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In 1997, a family allegedly attacked a staff member dressed up as Pluto, pushing her into the fountain and breaking one of her bones. Apparently, it was all because she was trying to take her break right before it was their turn to get a picture.
An employee once observed a guest attempting to place her dog inside a locker so she could go on a ride by herself.
An employee reported an alleged incident where they discovered a lifeless rat inside a bag of lettuce intended for the salads.
During a ride at Animal Kingdom, a flying object shot past the passengers. After the ride concluded, a gentleman informed the staff that he had unexpectedly lost his prosthetic leg. As a result, the ride had to be temporarily suspended while they searched for it.
A male guest was observed at the park wearing exceptionally short shorts, to the extent that his private areas were visible. This is certainly an inappropriate sight for young children to encounter.
A drunken woman dressed as Snow White was observed wandering around the park, impersonating the character by signing autographs and posing for photos with parkgoers. Her disruptive behavior resulted in a significant commotion as she was escorted out. This princess's day did not end on a happy note.
In the Magic Kingdom, a grown man strapped into a ride simply could not hold it in any longer and defecated, covering the entire ride with his "accident." Pity the poor employees who had to clean up!
An employee working at Cinderella's Castle recounted an unusual incident where a family of four arrived for dinner. In the middle of their meal, the husband abruptly stood up, attracted everyone's attention by tapping his glass, and declared that his wife of 15 years had been involved in an affair for over a year. He then left the establishment with their children, leaving behind his "princess."
A staff member witnessed a grown man, accompanied by his family, forcefully pushing a pregnant cast member against a wall simply because she refused to let him cut in line. His awful behavior certainly tarnished the Disney magic for everyone present.
A couple attempting to board Space Mountain had a black duffel bag in their possession, and staff members heard sounds coming from it. Security insisted they open the bag, only to discover their six-month-old baby inside.
Following an impressive display of a child's vomiting near the entrance of Big Thunder Mountain, park employees cordoned off the area using trash cans. A man dressed in all white, eager to rejoin the ride queue, attempted to speedily navigate through the cans. However, his plan went wrong as he slipped, tumbled, and only then realized the unfortunate mess he had fallen into.
Of course, adults want to have fun as well, but there was one instance where a couple actually tethered their child to a pole with a leash while they rode Splash Mountain. When they returned, security had some choice words to share with them.
An employee reported that a notably heavy woman attempted to board the Finding Nemo Submarine ride, which necessitated navigating a very narrow and steep spiral staircase. The ride operators tried to discreetly discourage her from attempting it, but she insisted on getting on. However, when the ride was over, she found herself physically unable to get back up the staircase. They had to call in a crane for assistance.
A middle-aged woman was observed strolling through the park while softly conversing with her "child" in the stroller. It was later revealed that her "child" consisted of four or five stuffed cats, all dressed up to resemble babies.
A peculiar discovery was made on the Space Mountain ride when an employee had the task of inspecting the rockets upon their return from a cycle. To their surprise, a glass eyeball was reportedly found among the contents.
A cast member was seen touching himself behind a ride in broad daylight. In accordance with the spirit and standards of Disney, he was fired.
A man was found dead in his hotel room at the park. In a bid to divert attention from the situation as the police arrived, the costumed characters held an impromptu meet-and-greet.
In a truly peculiar testament to the state of human intelligence, there have been reports of several guests earnestly inquiring with employees about the possibility of activating the air conditioning within the park. Their genuine belief stemmed from the astonishing misconception that Disneyland was situated under a giant glass dome.
An irate guest had a grievance to address with an employee, and he chose to express his dissatisfaction by hurling his toddler at the staff member.
On multiple instances, guests opted to utilize tables designated for dining purposes as impromptu baby changing stations, frequently neglecting to clean up after leaving behind the soiled materials.
Two teenagers believed they could discreetly engage in some romantic activities in the dimly lit interior of the mansion. However, their endeavors took an unexpected turn when a staff member suddenly exclaimed, "You're doing it wrong!" Chaos ensued as the girl accidentally bit down on her male companion from the shock of getting caught. They were quickly surrounded by medics, security personnel, and managers.
A custodial worker was in the midst of cleaning the restroom when an elderly lady entered, went into a stall, and urinated directly onto the floor. She subsequently exited without bothering to wash her hands.
As surreal as it may sound, people continue to disperse ashes on various rides throughout the parks, and this has become an ongoing issue.
A guest was brought to the attention of the staff due to his unusual form of harassment, which involved approaching women and requesting them to sneeze on him.
The queue to meet Queen Elsa can be exceptionally lengthy, and it's not uncommon for children to become irritable. On one occasion, a young boy, who had been crying, finally reached the front of the line. When the costumed cast member leaned down to inquire about what was troubling him, the boy abruptly ceased crying and candidly remarked that she had "nice 'boobies'" while extending his tiny hand.
An employee working in Fantasyland recounted an incident where, on an exceptionally hot day, a father declined to purchase a small fan with a built-in spray bottle. Instead, he opted for a bottle of water, took hefty sips, and proceeded to spray his two young daughters by spitting the water from his mouth.
A woman was trying to get on the Space Mountain ride with her kid who was apparently too short, and hesitant to go anyway. Her solution? She pulled a pair of heels from her bag and made the kid put them on. Of course, they didn’t get on the ride.
As reported by an employee, a group of drunk guests irresponsibly unfastened their infant's safety belt and raised the baby into the air while the ride was suspended at a height of 18 feet (5.5 meters), in order to get a "funny" photo. The ride was stopped, they were escorted off the scene and once outside the park, they were arrested.
Two brothers managed to sneak away from their family and conceal themselves on Tom Sawyer Island until the park's closing hours. In a bid to return to the main park, the older brother carried the younger one on his back while attempting to swim, but tragically, the older brother slipped under water and didn't resurface. His lifeless body was discovered the following morning.
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