The Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a neglected child at a hotel in the Disney Springs plaza at Walt Disney World Resort on April 22. The incident occurred shortly after 10:00 a.m., with deputies arriving around 10:14 a.m. No public statements have been issued by authorities or the resort.
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received reports of child neglect at a property in the Disney Springs hotel plaza, which houses several Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Resort hotels. A police scanner monitor, @WDWActiveCrime on X, posted an alert at 10:14 a.m.: “🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 04/22/26 10:14 am 🚨: Child Neglect at 📍: Disney Springs Hotel Plaza #WaltDisneyWorld #Disney.” The post included a Google Maps screenshot, though it did not pinpoint the exact hotel involved. Authorities have not specified which hotel deputies attended. Neither the Orange County Sheriff’s Office nor Walt Disney World Resort has released public statements about the response. Officials noted that, absent criminal charges against the child’s parents or guardians, further details are unlikely to be disclosed due to privacy laws protecting minors. The incident had no effect on park operations or guest experiences. No delays, road closures, attraction shutdowns, restaurant issues, or shop disruptions were reported at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, or Disney Springs. Walt Disney World Resort continues to manage such situations to minimize impact on visitors, advising guests to follow any instructions from law enforcement or security.