Electrical fire stops the Astro Orbiter ride in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
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Posted: 10/10/2011
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was closed after a power outage and small fire.
Park officials tell WESH the incident happened at the Astro Orbiter ride in the Tomorrowland area at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
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No guests were on the ride at the time.
Tomorrowland was briefly closed while workers investigated the problem. The Astro Orbiter, which takes guests for a ride in a rocket-like spaceship, has been closed for inspection.
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