Illegal hack of Disney strollers draws praise and outrage as prices skyrocket

Recently, the father was arrested Video at Disneyland In California he apparently tries to smuggle an older child into the park in the back of a stroller.

In a video that went viral on TikTok last week, a child can be seen sitting squeezed into the back of a stroller, barely visible, while the father waits in line to pay the entry fee.

“Disney is so expensive they are smuggling kids in,” the TikTok video was captioned.

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The video was captured by a blogger and posted on his account.

The blogger said a young girl was seen sitting in front of the stroller, while the older child was pushed into the stroller net in the back, chewing on cookies, according to the post.

Recently, a father was seen on video at Disneyland smuggling his child into the park in the back of a stroller. (Aaron B./Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Fox News Digital has reached out to Disneyland and World of Disney for comment. Disney was unable to confirm the incident.

Online commentators quickly erupted, showing a surprising amount of support for the illegal cost-cutting hack.

“Disney doesn’t realize how much money they can make by lowering prices,” one person wrote.

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“Sad. Disney (should) do better and lower prices so kids can enjoy the park!” Another said.

This isn’t the first time a Mickey fan has tried to smuggle a child into the park using the stroller method.

There have been several viral incidents of families (not pictured) allegedly trying to smuggle older children into Disney parks. (Istock)

Over the past few years, several incidents have gone viral of families apparently trying to smuggle older children in Disney parks By hiding them in strollers, according to the “Inside the Magic” blog.

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One incident received significant attention in 2022 when a TikTok video showed a child being dragged in a car seat. Many media outlets reported that the child was taken out once inside the park, and she walked alone once inside the park.

“If you don’t have money, don’t go.”

Some travelers believe these incidents may be attempts to overcharge tickets.

Despite the attention these incidents appear to be rare on the ground, they still spark strong reactions online.

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Disney fans on Reddit strongly disagreed with the praise as expressed on TikTok.

“I understand that gas prices and parking, crazy hotels, But if you don’t have money, don’t go. The entitlement is amazing!” one Reddit user said after a different incident.

In the fall of 2025, Disney raised prices at both Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California. (Gary Hirschorn/Getty Images)

Another said: “I agree. If you can’t afford it, you don’t belong.”

In October 2025, Disney raised prices at both Walt Disney World in Florida and… Disneyland in California. For the first time, single-day tickets crossed the $200 mark during peak times.

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At the time, a Disneyland ticket cost $224 for one day at one park On its busiest days. At Walt Disney World, the same ticket is now $209 during peak demand in the 2026 season.

Not long ago, FastPass allowed park visitors to skip lines for free.

Today, this feature comes at a higher price. Disney now offers three tiers of paid Lightning Lane passes, with The most expensive option It rises to $449 per person per day, according to the company’s website.

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“I’ve tried to plan a trip to Disney on three occasions… I really can’t understand how families can afford it without getting into massive (credit card) debt,” one Reddit user wrote on April 12.

“Most people I know decide to go and then spend over a year saving for it,” another traveler responded.