Alleged Secret Filming Incident Reported at Disney Park, Legal Update Shared

Visitors often describe Hong Kong Disneyland as a place where the outside world fades away, leaving a carefully built realm of immersion, storytelling, and family-friendly escapism.

From the majestic Castle of Magical Dreams to the highly acclaimed World of Frozen, the resort on Lantau Island has positioned itself as a polished, tightly controlled environment meant to feel safe, joyful, and orderly. Disney parks, wherever they are in the world, depend on this very perception.

Yet even within spaces curated to minimize unpredictability, incidents do still occur. Privacy, in particular, has become a growing concern in public attractions globally — a trend amplified by increasing access to discreet recording technologies. For theme park operators, maintaining trust has become as crucial as maintaining rides and infrastructure. Any breach of that trust generates scrutiny, both locally and internationally.

Those questions resurfaced in Hong Kong this week as a legal case tied to allegations of voyeurism moved forward, drawing attention to how such incidents are handled and the broader implications for visitor safety.

Allegations of Secret Filming at Hong Kong Disneyland

According to The Witness HK, a 36-year-old clerk named Leung Man-hei was arrested and charged with one count of unlawfully photographing or observing the “private parts” of another individual. The alleged incident took place on June 14, 2025, inside Hong Kong Disneyland — the smallest of Disney’s theme park resorts and home to Stark Expo, Mystic Manor, and other attractions unique to the region.

Prosecutors allege that Leung deliberately filmed the private parts of an unidentified guest in a manner that would not have been visible otherwise, implying a level of concealment or intentional positioning. The amended charge further states that the act was conducted for sexual purposes or with dishonest intent, and without any indication that the victim had knowledge or provided consent.

The case was brought before the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday. During the hearing, the defense noted that they had only recently received the revised case file and requested additional time to review evidence and engage with prosecutors. Magistrate Yu Chun-cheung approved the request and adjourned proceedings to December 4.

Leung was granted conditional bail of HK$1,000 (approximately USD $129). No plea has been entered.

Pattern of Voyeurism Cases at Disney Parks Worldwide

While the case has raised concern locally, this is not the first instance of voyeurism linked to Disney properties. In recent years, several high-profile arrests have revealed how digital recording tools can be misused in crowded, public recreational environments.

In 2023, U.S. authorities arrested Justin Culmo after a long-running investigation into child exploitation. Culmo allegedly filmed guests at Walt Disney World and used AI software, including Stable Diffusion, to produce illicit imagery. He was sentenced to 75 years in federal prison in May 2025.

Another incident the same year involved 22-year-old Clayton Snider at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Snider was accused of leaning over a restroom stall to film a 19-year-old guest. He reportedly refused to hand over his phone when confronted, prompting security and law enforcement intervention.

Also in 2023, a Disney Cast Member, 26-year-old Jorge Diaz Vega, admitted to secretly filming guests — including filming up their skirts — inside Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Diaz Vega reportedly recorded guests for six years and collected more than 500 videos before being discovered. Disney terminated his employment immediately. He was arrested, released on bond, and later arrested a second time on another voyeurism charge.

These incidents have underscored the challenges theme parks face in monitoring covert misconduct in high-traffic spaces that are not traditionally treated as surveillance-intensive zones.

More information on the Hong Kong case is expected once court proceedings resume in December.

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