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Hundreds Exposed to Health Risk at Disneyland as Family Ignores Safety Protocol

A distressing public incident unfolded at Downtown Disney, Disneyland Resort‘s shopping and dining district. A family reportedly allowed their young child to urinate publicly, prompting immediate shock and concern among onlookers when they refused to clean the affected area or change the child.

One horrified visitor, known on Reddit as u/froglover215, recounted witnessing the child, estimated to be around three to four years old, urinating while being carried by their father. “Oh, he’s peeing!” the boy’s mother shouted.

Downtown Disney District, Disneyland Resort
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Most parents would notify a Disney cast member to clean the affected area and change their child into a dry outfit. However, the couple took no action. They left a puddle of urine in the ground, undoubtedly contaminating countless surfaces that the child sat on or brushed against throughout the rest of the day.

“They stood around for a bit, never took the kid to get cleaned up or even patted him down with napkins, and left a pool of pee there,” the Disney Park guest recalled.

The family didn’t even notify guests who walked through the urine.

Two joyful women at Downtown Disney, one wearing a large Minnie Mouse headband and the other a sun hat, smiling brightly in a sunny outdoor setting.
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“People were walking through it and the family was standing there and didn’t say anything,” the guest continued.

Health Risks Associated with Biohazards

Human waste poses significant health risks, particularly in crowded venues like the Disneyland Resort. Public health experts emphasize that even a tiny amount of human waste can harbor bacteria, viruses, and parasites capable of spreading illnesses.

A group of Disneyland cast members, dressed in red and blue plaid vests and blue face masks, line both sides of a street, waving to guests who are walking towards the camera.
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Disneyland Resort attracts millions of visitors annually to Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and the Downtown Disney District, making maintaining a clean and safe atmosphere essential. The risk of exposure increases dramatically when incidents like this occur, as individuals may unknowingly come into contact with contaminated areas.

Guests should notify the nearest Disney cast member of urine, fecal matter, blood, vomit, and other potentially hazardous spills. Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have strict custodial protocols for cleaning biohazards.

What’s the grossest thing you’ve witnessed at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, or Downtown Disney? Let How to Disney know in the comments. 

Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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