Disney Visitor Arrested and Banned for Life After Assaulting Cast Member Over Photo Op
A visitor to Disney World in Orlando, identified as Diego Rodriguez, was arrested and permanently banned from the park after an altercation with a cast member. The incident occurred when Rodriguez, accompanied by a woman and child, attempted to cut the line to meet a Disney performer dressed as Mirabel from the film 'Encanto'. Despite being repeatedly told by a line attendant that skipping the queue was not allowed, Rodriguez and his family persisted. The situation escalated when the child attempted to run to Mirabel and was stopped by the attendant. The child's mother then tried to get an autograph, but was informed that only photos were being taken at that time. In response, Rodriguez allegedly grabbed the arm of the attendant, shook her, and verbally assaulted both the attendant and the cast member. Police were called, and Rodriguez was arrested on battery charges and issued a lifetime ban from all Disney World Resort properties.