Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is cracking down with a new “guest code of conduct” targeting a surge in ride disruptions.

The changes, outlined in a recent operations briefing and detailed by the “Mickey Visit” blog, are aimed at improving reliability across increasingly complex attractions.

Guest behavior accounted for 13% of ride shutdowns in fiscal year 2025 — up from a 10% historical average — prompting new regulations, according to Natalie Katzka, director of attractions engineering services at Disneyland , who spoke at the briefing.

One of the rules getting a lot of attention? It’s a phone policy nicknamed “Stow it, Don’t Show it” — as the “Disney Fanatic” blog reported.

Cast members conduct visual checks and will not dispatch ride vehicles if a phone is visible, according to the same source.

“Handheld filming is no longer permitted on these high-motion rides.…