A video circulating online Wednesday showed black smoke near Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Separately, a fire-related call for service was made shortly after 11am. Disney has not confirmed the cause, the extent, or the current status of the incident. We’ve reached out to Disney and will update this story as we learn more.
Fire Reported at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
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- A video posted Wednesday showed black smoke near Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
- A dispatch tracking account logged a fire-related call for service shortly after 11am.
- Disney has not yet confirmed what caused the smoke or the extent of any damage.
A video posted to social media Wednesday showed a heavy plume of black smoke near Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It prompted immediate questions from guests and Disney fans about what was happening on property. The video does not show flames. It’s not yet clear what was burning, or where the smoke originated relative to the resort’s buildings.
Separately, a call for service was made for a fire shortly after 11am Wednesday. There are no further details beyond the initial call. The timing lines up with when the smoke was spotted.
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort sits along Crescent Lake. It’s within walking distance of EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance and a short boat ride from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The resort has seen isolated fire-related incidents before, most involving kitchen or mechanical issues.
We’ve reached out to Disney for comment. We’ll update this article with additional details, including any statement from Disney, as soon as they become available.
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