Let’s be real—when you book a stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you’re expecting towering pines, totem poles, and rustic charm… not flashing alarms, drenched hallways, and evacuations.
But over the weekend, that’s exactly what some guests experienced during what turned into a surprising emergency situation at one of Disney World’s most beloved resorts.
If you’ve never stayed there, Wilderness Lodge is Disney’s Pacific Northwest-inspired deluxe resort. It’s nestled near Magic Kingdom and offers cozy, cabin-style rooms, a grand lobby with a massive stone fireplace, and serene waterfront views. It’s a go-to for families wanting a quiet escape with boat access to the parks—but on Saturday night, the only thing flowing wasn’t just the resort’s calm vibes… it was water from the sprinklers.
A Fire and Flooding Incident at Disney World
Inside the Magic was among the first outlets to report the chaos that unfolded on the night of June 27. According to reports, things took a sharp turn around 8:45 p.m. when fire alarms started blaring throughout the building. Guests returning from dinner found themselves locked out of their rooms and told to remain in the lobby until further notice.
One guest wrote on Reddit that they had just gotten back from a long day in the parks and were “asked to hang out in the lobby until resolved.” They described exhausted kids, a family member needing medication, and a frustrating wait that stretched for over two hours.
While many were eventually let back into their rooms, others weren’t so lucky. Some families reportedly had to be relocated altogether due to water damage in guest areas—likely from the automatic sprinkler system that was triggered in response to the alarms.
A New Video Shows the Aftermath
Now, we have even more insight into what happened—thanks to a newly surfaced guest video from inside the lobby. In the clip, which has been making the rounds on social media, you can actually see the flooding on the resort floor. The water appears to have come from overhead sprinklers, suggesting just how widespread the incident really was.
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It’s unclear whether there was an actual fire, a malfunction in the system, or just a false alarm that triggered the emergency protocols. As of now, Disney has not released an official statement about the cause.
Disney’s Cast Members Stepped Up
While the situation was stressful for guests, many have praised the resort’s Cast Members for their efforts throughout the night. According to Inside the Magic’s report, team members distributed water bottles, handed out snacks like grapes, and tried to keep everyone updated and as comfortable as possible during the wait.
One guest even shared, “We’re understanding and appreciated the updates… every CM from the lobby to the staff at Whispering Canyon was so nice.”
Should Guests Be Concerned?
It’s easy to see a story like this and start wondering, “Is my upcoming trip at risk?” But the truth is, these kinds of incidents are rare—and when they do happen, Disney’s emergency protocols kick in fast. This wasn’t just about alarms—it was about making sure every single guest was safe.
For those who were caught up in Saturday night’s events, it may not have been the magical return they imagined—but thanks to Disney’s team on the ground, it didn’t become a complete nightmare either. And while we don’t yet have the full story behind what caused the fire and flooding, the viral video certainly proves just how real the disruption was.
Wilderness Lodge may have been built to feel like a frontier escape, but it wasn’t quite that on Saturday. Fortunately, the resort seems to be functioning normally at the time of this writing.
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