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Furious Guests Spark Chaos at Disneyland, Security Forced to Intervene

Disneyland Resort is often thought of as the happiest place on earth, where families gather, creating magical memories that last a lifetime. However, even in a place built on joy, tensions can sometimes rise unexpectedly. In recent days, a particularly chaotic scene at Disney California Adventure Park caught the attention of guests and Disney fans alike.

While most visitors come to enjoy the attractions, meet beloved characters, and experience the immersive magic, not all guests have the same respect for the park’s welcoming environment. One such altercation occurred recently when a heated disagreement broke out among a group of park visitors. The incident was bad enough that security was called to intervene, and one visitor even filmed the entire ordeal, sharing it with their social media following.

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The drama unfolded when Disney influencer Amanda (@amandas_explorations) sat down near a group of guests who, unbeknownst to her, would soon be involved in an escalating confrontation.

According to Amanda’s account, things started to go south when a woman in the group began asking for directions to the nearest bathroom. As she shouted for guidance, another member of the group responded in a less-than-friendly manner, loudly giving the directions but also using profanity.

Amanda, who was seated nearby, took out her phone and began recording the scene when the situation started to spiral further.

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Her video captured not only the woman’s loud outbursts, but also the growing tension between her and another table that attempted to intervene.

The moment became even more intense when the woman’s behavior worsened after a polite request was made. Rather than de-escalating the situation, the guest grew even angrier.

As Amanda continued to film, the altercation seemed to boil over, prompting nearby guests to raise concerns about the inappropriate behavior in a family-friendly park.

Drama at Disneyland. She was screaming super loud to her friend where the bathroom is and was cussing. The table next to her told her this is a theme park and kids are around .

She went off on him and security came.

Would you mind the yelling and screaming and cussing cause it’s a theme park ?

#Disney #Disneyland #dca

 
 
 
 
 
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The situation took a turn when a nearby table asked the woman to be mindful of her language, especially with so many children present. It seems that the request did not sit well with her, leading to even more yelling and cursing, which only added to the chaos.

According to Amanda, security was eventually called in to address the issue.

Despite the intervention, the woman was not escorted out of the park. Instead, security asked her to quiet down, which left some commenters unsatisfied.

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The altercation quickly gained attention after it was shared online, with many commenters expressing shock over the woman’s behavior.

“it’s impossible for anyone to ‘mind yo own f***in’ businesssss’ when you’re screaming at the top of your lungs.”

Others weighed in with similar sentiments, arguing that Disney’s family-friendly atmosphere was compromised when guests engage in such behavior.

No. I would be the same way. Keep your trash talk at home. You are in a family atmosphere, especially Disney. You can hold back for the time you are there. Also starting a fight because someone ask for you to tone it down is also crazy. Just move on

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While many were quick to condemn the woman’s actions, some on social media pointed out that filming such moments could also be problematic. One commenter expressed concern about the ethics of recording someone in distress, particularly when the incident involves another guest’s breakdown.

Now imagine how the situation would’ve went if she would’ve saw you filming ….. because if I would’ve saw someone doing that to me, I would’ve given Disney a REAL reason to kick me out especially given that mental health is a serious thing ?! filming somebody without their permission and posting it on the Internet should be illegal. That’s wild to use someone else’s breakdown as content.

Amanda, however, defended her actions, emphasizing that filming in the park is allowed, especially when capturing public moments that don’t invade someone’s privacy. “She was not having a mental breakdown,” she clarified in a comment. “It’s a public park and I can film anyone as it’s legal.”

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As the online conversation surrounding the incident grew, the issue of how Disney parks should handle such situations was also raised. Many questioned whether the woman should have been kicked out of the park altogether. While Disney security did step in, they did not go as far as removing the guest from the premises.

According to Disney’s guest behavior policy, individuals who cause disruptions in the park can be asked to leave, but this was not the case in this particular situation.

Please show common courtesy to fellow Guests and our Cast Members by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive or offensive behavior, jumping lines or saving places in lines for others.

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The incident at California Adventure also highlights the importance of how confrontations are handled within the park. Disney’s emphasis on a positive experience means that guests are encouraged to report unruly behavior to cast members or security rather than engage directly with the individuals causing the disturbance. This can help prevent situations from escalating further.

Have you ever witnessed an incident like this at a Disney park? How did you react, and do you think security handled it appropriately? We want to hear your thoughts. Share your experiences in the comments below!

Krysten Swensen

A born and bred New England girl living the Disney life in Southern California. I love to read, to watch The Golden Girls, and love everything to do with Disney and Universal. I also love to share daily doses of Disney on my Disney Instagram @BrazzleDazzleDisney!

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