Terrifying Animatronic Malfunction at Disney World Florida: A Real-Life FNAF Experience!

Grayson Larkspur

Updated Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Visitors at Disney World Florida recently experienced a heart-pounding moment when an animatronic malfunctioned during the Carousel of Progress ride. The incident, shared by Shane Barton on TikTok, showcases the unnerving situation that unfolded, leaving guests both terrified and intrigued.

As the Carousel of Progress began, everything seemed normal until an unexpected technical glitch caused one of the animatronics to malfunction. The performance couldn't be halted, leading the ride operators to make an urgent announcement: "animatronic malfunctions so we would appreciate it if it was phones down for the rest of this performance unfortunately we cannot stop the carousel of progress while it is in progress so if you'll just bear with us for the next few scenes we'll go ahead and get you some lightning lane vouchers at the end of your journey thank you and have a magical this is a reminder to please stay calm and seated we know you're eager to exit the attraction but if you could just sit with us for one final scene we'll get you those lightning lane vouchers and get you on your way thank you and to the man filming in the black jacket please find a cast member at the end of the performance."

The video captures the eerie atmosphere, reminiscent of the popular horror game Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF), known for its creepy animatronics. The unsettling experience was compounded by the cast members' efforts to keep guests calm while offering compensation in the form of lightning lane vouchers.

This incident has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many drawing parallels to the FNAF series and sharing their own "baddisneyexperience" stories. The hashtags #animatronic, #scarydisney, #disneyworldflorida, #disneylandpov, #fnafirl, #fnafanimatronics, #carrouselofprogress, #baddisneyexperience, and #ridepov have become a trending topic among Disney enthusiasts and horror fans alike.

For a firsthand look at this spine-chilling moment, watch the full video shared by Shane Barton. It's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of theme park attractions and the importance of staying calm in unexpected situations.

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