Michael Scheuer, Former Disney Employee, Pleads Guilty to Hacking Menus and Adding Swastika, Altering Allergy Information

Jan 12, 2025, 10:13 AM

A former Disney employee, Michael Scheuer, has pleaded guilty to hacking into the menu-creation software used by Disney restaurants. Prosecutors revealed that Scheuer manipulated the allergy information on menus, falsely indicating that some food items did not contain allergens such as peanuts, which can be potentially deadly for allergic individuals. In a disturbing instance, he also added a swastika to a menu. The plea deal has brought to light the extent of his actions while he was a menu production manager at Disney World.