An afternoon of family fun turned into an eye-popping spectacle at Disneyland on Sunday when a 26-year-old man disrobed and took an unauthorized tour of the "It's A Small World" attraction. The stark-naked escapade prompted a flurry of police and park security activity as disturbed guests witnessed the man's skin show amidst the ride's cherubic international dolls and festive decor, as per KTLA reports.
The incident kicked off around 1:30 p.m., when the man allegedly stripped nearly naked and decided to get "up close and personal" with the set pieces of the iconic, whimsical ride. Baffled parkgoers watched as Disney cast members halted the ride and maintained order, but by the time the man completed his unplanned egress from the attraction, he had discarded every stitch of clothing, according to ABC7.
Amidst the dulcet tones of Christmas music, videos captured the man's bizarre jaunt, bathed in the technicolor glow of the ride's lighting. "I am on Small World and there was a streaker, I cannot believe this happening," tweeted Ashley Esqueda, capturing the incredulity of the situation. The nude interruption was short-lived, as Anaheim police promptly detained the birthday-suited adventurer for indecent exposure and suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, leading to his removal from the Magic Kingdom.
After wading in the water near the ride's entrance in full view of onlookers, the man was approached by a Disneyland worker, as documented by footage that has since circulated widely. His abandoned garments were later found, neatly piled inside the attraction, as noted by KTLA. Thereafter, police whisked the man away to a local hospital for evaluation, signaling the end of his ill-fated, albeit memorable, Disneyland sojourn.
While his identity was not immediately revealed, the man now faces charges that starkly contrast with the wholesome image of the Happiest Place on Earth. Disney officials and Anaheim police have yet to comment on potential security measures to prevent future incidents of this nature.
