Emergency responders were called to Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday following a reported crash near EPCOT.
According to witness reports, the crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. at the intersection of E. Buena Vista Drive and Chelonia Parkway.
The location is situated behind EPCOT’s Red Lot cast parking area.
Witnesses reported that the collision involved a tour bus and a passenger vehicle.
Injuries were also reported, though officials have not publicly confirmed how many people were involved.
Traffic delays developed in the area following the crash.
As of approximately 1:30 p.m., Apple Maps showed congestion around the intersection, with Backstage Lane listed as closed to traffic.
According to WDW Active Crime, the roadway has since reopened and the area has been cleared.
No further details about the cause of the crash have been released.
Crash Adds to Busy Day Across Disney Property
The incident was one of two reported traffic accidents on Walt Disney World property on Thursday.
A separate crash was reported today on North Cove Road near Disney’s Old Key West Resort.
Few details have been released regarding that incident.
Walt Disney World’s extensive road network connects its four theme parks, water parks, resort hotels, Disney Springs, and backstage facilities.
Traffic accidents occasionally occur across the property, particularly on major routes such as Buena Vista Drive and World Drive.
Transportation incidents have surfaced before at the resort.
In December 2025, multiple Disney transportation buses were involved in a crash on Buena Vista Drive, resulting in significant vehicle damage and traffic disruption.
Another crash was reported earlier this month on EPCOT Resorts Boulevard.
Emergency incidents elsewhere on Disney property have also made headlines in recent weeks.
Earlier this month, emergency responders were called to the Transportation and Ticket Center and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort area following reports of a near-drowning incident. Authorities investigated the situation, though few details have been released publicly.
Guest-related incidents have also attracted attention.
In May, a woman was arrested following an alleged altercation over restaurant seating at Steakhouse 71 inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Authorities said the dispute escalated into a confrontation involving both a cast member and a manager, with the guest throwing “multiple glasses of water.”
The guest allegedly broke four glasses during the incident.
According to authorities, she told deputies she had overheard cast members discussing her disabled daughter’s interactions with employees at Steakhouse 71.
She also admitted to throwing water at a Disney duty manager and taking his nametag, claiming she needed it to identify him for a complaint.
As of Thursday afternoon, no additional information regarding the crash near EPCOT had been released.
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