Civil jury finds Spectacular Smith not liable in high-profile lawsuit brought by Disney cast member Weland Bourne, clearing his name and reputation.
Broward County, FL — April 2025
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and entertainment executive Spectacular Smith has been fully exonerated in a $5 million civil lawsuit brought against him by Disney cast member Weland Bourne. The unanimous jury verdict found zero liability on Smith’s part after a highly publicized legal dispute stemming from an incident at Walt Disney World in 2020.
The case centered around an alleged altercation during a family outing, where the Disney employee claimed Smith assaulted him. After a multi-day trial, the jury agreed with Smith’s account: that he was not the aggressor and had simply been attempting to protect his son and avoid confrontation.
“This lawsuit could’ve broken me—but I stood in my truth, kept my faith, and trusted the process. I was a father protecting my family,” said Smith after the verdict. “I didn’t owe a dime—and the world now sees that I did nothing wrong.”
Smith’s legal team presented evidence that the employee not only failed to identify himself during the encounter, but also physically blocked Smith and his son—violating Disney safety protocols. The jury’s decision confirms that the employee’s own actions were responsible for the incident.
In the years since the arrest, Smith has continued building his tech platform Adwizar.ai, mentoring digital entrepreneurs through Spectacular Academy, and expanding his Single Mother Project, which has provided over $2 million in food, housing, and emergency resources for underserved families.
“This isn’t just about me,” said Smith. “It’s a win for every parent who’s ever been misunderstood, every entrepreneur who’s ever been tested, and every believer who knows that God’s favor always wins.”
