So… here’s something you probably weren’t expecting to read today: A dad hanging out at Disney Springs says he got pulled aside by a random guy — who flashed a badge — and told him NEVER to let his kid go into a Disney bathroom alone.
Yep. That actually happened.
According to a Reddit post that’s been making the rounds on Disney forums, the parent was letting his 10-year-old son use the restroom at City Works when things got seriously weird.
“An absolute giant of a dude comes out, walks up and asks if that is my kid in there… Now at this point I’m starting to get worried,” the guest wrote. “He then flashes me his police badge… and I’m like WTF has this kid done?”
Turns out, nothing. The guy wasn’t accusing the kid of anything. Instead, he gave a seriously disturbing PSA:
“The off-duty officer proceeds to tell me that you should always go into the restroom with your children, no matter how old/young — Disney is rife with pedophiles.”
The post ends with the dad saying he was “scared the absolute Mickeys” out of — and from then on, followed his son into every single restroom.
Now here’s where it gets even murkier…
Was That Even a Real Cop?
The supposed “officer” didn’t show any ID beyond a quick flash of a badge — and there’s no indication that the parent verified his identity. Disney security hasn’t commented on the incident (shocker), but parkgoers are now wondering if the guy was really law enforcement or just someone trying to play bathroom police.
If it was a cop, that warning was definitely bold. If not? It raises some major red flags.
But… Was He Totally Wrong?
As bizarre as the moment sounds, here’s the unsettling part — there have been legit cases involving predators caught targeting kids at Disney World.
In one of the most disturbing recent arrests, a Florida man named Justin Culmo was busted in 2023 for allegedly creating thousands of child exploitation images — some of which he admitted were secretly filmed at Disney World.
Yeah, you read that right.
He used a GoPro to film children at the parks, then ran the footage through AI image generators to produce illegal content. Investigators say he even abused his own daughters and shared images on the dark web. His case is still moving through the courts, with a trial scheduled for October.
So, no — the parks aren’t crawling with predators every five feet. But yes, predators have used the location for their own disgusting purposes.
Jim Cole, a former DHS investigator who tracked Culmo’s activity, put it bluntly: “This is not just a gross violation of privacy — it’s a targeted attack on the safety of children in our communities.”
Should Parents Be Freaking Out?
Not necessarily. But if your kid’s heading to a restroom in a super busy public place like Disney Springs, it’s probably smart to tag along — no matter how old they are.
The dad who posted the story hopes the guy was just being dramatic. But still, he’s changed his habits for good.
“I sincerely hope this was just a huge overreaction from the cop,” he wrote. “But I just wanted to pass the information on in case there are other parents that didn’t know what I do now.”
Honestly? Not the most magical moment — but definitely one that’ll make you think twice next time your kid says, “I gotta go.”
Bottom Line: Maybe the guy was paranoid. Maybe he was right. Either way, one Disney Springs trip turned into a parenting wake-up call — and it’s got the internet talking.
