Disney World Closes Multiple Magic Kingdom Attractions Due to Bear Sighting

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Disney World has temporarily closed a few of its major attractions. On Monday morning (September 18), the theme park announced that Frontierland, Adventureland and Liberty Square were all closed after a black bear was spotted in Magic Kingdom. Keep reading to find out more… The areas that are closed are home to attractions including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Swiss Family Treehouse and Tom Sawyer Island.

The bear was reportedly seen hanging up in a tree over by the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland, according to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. “In most cases, it is best for bears to be given space and to move along on their own, but given this situation, staff are working on capturing and relocating the bear,” the Commission said in a statement to CBS News.

The Commission said that the bear likely found its way into the theme park looking for food. Officially also urged people to never approach or feed a bear, saying, “If you see a bear … give it space.” As of right now, it’s unclear if the bear has been capture or when the attractions will be reopened.