Walt Disney World Park in Florida closed due to a female black bear

By Tychyna TetianaOct 24, 2023 15:21 PMNews
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On Monday, October 16, the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom amusement park in Florida (USA) had to be closed. Visitors were left without a dozen rides because of a bear that climbed a tree.

It became known that the animal saw "the most magical place on earth". While they were trying to catch the bear, more than a dozen rides were out of service, Metro reports.

Experts note that the animal was safely caught.

"Staff have captured the animal and are relocating the bear from the park to an area in or around the Ocala National Forest," the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assured.

At the same time, it is not known how the bear got to the theme park and what its condition is.

What is known about the Walt Disney World park

The Ocala National Forest is located about 90 minutes north of the Walt Disney World Resort in Marion County.

According to Fox 35, on Monday morning, the animal was spotted on Disney property, near the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Frontierland area.

Due to the curious animal, the following attractions had to be closed: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Tom Sawyer's Island, Jungle Cruise, Walt Disney World Railroad, Liberty Square Riverboat, Hall of Presidents and parts of Main Street, Frontierland and Fantasyland.

Subsequently, the rides resumed operation around 3 p.m., except for the railroad.

At 15:00, all rides resumed, except for the railroad.

Some media reported that at this time bears are preparing for hibernation and may be actively looking for food.

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