ORLANDO, Fla._At least one person who was stuck on the Disney World gondolas on Saturday night was taken to a hospital but has since been released, according to a Reedy Creek spokeswoman.
A person riding in a cabin evacuated by the Reedy Creek firefighters asked for medical attention, said Eryka Washington, the new communications manager for Reedy Creek, Disney's quasi-government that provides emergency services for the theme parks.
Additional information on the person's age, gender or condition were not available. It was unclear when the person was released from the hospital.
Reedy Creek took two other people to the hospital Saturday night but it was unclear if they had been trapped on the gondolas, which broke down for several hours midflight, she said.
Washington also said firefighters evacuated only one cabin, rescuing six people.
"Our firefighters do a terrific job at what they do," Washington said.
But Washington disputed the Reedy Creek firefighters union's claim that responding to the gondola had used all or nearly all of their staff. A majority responded, but not all, Washington said.
"Safety is paramount for the district," Washington said.
After the single evacuation, it appeared the rest of the gondola line began working again and people were able to finish the ride and exit at the station, Washington said.
Osceola and Orange county fire departments were also called as mutual aid, which is part of Reedy's normal procedures during an emergency, although they did not perform any evacuations, Washington said.
