A new documentary titled Stolen Kingdom delves into the long-standing mystery surrounding Buzzy, an animatronic character from Epcot’s Cranium Command show that vanished after its attraction closed. The film chronicles the story of Patrick Spikes, a former cast member who was convicted for stealing Buzzy’s clothing and accessories before the animatronic itself disappeared from the shuttered pavilion. Director Josh Bailey created this feature-length documentary to explore Disney urban exploration culture and how Spikes’ actions escalated from documentation to criminal theft. The film includes interviews with various explorers across three generations, examining their motivations for trespassing on closed attractions like Discovery Island and Horizons. While some believe Buzzy was removed by Disney for future projects, others suspect he may still be hidden somewhere, with Spikes claiming knowledge of his location though his reliability is questioned. The documentary highlights the clash between those who view exploration as preservation versus those seeking fame through unauthorized access to Disney properties. It also reveals amusing details from Spikes’ phone records that inadvertently became part of the film’s narrative during post-production editing.
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Documentary Explores Mystery of Missing Disney Animatronic Buzzy and Urban Explorers
