With the exception of some parts of Shanghai Disney Resort, all Disney resorts around the world are closed indefinitely due to the threat of the COVID-19 Pandemic. And while discussions are currently happening about when and how Disney theme parks can reopen, right now there is no reopening target in sight. However, that hasn’t stopped a few unscrupulous individuals from trying to get past the resort’s security guards (who are still working) to get inside the resort while the shutdown is in effect.
Man sneaks into Avengers Campus construction site
One of the first projects to be pushed back by the COVID-19 closures was the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. And while we’re excited to see how this project turns out, it looks like one Anaheim man was a bit too excited to check it out, as earlier this week it was reported that an 18-year-old man was arrested after he jumped over a gate into the back lot of California Adventure. Police officers responded to the scene and found the man in the park around 11:00 PM near a construction site by the Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout ride.
According to the police report, the suspect’s motive may have been to steal items or equipment from the Avengers Campus construction site. As you might expect, after the suspect was arrested he was cited for trespassing and then released.
Unfortunately we have seen previous cases where disreputable individuals have tried to profit off of taking Disney property, but thankfully security guards and police were able to ensure that this individual did not make it out of the park with any Disney property.
And while this seems to be an isolated incident at the Disneyland Resort, there was another break in at another Disney resort thousands of miles away.
16-year old tries to enter shopping district at Tokyo Disney Resort
Over at Tokyo Disney Resort, a 16-year old boy trespassed on the grounds of Tokyo Disney Resort earlier this week. Though the boy did not make it to the theme parks, he was found in the Ikspiari shopping district of the resort, which is mere steps away from the theme parks. However, the boy was removed by local authorities before he could get farther into the resort.
We’re not quite sure about the intensions of this boy, and whether or not he was trying to get to the theme park or simply made a mistake crossing on to Tokyo Disney Resort property, but thankfully he was redirected before the situation turned more serious.
While there may be plenty of reasons why someone might try and break in to a Disney Park during the shutdown, it’s obviously a very bad idea. Not only is it very dangerous in the current climate to be anywhere but home, but there are also Disney Cast Members as well as local police on site 24/7, so you’re basically guaranteed to get caught.
As always, while this situation is evolving, all theme park fans should check out the CDC’s official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread.
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