You never really expect your Disney World safari adventure to involve climbing down a ladder and walking through the dirt—but that’s exactly what happened to a group of guests recently on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.A new video making the rounds on social media shows a safari truck stopped near the end of the attraction, completely stalled out, so Cast Members sprang into action. One by one, guests were helped off the truck using a ladder, gently stepping down into the dirt path and being guided on foot toward the exit.Credit: DisneyNo, they weren’t out there dodging giraffes or running past rhinos, but the moment was definitely unexpected.Not Exactly the Ending They ImaginedKilimanjaro Safaris is usually one of the most serene and majestic rides at Walt Disney World. You board a large, open-air truck and get driven through an African savanna teeming with real animals—elephants, cheetahs, lions, and more. It’s like stepping into a National Geographic special, except with a Disney twist.But for this unlucky group, things didn’t go quite as planned. It’s unclear exactly what caused the truck to stop moving—whether it was a mechanical failure, safety sensor, or just a glitch—but Cast Members made the call to evacuate.And even though the vehicle broke down near the very end of the ride (literally within walking distance of the unloading area), Disney still had to follow proper protocols.Credit: Brittany DiCologero, Inside the MagicClimbing Down a Ladder… on Safari?It’s one thing to sit in a broken-down ride vehicle indoors—like on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh or Haunted Mansion. It’s a totally different vibe when you’re outdoors, in the middle of a faux African safari, getting asked to climb down a ladder and walk along a dirt trail.Guests in the video appeared calm but curious, with many pulling out phones to record the unusual event. And to be fair, this probably made for a better vacation story than anything they could’ve planned.Disney Cast Members handled it smoothly, staying close by and keeping guests together as they made their way toward the main exit. Since the breakdown happened late in the ride, the path they walked was clear of animals, and no one was put in any real danger. But let’s face it—when you sign up for a safari at Disney, this isn’t quite the wild experience you expect. @gen.x.does.disney #kilimanjarosafari #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyrideevacuation #disneyridebreakdown #disneyworld ♬ Danger – SoundAudio What Disney Does in These SituationsEvacuations at Disney are rare, but not unheard of. And when they do happen, Cast Members are trained to move quickly and safely. On Kilimanjaro Safaris especially, there’s an extra layer of care, since the ride area technically shares space with live animals—even if there are invisible barriers and safety features all over the place.In this case, it seems everything went about as well as it could’ve. No one was hurt. The animals stayed far away. And now, those guests have a Disney memory that’s definitely not part of the usual park brochure.Credit: DisneyA Story to Tell for YearsLet’s be honest—would you rather say, “We saw giraffes,” or “We had to evacuate the safari truck and walk through the ride”? One of those stories gets polite smiles. The other gets wide eyes and follow-up questions.While it might’ve felt a little scary in the moment, the guests involved got a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes magic that most people never see. And with Disney’s attention to safety and procedure, it was more of an unexpected adventure than a real emergency.Still, the next time you’re on Kilimanjaro Safaris and the truck suddenly stops? Maybe hold onto your Mickey ears… just in case.The post Disney’s Safari Ride Evacuated—Guests Get a Very Up-Close Adventure appeared first on Inside the Magic.