Top 7+ Disneyland employees taken to hospital after hazmat incident
(KTLA) – Authorities responded to a reported hazmat situation at Disneyland on Tuesday after an unknown odor was detected near the backstage area of Tomorrowland’s Star Tours attraction.
Sgt. Mark Sutter of the Anaheim Police Department told KTLA that officers responded to an “unknown odor near Star Tours backstage” around 12:30 p.m.
KTLA’s Sky5 helicopter was over a hazmat situation near the backstage area of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland’s Star Tours attraction on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (KTLA)
KTLA’s Sky5 helicopter was over a hazmat situation near the backstage area of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland’s Star Tours attraction on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (KTLA)
KTLA’s Sky5 helicopter was over a hazmat situation near the backstage area of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland’s Star Tours attraction on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (KTLA)
KTLA’s Sky5 helicopter was over a hazmat situation near the backstage area of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland’s Star Tours attraction on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (KTLA)
KTLA’s Sky5 helicopter was over a hazmat situation near the backstage area of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland’s Star Tours attraction on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (KTLA)
According to Disneyland officials, building materials being used by a contractor caused a reaction in a backstage area. Several cast members were treated on site by paramedics and released.
Seven cast members who experienced dizziness and shortness of breath were taken to local hospitals. Disneyland officials said, out of an abundance of caution, adjacent onstage areas were cleared of guests but are expected to reopen soon.
No guests have reported symptoms or been affected so far, according to police.
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