Florida's summer storm season made its presence known at Walt Disney World on July 5, when lightning struck a building inside Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park during a round of severe thunderstorms that swept across the resort.
The strike was captured on video by an Instagram user who had already pulled out their phone to film the torrential downpour from a sheltered alcove nearby. The footage, which spread quickly on social media, shows the jarring flash and impact in real time.
Powerful afternoon and evening thunderstorms are a well-known feature of central Florida summers, and Walt Disney World is no stranger to weather delays and shelter-in-place moments for guests. Strikes to structures and trees on or near the property, while uncommon, are not unheard of given the region's reputation as one of the lightning-strike capitals of the country.
No details about injuries or structural damage were included in the available information. Disney has not issued a public statement on the incident as of the time of reporting.
This story was first reported by Disney Fanatic.
