A few months ago, we at Disney Fanatic reported on a streaker who ran around “it’s a small world” in Disneyland in the nude. At the time, not much was known about the circumstances surrounding the man’s mental state and history, but now, a little more light has been shed on the situation by a guest who was present at the time.
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More Insight Comes to Light on Nude Man at Disneyland
In November 2023, a Disneyland guest who was reportedly under the influence of drugs stripped down completely and streaked through the “it’s a small world” ride after disembarking from a ride vehicle. Not only this but after he went through the ride, he even went outside—completely nude—and was photographed by some in the queue.
Some guests shared a censored photo on social media of the man in his birthday suit after he’d emerged from the “it’s a small world” attraction.
I AM ON SMALL WORLD AND THERE WAS A STREAKER, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING pic.twitter.com/AeP7fiuvwI
— Ashley Esqueda & Friends 📍LA 🔜 Seattle (@AshleyEsqueda) November 26, 2023
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The Hamily Family, who were on the ride that day, shared their insight into the incident. In particular, they explained how the guest who streaked through the Disney ride behaved moments before he stripped down to his birthday suit.
As reported by Inside the Magic, the video shows that “As [the Hamily Family] were filming the ride, they also filmed the guests walking opposite of the boats, along the floor of the attraction. [The streaker] was walking backward, heading back into the ride after presumably hopping off his boat.”
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In addition, another Disneyland guest, Ashley Esqueda, also explained her experience on the ride on this day. Ashley shared on Reddit:
So, we actually saw him inside the ride!! We were in a boat and all of us noticed him run past through a door – he was clothed at this point in a hoodie and maroon pants. Looked right at all of us and kept moving!
My SIL just happened to be waiting outside the ride for us and when we stopped we told her we had assumed it was for some idiot who left his boat; she replied back with this picture and was like, “uh, I think I see the problem.” 😂
He was FULLY NUDE.
It’s important to note that this individual’s behavior is completely against the rules at Disneyland or the Walt Disney World Resort, and, equally important, is most definitely illegal elsewhere also. However, it also appears that the individual was under the influence of drugs while he took these actions.
While we may never know his exact thoughts, perhaps his behavior prior to the viral incident might help us understand more of what was going through his head.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, there is help available. Please don’t hesitate to call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Hotline at 1-800-662-4357.