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Updated · WDW News Today · Jun 8
Magic Kingdom Closes Several Rides After 6.4 Cuba Quake Shakes Central Florida
Updated
Updated · WDW News Today · Jun 8

Magic Kingdom Closes Several Rides After 6.4 Cuba Quake Shakes Central Florida

3 articles · Updated · WDW News Today · Jun 8

Summary

  • Eight Magic Kingdom attractions were listed closed by 3 p.m. after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake off Cuba was felt at Walt Disney World around 2:10 p.m.
  • Tremors lasted about 10 to 15 seconds in Central Florida, according to staff on site, though it was not yet clear whether the ride closures were directly caused by the quake.
  • The closed attractions included Space Mountain, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, along with several other rides and shows.
  • The quake struck off Cuba’s west coast near Mantuba, and authorities said there was no tsunami warning, advisory, watch or threat for affected areas.

Insights

Why did a distant Cuban earthquake shut down major rides at Walt Disney World when no damage was reported?
After a rare earthquake shook the state, is Florida truly prepared for future seismic threats?