Can Disney security pull you over?

No. The quasi-governmental Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which encompasses all Walt Disney World property and is controlled by Disney, has the power to create a law enforcement function, but it chose not to do so.



No, Disney Security officers do not have the legal authority to "pull you over" in the sense of a police traffic stop on public or resort roads. While Disney has a massive security presence, their officers are private employees with the power to observe, report, and detain individuals on their property for rule violations, but they cannot issue speeding tickets or perform arrests. However, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) and the Florida Highway Patrol have a dedicated presence on Disney property. These uniformed police officers can and do pull guests over for traffic violations on the roads within Walt Disney World. If you see a vehicle with flashing lights attempting to stop you, it is likely a sworn law enforcement officer, even if they are driving a vehicle marked for the Disney "district" (Reedy Creek/Central Florida Tourism Oversight District).

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These security personnel are charged with traffic control by the RCID and may only issue personnel violation notices to Disney and RCID employees, not the general public. Despite the appearance of the uniformed security personnel, they are not considered a legal law enforcement agency.

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Please note that while you may be able to bring your vape through security, smoking is prohibited on Disneyland Resort Property. This includes both parks, the Esplanade between the parks, as well as the Downtown Disney District and Hotel. If you need to take a break, you will have to travel off-property to smoke.

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Read on for the things guests should never do at Disney World.
  • Don't try to text while walking down Main Street in Magic Kingdom.
  • Faking an injury to get a wheelchair or scooter isn't cool.
  • Using flash photography on the rides is distracting and annoying.
  • The railings in the ride queues aren't your personal seats.


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