Law enforcement officers were busy across Walt Disney World Resort property throughout Wednesday night and Thursday morning, responding to three distinct emergency situations that unfolded over approximately twelve hours. Scanner monitoring captured the string of incidents, which ranged from child neglect to a vehicular accident. All three started as “person down” calls before authorities released more information.
Late Evening Medical Situation at EPCOT
The first emergency call reached authorities late Wednesday, with scanner reports documenting a response shortly after 10:00 p.m. on December 17. The incident occurred somewhere within EPCOT. From X (formerly known as Twitter) user @WDWActiveCrime:
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/17/25 10:10 PM
🚨: Person Down at 📍: EPCOT Park
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/17/25 10:10 PM
🚨: Person Down at 📍: EPCOT Park#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/bQPqqmj7Oo— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 18, 2025
Further details about this particular situation never materialized through scanner channels or official communications. Medical emergencies at the theme parks typically don’t generate publicly accessible police documentation, making it unlikely that additional information about the EPCOT incident or its outcome will become available to the general public.
Early Morning Child Neglect Report at Hollywood Studios
Several hours passed before the second emergency response, this time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Initial scanner activity around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, indicated another “person down” situation requiring attention. Around 4:00 a.m., authorities updated the call to reflect reported child neglect.
🔁 UPDATE to previous call: Person Down ➡️
Changed to: Child Neglect
📍 Disney’s Hollywood Studios
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🔁 UPDATE to previous call: Person Down ➡️
Changed to: Child Neglect
📍 Disney's Hollywood Studios#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney https://t.co/rbO51VBlq7— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 18, 2025
Disney’s Hollywood Studios operations conclude hours before midnight, making the 2:00 a.m. timeframe particularly concerning. One plausible explanation involves a child being left behind at the Disney park after closing, though the specific circumstances remain unconfirmed by authorities.
Thursday Morning Accident at Disney World
The third incident occurred during morning hours on December 18, beginning with a “person down” report received shortly after 8:00 a.m. Authorities quickly determined the situation involved a motor vehicle accident.
🔁 UPDATE to previous call: Person Down ➡️
Changed to: Vehicle Crash
📍 Intersection of World Drive Off Ramp E and E Buena Vista Drive
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🔁 UPDATE to previous call: Person Down ➡️
Changed to: Vehicle Crash
📍 Intersection of World Drive Off Ramp E and E Buena Vista Drive#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney https://t.co/gkVDnv6zKM— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 18, 2025
The collision took place at the intersection where World Drive Off Ramp E meets E Buena Vista Drive, closest to the Disney Springs shopping and dining complex. Local authorities issued a traffic advisory and confirmed that some passengers had been injured.
⚠️Traffic Alert
This is a Vehicle Crash with Injuries and Roadblock
⚠️Traffic Alert
This is a Vehicle Crash with Injuries and Roadblock— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 18, 2025
Authorities haven’t released specifics regarding how many individuals sustained injuries in the accident or provided updates on their current conditions.
Impact on Guest Experience
Travelers navigating Walt Disney World Resort should anticipate possible traffic adjustments or temporary roadway closures stemming from Thursday morning’s vehicle accident near Disney Springs. These disruptions could persist as cleanup and investigation work continue in the area.
Guests spending time at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are unlikely to encounter any visible remnants of the “person down” and “child neglect” emergency responses that occurred at those locations.
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