Winnie the Pooh actor assaulted at Shanghai Disneyland
An unusual incident occurred at Shanghai Disneyland amusement park. A tourist struck an actor dressed as Winnie the Pooh, prompting park staff to respond immediately.
The online video shows a tourist in a striped T-shirt hitting the park employee dressed as Winnie the Pooh on the head. The blow was strong enough to knock the actor to the ground.
The aggressive tourist was detained by park staff
The video also shows park employees and tourists gathering around the injured actor to help him up. An actor dressed as Piglet also came to the rescue. Together, they assisted their colleague and then escorted Winnie the Pooh, who was holding his head.
Disneyland personnel promptly responded to the incident. The individual was detained by staff and other visitors who were not indifferent to his behaviour.
The Shanghai amusement park management also addressed the incident, assuring the public that the Winnie the Pooh costume actor was not seriously injured. The authorities stated that the perpetrator would face consequences. The motives of the aggressive tourists remain unknown.
The park's management also emphasized that they do not plan to change their policy regarding interactions between cartoon characters and guests. According to park authorities, close encounters with beloved fairy tale characters are an essential part of the Disneyland experience, and there is no reason to forgo them.
