Panic at Disney: Balloon Pop Sparks False Active Shooter Alarm

Chaos erupted at Walt Disney World's Magic  Kingdom on Thursday night after a fight and a   popping balloon led to false rumors of an active  shooter. As the park was closing around 10 p.m.,   frightened guests fled, causing  a scene of panic and confusion. Videos on social media showed items  scattered in stores as guests scrambled   for cover. One visitor shared, “I  thought that was going to be my   last day,” while another described it  as the scariest moment of their life. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office quickly  debunked the active shooter rumors, confirming   that the panic was caused by a fight and a balloon  popping. Guests were held inside stores as police   checked the area, but were released after about  15 minutes and escorted out by ferry boats. Disney praised the quick response of the sheriff's   office and assured that the park was  cleared and closed for the night.