Disneyland Resort guests have spotted a surprising bit of damage at Disney California Adventure Park, and some believe an out-of-control scooter is the culprit. A chunk of a building’s decorative structure appears to have been torn off, leaving Disney cast members to cover the exposed section with black Gaffer tape—a quick fix that’s caught the attention of eagle-eyed parkgoers.
What Happened to the Disney California Adventure Building?
Redditor u/Izzy_Forreal recently shared a photo of the missing chunk, asking:
“Okay. Who took part of the wall at DCA?”
Okay. Who took part of the wall at dca?
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While Disney has not released any official explanation, one guest claimed they witnessed a mobility scooter crashing into the structure just days before the damage was noticed.
“I saw a kid drive a scooter full speed into that wall and one of the metal pieces fell off like last week,” u/BreakfastQueeen wrote. However, without direct confirmation, the actual cause remains speculative.
A Quick Fix or a Sign of Something Bigger?
Rather than immediately replacing the damaged section, Disney applied a temporary fix using Gaffer tape, which sparked humorous takes from fans.
“Dang, that Gaffer tape probably costs more than the piece of wall that is missing,” u/ChewieBee joked. “It’s ~$20-25 and up for a roll. I can get six rolls of packing tape or duct tape for that much. The roll I’m finishing up was $50.”
Disney’s Approach to Guest Behavior
Walt Disney Imagineers consider guest behavior when designing theme park structures, including protective bumpers on pillars and walls. According to u/Tara_Cloudtrader, many of these elements are designed with impact resistance in mind.
“I know it sounds crazy, but those kinds of bumpers on pillars are made of Styrofoam with a thin veneer to hide it,” they wrote. “Someone with a cart, stroller, or other hard object probably crashed into and tore a bit off, exposing the Styrofoam. They’ll probably fix it soon.”
For now, the tape-covered section remains one of many quick repairs guests have spotted at Disneyland Resort. Whether scooters are to blame or not, the damage highlights how much wear and tear the parks endure from daily crowds.
Have you noticed any temporary fixes like this at Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park? Disney Dining would love to hear from you in the comments!
