Law enforcement activity at Walt Disney World Resort's shopping and entertainment district, Disney Springs, has drawn attention this week following scanner reports of separate incidents that required a police presence.
Tuesday Afternoon Report
Scanner activity tracked by X user @WDWActiveCrime indicated police responded to a “suspicious person” at Disney Springs on Tuesday afternoon. The account, which monitors and shares law enforcement communications at Walt Disney World Resort, posted about the incident shortly before 3 p.m.
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/16/25 2:46 PM
🚨: Suspicious Person at 📍: Esplanade Ave & E Buena Vista Drive
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/16/25 2:46 PM
🚨: Suspicious Person at 📍: Esplanade Ave & E Buena Vista Drive#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/JHRKou1yFt— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 16, 2025
Details surrounding this particular response remain limited. Information about the individual involved hasn't been made public, and it's unclear whether any arrests resulted from the law enforcement activity. Scanner reports at Walt Disney World Resort typically reference centralized locations rather than providing precise addresses where incidents occur, making the exact spot of this response uncertain.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department frequently publishes police reports documenting criminal activity at Walt Disney World Resort. No such report has been released regarding Tuesday's incident at this time.
Sunday Evening Response
The Tuesday afternoon activity followed another law enforcement call to Disney Springs late Sunday night. Scanner reports indicated police responded to the entertainment complex around 9 p.m.
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/14/25 9:07 PM
🚨: Threats/Assault at 📍: Disney Springs
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/14/25 9:07 PM
🚨: Threats/Assault at 📍: Disney Springs#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/N8In2kTPPR— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 15, 2025
Like Tuesday's report, this scanner activity pinned the incident to a general area rather than a specific address. The circumstances surrounding the reported “threat/assault” haven't been clarified, and additional details about the nature of the incident remain unavailable.
What Guests Should Know
Despite the law enforcement responses captured on scanner reports this week, Walt Disney World Resort continues normal operations. All four theme parks—Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park—are welcoming guests as usual. Disney Springs also remains open and accessible to visitors.
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort who observe law enforcement or Disney security personnel during their trips should comply with any instructions provided, whether posted or communicated verbally.
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