Overview
- Deputies discovered a deceased man at the Orange Garage around 9 p.m. on January 2 after responding to a call at Disney Springs.
- Calls-for-service logs show an initial report of a “person down” at approximately 8:55 p.m. that was later upgraded to a “dead person.”
- The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says the case is being investigated as a possible suicide, with no indication of foul play at this stage.
- Law enforcement secured the lower level with barriers and coverings, restricted access, and guests reported delays before operations returned to normal Saturday morning.
- The incident follows several deaths on Walt Disney World property in late 2025, which have heightened scrutiny of safety measures and official communication.