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Florida is home to two legendary icons: Walt Disney World and the wild, unpredictable Florida Man. So what happens when these two forces of chaos and magic collide? Pure, glorious madness.
We’ve scoured the internet for the top 10 most outrageous, hilarious, and downright unbelievable Florida Man moments that took place at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Buckle up.
10. Florida Man Tries to Eat Stolen Debit Card After Being Caught at Disney Springs
Everyone knows Disney can get pricey, but one Florida Man decided to splurge on someone else’s dime. In March 2020, Jose Herrera was caught using a stolen debit card belonging to a deceased man from Ohio to buy jewelry and gift cards in Disney Springs.
When police confronted him, Herrera did what any rational criminal would do… and attempted to eat the evidence. Yes, he tried to chew and swallow the card before officers could take it.
Not the most brilliant idea, as everything that goes into your mouth must eventually come out. Maybe he wasn’t trying to destroy evidence… perhaps he planned to become our next legend…
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9. Florida Man Defecates on Extinct Disney Attraction, Giant Poop Harasses Guests
Someone once shared a story about witnessing a man defecate inside Splash Mountain, the beloved log flume that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure later replaced. It wasn’t part of the ride’s storyline, but it definitely left a lasting impression.
To make things even messier, March this year brought more reports of similar incidents. Most notably, someone reportedly relieved themselves in the queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Shout-out to the heroic custodial team, who handled it like true Avengers. As for Florida Men, please, for the love of Walt, use a restroom.
8. Florida Man Mocked Disabled Guest, Gets Beat Down by Righteous Crowd
In a display of humanity at its finest (and worst), Brent George was arrested after making cruel comments toward a disabled guest. But before security could even step in, fellow parkgoers delivered instant karma, giving him a not-so-magical beatdown.
Disney preaches inclusion and kindness. Apparently, the guests took that message to heart—and to fists.
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7. Florida Man Arrested for Quarantining on a Private Disney Island
In 2020, while most of us were watching Ratatouille: The Musical and working from home, one Florida Man decided to create his own solo Disney+ special by sneaking onto Discovery Island, abandoned since 1999, and turning it into his own luxury campsite.
He stayed for days, calling it a “tropical paradise.” Rangers found him after a helicopter search. He said he didn’t know he was trespassing, but we’re pretty sure the “NO ENTRY” signs and fences weren’t just there for decoration. Arrested, but honestly? Not the worst vacation idea we’ve heard.
6. Florida Man Grabs Guest By The Neck After Mistaking That He Was Cut in Line for a Walt Disney World Bus
March 2025. Disney’s Yacht Club. One man’s dream to board a bus peacefully was crushed—literally—when Leonardo Oliveira Cappe thought the guest was line-cutting and responded with the ancient Florida greeting: a neck grab.
It turned out the “line-cutter” had just gotten on the wrong bus and was returning to his original spot. But Cappe went full wild mode before getting the facts. Security quickly arrived, Cappe was arrested and fined $474, and somewhere, Mickey sighed, “This is why we can’t have nice things.”
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5. Florida Man Sentenced for Hacking Disney’s Menus
After getting fired in June 2024, Michael Scheuer wasn’t ready to let it go, so he broke into Disney’s internal systems like a villain from a Pixar sequel and started changing restaurant menus.
We’re talking fake allergy info, profanity, and weird edits. Basically, he turned Disney menus into cursed BuzzFeed quizzes. The result? $690,000 in damages, a potential health hazard, and a solid 3-year prison sentence.
Lesson: if you’re going to rage-quit a job, maybe don’t do it with cybercrime and shellfish lies.
4. Florida man sues Disney after ferry boat crashes into dock, sends him into trash can: lawsuit
You truly can’t make this up. According to an April 2023 lawsuit, Justin Tripp was on a Magic Kingdom ferry boat when it allegedly came in too hot at the dock.
The crash caused a small commotion—but instead of being thrown overboard or jostled lightly like most guests… Tripp tripped. Specifically, he tripped over a trash can and landed in it.
Yes, this is real court testimony. He’s now suing Disney for injuries to his head and neck and for the mental anguish of becoming the first man canonically launched into garbage on Disney property without being a cartoon raccoon.
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3. Disney World Arrest: Pantsless Florida Man Damages Resort Property While Drunk
There’s drunk at Disney, and then there’s “pantsless destruction tour” drunk. A Florida man was found stumbling around a Disney resort without pants, smashing stuff, and allegedly channeling the spirit of Stitch after five Red Bulls.
He was arrested on multiple charges, and while it’s not clear if the pants were recovered, the damage to everyone’s dignity definitely wasn’t.
2. Florida Man Destroys Car In Disney World Parking Lot, Leaves A Hundred Dollars And A Note “Sorry”
This Florida Man went full chaotic good. After wrecking someone’s car in the Disney parking lot, he left a $100 bill and a handwritten “Sorry” note.
Sure, he didn’t leave his name, contact info, or any insurance details, but he did offer a generous apology in the form of cold, hard cash. Somewhere, an insurance adjuster is quietly sobbing into a pile of paperwork, wondering if the world has truly gone mad—or if they just need a vacation themselves.
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1. Florida Man appointed to Disney oversight board believes tap water makes people gay
In the latest chapter of “Florida Man Goes Wild,” a newly appointed member of Disney’s oversight board, Ron Peri, has some unique views on tap water. According to him, the water coming from your faucet might just be part of the LGBTQ+ conspiracy—yes, really.
While Disney’s board might have expected financial oversight, they now find themselves navigating a very different kind of… fluid situation. One can only wonder if the magic of the parks will soon be replaced with bottled water, preferably in a noncontroversial, gender-neutral bottle.
Florida Man + Disney = A Never-Ending Spin on the Teacups
The stories you’ve just read aren’t tall tales; they’re real, ridiculous, and uniquely Floridian. When the chaotic energy of Florida Man collides with the pixie dust of Disney, the result is a theme park experience that no FastPass can prepare you for.
One thing’s for sure: the Mouse may run the kingdom, but Florida Man is out here writing his wild script; one arrest, lawsuit, or rogue poop at a time.
