ORLANDO, FLA. (WSVN) - Orlando Fire Rescue responded to reports of a power outage at Universal Studios, Friday.
According to a tweet sent out by the fire department, the Transformers and Men in Black rides were affected. The Transformers ride was evacuated, and officials rescued 11 people stuck on the ride.
OFD responding to power outage at Universal. 2 rides impacted, Transformers & Men in Black. No reports of distress. Nine units on standby.
— Orlando Fire Dept (@OrlandoFireDept) September 30, 2016
OFD checking elevators for anyone who may be stuck. Routine rescue. Transformers ride evacuated & OFD rescuing 11 of those remaining on ride
— Orlando Fire Dept (@OrlandoFireDept) September 30, 2016
According to Fox 35 News, Islands of Adventure was not affected by the outage.
A guest at the park tweeted a video of firefighters walking through the park.
Guests stuck on rides. Evac team going into #Transformers #UniversalStudios @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/y1IrNVOBK0
— Luke Pykett (@Speechless_UK) September 30, 2016
Just before noon, the park tweeted out that power had been restored, with all rides to soon be operational.
Power has been restored to Universal Studios Florida, with all rides operational soon. Thank you for your patience and enjoy the day!
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) September 30, 2016
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