Emergency Alert Issued for Disney World Area Amid Reports of Erratic Wrong-Way Driver

A dangerous driving situation unfolded on Walt Disney World Resort property early Sunday morning, prompting law enforcement intervention after reports surfaced of a vehicle traveling against the flow of traffic. The incident placed early-rising guests at potential risk as they navigated roadways near the Disney Springs area during the pre-dawn hours.

While the outdoor shopping and dining complex hadn’t opened for business at the time authorities received the emergency call, numerous visitors were likely using surrounding roads to reach Disney Resort hotels or prepare for early theme park arrivals.

Early Morning Report Triggers Law Enforcement Response

Authorities received notification about erratic driving behavior shortly after 6:15 a.m. on December 21. The reported “reckless driver” was operating a vehicle in the wrong direction near the intersection of East Buena Vista Drive and Live Oak Drive at Walt Disney World Resort. This intersection is located in an area heavily trafficked by guests traveling between Disney Resort hotel properties and other parts of Central Florida.

Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime, which tracks law enforcement communications across Walt Disney World Resort, shared details of the response on X (formerly Twitter):

🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/21/25 6:16 AM
🚨: Reckless Driver Wrong-Way at 📍: E Buena Vista Drive & Live Oak Drive
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

Theme Parks Remained Closed During Incident

The timing of the wrong-way driving situation coincided with pre-opening hours across Walt Disney World Resort properties. Disney Springs had not yet begun welcoming shoppers and diners for the day’s business.

Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park similarly remained closed to guests at 6:15 a.m. Walt Disney World Resort transportation systems were only beginning to mobilize, moving the earliest guests preparing to arrive for Rope Drop at various theme park locations.

The early hour meant reduced traffic volume on resort roadways compared to peak travel times. However, guests departing from overnight stays or arriving for early park access were present on roads and potentially encountered the dangerous driving situation.

Outcome and Apprehension Status Unknown

Information about the driver’s identity, location, or apprehension remains unavailable through official channels. Local law enforcement has not confirmed whether authorities successfully located and stopped the vehicle or if the driver departed Walt Disney World Resort property before intervention could occur. Scanner reports documented the initial emergency call but provided no subsequent updates about how the situation was resolved.

No traffic accidents or collision reports have emerged in connection with the wrong-way driver incident. The lack of crash documentation suggests the situation concluded without vehicles making contact, though the risk of serious accidents or injuries existed throughout the driver’s wrong-way travel.

Official police reports detailing the incident may surface within the next several days as law enforcement completes documentation procedures. These reports could provide clarity about the driver’s identity, any charges that have been filed, and the sequence of events during the emergency response. No such documentation has been released to the public at this time.

Walt Disney World Resort has not issued official commentary about the reckless driving situation or the law enforcement presence it generated on resort property on Sunday morning.

Is Disney World Safe Right Now?

Visitors planning Sunday activities at Walt Disney World Resort can expect no anticipated disruptions following the early morning incident. All four major theme parks and Disney Springs are operating on their standard schedules without modifications. However, guests encountering first responders or Disney security personnel anywhere on resort property should follow verbal directions from authorities and avoid any cordoned-off areas.

Follow Disney Dining for additional updates should new information emerge about this incident or other developments at Walt Disney World Resort.