Seven Disneyland cast members were hospitalized on March 10, 2026, after exposure to an unknown odor from building materials used by a contractor in a backstage area near the Star Tours attraction. Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded around 12:30 p.m., leading to temporary evacuations of Space Mountain and nearby Tomorrowland areas, but no guests were affected and attractions reopened by 3 p.m.
On March 10, 2026, emergency crews from Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, shortly before 12:30 p.m., following reports of an unknown odor in a backstage area near the Star Tours attraction in Tomorrowland, according to Anaheim Police Sgt. Matt Sutter.
Disneyland officials stated that building materials being used by a contractor produced an unexpected reaction, causing the odor. Several cast members experienced symptoms including dizziness, shortness of breath, and minor pain. While some were treated on-site by paramedics and released, seven were transported to local hospitals for further evaluation, as confirmed by the Anaheim Fire Department and Disneyland spokespeople. Initial reports had cited five hospitalizations.
"Building materials being used by a contractor produced a reaction backstage at Disneyland park, and the area was examined by appropriate response teams," Disneyland officials said in a statement. "Several cast members were treated on-site by paramedics and released; and at this time, seven cast members experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to local hospitals."
Out of caution, adjacent onstage areas—including Space Mountain, Star Tours, Star Traders gift shop, Space Mountain bathrooms, and parts of Star Wars Launch Bay—were temporarily cleared of guests and closed. Cast members blocked entrances, such as at Star Traders, to prevent access. The 1:30 p.m. cavalcade was canceled as guests were evacuated from rides through backstage areas. No visitors reported symptoms or required treatment, and the incident had no broader impact on park operations.
The affected areas reopened by 3 p.m. Emergency personnel remained on scene for several hours to investigate. No further details on the cast members' conditions were immediately available.
