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Disneyland hazmat incident sends 7 employees to the hospital

An unknown odor from contractor materials backstage caused dizziness and shortness of breath in 5-7 Disneyland cast members, prompting a hazmat response and area evacuation.

  • On March 10, 2026, five Disneyland employees were hospitalized after an unknown odor in a backstage area near Star Tours, with crews arriving around 12:30 p.m.
  • Disneyland officials said building materials used by a contractor produced an unexpected reaction that caused the odor backstage.
  • Employees reported minor pain, shortness of breath and dizziness, and several cast members were treated by on-site paramedics with some released at the park.
  • Adjacent onstage areas were temporarily closed and cleared of guests as a precaution, and Disneyland said those areas were expected to reopen soon.
  • Anaheim Fire Department confirmed a hazardous-materials situation in a backstage area, and officials said no further details were immediately available as investigators continued assessing the scene.
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Seven Disneyland employees taken to hospital in hazmat incident

Seven Disneyland employees were hospitalized after a hazmat incident involving an odor at the "Star Tours" attraction in Tomorrowland

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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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