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Warning: Major Crime Investigation Underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A criminal investigation has been launched at Disney’s Hollywood Studios following a grand theft report that brought law enforcement to the Central Florida theme park on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s everything we know about the active investigation and what it means for Walt Disney World Resort guests.

Police Respond to Grand Theft Call at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Buzz Lightyear statue in Toy Story Land at Disney World's Hollywood Studios park
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Authorities arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after receiving an emergency call regarding grand theft just before 1:45 p.m. on December 10, 2025. The social media account @WDWActiveCrime, known for tracking law enforcement activity across Walt Disney World Resort through emergency scanner monitoring, alerted followers to the unfolding situation:

🚨 Police Alert 🚨 – 12/10/25 1:38 PM
🚔: Grand Theft at 📍: Hollywood Studios Park
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

Specific details about the crime remain limited as the investigation progresses. Law enforcement has not identified any suspects or revealed the type of property stolen from the Central Florida Disney park. The exact location within Disney’s Hollywood Studios where the theft took place is also unclear, as emergency dispatch systems for Walt Disney World Resort typically route calls to centralized addresses rather than pinpointing specific onsite locations.

Guests entering Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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Additional information may emerge in the days ahead through official police reports. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department routinely publishes documentation related to criminal incidents at Walt Disney World Resort, including Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

What Guests Need to Know

Disney Park guests should be aware that, despite the ongoing investigation, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and all other Walt Disney World Resort locations are operating as usual. The Central Florida vacation destination has not announced any closures, operational changes, or guest restrictions related to Wednesday’s law enforcement response.

The entrance to Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort maintains protocols designed to handle law enforcement situations with minimal disruption to the guest experience, addressing incidents discreetly whenever possible. Wednesday afternoon’s response appears to have followed these established procedures.

If you encounter law enforcement officers, security personnel, or temporary barricades anywhere on Disney property—whether related to this December 10 incident or any future law enforcement activity—always follow instructions from Orange County deputies and Disney cast members. Stay clear of any restricted zones to allow authorities to work safely and efficiently.

Two security officers stand outside a building, focused on something off-camera. Their professional demeanor reflects the commitment to upholding Disney World Rules and Policies for everyone’s safety.
Credit: Disney

Disney Dining will continue to follow this story and share updates as they develop.

Have you ever witnessed a law enforcement response at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? Share your experience with Disney Dining in the comments. 

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.

3 Comments

  1. So, “something” happened “somewhere” on Disney property involving “someone.” Guess we all better start changing our park plans now.

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