The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced the conclusion of the operation, known as 'Polk Around and Find Out II,' on October 30, 2026. The investigation targeted alleged human trafficking, prostitution-related offenses, and child predators.
Authorities confirmed that 17 individuals identified themselves as theme park employees, 13 of whom stated they worked at Walt Disney World. Officials have stated that these workers have been fired by their respective employers.
Seven of the arrested theme park employees were identified as suspects in child sexual predator investigations. Investigators clarified that these individuals face criminal allegations and that the undercover operations did not establish that any alleged offenses occurred on Disney property.
