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Credit: Will Bostwick, FlickrAn emergency response brought the magic of Walt Disney World Resort to a grinding halt on Monday afternoon. In the wake of one of the busiest weeks of the year at the Central Florida Disney parks, first responders swarmed Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge after at least one person called 911 to report a “suspicious incident” at the Deluxe Disney Resort hotel. Here’s everything we know about the incident.
First Responders Flood Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1, police responded to a reported “suspicious incident” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, a Deluxe Walt Disney World Resort hotel not far from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. X (formerly known as Twitter) account @WDWActiveCrime, which monitors and reports scanner activity near the Central Florida Disney parks, shared the call in a post:
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/01/25 1:42 PM
🚨: Suspicious Incident at 📍: Osceola Pkwy
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚨 Police Alert 🚓 – 12/01/25 1:42 PM
🚨: Suspicious Incident at 📍: Osceola Pkwy#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/8IIbprlYYV— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) December 1, 2025
Specifically, authorities were called to an address on Osceola Parkway, nearest to a pool area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. However, 911 calls at Walt Disney World Resort are often directed to specific, centralized addresses, rather than the exact coordinates of the emergency, so that doesn’t mean that the “suspicious incident” occurred at the exact location displayed on the Google Maps screenshot.
What “Suspicious Incident” Means
A “suspicious incident” can refer to an innumerable number of emergencies, especially at a place like Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, where wild African animals, such as giraffes, zebras, and antelope, graze mere feet from Disney Resort hotel guests.
Previous “suspicious incident” reports at Walt Disney World Resort have been later updated to reflect calls for assistance with cases of grand theft, battery, verbal fights, trespassers, and other emergency situations.
It’s unclear what “suspicious incident” refers to in the case of Monday’s law enforcement response at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
What to Look For Over the Next Few Days
Walt Disney World Resort rarely issues public statements about law enforcement responses on its property. However, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department occasionally publishes police reports regarding criminal activity at the Central Florida Disney parks. Reports about Monday’s incident could come to light at any time in the next few days.
It’s important to note that if this incident involved a medical emergency unrelated to criminal activity, it’s unlikely that details will ever emerge due to privacy regulations.
Is it Safe to Visit Walt Disney World Resort Right Now?
As of the time of this article’s publication, it’s perfectly safe to visit Walt Disney World Resort, including all of the Disney Resort hotels, the Disney Springs shopping and dining district, and the four theme parks: Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Authorities have not instructed guests to stay away from any areas on the Central Florida property.
If you’re visiting or planning on heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, be aware that law enforcement may ask you to stay away from some public spaces if the “suspicious incident” remains unresolved. Follow all posted or verbal instructions from Disney cast members and local authorities.
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