No matter how hard you might try to plan the perfect trip — things might still go wrong when you visit Disney World.
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The most important thing to remember is to be flexible, and that’s exactly what folks had to do at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort recently. Don’t worry, we can explain…
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is home to gorgeous mountainside-inspired theming, stellar views, easy access to Magic Kingdom, and plenty of places to grab a bite to eat.
But, even in a serene place like this Disney hotel things can still go awry.
Wilderness Lodge
So imagine the guests’ surprise when the hotel was evacuated! A reader sent in this video to us showing folks being led out for their safety. Check it out below!
There was a brief evacuation at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge this afternoon! Brooke Luckman shared this video with us over on Instagram as the evacuation occurred. Everything ended up being okay, and things are back to normal now! pic.twitter.com/Dz3dIiktcb
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) June 30, 2023
According to the reader, everything ended up being alright and things quickly went back to normal — but this sure isn’t something you’d probably expect to happen on your vacation. If this does ever happen to you, make sure you listen to the Cast Members for direction since they’re trained to keep you safe!
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
And, it’s important to remember to be flexible and go with the flow if something like this happens to you on your Disney World trip, and stay tuned to DFB for the latest news!
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