The early hours of Sunday morning at Disney Springs ended with a law enforcement response — specifically, a battery call logged at Walt Disney World Resort‘s shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
The Call That Came In at 12:38 a.m.
At 12:38 a.m. on July 12, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a battery incident at Disney Springs. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the dispatch on X (formerly known as Twitter):
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 7/12/26 12:38 AM
🚨: Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone) at 📍: Disney Springs
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 7/12/26 12:38 AM
🚨: Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone) at 📍: Disney Springs#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/nX8VyWg37u— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) July 12, 2026
As with most emergency calls tied to Walt Disney World Resort property, the Google Maps pin attached to the alert reflects the generalized address used to track calls at Disney Springs rather than a confirmed, precise location. The exact spot within the district where the overnight incident occurred hasn't been established.
Details about the people involved and the severity of any injuries are not publicly available at this time. Neither the Orange County Sheriff's Office nor Walt Disney World Resort has issued any statement about the incident. If a police report is prepared or criminal charges are filed, additional information may eventually become public.
No Disruption to Sunday Operations
Guests heading to Disney Springs or any of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on Sunday shouldn't encounter any delays or disruptions connected to the overnight battery call. The My Disney Experience app and other official channels show Disney Springs operating normally following the early morning incident.
As always, anyone who encounters a law enforcement response during a Walt Disney World Resort visit should follow directions from cast members and officers on the scene and keep their distance from any cordoned-off areas.
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