Guest Arrested At Disneyland Causing Popular Ride To Shut Down

Disneyland Park is often referred to as the Happiest Place on Earth as it is filled with rides, meet and greets, one-of-a-kind fireworks and parades, and more.

However, it wasn't the happiest place on Earth for one Guest vising Disneyland as someone was reportedly arrested.

According to a bystander who was visiting Disneyland Park, a Guest was arrested at Big Thunder Mountain, an attraction located inside Frontierland at the Anaheim theme park.

The incident happened on Saturday evening. A massive security presence was spotted across from Fantasyland, another section inside the Park, and walking towards Frontierland. The bystander, who had a Lightning Lane pass for Big Thunder Mountain, was approaching the attraction when they stopped near the restroom area.

While they stopped, they got a notification on their phones that notified them that their Lightning Lane for Big Thunder Mountain was canceled, and, instead, they were issued a multi-experience pass, meaning they could use their Lightning Lane at any other attraction. This typically occurs when a ride breaks down and experiences technical difficulties, but this time, it seems it was shut down due to an arrest as the bystander overheard someone talking about a Guest who was just arrested at the ride and that is why the attraction had to shut down.

At this time, a police report or an arrest report has yet to be released.

Last month, The Blast reported on a Walt Disney World Cast Member who had been arrested on child pornography charges. He also admitted to sharing photos of his Disney coworkers and sharing their personal contact information on a porn website.

It is unclear where Riveria worked at Walt Disney World, but he has since been placed on administrative leave. In addition to child pornography, Riveria admitted to sharing photos of his coworkers, some of whom were dressed as Disney characters on a website with discussions of “sexual interest.” In addition to the images, he also admitted to sharing some of their private contact information on the website.

Also last month, The Blast reported on a Florida man who was arrested following an alleged massive stealing spree that included taking cell phones, driver’s licenses, and more from Disney Springs, the shopping and dining district at Walt Disney World Resort. Marcus Casida, 43, was charged with having burglary tools and theft. He had two prior convictions, both of which were third-degree felonies.

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s arrest report, which was recently released, Marcus Casida had multiple cell phones, driver’s licenses, and other sensitive personal records, as well as a set of metal lock picking tools, in his possession. Casida has a lengthy criminal history and is homeless. He was trespassed from Walt Disney World property and taken to jail.

And Edward Stephenson, 30, of Brandon, Florida, was arrested at Disney Springs after making “derogatory comments” towards Disney Cast Members, yelling at children, and then threatening Orange County sheriff’s deputies.

The arrest report said he was “belligerent and cursing at/in front of children.” He made inappropriate comments toward juveniles at the Once Upon a Toy shop. Disney security got involved and asked Stephenson to leave the premise, but that is when the 30-year-old made “derogatory comments” toward the workers, per the police report.