UFO SIGHTING AT DISNEY WORLD’S EPCOT CREATES BUZZ
A recent UFO sighting claim at Disney World’s Epcot has sparked widespread interest and debate online. Morgan Huelsman, digital director of “The Bobby Bones Show” in Nashville, was visiting the Orlando theme park with her boyfriend when she spotted something unusual in the night sky. While waiting for Epcot’s nightly fireworks display, Huelsman noticed a bright light hovering overhead that appeared unrelated to the planned entertainment. After attempting to research possible explanations like satellites or drones and finding no satisfactory answers, she concluded it was “definitely a UFO with aliens.” The sighting gained significant traction after being shared on “The Bobby Bones Show” social media accounts on August 21, with many viewers weighing in on what the mysterious object might have been.
The video footage, which has circulated widely online, shows a small, bright light against the dark night sky above Epcot. While the unsteady camera makes it difficult to determine if the object was stationary or in motion, Huelsman and the show’s staff reported that it remained in place for several minutes before suddenly disappearing or, as they described it, “blipping away.” This detail has intrigued many viewers and added to the mystery surrounding the sighting. The unexplained nature of how the object vanished has been particularly compelling for those following the story, as it doesn’t align with typical aircraft or drone behavior. The video’s popularity demonstrates the continuing public fascination with potential UFO sightings, especially when they occur in highly populated and well-known locations like Disney World.
Several explanations have been proposed by viewers and commenters since the video went public. One popular theory connects the sighting to SpaceX rocket launches from Cape Canaveral, which is located approximately 60 miles from Walt Disney World. SpaceX did indeed launch Starlink satellites on August 14 and 18, potentially around the time of Huelsman’s visit. However, show staff emphasized that the object “was never moving,” which seems inconsistent with rocket or satellite behavior. Another commenter suggested the light might simply have been a police helicopter, which would explain its hovering capability and bright appearance. The debate highlights how difficult it can be to identify aerial phenomena, especially at night and without specialized equipment or training to properly assess distance, size, and movement patterns.
Epcot’s geographic location makes it a particularly interesting spot for such sightings. Its proximity to NASA and commercial space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral creates a perfect environment for misidentified aerial phenomena. Florida’s generally clear night skies provide excellent visibility, while the combination of frequent rocket launches, satellite deployments, and aerial activities creates plenty of opportunities for unusual sightings. Add to this the millions of tourists visiting the area each year—many with cameras ready to capture anything unusual—and it becomes clear why this region generates so many reports of unidentified objects in the sky. The contrast between the magical, controlled environment of Disney World and the unexplained phenomena witnessed above it creates a compelling narrative that captures public imagination.
Florida’s reputation as a UFO hotspot is well-established, ranking second only to California in the number of reported sightings nationwide. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, Florida has recorded an impressive 8,623 UFO sightings since 1995. This statistic reflects both the state’s large population and unique characteristics that make it conducive to such reports. The combination of military installations, aerospace activities, tourist attractions, and favorable viewing conditions creates an environment where unusual aerial sightings are relatively common. When these sightings occur at iconic locations like Disney World, they tend to receive extra attention and scrutiny from both believers and skeptics alike. The juxtaposition of the magical Disney experience with potential extraterrestrial phenomena creates a particularly intriguing narrative for many people.
While Disney has not commented on this specific incident, the sighting joins a long history of unexplained aerial phenomena reported near their parks. The nature of these entertainment venues—with their nighttime shows featuring lights, drones, and special effects—creates an environment where distinguishing between planned entertainment and truly unexplained phenomena can be challenging. What makes Huelsman’s report compelling to many is her insistence that the object behaved differently than typical aircraft, satellites, or entertainment effects, and that it disappeared suddenly rather than gradually moving away. Whether this particular sighting was indeed something extraordinary or simply a misidentified conventional object remains unresolved. However, it serves as a reminder of how even in our technologically advanced age, with cameras everywhere and extensive knowledge of what belongs in our skies, unexplained sightings continue to capture our collective imagination and fuel our age-old fascination with the possibility that we may not be alone in the universe.
