A mysterious glowing orb was spotted hovering over Disney World’s Epcot in Orlando, Florida, before vanishing into the night sky, igniting widespread speculation about extraterrestrial activity, as reported by Daily Mail. The sighting, captured on video by Morgan Huelsman, digital director of The Bobby Bones Show, has gone viral, with some attributing it to a SpaceX rocket launch.
Huelsman, a Tennessee resident, filmed the bright light while waiting for Epcot’s fireworks, describing it as a “UFO with aliens” after finding no drone or satellite data. The object hovered for several minutes before disappearing, as noted by The Bobby Bones Show’s X account, which emphasised, “It was never moving.” The shaky footage has fueled debate, with some social media users alleging CGI manipulation.
Mysterious 'UFO' caught hovering over Disney World before vanishing into the darkness https://t.co/acNCnIy58w
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 22, 2025The sighting coincided with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch on August 18 from Cape Canaveral, 60 miles from Disney World, carrying Starlink satellites. The rocket’s first-stage booster landed on a drone ship 8.5 minutes later, aligning with the sighting’s timing. Experts, per the Daily Mail, note Florida’s clear skies and frequent launches make it prone to misidentified aerial phenomena. A similar red streak seen on December 23, 2024, was also linked to SpaceX.
While some fans embraced the UFO narrative, others, including amateur astronomers, pointed to the SpaceX launch as the likely cause. Disney officials have not commented, but they often encourage guests to share such experiences on social media. The incident has reignited discussions about UFOs in Florida, a hotspot due to its proximity to NASA’s launch sites.
As investigations continue, the Epcot sighting adds to the lore of unexplained aerial phenomena. Whether a rocket or something else, the event underscores the fascination with the unknown, keeping Disney World visitors and UFO enthusiasts captivated.
