A rare 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Cuba at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday, sending unexpected shockwaves north that were reportedly felt directly inside Walt Disney World property. The rare seismic event originated in the southern Gulf of Mexico, roughly 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba. According to reports, tremors traveled hundreds of miles, rattling the theme park resort area and the surrounding Central Florida region for several seconds.
Major Roller Coasters Temporarily Shut Down for Safety
In the minutes following the shaking, a wave of major high-profile attractions at Magic Kingdom simultaneously went down as temporarily unavailable. Popular roller coasters including TRON Lightcycle / Run, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train suddenly halted operations. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and The Barnstormer were also among the listed closures on the My Disney Experience app.
Here's the full list of rides that are down at Disney parks following the earthquake today. Coasters seem to be the most impacted.
— CrowdLevels.com (@CrowdLevels) June 8, 2026
– Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom
– Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom
– Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom
– TRON Lightcycle /…
Disney has not officially confirmed if the widespread attraction closures were directly caused by the earthquake. However, standard theme park operating procedures dictate that major ride systems undergo immediate safety and structural sensor checks following any reported seismic activity. These mandatory safety inspections mirror protocols frequently used at Disneyland Resort in California following West Coast earthquakes.
Seismic Tremors Felt Across the Sunshine State
The unusual midday event sparked immediate confusion across social media as theme park guests and local residents tried to process the movement. Several members of the theme park press on property reported feeling distinct side-to-side tremors lasting between 10 to 15 seconds. No areas or attractions inside the Disney World theme parks required emergency evacuations.
6/8 | A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 2PM 73 miles WNW of Mantua, Cuba. Reports of shaking from the earthquake have been felt in at least the Orlando, Melbourne, Jacksonville, and Miami areas. There is no Tsunami threat. #FL pic.twitter.com/HyS4XTgCHf
— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) June 8, 2026
Online, eyewitnesses quickly took to social media to share their sudden confusion, with many questioning if they actually felt the ground move or simply imagined it. Others shared real-time updates regarding the massive, simultaneous ride closures taking place across the resort.
@dudelivingdisney #earthquake #disneyworld #disney #trending #viral ♬ original sound – dudelivingdisney
Could anyone feel that earthquake?
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The National Weather Service and local emergency management agencies quickly moved to reassure the public after the event. Officials explicitly confirmed that there is absolutely no tsunami warning, advisory, watch, or threat for Florida or the Gulf Coast. First responders across the state reported zero injuries and no structural damage resulting from the distant tremors.
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