Disney World Ejects Guests for Costumes, Unsafe Conduct, and Alcohol Misuse

Security teams enforce longstanding rules with quiet removals that can escalate to bans to protect a family-focused environment.

Overview

Adults over 14 are not allowed to wear full costumes or masks except during special ticketed events such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Unsafe or disruptive behavior, including climbing out of ride vehicles, entering backstage areas, ignoring instructions, or fighting, triggers immediate removal.
Alcohol-fueled disorder, frequently linked to EPCOT’s World Showcase and also seen at Disney Springs and resort lounges, leads to swift ejection once behavior turns disruptive.
Most cases are handled discreetly, often beginning with a warning, and can result in same-day expulsion or multi-month to permanent bans for serious violations.
Less common causes for removal include trespassing without a ticket, theft, smoking in non-designated areas, and inappropriate behavior toward Cast Members.