A TikTok video has sparked outrage as it appears to show parents leaving a kid in a stroller unattended while they hop on a ride at Disneyland. The footage has gone viral and has been viewed over 1 million times.
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The short video posted by @keesha4rank on the social media platform shows an unattended pushchair with a Spiderman blanket pulled over the top. There's definitely someone underneath, as they appear to kick the blanket multiple times.
Keesha4rank explains they believe the parents left their child unattended and hopped into the queue for Guardians of the Galaxy, an indoor roller coaster at Epcot, Florida. "I've honestly never seen this happen. Why did somebody leave their baby here in a stroller while they went to go and get on a ride?" she asks.
A worker at the park eventually inspects the stroller. He peers under the blanket and appears to talk to the child, indicating they may be old enough to speak. Keesha4rank says while recording, "I wonder how old you can be to wait by yourself." According to the Disneyland Resort FAQ, "Guests under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a Guest age 14 years of age or older to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park."
Disneyland Already Has A Feature In Place To Avoid This Situation
Funnily enough, Disneyland even has a system in place to counter this exact scenario. The only downside is you may have to sit next to a stranger, which shouldn't be a problem on a rollercoaster. The parks have a 'Rider Switch' policy, which allows parents or carers to take turns while the other attends to those unable to ride. Per Disneyland, "One party waits outside the queue while the remainder of their party waits in the queue. Once the first party returns from riding, the waiting Guest(s) may board the attraction without having to wait in the standard queue."
Park security reportedly escorted the parents from the ride queue, although the interaction was not filmed. It's unclear if staff at the park removed the parents from the venue afterward.
