This week, thousands of guests were subjected to a fire alarm testing Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, part of the trio of All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort. Alarms started blaring around 9:30 a.m. and continued for up to three hours, significantly disrupting the experience of those staying at the Central Florida Disney Resort.
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Disney’s All-Star Music Resort features 1,604 budget-friendly rooms. Management informed most Walt Disney World Resort guests about the alarm testing a day before it occurred or upon check-in.
Importance of Fire Safety Protocols at All-Star Resorts and Beyond
Like all hotels, Disney’s All-Star Resorts have stringent fire safety protocols. While the alarms can be annoying, they serve a critical purpose—ensuring that the fire safety systems are in optimal condition. Regular fire alarms and drills are essential to keeping guests safe.
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Disney typically schedules these activities during the day when most families visit Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs. This approach minimizes the disruption to guests, allowing them to enjoy their time at Walt Disney World Resort.
Scheduled Fire Drill at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
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A day before the alarm incident, guests at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort received a letter regarding the scheduled fire drill. One of our readers shared a photo of the document:
“Welcome!
Thank you for choosing Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We are excited to share our Disney hospitality with you.
To better assist you in planning your stay, we would like to make you aware of a scheduled fire alarm test. This test will be conducted on October 23, 2024, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may experience loud ringing tones during this time.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. Should you have any questions or need additional assistance, our Front Desk Cast Members will be happy to assist you.
Thank you,
Joe Kennedy
General Manager
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort”
The advance notice allowed guests at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort to make informed choices about their day. Some opted to stay in their rooms, while others planned their outings to coincide with the alarm tests.
It’s unclear if Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort also performed fire alarm testing on Tuesday, October 23. All Disney Resort hotels have internal schedules for emergency system checkups.
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