Walt Disney World has seen plenty of strange headlines over the years, but few as serious as this. Two men were recently arrested on Disney property after allegedly driving at dangerously high speeds—becoming some of the first Floridians charged under the state’s new “Super Speeder Law.”
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says both arrests happened on EPCOT Center Drive, a major road that winds through Walt Disney World property and passes near Disney Springs. On October 1, deputies stopped 32-year-old Layton North Browning Jaynes after he was reportedly caught driving his Porsche 911 at 117 miles per hour in a 50 mph zone. Just six days later, 31-year-old Ryan Schulz was pulled over in the same area after allegedly racing down the road at 144 miles per hour on his motorcycle.
Both men now face criminal charges under the new law, which makes driving over 100 mph a jailable offense. Before the law went into effect on July 1, extreme speeding was typically handled with a fine and a suspended license. Now, it can result in up to 30 days in jail and a $500 penalty—even for first-time offenders.
Officials say the law aims to curb reckless behavior on Florida highways, which have seen a sharp rise in high-speed crashes over the past few years. Since the “Super Speeder” legislation was enacted, nearly 100 arrests have been made statewide.
The two Disney-related cases quickly drew public attention—not just for the speed involved, but for where they took place. Epcot Center Drive serves as one of Disney World’s most heavily traveled roadways, used daily by thousands of guests and workers. Deputies emphasized that driving that fast in such an area could easily have resulted in tragedy.
According to arrest reports, both men appeared unaware that their actions could lead to jail time rather than a typical traffic ticket. Schulz reportedly told deputies he was “running late for work” when stopped. Jaynes’ Porsche was found with expired registration, while both men also had outdated information listed on their driver’s licenses.
As of now, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the cases. Attorneys representing Jaynes and Schulz have declined to comment.
While Disney World fans are used to hearing about new rides, shows, or resort updates, this story stands out for a far different reason—it’s a stark reminder that even inside the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” real-world laws apply. And under Florida’s new traffic crackdown, speeding through Disney World may not just get you a ticket—it could get you arrested.
How does this have anything to do with Disney other than that the drivers that were speeding were in the Disney World area? The drivers were the ones at fault, NOT Disney.