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Police Respond to Brawl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on June 22

Walt Disney World Resort has seen back-to-back physical altercation calls in less than 24 hours, with the latest incident prompting law enforcement to respond to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Monday afternoon.

The Call Logged at 1:41 p.m.

Giraffes roam the lush savanna exhibit at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
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Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a physical fight at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park at 1:41 p.m. on June 22. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime captured the dispatch on X (formerly known as Twitter):

🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 6/22/26 1:41 PM
🚨: Physical Fight at 📍: Disney's Animal Kingdom
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

The Google Maps screenshot attached to the alert places the response on a trail near the entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. As with most scanner logs tied to Walt Disney World Resort, that location reflects a generalized address used to track calls rather than the confirmed site of the altercation itself.

guests ride disney world's expedition everest rollercoaster in Animal Kingdom
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Details about the fight remain scarce. The number of guests involved and whether anyone sustained injuries requiring medical attention are both unknown at this time. Walt Disney World Resort and the Orange County Sheriff's Office have not issued any statements about the incident, consistent with standard practice. If criminal charges are filed, additional information may eventually surface.

The Second Incident in Two Days

Monday's fight at Disney's Animal Kingdom follows a physical altercation reported at EPCOT on Sunday, June 21 — Father's Day — when law enforcement responded to a similar 911 call at 3:45 p.m. No additional details about the EPCOT incident have emerged since it was first reported.

EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere towers over World Showcase Lagoon, surrounded by lush trees and park buildings, under a clear sky. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026
Credit: Erica Lauren, Disney Fanatic

Two physical fight calls at Walt Disney World Resort within 24 hours is an unusual stretch, even for a resort that sees millions of guests each year.

No Disruption to Park Operations

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is operating normally following Monday's law enforcement response. Attractions, dining, merchandise, and transportation operations have all continued without interruption.

Walt Disney World entrance arch featuring Mickey and Minnie. Kids Eat Free Summer.
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Guests who encounter any emergency or security situation during a Walt Disney World visit should follow directions from cast members and officers and give the area the appropriate space. The resort manages these situations with the goal of minimizing impact on other guests while protecting the privacy of those directly involved.

Has a law enforcement response impacted your visit to Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort? Share your experience with Disney Fanatic in the comments.

Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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