A reported grand theft brought law enforcement to Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday afternoon, while thousands of guests were spending the day at Walt Disney World Resort's third theme park. Few details have been released so far.
The 911 Call
The Orange County Sheriff's Office received the call at 2:37 p.m. on October 26, describing a “grand theft” at the park. Central Florida law enforcement monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime shared the scanner report on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing:
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 10/26/26 2:37 PM
🚨: Grand Theft at 📍: Disney's Hollywood Studios
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 10/26/26 2:37 PM
🚨: Grand Theft at 📍: Disney's Hollywood Studios#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/5ZSduri2Hg— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) October 26, 2026
A Google Maps screenshot attached to the post marks a spot along a roadway near the Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. That pin shouldn't be read as the scene of the crime. Posts like this one usually include general coordinates used to log incidents across the Central Florida Disney parks, Disney Resort hotels, and Disney Springs, so the call's real origin is unknown.
What “Grand Theft” Means in Florida
Florida's minimum threshold for grand theft is $750, and penalties climb as the value of the stolen property rises. Nothing public indicates what was taken, how much it was worth, or whether the property belonged to Walt Disney World Resort or to a theme park guest.
What Remains Unclear
Walt Disney World Resort hasn't commented on the incident. When this article was published, the Orange County Sheriff's Office hadn't shared further information about the call. A police report or criminal charges, if any are filed, could eventually fill in the gaps.
Operations at Disney's Hollywood Studios appeared to continue normally, so Walt Disney World Resort guests can continue with their plans for the day.
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