A female guest was arrested at Disney’s Contemporary Resort after being irate and physical with two Cast Members.
Guest Arrested at Contemporary Resort
Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a disturbance inside Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on May 19, 2026. Later reports indicate that a female guest was arrested after the incident.
The primary victim, a Disney Duty Manager, told law enforcement that a 57-year-old woman named Leslie Helen Varley became “irate” over seating arrangements for her large party dining at Steakhouse 71.
Varley reportedly threw three cups filled with water and ice at the Disney Duty Manager, all of which hit the front of his body. Then, she allegedly approached the Cast Member, forcefully removed his name tag from his suit jacket, and walked away. He followed her toward the check-in desk, hoping to retrieve his name tag.
The second victim listed in the report, another Disney Manager, said she initially attempted to help other Cast Members in addressing Varley’s seating concerns. After she told the group that they could not move tables to sit together, Varley allegedly grabbed the Disney Manager by both shoulders and forced her to move about six steps.
The second victim also witnessed Varley throwing glasses filled with water and ice at the Disney Duty Manager. Four glasses were broken during the incident at Steakhouse 71, which resulted in about $20 in property damage.
Both Cast Members declined medical treatment at the scene, and neither had visible injuries. However, they both invoked Marsy’s Law for protection against Varley.
Varley claimed that she overheard Cast Members discussing her disabled daughter’s interactions with them at Steakhouse 71. She admitted to throwing water at the Disney Duty Manager and grabbing his name tag, though she said that she needed it to identify him and file a complaint.
Varley was arrested and charged with two counts of battery, robbery by sudden snatching, and criminal mischief under $200. She was also issued a trespass warning by Walt Disney World, barring her from all property. If she returns, she could be arrested for trespassing.
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