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Protests and Heightened Security Continue After VP Vance’s Family Visit to Disneyland

Protester gatherings, local political criticism of immigration policy, along with a lack of announced official engagements, defined the vice president’s weekend at the park.

J.D. Vance and his family were mocked for going to Disneyland amid ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles.
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Overview

  • Temporary flight restrictions, heavy law enforcement deployments and K9 sweeps led to increased bag checks and occasional ride closures across the Disneyland Resort.
  • Around 100 to 150 demonstrators rallied outside the park entrance and the Grand Californian Hotel to protest the administration’s immigration enforcement.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom publicly rebuked the vice president’s visit on social media, accusing the administration’s policies of tearing families apart.
  • Disneyland officials reiterated that no individual guest plans would be confirmed and noted that no public events or fundraisers were scheduled during the visit.
  • Vice President Vance thanked supporters in a social media post and his office has not announced any official business tied to the Disneyland weekend.