Firefighters responded to reports of an unknown odor near the Star Tours attraction in Tomorrowland Tuesday afternoon.
What we know:
According to the Anaheim Fire Department, firefighters responded to reports of an unknown odor in a backstage area near the ‘Star Tours’ attraction in Tomorrowland around 12:30 pm.
Seven cast members were transported to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness, according to a Disneyland Resort official. Several others were evaluated in the park and did not require transport to the hospital.
FOX NEWS 11 stated that Firefighters said the park operations were not impacted.
What we don’t know:
The cause of the odor still remains unknown.
A Disneyland Resort official released the following statement about Tuesday’s incident:
“This afternoon, building materials being used by a contractor produced a reaction backstage at Disneyland park, and the area was examined by appropriate response teams. Several cast members were treated on-site by paramedics and released; and at this time, five cast members experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to local hospitals. Out of an abundance of caution, adjacent onstage areas were cleared of guests and are expected to reopen soon.”