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Naked Canadian Man Arrested After Drug-Fueled Chaos at Disneyland

The man disrupted New Orleans Square by scaling trees and climbing atop Tiana’s Palace before being arrested for trespassing, public nudity, and drug use.

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Tiana’s Palace opened on Sept. 7, 2023, at Disneyland.
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Theme park visitors prepare to enter Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on January 18, 2025, in Anaheim, California.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on the evening of April 12, 2025, in Disneyland's New Orleans Square, alarming guests and prompting a swift security response.
  • The suspect, a Canadian national, was arrested and charged with trespassing, public nudity, and being under the influence of narcotics.
  • Witnesses reported the man climbing trees and the roof of Tiana’s Palace, shouting erratically, which heightened safety concerns for visitors.
  • No injuries to guests or staff were reported, though the disruption caused significant distress among park attendees, particularly families with children.
  • This marks the second similar incident in recent years, following a naked disturbance at the 'it’s a small world' attraction in late 2023, raising questions about Disneyland’s security measures.