Disney Tests Bright Red Fake Dragonflies at Skyliner Stations and Resort Boats
The company is quietly trying a low-tech visual deterrent to reduce seasonal yellow-fly bites and evaluate whether the measure should be used more widely.
Overview
- Guests and cast members reported spotting bright red artificial dragonflies at EPCOT Skyliner stations and on a Saratoga Springs resort boat, with sightings drawing attention on Saturday.
- Reporting credited to WDWNT says Disney appears to be running a discrete, unannounced trial rather than issuing a formal company rollout.
- The decoys are intended to deter yellow flies, a Florida summer pest known for aggressive bites that leave itchy welts and commonly gather near lakes and waterways.
- Observers have seen the placements move beyond a single site, suggesting Disney is evaluating the approach across multiple transportation and waterfront locations.
- The tactic mirrors a long-standing, low-tech practice used by homeowners and boat owners and carries no public effectiveness data yet so wider deployment would depend on the trial’s results.