Streaker Disrupts Tranquility of “It’s a Small World” Ride at Disneyland

The serenity of Disneyland’s cherished “It’s a Small World” ride was unexpectedly shattered on Sunday when a man decided to shed his clothing and interact intimately with the iconic set pieces.

Around 1:30 p.m., officers from the Anaheim Police Department responded to the theme park to assist Disney security in managing the unusual incident. Video footage posted on “X” captures the man, who bathed in an ethereal palette of blue, orange, and pink lights, strolling nearly unclothed against the backdrop of Christmas music.

Bro I can’t believe I caught @ClipperNation16 doing this today ? #DisneyLand #Disney #streaker #tmz pic.twitter.com/54xC7YzJLV

— fire ty lue (@notwaden) November 27, 2023

Ashley Esqueda shared her astonishment on social media, exclaiming, “I am on Small World, and there was a streaker; I cannot believe this is happening.”

Swift action by park employees led to the immediate cessation of the ride upon discovering the situation.

A separate video shows the individual fully naked, wading in the water near the ride’s entrance as a worker approaches. The man’s discarded clothes formed a peculiar pile on the floor inside the ride.

The 26-year-old individual was arrested for indecent exposure and being under the influence of a controlled substance. As a precautionary measure, he was initially taken to a hospital, as reported by Anaheim police. The man’s identity has not been released at this time.

In the aftermath of this unexpected spectacle, onlookers couldn’t help but quip that, indeed, after witnessing the unclothed individual, it was a small world for some. This unusual incident briefly interrupted the enchantment of “It’s a Small World,” offering an alternative interpretation of the theme park’s motto: “The happiest place on Earth.”