Grandma groped Goofy. These are the shocking allegations raised by cast members at EPCOT earlier this year, according to a recently released Orange County Sheriff’s report.
Performer molested by guest at Walt Disney World
The incident occurred on February 19th. The sheriff’s office confirmed Thursday that no one has been arrested.
The report has been heavily redacted, but here’s what we know.
A male cast member (32) who served as a costumed character was taking a photo with his family of four around 10:30 a.m.
According to the victim, three family members posed on the man’s right side, while his grandmother stood on the left and put her arms around him.
“The grandmother then placed her right hand on his ‘butt’ and squeezed her hand three times,” the report states. “While I was squeezing it, my grandma said, “Woohoo!”
After the photo was taken, the victim stopped the meeting and reported that he had been molested by the attendant. Park leaders were also notified behind the scenes.
“My grandmother said with a ‘What?’ attitude. I think he doesn’t want us to be here,” according to the report. “Then the family left.”
The grandmother, who was not named, was described in the report as being in her 60s and wearing a black Minnie Mouse shirt with “Nana Mouse” written on it and leggings.
A Disney photographer witnessed the incident and gave a statement to police, which has been partially redacted.
According to the photographer, “Goofy stopped interacting with his family and asked them to leave the house,” the report states. The cameraman overheard the family’s conversation afterwards.
“What did you do?” the father asked the grandmother.
“I haven’t done anything,” said my grandmother. She said, “She says Goofy wants us to leave now.”
The victim told law enforcement that her grandmother pressed her buttocks against the top of the costume. He wanted to prosecute her for her assault.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time a Disney guest has assaulted or abused a cast member. For years, Disney World princesses, costumed characters, and other cast members have reported that visitors have grabbed them inappropriately.
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