🚨 A Disney cast member’s car was allegedly stolen from cast parking after her key fob and wallet disappeared from a purse inside an EPCOT work breakroom. Deputies later found the Volkswagen off Disney property, and the key fob was allegedly located in another EPCOT worker’s pocket, according to the affidavit.
A Disney cast member’s vehicle was allegedly stolen from a Disney cast parking lot after her key fob and wallet disappeared from her purse inside an EPCOT work breakroom, according to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.
The case is notable because the affidavit places the beginning of the incident inside a Disney backstage work area, where the victim had left her purse while working. The affidavit also states that Tyson Darion Jones, one of the people arrested in connection with the stolen vehicle, told deputies he was also working at EPCOT that evening.
The vehicle, a red 2020 Volkswagen Jetta, was allegedly taken from the Cast Parking Red Lot at 1300 Avenue of the Stars and later spotted off Disney property at Senor Frog’s on International Drive before deputies intercepted it near Walt Disney World.
A Disney Cast Member’s Shift Ends With Her Car Missing
According to the affidavit, the victim arrived for work on June 2, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. and placed her purse inside a breakroom. Her purse contained her wallet and vehicle key fob.
After finishing work at approximately 10:10 p.m., the victim walked to the Disney cast parking lot and attempted to get into her vehicle. The vehicle did not automatically unlock as usual.
That is when she realized her key fob and wallet were missing, according to the affidavit.
The victim returned inside and reported the missing items to security. When she came back out to the parking lot at approximately 10:40 p.m., her vehicle was gone.
The vehicle was described in the affidavit as a red, four-door 2020 Volkswagen Jetta with a scratch on the driver’s door and a Flagler University parking sticker in the back window.
Security Video Reportedly Shows Vehicle Leaving Disney Cast Parking
According to the affidavit, Disney security reviewed surveillance footage connected to the cast parking area and advised deputies that the stolen Volkswagen left the Cast Parking Red Lot at 1300 Avenue of the Stars at approximately 10:17 p.m.
The vehicle was reportedly seen heading northbound toward Overpass Road.
Disney security also reportedly observed a possible suspect description of a female wearing a Disney uniform, a hat, and a black backpack with lettering on the back.
The affidavit does not say deputies immediately received a copy of the surveillance video. Instead, it states that the footage could not be downloaded until a subpoena was submitted.
That distinction is important. Based on the affidavit, Disney security could view and relay what the footage allegedly showed, but law enforcement still needed formal legal process to obtain the downloadable video evidence.
Vehicle Spotted Off Disney Property on International Drive
After the vehicle left Disney property, it was later spotted at Senor Frog’s, 8747 International Drive #103 in Orlando, according to the affidavit.
Deputies reported that a Black male and a white female were seen entering the stolen Volkswagen. The two were later identified as Tyson Darion Jones and Sara Valenzuela.
According to the affidavit, both moved back and forth between the driver and passenger seats before Jones allegedly sat in the driver’s seat and began driving.
Deputies later intercepted the vehicle at the McDonald’s located at 1596 W. Buena Vista Drive.
The affidavit states that the stolen vehicle’s key fob was found in Jones’ front left pocket.
Jones Allegedly Said He Was Working at EPCOT
After being read his rights, Jones allegedly waived them and spoke with deputies.
According to the affidavit, Jones told deputies that he was at EPCOT for work at approximately 6:00 p.m. on June 2 when he met with a coworker named “Franco.”
Jones allegedly claimed that Franco lent him the car keys so he could “go to the club.”
The affidavit says Jones told deputies that Franco first said the vehicle was parked in the back, then changed that and said it was parked in the front.
Jones also told deputies that his shift ended at approximately 10:50 p.m., but that he did not remember exactly what time he left the premises.
The victim told deputies the vehicle had never been loaned to anyone, according to the affidavit.
Why This Case Stands Out for Disney
This case stands out because the alleged theft did not begin in a public parking lot or tourist area. According to the affidavit, it began with a Disney cast member’s purse inside an EPCOT work breakroom.
The victim was a Disney cast member. The vehicle was taken from Disney cast parking. Jones allegedly told deputies he was working at EPCOT that same evening. Security reportedly observed a possible female subject wearing a Disney uniform. The vehicle then left Disney property and was later found on International Drive.
That sequence makes this a distinctly Disney workplace crime allegation: personal property allegedly taken from a cast breakroom, a cast member’s vehicle stolen from a cast lot, and another EPCOT worker allegedly found with the stolen vehicle’s key fob.
This case also gives a glimpse into how Disney security systems intersect with criminal investigations on property. The affidavit indicates that Disney security had surveillance footage showing the stolen vehicle leaving cast parking and could provide deputies with a description of what was seen. But the report also states that the video itself could not be downloaded until a subpoena was submitted. That detail shows the difference between Disney security reviewing internal footage during an incident and law enforcement formally obtaining that footage as evidence.
Vehicle Entered as Stolen and Later Recovered
The Volkswagen was entered as stolen through FCIC/NCIC and later entered as recovered, according to the affidavit.
When the victim checked the vehicle after it was recovered, she noticed that the rearview mirror was broken.
The victim provided deputies with a stolen vehicle statement and told law enforcement she wanted to prosecute criminally and testify in court.
Charges Listed in the Affidavit
Based on written and verbal statements and evidence gathered on scene, the affidavit states that probable cause was developed to charge Tyson Darion Jones and Sara Valenzuela with violations of Florida law, including:
Grand Theft 3rd Degree — Motor Vehicle
Florida Statute 812.014(2)(c)(6)
Trespass of a Conveyance
Florida Statute 810.08
The affidavit’s strongest factual allegations involving Jones are that he was allegedly seen entering the stolen vehicle, moved into the driver’s seat, drove the vehicle, and had the stolen vehicle’s key fob in his front left pocket when deputies intercepted the car.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
