By The newspaper
Nov 28, 2023, 16:44 PM EST
In a bizarre incident at “the happiest place on Earth,” a 26-year-old man disrupted the tranquility of Disneyland by stripping naked on the beloved ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction.
The incident, which occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. last Sunday, resulted in the man’s arrest for indecent exposure and being under the influence of a controlled substance, People reports.
Disneyland security sought help from the Anaheim Police Department when the man, after stripping naked, was found in or around the ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction.
The agents went to the scene and arrested the individual accused of indecent exposure. Additionally, he was arrested for being under the influence of the aforementioned controlled substance. As a precaution, the man was taken to a hospital.
Naked man at Disney caught on camera
The incident did not go unnoticed by park visitors, with videos surfacing on social media capturing the naked man’s antics.
Footage showed the naked man navigating the water channels near the attraction’s entrance and even interacting with the attraction’s animatronics. Witnesses reported hearing pleas from other guests, urging the man to stop his disruptive behavior.
Witness accounts at Disney
Witnesses, including Maegan Carmona, who posted a video on Instagram, described the surreal scene. Carmona recounted seeing the rider climb parts of the ride and expressed concern that she might damage the props.
He highlighted attempts by Disney cast members to intervene, stating that they were able to briefly get the man to sit down. However, his erratic behavior continued, including drinking water from around the attraction.
“He just seemed out of place,” Carmona said, emphasizing that the man seemed disoriented and unaware of his surroundings. Despite efforts to calm him down, he eventually ran towards the entrance of the attraction.
Unprecedented incident at a classic attraction
‘It’s a Small World’, a classic musical boat ride with an enduring legacy, became an unexpected setting for this disruptive event.
The attraction, known for its timeless appeal and catchy tunes, has been a staple at Disneyland since its debut at the New York World’s Fair in 1964. The incident adds an unprecedented chapter to its long history.
This incident follows a pattern of disruptive behavior at Disney theme parks. In a separate incident last month at Walt Disney World, a guest jumped into the World Showcase lagoon at Epcot, allegedly for a $60,000 bet.
The reckless act, captured on video, showed the challenges theme parks face in maintaining order and safety.
As Disneyland processes the fallout from this event, questions are being raised about safety measures and the broader issue of ensuring a safe, family-friendly environment within Disney’s magical kingdom.
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