Dead Body Discovered Near Disney

By Michelle Wargo, WDBO News & Talk

October 15, 2025 at 6:48 am EDT

File Image: Orange County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle A dead body was found near Disney World on Tuesday evening (WFTV staff)

By Michelle Wargo, WDBO News & Talk

October 15, 2025 at 6:48 am EDT

A body was reported near Disney World on Tuesday evening, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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Data shows the sheriff’s office received the report about a dead body around 6:40 pm along North World Drive, which runs past Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary Resort and Wilderness Lodge.

According to guest reports on the social media platform Reddit, police activity was witnessed near the Contemporary Resort.

Officials say the incident was an apparent suicide.

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Michelle Wargo, WDBO News & Talk

Michelle Wargo is an award-winning reporter and producer. Her multifaceted career encompasses on-air broadcasting, television and radio production, film, marketing, and public relations, consistently demonstrating her ability to develop and execute impactful stories and communications strategies.