Toni Kulusich, a Disney influencer, is addressing online harassment after a viral video sparked accusations that she is obsessed with a theme park character.
Key facts
- •Toni Kulusich is a 27-year-old retail manager who creates Disney-themed content as a hobby.
- •The backlash began after a viral video of her gifting a keychain to a Peter Pan performer prompted negative commentary.
- •Kulusich's TikTok following increased from 50,000 to 125,000 amid the controversy.
- •Critics circulated a Change.org petition calling for her to be banned from Disneyland.
- •Kulusich reports that her workplace was doxxed, leading to security concerns at her job.
Toni Kulusich, a 27-year-old Los Angeles resident and Disney content creator, has faced significant online harassment after a video of her gifting a keychain to a Peter Pan character at Disneyland went viral. The backlash, which included accusations of stalking and a petition to ban her from the parks, led to her being labeled the "Peter Pan Girl" on social media. Kulusich, who visits the park weekly, maintains that her interactions are harmless and that she respects character boundaries.
The Online Controversy
The criticism intensified on August 2 after a video of Kulusich gifting a crocheted duck to Peter Pan gained over a million views. Commenters accused her of being a "creep" and analyzed her past videos, including decade-old footage, to suggest she was obsessed with the character. The situation escalated when someone posted her workplace address online, forcing her manager to adjust her hours for security reasons. During this period, her TikTok following grew from 50,000 to 125,000.
Response to Allegations
Kulusich denies the accusations of stalking or making performers uncomfortable, noting that she is aware of Disney's strict rules for "face" characters. She provided data showing she only met the Peter Pan character during seven of her last 30 park visits. While she acknowledges that the performers recognize her, she insists she would never jeopardize their career or character integrity. She has since returned to the park, where she recently had a brief interaction with the character.
Timeline
- Mid-2010sA similar fandom developed around a performer known as 'Spieling Peter'.
- August 2Kulusich's video of gifting a keychain to Peter Pan began receiving significant negative attention.
- Late last weekKulusich returned to Disneyland after a period of avoiding the park due to harassment.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Wired.
