Law Enforcement Rushes to Disney Springs After Guest Threatens Safety of Others
An urgent law enforcement response descended upon Disney Springs late Sunday evening following reports of threatening behavior that potentially endangered other visitors at Walt Disney World Resort’s popular shopping and entertainment complex.
Sunday Night Emergency Response
Orange County authorities received an emergency call just after 9:00 p.m. on December 14 requiring immediate deployment to Disney Springs. According to scanner monitoring conducted by @WDWActiveCrime, a social media account that tracks emergency activity at Walt Disney World Resort and shares updates on X (formerly known as Twitter), the situation involved both “threats” and “assault.”
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/14/25 9:07 PM
🚨: Threats/Assault at 📍: Disney Springs
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/14/25 9:07 PM
🚨: Threats/Assault at 📍: Disney Springs#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/N8In2kTPPR— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 15, 2025
Specific details about the confrontation—including what precipitated the incident, the number of individuals involved, and whether anyone sustained injuries—remain unavailable through official channels. Walt Disney World Resort’s emergency dispatch infrastructure directs calls to standardized location addresses rather than exact incident coordinates.
The Disney Springs marker referenced in scanner traffic, therefore, represents a generalized position within the expansive complex rather than pinpointing the precise location where the threatening behavior actually occurred.
Investigation Details Remain Undisclosed
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, which maintains regular presence throughout Walt Disney World Resort property and responds to incidents across the vacation destination, has not yet issued a public incident report regarding Sunday’s emergency call. While the department routinely documents and releases information about criminal activity at Disney properties, the timing of such releases varies based on investigative needs and case status.
Authorities haven’t confirmed whether the individual or individuals involved in threatening others’ safety received formal trespass notices from Disney security. These legal documents prohibit banned parties from entering any Walt Disney World Resort location, with duration ranging from single-day restrictions to permanent lifetime exclusions, depending on offense severity.
Similarly, there’s no public confirmation regarding arrests stemming from the incident. Law enforcement may have detained individuals at the scene, issued citations, or determined the situation didn’t warrant custody.
Safety Notice for Disney Springs Visitors
Current and prospective Walt Disney World Resort guests should be aware that, despite Sunday’s law enforcement response, all resort operations continue uninterrupted. Disney Springs remains fully operational and welcoming visitors throughout its shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and outdoor spaces. No operational changes, closures, or heightened security protocols have been announced in response to the incident.
The four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks—Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park—likewise maintain standard operating procedures and schedules.
Has the behavior of another guest ever impacted your Disney Park vacation? Disney Dining would love to hear your story in the comments!
I’ve been going to the Springs for many many years. It’s never been safer. After you get through security now, the only thing a person is capable of doing to harm is a fist fight unless they steal a knife frim a restaurant. I wouldn’t worry at all. Law enforcement is everywhere on the premises.