Police Rush to Disney’s Pop Century Resort Following Reports of Violence Overnight
Law enforcement was called to one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s busiest Value Resort hotels in the middle of the night. The overnight battery call brought deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to Disney’s Pop Century Resort while most of the property’s guests were asleep.
What Happened at 1:21 a.m.
At 1:21 a.m. on August 3, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call classifying the incident at Disney’s Pop Century Resort as “Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone).” Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the response on X (formerly known as Twitter):
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 8/3/26 1:21 AM
🚨: Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone) at 📍: Disney’s Pop Century Resort
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 8/3/26 1:21 AM
🚨: Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone) at 📍: Disney's Pop Century Resort#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/S9LHbrmVYK— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) August 3, 2026
Where exactly on the Pop Century Resort property the altercation took place isn’t clear from the scanner data. The Google Maps pin reflects the generalized resort address law enforcement uses for calls at the property rather than a confirmed incident location.
Neither the Orange County Sheriff’s Office nor Walt Disney World Resort has commented on the incident. The identities of those involved, the severity of any injuries, and whether anyone was arrested or banned from Walt Disney World Resort property in the aftermath are all unknown. If a police report is filed or criminal charges are pursued, additional details may eventually surface.
Operations at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Look Normal
Despite the overnight law enforcement response, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is operating normally as the day gets underway. Guest amenities are available, and bus and Disney Skyliner service to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs is running on its regular schedule.
Guests who encounter any security or law enforcement activity at Walt Disney World Resort should follow all directions from cast members and officers and give any restricted areas appropriate space.
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