Disney reopens parts of the three closed Magic Kingdom lands after bear is relocated from Frontierland

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Posted: Monday September 18, 2023 12:30pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Magic Kingdom has nearly fully reopened after half of the park was closed earlier today due to a bear taking up residence in Frontierland tree.

Adventureland has now reopened to guests

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that a bear was occupying a tree near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland. Disney did not make any official comment regarding the situation, but reopened most of the closed areas at 12:30pm. Currently, the Walt Disney World Railroad and Tom Sawyer Island remain closed.

Cast Members noticed the bear before the park opened to guests this morning, which meant that the areas did not have to be cleared of guests and were kept closed when the rest of the park opened at 9 am.

Closed attractions included Big Thunder Mountain, Hall of Presidents, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, Swiss Family Tree House, Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid ,Walt Disney World Railroad, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, bears can be found almost anywhere in Florida, they prefer a mixture of flatwoods, swamps, scrub oak ridges, bayheads, and hammock habitats. The area they roam in search of food, water, and adequate cover.

Teams from the FFWC assisted Disney in relocating the bear from the park.

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Jambo DadOct 25, 2023

The rumor that it as actually Chapek in a fuzzy sweater has been denied.

SingleRiderOct 24, 2023

I didn’t realize it either. After you posted that it took me a minute to get my bear-ings on how long it had been.

Vinnie MacOct 23, 2023

Holy cow this was already a month ago??? 😭

DobergeOct 23, 2023

My favorite part is the mention of Disney cast members stationed at end of rail road tracks and armed with air horns, paintball guns, and *slingshots.* 😄

DCBakerOct 23, 2023

WKMG News 6 has obtained video of state wildlife officials trying to capture the black bear at Magic Kingdom.

DrdcmSep 21, 2023

This made me spit out my coffee. Good job!

zbaby2Sep 21, 2023

Disney should leave Florida and relocate to Puerto Rico. A good place to run their cruise operation from.

LAKid53Sep 20, 2023

Like these hideous things?

LAKid53Sep 20, 2023

Or the French fries guests constantly feed the ducks.

Smiley/OCDSep 20, 2023

So was the bear…

Smiley/OCDSep 20, 2023

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