People steal things at Disney World all the time. Clothes from the shops. Souvenirs.. More brazenly, cold hard cash. But a new arrest report shows one person accused of taking something more unusual. A 26-year-old Jacksonville woman was arrested and accused of stealing a radio from Disney Security at Disney Springs. Adriana Portal has pleaded … Read more
Vice President JD Vance has been seen at Disneyland Resort, with his visit requiring enhanced security and drawing some protests. JD Vance Disneyland Visit As shared by the Orange County Register, Vice President Vance was rumored to be visiting Disneyland Resort this weekend. The JD Vance Disneyland visit has now been confirmed by local news … Read more
In a new video posted to social media, a man was drunkenly singing the American national anthem with a group of friends when he jumped into the American Adventure fountain and was later removed from EPCOT. A Salute to All Fountains, But Mostly the American Adventure In a new video shared on TikTok by Brooke … Read more
In a new video posted to social media, visitors to Disney’s Animal Kingdom witnessed a guest climbing up the side of the Tree of Life. Man Climbing Tree of Life In a new video posted on TikTok by @cassieeee.m, a guest is seen climbing up the side of the Tree of Life. The video is … Read more
After an initial test with Cast Members at EPCOT in February, Walt Disney World is once again testing the X-ray machines with guests this Wednesday, August 14, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. X-Ray Machine Testing This is the first time we’ve noticed this new equipment being tested with guests; the machines are likely not ready to … Read more
Walt Disney World was testing slightly different security procedures at EPCOT on Friday morning. EPCOT Tests New Security Procedures The new procedures were in place at the eastern security plaza. Security by the bus stops was continuing as normal. At the eastern plaza, Disney sent guests using wheelchairs or strollers to the far left, closer … Read more
On Thursday morning, we spotted Walt Disney World testing new X-ray machines with Cast Members at an EPCOT security station. Disney Testing New X-Ray Machines Testing was taking place at the lefthand security gate when approaching EPCOT. Disney is not yet testing the X-ray machines with guests. The X-ray machines are for bags and other … Read more
It’s been a rainy day at Walt Disney World. With such poor weather, there weren’t many guests at Magic Kingdom, and only one security line has been operating at the Transportation and Ticket Center. This is where most guests go through security screening before entering the park. Unfortunately, as the rain has subsided, crowds of … Read more
Following a suicide at a Disneyland Resort parking structure last month, security Cast Members have been stationed on the top floor of each garage and additional security Cast Members are patrolling the rest of the structures. Security at Disneyland Resort Parking Structures We checked the sixth floor of the Pixar Pals parking structure and spotted … Read more
In a civil lawsuit reported by the OC Register, an 81-year-old man is seeking restitution for physical wounds, emotional distress, and medical care bills after he allegedly suffered major injury from a Disneyland Resort security dog. Security Dog Attack at Disneyland The Register offered an overall summary of the situation: Paul Perez, of Las Vegas, … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, August 4, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort security is testing new Xtract One metal detectors with Team Members today. Xtract One Metal Detectors at Universal Orlando Resort The new metal detectors are set up at the Team Member security entrance in the Universal Orlando Resort parking garages. Many security and management Team Members were on site, and members of … Read more
A man was arrested at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last month after security found a gun in his backpack at the entrance of the park, Fox 35 Orlando reports. Nathaniel Franco Freeman, 35, set off a contactless security scanner at the security checkpoint of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 25. He voluntarily placed his backpack on … Read more
A 44-year-old guest from Miami got into an argument with her husband when he brought his handgun to Walt Disney World on their family vacation. She didn’t like that he owned a gun in the first place, she said. Within hours, that gun ended up getting the woman in trouble. She told authorities she had … Read more
A second security checkpoint has been set up for Universal Orlando Resort, ahead of the main security area. This smaller checkpoint is on the third level of the parking garage, on the side with the Jurassic Park, King Kong, and Jaws parking sections. This is adjacent to UOAP Prime Parking. There are six metal detectors … Read more
After we broke the story that a guest jumped from a boat on Living with the Land in Epcot to try to steal a cucumber from the greenhouse, we received additional details around the episode from a reader who was riding right behind these guests. According to Meghan Gorny, “We were in the boat and … Read more
