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False Active Shooter Scare Causes Panic at Disney's Magic Kingdom on Thursday Night
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False Active Shooter Scare Causes Panic at Disney's Magic Kingdom
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A false active shooter scare at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, caused mass panic and stampedes on Thursday night. The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed that there was no shooting or active shooter incident. The panic was triggered by a fight and the sound of balloons popping, which some guests mistook for gunfire. The situation was quickly assessed and cleared by the authorities, and normal operations resumed. A Disney spokesperson thanked the Sheriff's Office for their swift response.