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Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger explodes
By Josh Frigerio at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The incident at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, where a portable charger explosion sparked a small fire on the "it's a small world" ride, raises questions about the safety protocols in place at local theme parks and entertainment venues in Minneapolis . While the Magic Kingdom is not located in Minneapolis, the city's own entertainment and tourism industry may take note of the precautions taken in response to the incident. In Minneapolis, venues such as the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the Walker Art Center, which attract large crowds, may review their own emergency response plans to ensure they are prepared in case of a similar incident. The city's public safety officials may also consider reviewing safety guidelines for portable chargers and other electronic devices in public spaces to prevent such accidents from occurring locally.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.
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