The Hogwarts Express train at Universal Orlando had to be evacuated Thursday, according to park officials.

At about 3:15 p.m. the ride, which takes guests to and from both "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" areas, experienced technical issues.

The train stopped on the track, between King’s Cross Station in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

The Orlando Fire Department was called to help evacuate riders. Several guests required assistance due to heat issues, a Universal spokesperson said.

On Twitter, guests tweeted that they were stuck on the train for nearly an hour without air conditioning.

All riders were safely evacuated off the ride, according to Universal.


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