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TikToker @keesha4rank captures the moment parents left their child unattended in a stroller at Disneyland California to allegedly ride an attraction
A recent TikTok video sparked concern after a user allegedly witnessed parents leaving their child unattended in a stroller at Disneyland, Calif.
The video posted by TikToker @keesha4rank has garnered significant attention. In the viral clip, the mom of three reportedly observed a couple leaving their child in a stroller covered with a Spiderman Blanket while they went on the Guardians of the Galaxy ride.
“I’ve honestly never seen this happen,” the woman expressed in shock. “Why did somebody leave their baby here in a stroller while they went to go get on a ride?”
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Disneyland California security with childAccording to the TikTok user, she overheard one of the parents say, “Oh, just put a chair there to block that side off,” allegedly referring to the stroller. The woman questioned the appropriateness of leaving a child alone, wondering aloud about the minimum age for a child to wait unattended.
As per Disneyland’s Help Center, “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.”
The woman reports that Disneyland security arrived on the scene to remove the parents from the ride. However, before security intervened, the video shows them speaking with the child, indicating that the baby might have been of toddler age.
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The incident has since sparked an outrage in the comment section of the TikTok video. One user expresses their disbelief, saying, “That’s absolutely insane, I don’t care how ‘safe’ Disney is, I would never leave my children unattended.” In response, the poster agreed, commenting, “Me either! We either wait or ride swap!”
Another commenter pointed out an additional concern. “And in the sun under a blanket alone is crazy,” they write.
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A view of Guardians of the Galaxy rideIt’s worth noting that Disneyland and other Disney parks offer a service called Rider Switch or Baby Switch, which allows parents to take turns enjoying attractions without having to line up twice.
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As per Disneyland’s website, “With Rider Switch, Guests take turns experiencing an attraction. 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.”
Disney has yet to comment on the matter. Additionally, PEOPLE has since reached out to @keesha4rank for comment on the incident.
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