Disneyland bosses break silence as chemical plant explosion threat sparks panic
Disneyland officials have confirmed that the theme park remains open and unaffected by a chemical tank crisis in nearby Garden Grove. Emergency crews are working to stabilize a pressurized container at a GKN Aerospace plant that poses a risk of explosion. Local authorities have issued evacuation orders for approximately 50,000 residents in the surrounding area due to the potential hazards.
- ▪Disneyland is approximately five miles from the chemical incident and is not in the identified evacuation zone.
- ▪The emergency began when a 34,000-gallon tank containing methyl methacrylate overheated at the aerospace facility.
- ▪California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to support local responders.
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Metro Disneyland bosses break silence as chemical plant explosion threat sparks panic By Zain Khan Published May 24, 2026, 1:59 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Disneyland has said the theme park remains open and unaffected as emergency crews continue battling a dangerous chemical tank crisis in neighboring Garden Grove. The entertainment giant released a statement as fears mounted across Orange County over a pressurized container at a GKN Aerospace plant that could rupture or explode, potentially releasing hazardous chemicals and forcing tens of thousands of residents from their homes. “We are actively monitoring the situation and taking guidance from local authorities,” Disneyland said in a statement posted online.
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