A former Disneyland Peter Pan performer has defended a TikToker accused of “stalking” the character for years.
TikToker Toni, who posts as @babytoni99, has found herself at the center of an online debate after videos of her frequent interactions with Disneyland's Peter Pan performers went viral. Some viewers accused her of stalking the character after she documented visits to Neverland dating back more than a decade. However, a former Peter Pan performer has now come forward to defend her.
Former Peter Pan Says Toni Never Crossed The Line
Toni's content shows her meeting different actors portraying Peter Pan at Disneyland. In one viral video, she gives Peter Pan a handmade crocheted toy and spends time interacting with him in character. The clip has surpassed 20 million views and 1.5 million likes. She also posted a montage comparing footage from 2016 and 2026, which has collected more than 5.5 million views.
The attention led some viewers to accuse Toni of going too far. However, Dylan Gadeke, who portrayed Peter Pan at Disneyland between 2014 and 2021, has now shared his own experience with her.
Gadeke admitted that Toni's behavior sometimes made him feel a little awkward and uncomfortable. However, he said that she never crossed the boundaries expected during a character interaction. According to Gadeke, Toni was more enthusiastic than most guests. She focused on Peter Pan rather than trying to find out personal information about the actor behind the costume.
Gadeke also called for the online harassment directed at Toni to stop. He pointed out that none of the performers featured in her videos have publicly accused her of stalking or harassment.
Former Disney Performer Reveals What Real Stalking Looked Like
While defending Toni, Gadeke also described an entirely different experience from his time as Peter Pan.
He said another female guest repeatedly approached him during his shifts and appeared to know details about his dog, despite his social media accounts being private. According to Gadeke, the situation escalated when the woman allegedly began waiting for him in the cast-member parking lot after his shifts.
Gadeke claimed she appeared after his shifts for around a month and silently watched him rather than speaking to him. He said things became even more concerning when his family visited Disneyland. According to his account, the woman recognized his relatives and followed them around the park for an entire day. Gadeke said the experience made him feel unsafe.
The experience even influenced how Gadeke performed as Peter Pan. He began organizing games such as hide-and-seek and duck, duck, goose with children, allowing him to avoid prolonged one-on-one interactions and prevent individual guests from repeatedly seeking him out.
Meanwhile, several rumors surrounding Toni have also been debunked. Claims that she had been banned from Disneyland or had hidden an AirTag inside a gift have not been supported by evidence. The AirTag image was reportedly AI-generated, while Toni denied being banned.
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