Security at Walt Disney World and Disneyland in 2026 is a multi-layered process designed to be comprehensive yet relatively non-intrusive. The first step for most guests is passing through contactless security scanners (Evolv technology), which allow you to walk through without removing items from your pockets or bags unless the system flags a specific density or shape. If the alarm sounds, you are directed to a manual bag check station. Disney also employs uniformed and plainclothes security officers, as well as K-9 units that patrol the "Disney Springs" and park entrance areas. Prohibited items include weapons of any kind (including toy guns), self-defense sprays, marijuana, and strollers larger than 31" x 52". Additionally, "folding chairs" and "glass containers" are banned. Once inside, the parks are monitored by an extensive network of high-definition cameras. This "hidden" security approach aims to maintain the "magic" of the environment while ensuring that the high-volume crowds are protected by modern, data-driven surveillance and rapid-response protocols.