What started as a late-night out at Disney Springs turned chaotic when, officials say, a 28-year-old Indiana man tried to break into the House of Blues and then tore through the nearby M&M's shop, sending merchandise flying and staff scrambling. The disturbance unfolded shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 2, according to court and arrest records, and ended with the man booked on charges of attempted burglary of a structure and disorderly intoxication.
What officers say
According to WDW News Today, which reviewed Orange Circuit Court filings along with an Orange County Sheriff’s arrest report, deputies identified the suspect as Adam Stephenson, 28, of Morgantown, Ind. The report notes he was first spotted at a locked door at House of Blues, where he "was observed attempting to enter codes into a locked door several times" and, when that did not work, "began beating on the door and attempted to kick the door open several times."
Scene inside the shops
The incident quickly spilled into the neighboring M&M's store, where the arrest report says Stephenson knocked several items off the shelf before bolting from the location. Deputies say he then grabbed high-top metal bar stools and used them to block the path of Disney security and House of Blues workers chasing after him, creating a hazard for others in the crowded shopping corridor.
Where it happened
The chaos played out on the West Side of Disney Springs, the open-air dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World that often stays busy late into the night. Both the House of Blues and the M&M's shop sit in that same cluster, a detail confirmed by the official M&M's store listing and regional map services that pinpoint the locations.
Charges and court status
Court records reviewed in coverage by WDW News Today show Stephenson entered a not guilty plea following his arrest and was booked into the Orange County Jail. Those filings and the arrest paperwork also state he requested a public defender but was turned down after reporting roughly $4,000 in biweekly earnings.
Security context
Disney Springs uses its own security force while also working with Orange County deputies, a setup designed to clamp down quickly when late-night crowds get unruly. Similar intoxication and trespass cases have popped up around the complex in recent months, underscoring how fast incidents can escalate in the popular shopping and nightlife area, Disney Dining notes.
What’s next
The case remains active in Orange Circuit Court and will move forward through the county’s standard legal process. Authorities have not released any additional information beyond what appears in the arrest report and associated court filings.
