Viral Photo Shows Guest With Drone on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street as Investigation Reported
Federal no‑fly restrictions enforced by the FAA make any drone flights over Disney property illegal.
Overview
- A photo posted to X by user Christie on September 6 shows a man holding what appears to be a foldable drone on Main Street U.S.A. as a plain‑clothes Cast Member approaches.
- It remains unknown whether the device was launched, Disney has not issued an official statement, and at least one outlet reports an investigation is underway.
- Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland are covered by Title 14 CFR § 91.141, which designates permanent National Defense Airspace that prohibits drone flights within roughly 3 nautical miles and below 3,000 feet.
- Public reaction centered on how the device could have passed entry screening, with many noting typically strict bag checks and metal detectors at park entrances.
- Self‑identified pilots warned of potential FAA enforcement, including fines and possible charges, and reports note prior rare incidents often lead to guest removal, equipment confiscation, and bans.