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Or sign-in if you have an account.An Ontario man faces battery charges in Florida where it's allege he 'shoulder checked' a Disney World worker who denied his entry to a ride. Photo by Gary Hershorn /Getty ImagesA Canadian man has been charged with battery in Florida, where he allegedly “shoulder checked” a Disney World worker who tried to stop him from getting in line for a ride that was already closed.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorAccording to Orange County Circuit court documents obtained by National Post, the 48-year-old from Palgrave, Ont., has pleaded not guilty to the first-degree misdemeanour alleged to have occurred on the night of March 20 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park outside Orlando. The park worker, whose name was redacted, was closing an attraction on the evening of March 20, when the man, who was already admitted, flagged her down to ask about “his family outside.” Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againShe told him they could not enter because it was past closing and the “chains were up.”Regardless, three of his family members allegedly jumped the chains only to be escorted out by the worker. The accused followed them out, but “a few moments later he and some of the family jumped the chains to the Lightning Lane,” where they were met by the same worker who again told them to leave and “discuss it outside.”The arresting Orange County Sheriff’s officer wrote that the man allegedly “continued advancing and shoved (the worker) with his shoulder claiming that she was not going to stop him.” He then allegedly “shoulder checked her a subsequent time” as she stood in front of him as he moved up the line, stopping once he reached an area with more staff and other guests.The worker notified security and management about the incident.After police arrived, the man “largely corroborated” the worker’s account of the incident, adding that she “put her hand on the rail to block his path as he was going forward in the line against all instruction and in doing so, he walked into her trying to pass.”The worker told the sheriff’s officer she wanted to file charges and was willing to testify in court, at which point the accused was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released on a $2,000 bond and allowed to return to Canada.A pre-trial conference originally scheduled for this Friday has been postponed until June 19.National Post has contacted the man and his lawyer for comment.The court documents don’t indicate which specific ride he was trying to access at Animal Kingdom, Disney’s largest venue at more than 500 acres. The zoological park features nine attractions with Lightning Lanes, according to Mouse Hacking, a website dedicated to tracking deals at Disney World.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.