Disneyland mom who was arrested for ‘trying to sneak kids in’ without paying plans to sue the theme park
A California mother who was led away from Disneyland in handcuffs for allegedly trying to smuggle her daughters in has threatened to sue the theme park.
Jessenia Diaz, 26, of Torrance, was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with suspicion of trespassing after Happiest Place on Earth officials said she tried to bring her two daughters into the park without paying.
After the incident, Diaz posted to TikTok to recount the incident and replied to a commenter who asked if she was taking legal action: “Definitely press charges.”
Diaz confirmed this TMZ has hired a lawyer and will prepare the Disneyland lawsuit within a few days.
Jessenia Diaz was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with suspicion of trespassing after officials said she tried to bring her two daughters into the park without paying
Disneyland, which admits children under three for free when accompanied by a paying adult, charges a hefty $112-$160 for children ages 3 to 9 — just shy of the $119-$169 rate for guests 10 and older
Diaz said she bought tickets for herself and her daughters on Tuesday and accused park staff of taking the tickets along with her phone after she claimed the mother of three had committed a burglary.
Anaheim police said Diaz entered the park with a valid ticket for herself, but when stopped to confirm the ages of her children, she refused and continued on.
Disneyland, which admits children under three for free when accompanied by a paying adult, charges a hefty $112-$160 for children ages 3 to 9 – just slightly less than the $119-$169 rate for guests 10 and older.
The park’s policy is based on an honor system stating that proof of age is not required.
A viral video shows Diaz shouting obscenities as Anaheim police officers lead her out of the park
Diaz confirmed that she has retained an attorney and is preparing to file suit against Disneyland within days
Diaz is accused of using a ruse four times in recent months. VOS11 reported.
When park staff approached the mother about the ages of her children, Diaz would not cooperate with Disney security teams, who say they offered options so she and her children could stay.
A viral video shows Diaz shouting obscenities as Anaheim police officers walk her out of the park.
“You’re hurting me, you’re fucking hurting me,” the mother, wearing silver Mickey ears, shouted repeatedly in the video.