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Law Enforcement Reports Three Separate Incidents in Magic Kingdom Area Thursday

Thursday proved to be a hectic day for law enforcement personnel working the Magic Kingdom Resort area at Walt Disney World. Authorities responded to three distinct situations across different locations and times on December 11, marking a particularly active period for emergency services at the beloved Central Florida theme park destination.

Morning Trespassing Incident at Fort Wilderness

A sign reading "Welcome to Fort Wilderness" stands proudly before a rustic wooden cabin with a shingled roof. Despite recent Disney World closures due to Hurricane Milton, the lush greenery and vibrant flowers continue to offer a serene escape.
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The first emergency response occurred when deputies received notification about a verbal altercation happening near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. The situation developed shortly after 9:00 a.m., with scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime tracking the developments on X (formerly known as Twitter). The call classification changed as the situation became clearer, with authorities ultimately responding to a trespassing matter rather than just a dispute.

🔁 UPDATE to previous call: Verbal Fight ➡️
Changed to: Trespasser
📍 Vista Blvd
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

Details surrounding this particular incident remain limited, although the progression from a verbal dispute to a trespassing response suggests that Disney security personnel likely issued formal trespass notices following the altercation. The Walt Disney Company regularly relies on Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies stationed throughout the property to enforce such bans, which can prohibit guests from accessing any Central Florida Disney location for periods ranging from a single day to permanent lifetime exclusions.

Trespassing reports at Walt Disney World Resort can indicate two distinct scenarios: either someone previously banned has returned to the property, or security has just issued a fresh trespass notice following rule violations. Given the initial classification as a verbal fight, this situation appears to fall into the latter category, with one or more individuals receiving trespass notices after the confrontation.

Midday Suspicious Activity Near Disney’s Contemporary Resort

disney world's contemporary resort bay lake tower
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Approaching noon on Thursday, authorities received another call requiring a response in the vicinity of the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The scanner report classified this around 11:51 a.m. as a “suspicious incident” without providing specific details about the nature of the concern.

🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/11/25 11:51 AM
🚨: Suspicious Incident at 📍: Disney’s Magic Kingdom / Contemporary Area
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

 

Law enforcement terminology designating something as “suspicious” encompasses a broad spectrum of possibilities, ranging from unusual guest behavior to potentially serious situations that require investigation. Unlike the morning incident that received classification updates, authorities haven’t provided additional information clarifying what prompted this particular response or how it ultimately resolved.

Afternoon Battery Report

Bay Lake Tower At Disney's Contemporary Resort
Credit: Christian Lambert, Unsplash

The third emergency response came late Thursday afternoon when deputies received notification about a battery incident involving unwanted physical contact. The call came through dispatch at 4:59 p.m., again centered around the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort area, according to scanner monitoring.

🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/11/25 4:59 PM
🚨: Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone) at 📍: Disney’s Magic Kingdom / Contemporary Area
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

Information about this incident remains similarly sparse. It’s unclear whether the individuals involved received trespass notices comparable to the morning Fort Wilderness situation or how authorities ultimately handled the matter.

Should Guests Be Concerned About Safety?

Excited guests gather at night before the illuminated blue and gold Cinderella Castle at Disney World.
Credit: Inside the Magic

Emergency dispatch systems for Walt Disney World Resort route calls to centralized addresses, meaning the specific location pins shown on maps shared by @WDWActiveCrime don’t necessarily pinpoint exact incident locations. Neither The Walt Disney Company nor the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has released public statements or safety warnings related to Thursday’s three emergency responses.

All four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks—Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park—continue operating on normal schedules without disruption. The resort typically manages incidents like these discreetly, working to minimize impact on other guests enjoying their vacations. However, any visitors who encounter law enforcement officers or Disney security personnel during their visit should immediately follow all instructions provided, whether verbal or written.

Disney police officers with their K9 partners
Credit: Disney

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department maintains protocols for releasing police reports related to criminal activity on Disney property. While there’s no certainty that such reports will emerge for Thursday’s incidents, additional details could become publicly available over the coming days through standard information release procedures.

Follow Disney Dining for updates on these and other incidents around Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!

What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? Share your story 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.

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