Man Expected to Plead Guilty in Disney Bomb Threat and Harassment Case

California Man Expected to Plead Guilty in Disney Bomb Threat and Harassment Case

A Northern California man accused of making a false bomb threat against The Walt Disney Company and carrying out a years-long harassment campaign targeting Disney employees is expected to plead guilty in federal court this week.

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According to federal prosecutors, 25-year-old Seth Daniel Stewart, who allegedly also used the name Angel Cross, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge related to providing false information involving an explosive threat. The charge carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.

Court documents allege the case began back in 2022 after Stewart reportedly attempted to obtain the rights to the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Prosecutors say Disney representatives denied the request, and after a Disney attorney issued a cease-and-desist letter, the situation escalated into a campaign of harassment and threats directed at Disney employees.

Federal filings claim Stewart sent threatening emails and voicemails to Disney staff, including the attorney involved in the case. Prosecutors also allege he posted personal information online belonging to Disney employees, including addresses, phone numbers, and email accounts.

Investigators further claim Stewart made threatening remarks about visiting Disney’s Burbank headquarters and allegedly directed violent threats toward company executives. In one of the most serious allegations included in the plea agreement, prosecutors say Stewart contacted Disney guest services while pretending to be a company employee and falsely claimed there was information about a planned bombing at Disney offices.

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Authorities also allege the harassment campaign included repeatedly sending unwanted pizza deliveries to Disney employees and their homes over several months. A temporary restraining order was later issued in 2024 prohibiting Stewart from contacting or harassing the Disney attorney involved.

While this case centers on Disney’s California operations, it also comes as theme parks continue facing increased security concerns tied to false threats and disruptive incidents. Walt Disney World has dealt with similar situations in recent years, including an incident involving a false bomb claim that temporarily shut down monorail operations near Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.

Disney has not publicly commented on the pending plea agreement.

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