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Disney’s Holiday Season Begins With Back To Back Police Calls Near Magic Kingdom

Driving toward the Magic Kingdom main entrance.
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The holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort opened with a pair of police calls that brought deputies to the Magic Kingdom Resort Area on December 2.

Trespasser at the Magic Kingdom

Monorail Near Contempoary

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Authorities first responded to Walt Disney World Resort shortly before 9:30 a.m. following a trespassing report in the area of Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The alert surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) through @WDWActiveCrime, an account that shares real-time scanner updates from around the Central Florida Disney parks.

🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/02/25 9:29 AM
🚨: Trespasser at 📍: Disney’s Magic Kingdom / Contemporary Area
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

Although the exact location was not disclosed, both the Walt Disney World Monorail and a walking path connect the two properties, providing authorities with multiple entry points as they investigated the situation. Trespassing at Walt Disney World Resort can refer to a guest violating rules severe enough to warrant a trespass notice, or it can indicate that someone previously banned from the property has returned unlawfully. Officials have not confirmed which scenario applied in this case.

Second Call Draws Police to the Grand Floridian

An opulent hotel atrium with a multi-story layout, featuring balconies lined with white railings. A grand chandelier hangs centrally, and sunlight streams from a large, ornate dome at the top, illuminating the space with a warm glow.

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Just after 1:30 p.m. on December 2, law enforcement returned to the Magic Kingdom Resort area for a separate incident at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This call involved a reported battery, described by authorities as unwanted touching or striking. From @WDWActiveCrime:

🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/02/25 1:36 PM
🚨: Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone) at 📍: Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

Details about what happened inside the Deluxe Resort hotel remain limited, and no additional information has been released by investigators or by Disney.

What We Know So Far

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department often publishes incident reports from around Walt Disney World Resort, but not every call is included in the database, and those that are can take time to reach the public. Due to this, updates related to the trespassing case or the battery report may not be available immediately. Any information tied to private medical matters will not be released.

Should Guests Be Worried?

The entrance to Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida as seen through a car window

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Walt Disney World Resort remains fully operational, and neither Disney nor local authorities have issued any warnings for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom Resort Area. These types of calls happen frequently, and law enforcement often works alongside Disney cast members to guide guests safely around the scene. If an area is temporarily closed or rerouted, it is usually done to keep both guests and responders safe while preserving the environment of the Most Magical Place on Earth.

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About Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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