Walt Disney World’s sprawling property is usually associated with families, fireworks, and fairytale moments—not flashing lights and handcuffs. But a new Florida law is drawing attention after two men were arrested on Disney property for what authorities are calling dangerous and life-threatening driving behavior.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that both arrests occurred on EPCOT Center Drive, a high-traffic stretch of road that runs between EPCOT and Disney Springs. The first driver, 32-year-old Layton North Browning Jaynes, was reportedly clocked at 117 miles per hour in his Porsche 911 on October 1. Less than a week later, 31-year-old Ryan Schulz was pulled over in the same area after allegedly reaching 144 miles per hour on his Yamaha MT-10 motorcycle. Deputies say both men were traveling in a 50 mph zone.
The arrests are among the first major examples of Florida’s recently enacted “Super Speeder Law,” which officially took effect on July 1. The new statute turns extreme speeding—anything over 100 mph—into a criminal offense. Instead of simply facing a fine or points on a license, offenders can now be jailed for up to 30 days and fined $500 for a first offense.
Both men pleaded not guilty, but their arrests are part of a growing trend since the law’s introduction. State records show nearly 100 drivers have been booked for similar violations across Florida in just the past few months. Many, like Jaynes and Schulz, reportedly told deputies they weren’t aware the law even existed.
What makes this case even more concerning is where it happened. EPCOT Center Drive isn’t just any Florida road—it’s one of the busiest arteries on Disney property, used by thousands of employees, tourists, and shuttle buses daily. Driving at triple-digit speeds there isn’t just reckless—it could have catastrophic consequences for everyone nearby.
Law enforcement officials have warned that speeding on Disney property will be taken seriously, especially as more people commute to and from the resort during the busy holiday season. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional information, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Attorneys representing both Jaynes and Schulz have not publicly commented on the cases. Court proceedings are pending.
For now, these incidents serve as a reminder that Disney World—magical as it may be—is still bound by real-world laws. The “Super Speeder Law” is new, but its message is clear: no matter where you’re driving in Florida, even on roads that run past Cinderella Castle, extreme speeding can lead straight to jail.
