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Disneyland Bans Water Bottles, Phones on Rides Amid Safety Concerns

4/7/2026

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Disneyland bans reusable water bottles and smartphones on certain rides to curb guest-behavior–related issues.
Incident-related ride shutdowns rose from 10% to 13% based on recent data.
The Incredicoaster, a high-speed ride, illustrates the risk of large water bottles becoming projectiles.
Shelves for storing loose items before rides have been installed.
Officials urge visitors to leave influencer gear at home.

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Story summary

Disneyland bans reusable water bottles and smartphones on certain rides to curb guest-behavior–related issues.
Incident-related ride shutdowns rose from 10% to 13% based on recent data.
The Incredicoaster, a high-speed ride, illustrates the risk of large water bottles becoming projectiles.
Shelves for storing loose items before rides have been installed.
Officials urge visitors to leave influencer gear at home.