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Fight, ‘popping' sound causes brief chaos at Disney's Magic Kingdom: Authorities

Authorities believe the “popping” sound was was a balloon

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Rumors of an active shooter sparked by a fight at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando caused chaos Thursday.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office said there was no shooter.

Authorities believe the “popping” sound that caused guests to bolt was was a balloon.

The running caused the active shooter rumor, the sheriff's office said. No one was arrested.

Visitors in Magic Kingdom shared videos of the aftermath, including an empty gift shop with merchandise tossed on the floor.

A Disney World spokesperson issued a statement thanking the sheriff's office for its immediate response and said normal operations resumed at the park.

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