6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Off Cuba Felt at Walt Disney World, Briefly Closing 10-Plus Attractions for Safety Checks

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba at 2:00:28 p.m. ET today, with tremors felt across Central Florida including the Walt Disney World property. Disney temporarily closed more than 10 attractions for precautionary safety inspections, concentrated at Magic Kingdom. By 5:40 p.m. ET all rides had reopened except Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. No injuries, no property damage, and no tsunami warning were reported.

Walt Disney World during the June 8 earthquake response. Image: Disney Tourist Blog.

The headlines:

• 6.1 magnitude per USGS (Disney Tourist Blog cites a revised 6.4), at 2:00:28 p.m. ET on Monday June 8, 2026.
• Epicenter approximately 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba.
• More than 10 Disney World attractions temporarily closed for safety inspections, concentrated at Magic Kingdom.
• All but Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had reopened by 5:40 p.m. ET.
• No injuries, no property damage, no tsunami warning.
• Universal Orlando and SeaWorld reported no widespread closures.

Which attractions closed

Per Disney Tourist Blog, Attractions Magazine, WDW Info, and Laughing Place's combined tracking, the temporarily closed attractions broke down as follows:

• Magic Kingdom (the bulk of the closures): The Barnstormer, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid.
• EPCOT: Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
• Animal Kingdom: Na'vi River Journey.
• Disney Springs: Aerophile balloon.

The closures clustered around higher-speed coasters, dark rides with significant show-element height, and the Aerophile balloon, all of which would reasonably get a precautionary look after measurable ground motion.

What guests experienced

Reports from on-property indicate the tremor was perceptible but mild. Per Disney Tourist Blog's on-the-ground coverage:

• Many guests didn't notice the tremor at all, particularly those in motion or on rides.
• Guests inside Country Bear Musical Jamboree didn't realize there was an earthquake, per Disney Tourist Blog reader reports, and assumed the Bear Band was just bringing down the house, per usual, before the show was paused for inspection.
• No evacuation of any park, hotel, or transportation hub was ordered.
• The response pattern reflected standard ride-stop and inspection protocols rather than emergency evacuations.

The Universal and SeaWorld picture

Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando reported no widespread closures, no operational disruption at Stardust Racers or VelociCoaster, and no evacuations. The Disney response was the most extensive across the Orlando resort cluster, which makes sense given the concentration of higher-speed coasters and the tethered Aerophile balloon at the WDW property.

Why this is a story

Earthquakes affecting Walt Disney World are genuinely rare. Disneyland in California gets seismic activity periodically; Orlando does not. The 6.1 magnitude Cuba quake is the most notable seismic event felt across the WDW property in recent memory, and the simultaneous closure of more than 10 attractions is a scale of inspection response Orlando guests rarely see outside of weather events.

The good news: the inspection response was quick. Attractions came back online within hours, with no injuries and no damage reported. The closure list reads like a precautionary sweep rather than a response to actual structural concerns.

Quick planner notes

• If you're visiting Magic Kingdom tomorrow, check the My Disney Experience app for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train status. It was the last attraction still down as of 5:40 p.m. ET today.
• The rest of the Magic Kingdom closure list reopened today, so don't reroute your plan around any other ride.
• Aerophile at Disney Springs is weather-sensitive on a normal day; check status before walking over for an evening flight.
• If you felt the tremor and have questions about Disney's safety protocols, Guest Relations is the place to ask.
• For everyone else, tomorrow is a normal day at the parks. Pin Tuesday on June 9 is the next dated event, under the new 7 a.m. opening rules at Disney Springs we covered May 30.

Sources

• Disney Tourist Blog: Earthquake felt at Walt Disney World (June 8)
• Attractions Magazine: Cuba earthquake Disney attractions temporarily close (June 8)
• Laughing Place: Earthquake felt at Walt Disney World (June 8)
• WDW Info: Cuba earthquake felt at Disney World (June 8)
• Fox 35 Orlando: 6.1 magnitude Cuba earthquake felt in Florida (June 8)

Image credit: Disney Tourist Blog.