New Jersey Man Arrested at Magic Kingdom After Being Caught Answering Stolen Cell Phone

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A man is accused of stealing cash and a phone on Christmas Eve at Magic Kingdom, according to newly released sheriff’s records. Jonathan Javier Guevara Llerena, 33, of North Plainfield, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with grand theft and petit theft, Orange Circuit Court records show. (If you’re wondering why we’re writing about this … Read more

Walt Disney World Guests Leave Avatar Banshees, Wallets, and Bundles of Cash in Their Strollers, Become Victims in Large String of Thefts at EPCOT & Animal Kingdom

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One woman lost her Pandora souvenirs. Another man was robbed of $400 in cash. Law enforcement investigated a wave of stroller thefts that occurred on a single summer day at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, according to a new sheriff’s report recently obtained by WDWNT. WDWNT previously reported a man was caught stealing car keys … Read more

Haunted Mansion Initially Fails to Reopen Following Refurbishment, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Rationing Room Key Cards, & More: Daily Recap (8/10/23)

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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 Thursday, August 10, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

DeSantis’ CFTOD Board Passes Enforcement Citation Program to Issue Fines to Disney or Individuals in District, Iger ‘Closely Evaluating’ Theme Parks for Expansions, and More: Daily Recap (5/10/23)

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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 Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

“You’re A Mean One, Mr. Guest!” Thief Caught Stealing Merchandise at Universal Orlando (Not by Cindy-Lou Who) Under The Grinch Blanket

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A woman in a wheelchair had two bags of stolen Universal Orlando merchandise hidden under a Grinch blanket on her lap, according to a new Orlando Police report. The woman, however, wasn’t arrested or charged with a crime, but a man in her company, Alexander Gill, was.  Gill, 22, of Avon Park, was charged with … Read more

Florida Man Poses as Cast Member, Steals $10,000 ‘R2-D2 Droid’ in Supposed Attempt to Earn a Job in Disney World Security

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A man was caught and arrested for impersonating a hotel guest and a Cast Member as he took a gold necklace and an R2-D2 droid worth about $10,000, according to sheriff’s reports detailing the man’s scheme that unfolded across Disney property this year. David Proudfoot, 44, of Kissimmee, is facing several criminal charges, including grand … Read more

Guest Arrested at Magic Kingdom Reportedly Caught Stealing from Guest Strollers, Disney CEO Bob Chapek Doubles Down on Park Passes, Insiders Say There Are Many Replacement Candidates for Bob Chapek, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/22)

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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 Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

UPDATE: Guest Arrested at Magic Kingdom Reportedly Caught Stealing from Guest Strollers

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Yesterday, we reported that two guests (including one that eyewitnesses claimed to be a young adult or minor) were arrested at the Magic Kingdom Monday evening. Now, reports from guests and Cast Members indicate that the two men were confronted by Disney security and local Sheriff’s department officers after stealing from guests’ strollers at the … Read more

Yet Another Housekeeping Cast Member Arrested for Stealing from Guest Rooms, Credit Rating Agency Warns Dissolution of Reedy Creek Improvement District Could Have Negative Consequences, and More: Daily Recap (4/29/22)

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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, April 29, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Catches Housekeepers Stealing From Guests, Salt & Straw Opens at Disney Springs, Florida Senate Votes to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District, and More: Daily Recap (4/20/22)

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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 Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Large Family Sneaks In Without Tickets, Accused Mother Claims She Didn’t Bring Her Children to the Universal Orlando Theme Parks

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Just before Christmas, a mother pushing a stroller was accused of stealing theme park admission at the Universal gate, according to court documents. Mary Anderson, 40, who lives in London, was charged with grand theft, a third-degree felony, after she was accused of not paying for nearly $1,000 worth of theme park tickets for herself … Read more

Stolen Walt Disney World iPad Used By Guest with Tour Group to Skip Ride Lines at Theme Parks

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Authorities caught a 30-year-old Orlando man giving an unauthorized tour of Hollywood Studios this summer with a Disney iPad that let him skip the ride lines, according to a new Orange County Sheriff’s report. A Disney fraud investigator was on alert that someone outside the company may have gotten control of a device for Disney … Read more

$20,000 in Attraction Parts from Peter Pan’s Flight and Space Mountain Reportedly Stolen at Walt Disney World

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There’s trouble at the Most Magical Place on Earth again. Over $20,000 in attraction parts from such classic attractions as Peter Pan’s Flight and Space Mountain have been reportedly stolen after a burglary took place at Walt Disney World, according to a piece by the Orlando Sentinel. A new law enforcement report notes that the … Read more

Former Disney Cast Member Arrested For Stealing Over $7,000 in Animatronic Costumes From The Haunted Mansion

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Just last night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a tweet stating that Patrick Spikes had been arrested on charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property. ARRESTED: Patrick Spikes, 24, sits behind bars and faces charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property. He entered a restricted area of Disney, … Read more