Drunk Man at Disney World Punches Cast Member And Threatens Others With Pole

Author Joe Winner

June 18th 12:29 PM

Things got crazy at Epcot in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida as 2 shirtless men reportedly assaulted a cast member, and threatened other guests with a pole that one of them ripped out of the ground. (Drunk strength right there.) The fact that a drunk man at Disney World is missing his shirt and shoes at Epcot tells me he definitely did whatever he’s accused of.

Tik Tokker alexis.ringel, who recorded video of the scene stated “We were told one of the guys punched an older lady cast member. The one holding the pole pulled it out from the ground and started swinging it around and yelling and coming towards the crowd.” The crazy event even made one person believe at first that it may have been a skit.

Drunk Man At Disney World

As for the comments of “Disney’s not even doing anything”, well, yes they were. Cast members are NOT going to approach two large shirtless drunk men. They called in some real authorities to deal with the situation. Disney’s a big place full of people and it takes security a minute to get there. Plus, since the one guy was waving around a pole it was a situation probably best left to some armed Orlando, Florida Orange County deputies.

Check out the second video, there’s guns drawn.

A Renewed Call To Ban Alcohol In The Parks

How are you this mad at Disney World? And the drunk man screaming “I’m in the military”, yeah – you were in the military. This arrest is not going to go well for you. Expect a lifetime ban coming your way.

The videos don’t show what started the fight, but it definitely looks like alcohol may be involved. Would removing the drinking from Epcot fix this? Unsure. But what I can say with confidence, if you get into a heated argument at a theme park and take your shirt off, you’re likely to be the first one going to jail. Where is that guy’s shoes?

The Top 15 Most Popular Rides At Disney World

• 15. Soarin’ Around the World

  This Epcot favorite does not disappoint. Plus it’s at Epcot, so you’ll probably be ‘drinking around the world’ when you ride.

• 14. Toy Story Mania

  Waiting in line is actually as much fun as the ride. There’s so much to see. Plus it’s a great spot to get some air conditioning. Especially the air conditioning.

• 13. TRON Lightcycle / Run

  The new ride at Magic Kingdom. So new that I haven’t been on it, yet. Looks amazing.

• 12. Avatar Flight of Passage

  One of the comments on the video says it best. “you can smell the sea and feel the breeze and little water droplets and you can even feel the creature breathing under you.” True story: I fell asleep in the theater watching the original Avatar. Only time that’s ever happened to me.

• 11. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

  It was a relief to find out that the rumors of a rebranding were false. Aerosmith is still a very big part of this ride. And hopefully they’ll always be. You forget just how many hits they had until you do this.

• 10. Jungle Cruise

  Some of the original elements of the ride were scrubbed as Disney removed elements they deem ‘culturally insensitive’. So this may look a little differently than you remember. Still a relaxing adventure.

• 9. Star Tours

  A must for Star Wars fans. Lots of original Star Wars stuff here. Love it. I got a selfie next to Chewbacca.

• 8. Big Thunder Mountain

  The scenery on this ride is amazing. I like to ride and just look around.

• 7. Haunted Mansion

  As old as this one is, it’s still quite popular. Haunted Mansion, ranks in seventh place. It’s also the ride where people like to scatter their dead relative’s ashes (don’t do that). 

• 6. Expedition Everest

  It always seems like something on this coaster is broke when I go. Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest is the sixth most popular ride. The almost 200-foot-tall rollercoaster is the only ride from the top 10 to have a 5 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor and one of only three rides in the top 15 to have this rating too, along with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Avatar Flight of Passage.

• 5. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

  Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ranks as the fifth most popular ride at Disney World. As the newest ride to feature in the top 10, the ride opened in 2019 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which covers 14 acres. Rise of the Resistance receives 84,218 Google searches a month in America, the third highest number of searches for any ride, and has 130,677 Instagram hashtags. 

• 4. It's a Small World

  ‘It’s a Small World’ places next in the ranking, in fourth place. Over 250 million people have ridden the ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction at Magic Kingdom, the gentle boat ride that showcases different cultures from around the world. The ride receives an average of 49,558 monthly searches and has 352,796 hashtags on Instagram. 

• 3. Space Mountain

  The research revealed that the thrilling indoor rollercoaster Space Mountain ranks as America’s third favorite ride. Space Mountain is the second most Googled Disney World ride in America, receiving 128,593 average monthly searches, and has the fourth highest number of Instagram hashtags in the ranking, with 128,593 hashtags. Opening in 1975 in the Magic Kingdom, Space Mountain’s popularity has stood the test of time, as it is also the oldest operating rollercoaster in Florida. 

• 2. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

  The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ranks as the second most popular ride. Located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tower of Terror is a thrilling drop tower ride with a haunted hotel theme inspired by the classic TV series. The spooky ride has the highest number of hashtags out of any ride on Instagram, with 465,274 hashtags, a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor, and receives an average of 75,943 monthly searches in America. 

• 1. Splash Mountain

  The study revealed that Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain takes the top spot as the most popular ride at Walt Disney World. The beloved log flume ride has always been a favorite among fans and receives an average of 205,193 monthly searches, 323,813 Instagram hashtags, and a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor. Interestingly, despite ranking as the most popular attraction, Splash Mountain is currently closed while undergoing a major re-imagining to ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’, inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. 

• The most popular rides in every state

  The research also revealed each state’s top three favorite rides at Walt Disney World. Splash Mountain is the number one favorite attraction in 49 states, except for Florida. Interestingly, Splash Mountain does not rank as one of Florida’s top three favorite rides, and instead the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride takes Florida’s top spot. Located in Epcot, this new thrill ride takes you on an intergalactic chase through time and space alongside Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. 

  This study was conducted by MagicGuides, the ultimate source for the best Disney vacation planning advice online. 

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