Disneyland Earthquake Shakes Up More Than Just Souvenirs: 35 Rides Closed for Safety Checks

Well, folks, it looks like Mickey and Minnie traded their roller coasters for safety inspectors today! Disneyland closed a whopping 35 rides after a 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled nearby Fullerton, California. Let me tell you, it wasn’t just the teacups that were shaking – the ground was shimmying like a hula dancer on a sugar rush!

I was right in the middle of the madness, slurpin’ down a Dole Whip (because, let’s be real, what else are you gonna do in a 10-minute earthquake line?) when the tremors hit. It wasn’t the Big One, but it was definitely enough to get your heart thumpin’ like a drum solo in a marching band.

Now, I know what you’re thinkin’: “Earthquake? Disneyland? That’s gotta be a recipe for disaster!” But here’s the thing – Disney’s safety protocols are tighter than Goofy trying to fit through a keyhole. They’re not messin’ around when it comes to earthquakes, even the little ones. So, they shut down a bunch of rides, from the classics like Space Mountain to the newer whiz-bangs like Web Slingers, just to be on the safe side.

Sure, it put a damper on my Peter Pan’s Flight dreams, but I gotta hand it to them. Safety first, fun second – that’s the Disney way. And besides, it gave me a chance to bond with my fellow park-goers over the shared earthquake experience. We swapped stories, compared wobbly knees, and even managed to squeeze in a few “Hakuna Matata”s to keep the mood light.

The latest reports say that Disney’s crew of crack inspectors are working their magic, and the rides are slowly but surely getting the green light to reopen. So, if you’re headin’ to the Happiest Place on Earth in the next few days, don’t be surprised if you see a few more safety checks than usual. It’s all part of the earthquake shuffle, and let’s be honest, it’s a small price to pay for knowing you’re ridin’ on the safest roller coaster in California.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to grab another Dole Whip. Gotta keep my earthquake-induced sugar levels in check, you know? And who knows, maybe I’ll even get to ride Space Mountain before nightfall. After all, even earthquakes can’t keep a true Disney fan down!

P.S. If you’re lookin’ for more info on the Disneyland closures or the earthquake itself, check out the links below. And hey, if you were at the park today, let me know in the comments what your earthquake experience was like!

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