Melee Breaks Out at Disney California Adventure as Young Children Look On
What should have been a magical day at Disney California Adventure turned into a nightmare last week when a brawl broke out between two groups of women.
The incident began on April 23 at 5 p.m. in front of the Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure and included a mom who was pushing a stroller when she joined the melee. Eventually, she pulled a child to safety.
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The fight broke out at Disney California Advenutre
The Incident Was Captured on Video
While the exact sequence of events remains unclear, a video posted by Instagram user 714.layla_ shows the fray as it unfolded.
The video shows a group of women punching and slapping another woman on the ground.
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“You started hitting us,” one of the participants can be heard yelling in the video. “So, how about that?”
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The incident occurred outside the Lamplight Lounge. Image Credit: Disney
Another woman can be heard yelling, “Leave her alone,” and attempting to break up the fight.
One Guest Was Told to Leave, No Arrests Were Made
According to Anaheim Police spokesman Sgt. Jon McClintock, Anaheim Police responded to reports of the fight at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier. They were assisted by Disneyland security.
While Disneyland eventually asked at least one guest involved in the fight to leave the property, according to McClintock, no arrests were made.
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At this time, it is unclear what started the fracas or how the women knew each other.
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