But while EPCOT's World Showcase was one-of-a-kind in theme park entertainment, well-received by Guests, and gorgeous, the United States Government had concerns about the showcase–so much so that FBI agents were assigned to keep their eyes on World Showcase, increasing their presence in the park and initiating ...

The idea that the FBI has a permanent or suspicious presence at EPCOT is a popular urban legend, but the reality is more administrative and historical. While the FBI does not "run" the park, Walt Disney himself had a long-standing relationship with the bureau as an "SAPC" (Special Agent in Charge Contact), often providing the FBI with access to film at Disneyland for training or public relations. Today, any FBI presence at EPCOT is typically related to standard high-level security protocols for major global tourist destinations or part of the "behind-the-scenes" law enforcement coordination required to protect large crowds. Additionally, rumors often stem from the "American Adventure" pavilion or "Mission: SPACE," where guests sometimes mistake Disney's security or plainclothes "Security Consultants" for federal agents. In truth, Disney employs its own massive, world-class security force that coordinates with local Orange County police rather than having a dedicated federal "FBI substation" inside the park.