It’s no secret that mandatory mask-wearing at theme parks is a contentious subject. However, the Orlando Sentinel reports that earlier this month on August 14, 2020 a man visiting the resort was arrested after being accused of hitting an Epcot security guard in the head and threatening to kill him after he was repeatedly reminded to follow the new face mask rules. According to reports the man became agitated when he was denied entry due to one of his children’s masks not following the park’s guidelines, and when the guard attempted to notify a coworker about the situation via radio, he was struck.
Disney has released the following statement regarding the incident:
“We expect guests to treat our cast members with courtesy and respect, and while the vast majority of guests have adapted to our new measures, this unfortunate case required law enforcement.”
Fortunately, the security guard was not seriously injured during the incident and the accused has been charged with misdemeanor battery. You can read all of the details of the incident at the Orlando Sentinel link above.
