Overview

• The fire broke out on the fifth floor of the Pixar Pals parking structure on April 4, 2025, around 9:47 a.m. local time.
• Emergency responders contained the fire, which damaged between six to twelve vehicles, but no injuries were reported.
• Initial reports suggested the fire started in a Toyota RAV4, but authorities now believe it originated in the engine of a Kia Sportage SUV.
• The parking structure and nearby Mickey & Friends structure were temporarily closed, with portions of Pixar Pals reopening by the afternoon.
• Social media videos and photos of the incident showing large clouds of smoke drew widespread attention, while the theme park's broader operations remained unaffected.