Disneyland cracks down on guests with sweeping new restrictions, sparking backlash

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is cracking down with a new "guest code of conduct" targeting a surge in ride disruptions.

The changes, outlined in a recent operations briefing and detailed by the "Mickey Visit" blog, are aimed at improving reliability across increasingly complex attractions.

Guest behavior accounted for 13% of ride shutdowns in fiscal year 2025 — up from a 10% historical average — prompting new regulations, according to Natalie Katzka, director of attractions engineering services at Disneyland...