Woman admits to hitting child during altercation at Disney park in viral video

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 24: People walk toward an entrance to Disneyland on April 24, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Disney will lay off several tho
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 24: People walk toward an entrance to Disneyland on April 24, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Disney will lay off several tho | ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 24: People walk toward an entrance to Disneyland on April 24, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Disney will lay off several thousand workers this week amid an overall push by the media giant to cut 7,000 total jobs in an effort to save $5.5 billion in costs. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Guests at Disney California Adventure Park were stunned recently when a heated altercation broke out between two women, disrupting what should have been a festive visit. The incident, partially captured on video, showed one woman in a maroon shirt being trailed by another in a white sweatshirt, both shouting as they made their way through the park.

A teenage girl accompanied them, claiming she had been punched, an accusation that quickly escalated the situation. The woman in the maroon shirt appeared to have been attending the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, as evidenced by the event lanyard around her neck.

In the viral TikTok video, she initially denied hitting the teen but then stated she hadn’t realized the girl was a child, prompting shocked reactions from onlookers who interpreted her comments as a tacit admission. At one point, she claimed the punch had been accidental, a defense that was immediately questioned by those nearby.

Unfortunately, the video does not reveal what led to the confrontation or where the alleged altercation occurred. It also cuts off before any official resolution is shown, leaving unanswered questions about whether Disney security or local authorities intervened, if arrests were made, or if either party was removed from the property.

The women appeared to be heading toward the park exit, suggesting the altercation may have ended with one or both voluntarily leaving. However, the lack of context or follow-up makes it impossible to know how the situation was ultimately handled.

This isn’t the first time a confrontation has disrupted the atmosphere at a Disney Park. On April 23, 2024, a group of women was captured on video attacking another woman who was already lying on the ground inside the park.

The incident was recorded and later posted to Instagram by the account SantaAnaProblems. While the post did not include specific details about what led to the violent encounter or what happened afterward, authorities later confirmed that at least one individual involved was ejected from the theme park.

Incidents like this are becoming a growing concern at Disney parks, where tensions can sometimes run high. Some guests blame rising aggression on the availability of alcohol at park events, like the Food & Wine Festival, while others point to the overwhelming stress and soaring costs associated with a Disney vacation as contributing factors.

Whatever the cause, this latest clash underscores a troubling trend of conflict in places designed for joy, escape, and family memories.