A mother from California made headlines after she was handcuffed and escorted out of Disneyland, with her children sobbing and clinging onto her. Jessenia Diaz, 26, is now speaking out against the allegations made against her, claiming that the backlash she received is filled with lies. She has even threatened to sue the iconic theme park.
In a TikTok video posted by Diaz on her account @Diaz.v8, she shared a brief clip of the incident where park security surrounded her. She expressed her frustration in the caption, stating that social media is spreading misinformation and hate. Despite the attention she received, Diaz promised to share her side of the story and debunk the falsehoods that have been circulating online.
In another TikTok video posted earlier in July, Diaz is seen with her two young daughters enjoying a carousel ride. She identified herself as a single mom and expressed her love and concern for her children in the caption. When questioned about the Disneyland incident by viewers, Diaz mentioned that she would share the full story later on.
Despite the public interest in the incident, Diaz has not yet released a video detailing what transpired at Disneyland. Concerned users reached out to her to inquire about the well-being of her children after witnessing the emotional scene at the theme park. Diaz reassured her followers that her daughters were safe and thanked them for their care and support.
The viral videos captured Diaz being escorted out of Disneyland by security and Anaheim police officers while her children cried out for help. In another clip, Diaz can be heard protesting that she was being hurt as she was taken away. According to a Disneyland Resort spokesperson, Diaz allegedly attempted to bring her children into the park without purchasing tickets, an act she had reportedly done before. She was uncooperative with security and was subsequently arrested for trespassing.
The Anaheim Police Department revealed that Diaz was accused of trying to pass her children off as 2-year-olds to avoid buying tickets for them. This led to her arrest, although she was later released on a citation. Authorities also suspect that Diaz had attempted to sneak her children into Disneyland on previous occasions.
It is worth noting that children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket to enter Disneyland or Adventure Park. However, they must be accompanied by a guest with a valid ticket and reservation. Despite the controversy surrounding her arrest, Diaz maintains her innocence and is determined to set the record straight regarding the events that unfolded at the theme park.
