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Visible Smoke Prompts Evacuation at Dolphin Hotel
26 Jun
Summary
- A kitchen fire occurred at the Bourbon Steak restaurant.
- The hotel's ventilation system spread smoke outside.
- Guests were evacuated from the lobby and guest rooms.

A fire broke out in the kitchen of the Bourbon Steak restaurant located at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. The incident occurred on Friday morning, resulting in smoke becoming visible from the exterior of the hotel due to its ventilation system.
In response to the visible smoke, hotel management initiated an evacuation of the lobby and several guest room floors to ensure the safety of guests and staff. Officials later determined there were no ongoing safety concerns.
The situation has since been contained. The Bourbon Steak restaurant will be closed until further notice following the contained kitchen fire.