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Unexplained NFC Phone Alerts Reported at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney has not confirmed a cause.

Overview

  • On October 27, multiple visitors at ABC Commissary reported sudden “NFC Tag Detected” prompts directing to a YouTube link.
  • Reports concentrated in the restaurant quickly circulated through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, leading many guests to check their phones.
  • Some witnesses suggested a deliberate prank or targeted action by someone in the dining area, though no evidence has been presented.
  • Others pointed to legacy NFC stickers from a pre‑pandemic table‑delivery system that may still be triggering newer phones.
  • Coverage notes speculation about a recent nearby cybersecurity conference without any verified link to the incident, and advises basic device‑safety steps as the cause remains unconfirmed.