I think this dream is all about being in control. When you enter a theme park and get on a ride you surrender control. The dream tried to dominate you by making you an employee, but you took back your sovereignty by quitting and removing your things. Your friend tried to invite you to stay but you maintained your freedom and autonomy. The tropical paradise was a carefully controlled environment where even the storms were predictable. That made you comfortable enough to leave your valuables unattended and the moment that you finally did surrender to a curated exeperience, they were stolen but in the end you suffered no loss and they were returned to you.

I think this dream is suggesting that it is ok to let down your guard and surrender to an experience. Being out of control is ok as long as someone else is at the helm (tropical room). Everything that you let go of will be returned to you. Enjoy the ride, that's what it is there for.