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Walt Disney World Resort guests witnessed heightened security measures and police activity this past weekend when a reported security threat shut down the Monorail system at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The incident sparked discussions among Disney Parks fans as details emerged online.
A Shocking Scene at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is known for its elegance and tranquility, offering guests luxurious accommodations just steps from Magic Kingdom Park. However, the serene atmosphere was disrupted on Saturday evening when police and security cast members responded to a reported threat.
At around 5:00 p.m., Reddit user u/ghost_shark_619 noticed unusual activity at the resort:
“Lots of police and security activity… Whatever happened… it shut down the Monorail.”
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Additional accounts from Disney Park guests revealed more about the situation. Some reported that a guest made a concerning comment about the Monorail that prompted the emergency response.
“A guest made an inappropriate comment for an environment where security is a concern,” u/SeriousStrokes69 explained. “That comment had to be taken seriously, so it resulted in the Monorail being shut down for a period of time, and the person who made the comment was arrested and trespassed from the property.”
Other Guest Accounts of the Incident
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Redditor u/Guilty-Programmer954 recounted seeing the suspect escorted away by law enforcement:
“We were in line for the Monorail and the man walked past us with handcuffs… Apparently, he had a bag he had thrown or hid, and the police wanted what’s inside.”
The Monorail resumed operations later that evening, but Walt Disney World Resort has not issued a public statement about the nature of the incident.
More Trouble at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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Later that same night, another altercation reportedly broke out at the Grand Floridian bus stop. Guest u/caninelizardbreath described a chaotic scene involving multiple groups of people:
“Someone was yelling about recording someone, and then someone elbowed someone in the face… It started inside and ended while they were getting on the bus…[A] few guests [were] trapped on the bus, I assume to make witness statements. ”
A Reminder for Disney Park Guests
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The safety and security of Walt Disney World Resort guests remain a top priority. If you see something suspicious, report it to the nearest cast member or law enforcement.
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