Organized Bible Study Draws Scrutiny at Walt Disney World
Recurring meetups have divided guests, prompting questions about Disney's application of park rules on solicitations, table use, unauthorized events.
Overview
- A viral Instagram video posted Monday shows roughly two dozen women holding an organized Girls Disney Bible Study at the Backlot Express outdoor seating area in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Reporters identified the organizer as Instagram user @leightonnelizabeth and the group's FAQ says the meetups occur one to two times per month and have taken place in multiple parks with a format of scripture study, prayer, a snack, then rides.
- Walt Disney World’s published rules expressly ban unauthorized solicitations but limit prohibitions on unauthorized events to material tied to commercial activity or demonstrations, creating legal ambiguity over whether a noncommercial bible study violates policy.
- Observers and reporters noted the group occupied a substantial block of quick-service tables, which can limit seating for paying customers and raises practical concerns about park operations during busy hours.
- Disney has not issued a public comment or reported enforcement action so far, leaving open whether the company will remove or regulate the gatherings or treat them like other informal fan meetups such as Dapper Day and Gay Days.