Disneyland Bathrooms Closed Amid Citywide Water Pressure Issue

Restrooms and restaurants across Disneyland Resort were forced to close Tuesday evening after a citywide water pressure issue left much of Anaheim, including the theme park, with little to no running water.

The issue began around 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, after city crews had trouble drawing water from several of Anaheim's groundwater wells, causing a sudden drop in water pressure across the central part of the city. The disruption extended well beyond Disneyland, affecting Angel Stadium, where a crowd had gathered for an evening game between the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros, along with numerous hotels, restaurants and neighborhoods throughout Anaheim. Approximately 75% of the city's water typically comes from groundwater wells.

Disneyland Resort confirmed the impact in a statement. "The water pressure issue temporarily impacted operations throughout the resort," the statement read. "Our teams worked quickly to take care of affected guests, and we appreciate their flexibility."

Guests Describe a Chaotic Scene

Park visitor Tiffany Christensen told KTLA she was stopped from entering several restrooms by an employee who explained they weren't operating due to the citywide water issue. Guests were also informed that restaurants throughout the resort had closed for the time being.

Social media captured the frustration in real time. One guest posting on X described the scene bluntly: "Disneyland Park and Downtown Disney in Anaheim currently have ZERO running water meaning ZERO RESTROOMS ANYWHERE and no restaurants or bars can seat anyone. Do NOT come to Disneyland today it's utter chaos and no one can pee anywhere." The same guest added in a follow-up post, "Every restroom is being guarded no one can get in any bathroom in downtown Disney or the park."

Despite the inconvenience, Christensen said Disney's staff handled the situation as well as they could under the circumstances. "They were as helpful as the situation could allow," she said. "Most guests understood it was out of Disney's hands, while others were upset with the inconvenience. It was a little chaotic, but they handled it the best they could."

City Crews Respond

Anaheim officials said crews began drawing water from the Colorado River to help offset the shortfall, the typical backup measure used when one of the city's 14 groundwater wells experiences a problem. In a statement, the city said, "We are offsetting the issue by using additional river water. Other wells across the city are not impacted. Those impacted should see improving water pressure over the next hour or so."

Officials said the pump issues did not affect fire hydrants or emergency fire response, and there were no concerns about water quality during the disruption. The cause of the well failures remained under investigation, with city officials saying it could stem from either a technical or mechanical issue. The affected wells will remain offline until the cause is determined.

Restrooms and restaurants at Disneyland began reopening gradually as pressure improved throughout the evening, and Disney confirmed operations across the resort had returned to normal by 8 p.m.

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