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Guest Arrested Following Reported Altercation at Space Mountain Exit in Magic Kingdom
A guest was arrested at Magic Kingdom on Saturday night, September 27, 2025, following a reported altercation near the exit of the Space Mountain attraction. According to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit, deputies responded around 10 p.m. after a man claimed he was struck by another guest as crowds exited the ride.
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Deputies identified the suspect as Faraz Syed, who was taken into custody for simple battery and later transported to the Orange County Jail without incident.
According to the affidavit, the victim and his fiancée were leaving Space Mountain when an unidentified man—later identified as Syed—attempted to move past them in the crowded walkway, reportedly stating that he needed to use the restroom. The victim told the man to “wait like everyone else,” prompting an argument. Moments later, the suspect allegedly charged at the victim, knocking him into a railing and wall.
The victim, whose identity is protected under Marsy’s Law, told deputies he had a prior back surgery and began experiencing pain after the impact. He was transported by The District Fire Department Paramedics to Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital for evaluation.
A witness, identified as the victim’s fiancée, stated that a woman accompanying the suspect was seen trying to pull him back, telling him to stop, before he “intentionally threw his body” into the victim.
When questioned, Syed initially told deputies there was “no physical or verbal contact” between him and the victim. He later changed his account, saying his left shoulder “may have brushed against” the man as he passed. Deputies noted inconsistencies in Syed’s statements.
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Disney management reportedly told deputies that no security footage of the incident could be located. No photos were taken at the scene, but deputies’ body-worn cameras were active during the investigation.
Based on witness statements and the totality of circumstances, Syed was charged under Florida Statute §784.03 for simple battery—defined as “actually and intentionally touching or striking another person against the will of the other.” Syed entered a plea of not guilty and was released on a $2,000 cash bond.
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