LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County said no one was arrested after a fight inside Disney’s Magic Kingdom sparked an “active shooter rumor.”
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The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Thursday near the main entrance to Magic Kingdom.
Responding deputies had received several reports from people of an “active shooter” inside of the theme park.
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Deputies later determined the panic was caused by popping balloons around the same time as the altercation between people inside of the family attraction.
No weapons were fired during the fight or panic thereafter, according to a report.
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Officials said one parkgoer involved in the fight that started the commotion asked to be taken to a hospital.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that was the only injured person they are aware of.
Deputies said no one was arrested following the fight because “both parties declined to press charges.”
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A Disney spokesperson released the following statement Thursday evening:
“We appreciate the immediate response of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to quickly assess and clear the situation. Normal operations have resumed and the park is now closed for the evening.”
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