> At a Glance
> – 60 guests were safely evacuated from a stalled Disneyland Monorail train Thursday evening
> – Two trains lost power on the elevated beam, triggering the emergency response
> – Zero injuries were reported during the evacuation
> – Why it matters: The iconic 2.5-mile transportation system experienced its first major operational disruption of 2026, temporarily halting guest movement across the park
An unexpected power outage brought the Disneyland Monorail to a standstill Thursday night, forcing first responders to evacuate dozens of passengers from the elevated rail system.
Emergency Response
Anaheim Fire Department crews positioned ladders beneath the elevated track shortly after the trains lost power. Matt Sutter of Anaheim PD confirmed all 60 guests were removed without incident.
> “We train for these scenarios and tonight’s response was swift and safe.”
The evacuation process unfolded under NewsChopper4’s aerial cameras, capturing firefighters guiding guests down ladders from the stalled cars.
System Details
The Disneyland Monorail operates as a 2.5-mile loop, shuttling visitors across the resort approximately every 10 minutes. Thursday’s outage marks a rare interruption of the typically reliable service.
Monorail Quick Facts
- Length: 2.5 miles
- Frequency: Every 10 minutes
- Service type: Guest transportation across the park
- Power source: Electric beam
Key Takeaways
- Thursday evening power loss stranded two trains on the elevated beam
- Anaheim Fire Department completed the evacuation with no reported injuries
- 60 guests were affected and safely returned to ground level
- Operations remain under review while crews investigate the cause
Disneyland officials have not yet announced when the monorail will resume normal service.
