Members Sent to the Hospital
On Tuesday afternoon, Disneyland Resort said five Disney cast members had been sent to local hospitals for treatment after experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. On Wednesday, the company confirmed that three additional employees had been taken to local hospitals for evaluation following the incident. However, officials did not clarify whether they were admitted or released. From @ScottGustin:
Update: 8 Disneyland cast members who experienced dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to local hospitals for evaluation. This does not mean they were hospitalized or admitted, only that they were taken for further medical evaluation.
Update: 8 Disneyland cast members who experienced dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to local hospitals for evaluation. This does not mean they were hospitalized or admitted, only that they were taken for further medical evaluation. https://t.co/UgNNwGmpfR
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) March 10, 2026
Disneyland Resort did not share any additional information about the hazardous building materials involved in the March 10 incident. As of Wednesday, March 11, Space Mountain, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and all other affected Tomorrowland areas have reopened to Southern California Disney Park guests.
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