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Stolen Kingdom

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Stolen Kingdom is a documentary that delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney World, ultimately leading to the theft of an animatronic valued at nearly half a million dollars. The film features key figures from the park's underground exploration community, each sharing their unique stories. As the narrative unfolds, early pranks and antics are shown to have inspired more recent crimes, culminating in a true crime mystery. What begins as a tale of friendship and passion ends with one lingering question: Who stole Buzzy?

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com May 22
3/4
Whether you’re looking for deeper dives into the dark side of Disney adults, or want to see what happens when classic Florida guys leap headlong into the Greatest Place on Earth, this is a great way to start. Go to Full Review
Rob Owen Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Jun 25
At a taut 74 minutes, “Stolen Kingdom” offers a fast-paced, enjoyable trip into this Disney fan subculture, depicting urban explorers who grow up and those who simply rack up multiple lifetime bans from Disney properties. Go to Full Review
Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast Jun 24
2/4
The filmmakers appeared to have about 20 minutes of a kooky true crime tale and then padded it out with 50 minutes of the fascination of urban explorers worthy of its own feature-length leaving neither particularly fleshed out. Go to Full Review
Mat Brunet AniMat's Review (YouTube) Jun 16
I've seen plenty of Disney documentaries, but this one has got to be the craziest! Go to Full Review
Luke Y. Thompson Mortal Cinema (Substack) May 27
...the thrill of the transgression is best enjoyed voyeuristically, in this form, from people who’ve already paid their price. Go to Full Review
Cory Woodroof For the Win at USA Today May 27
Whether you think these literal park-hoppers are cavalier heroes or dum-dums with a death wish, you won't regret getting on this ride. It's pretty unforgettable. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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R T @RT37194242 Jun 29 Stolen Kingdom is a surprisingly fun and strange documentary that pulls you into a side of Disney fandom most people never see. What starts as a story about curiosity and park exploring slowly turns into something more wild, with theft, obsession, and a real mystery at the center. I liked that it does not feel too heavy, but it still makes you think about how far passion can go when people stop respecting boundaries. It is fast, entertaining, and full of odd moments that keep you watching. Even if you are not a huge Disney fan, this one has enough true-crime energy to hold your attention. See more Giordano S @RT54308078 Jun 15 This doc is a fast-paced RIOT! It's fun, transgressive, and FUNNY! Fully enjoyable even if you're not a die-hard Disnerd. The characters get wilder and wilder as the story progresses. The filmmakers do a great job of setting the context of how we got to where we are (youtuber secret disney exposer craziness) by going back to origins of disney explorers. The story takes a few fun and unexpected turns along the way, a few celeb cameos, a few wild on-screen admissions with subjects saying mind-blowing/mind-numbing things on camera. You can tell the creators put a lot of years and a lot of love into this project and it translates beautifully into a fantastic doc! See more James M @James885 May 26 What is the Mona Lisa worth? It's just canvas and paint. This movie is a laugh riot of a punk rock doc with a big heart. See it in a theater, the audience reactions are worth it. See it at home. Tell your friends, it's that type of secret sauce worth sharing. See more cyprien N @cyprien May 25 Really interesting and honestly kind of unsettling watch. It’s one of those documentaries that makes you think differently about places you assumed were untouchable or purely magic the storytelling keeps you engaged but it also leaves you with a bit of a strange feeling about what actually goes on behind the scenes. See more Mikki B @RT69772057 May 23 I just saw this today in Charlotte, NC. It is the BEST!!!! If you are fan of urban exploration and Disney this is a must see! The film highlights a lot of behind the scenes footage and interviews some of the first Disney behind the scenes explorers including Adam - thank you for putting in the memorial to Adam at the end of the film. It is a really cool history of how people got started and were inspired to capture the behind the scenes footage. This movie was awesome and if it ever comes out on streaming I am purchasing it - it is a great piece of Disney history. See more Madison D @RT60719080 May 21 Have Some Disney Fun See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Stolen Kingdom is a documentary that delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney World, ultimately leading to the theft of an animatronic valued at nearly half a million dollars. The film features key figures from the park's underground exploration community, each sharing their unique stories. As the narrative unfolds, early pranks and antics are shown to have inspired more recent crimes, culminating in a true crime mystery. What begins as a tale of friendship and passion ends with one lingering question: Who stole Buzzy?
Director
Joshua Bailey
Producer
Slater Wayne, Joshua Bailey, Brandon Pickering, Colin Alexander, Sam Fraser
Screenwriter
Joshua Bailey
Distributor
Antenna Releasing
Production Co
White Lake Productions
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 21, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 16, 2026
Runtime
1h 14m