🚨 Resort Bar Incident at Disney A guest was arrested at Port Orleans Riverside after deputies say he slapped multiple people at a poolside bar — then passed out in his chair. No victims chose to press charges, but he still faces disorderly intoxication.
📰 Overview
A late-night disturbance at a Walt Disney World resort bar ended with a guest in handcuffs after deputies say he slapped multiple people while heavily intoxicated and then passed out in his chair.
The incident occurred on March 15, 2026, at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort.
🚨 What Happened
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:32 PM to the Muddy Rivers Poolside Bar following reports of an intoxicated and aggressive guest.
When Disney security arrived prior to law enforcement, they found Jose physically holding another guest down in the bar area.
After the two were separated, the situation escalated.
- Jose allegedly began yelling and using vulgar language
- He then slapped another guest across the face
- Moments later, he attempted to strike a Disney security manager
Security staff were able to intervene before that second strike landed.
👊 Multiple Guests Targeted
The initial victim, Garrett, told deputies he had been slapped during the incident but declined to press charges.
Two additional guests, Barry and James, were also identified as having been slapped. Both confirmed what happened but also declined to pursue charges.
Despite multiple victims, no one involved chose to prosecute.
😴 Passed Out at the Bar
After the altercation, Jose reportedly:
- Returned to his seat at the bar
- Passed out in his chair
Deputies later had to wake him up, at which point they observed clear signs of heavy intoxication:
- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- Glassy, watery eyes
- Difficulty standing and maintaining balance
At one point, when asked for identification, he reportedly held up his phone and repeatedly said, “That’s me. That’s me.”
🚓 Arrest and Charges
Based on the investigation, deputies determined that Jose’s actions met the criteria for:
Disorderly Intoxication
Authorities stated that his behavior:
- Endangered the safety of others
- Created a public disturbance
- Included physical contact with multiple individuals
He was taken into custody, medically cleared by fire rescue, and transported to the Orange County Jail.
⚠️ Continued Disruption at Jail
Even after arriving at the booking facility, deputies reported that Jose:
- Remained disruptive
- Attempted to cause issues with other inmates
Due to his behavior, he was ultimately “Safe Booked”, a designation used for inmates requiring additional monitoring.
