Walt Disney World cast members take their jobs and park guests’ experiences seriously. They understand that a Disney vacation is costly and people come to the parks ready for magic. Guests expect attractions to wow, and when things go wrong, cast members swoop in to save the day. Recently, Magic Kingdom guests got a bit more than they bargained for when a fire erupted on the “It’s a Small World” ride. Video footage posted online shows smoke billowing from the ride’s loading area and guests quickly exiting. Fire breaks out at It's a Small World at Magic Kingdomhttps://t.co/IqrE9QLO0l pic.twitter.com/kiC7akQ1aA— Mattlegostar (@Mattlegostar2) July 1, 2026 Everyone Got Off of “It’s a Small World” Safely Apparently, a guest’s phone charger sparked the fire on “It’s a Small World,” and Disney cast members cleared the area to put it out and keep guests safe. Video of the incident circulated online, and many people couldn’t help but make jokes. “It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears. There was smoke on the ride, that will last for years. There is much to explore when you’re evacuated through a door. It’s a small world after all,” someone wrote on Facebook. This person also wrote a little ditty. “‘The world’s a hot mess after all! The world’s a hot mess after all! The world’s a hot mess after all! It’s a hot, hot mess!'” “We didn’t start the fire, but the world’s been burning and the doll’s still turning,” another person laughed. One person claimed to be on “It’s a Small World” when the fire occurred and reaped the benefits. “I was there! They evacuated us from the boats and we got to see the backside of the buildings then they gave us two lighting lanes! And I didn’t even have to finish the ride,” someone wrote. This story’s featured image can be found here