The Walt Disney World area is experiencing some severe weather at this time…
Original Article: According to Kenny the Pirate, Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom was struck by lightning this morning.
“Splash Mountain was actually struck by lightning at some point this morning, and the ride is closed due to that event. We are unsure if anyone was on the attraction when the event occurred and if anyone was injured.”
Monica Street, Kenny The Pirate
As the quote above states, the fan favourite Magic Kingdom attraction is currently closed due to the lightning strike.
Listed below are other attractions at the Magic Kingdom currently closed due to the severe weather:
- Astro Orbiter
- The Barnstormer
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Jungle Cruise
- Liberty Square Riverboat
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Tom Sawyer Island
- Tomorrowland Speedway
Should video of the lightning strike emerge, we will do our utmost to share it with you.
Update: WDWNT has posted a video of the Splash Mountain area during the downpour:
Stay tuned to Orlando Theme Park Zone for more Orlando theme park-related news and information.
H/T Kenny The Pirate
