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Can You Bring a Camera Into Theme Parks? Rules by Venue

Of the 34 theme parks we have verified for cameras, 14 allow them with limits and 20 do not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its own rule, the official page it comes from and the date we read it.

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34
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14
Last check
Oct 5, 2026

How the verified theme parks treat cameras

Allowed with limits: Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, LEGOLAND California, Knott's Berry Farm, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Carowinds, Canada's Wonderland, Kings Dominion and Michigan's Adventure.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Disney World, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America, Hersheypark, Six Flags New England, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Dorney Park and 6 more. We do not guess for these, so ask the venue or check the event page.

A verdict here is a summary of the venue's own wording, and the rows below give that wording. Rules can change by event, so a game and a concert at the same venue can differ. See the cameras guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 34 theme parks says

Each row is the venue's own rule, with the official page it came from and the date we read it.

Camera

  • Busch Gardens Tampa BayConditional

    Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles are not permitted on any ride. Chest-mounted and wrist-mounted camera harnesses are allowed if secured by a harness with three or more points, and the ride attendant gives ride-specific rules.

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ page, checked

  • Busch Gardens WilliamsburgConditional

    Unsecured cameras of any size, head harnesses and selfie sticks are not permitted on any ride. Chest-style harnesses secured at three or more points can be approved by a Park Operations Manager.

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park FAQ page, checked

  • California's Great AmericaNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    California's Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Canada's WonderlandConditional

    At AlpenFury, all cameras and cell phones must go in a locker or the bins before riding. Metal detection is in place at that ride.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, checked

  • CarowindsConditional

    Cameras, GoPros, cell phones and other recording devices are prohibited on all rides and attractions, and violating this can lead to removal from the park. On-ride photography is allowed only on the Carolina Skytower.

    Carowinds FAQ page, checked

  • Cedar PointConditional

    On-ride photography is strictly prohibited. Riders on Magnum XL-200, Steel Vengeance and Millennium Force must store their belongings, including video cameras, in a locker.

    Cedar Point FAQ page, checked

  • Disney WorldNot stated

    The rules page sets no limit on personal cameras. It bans selfie sticks, drones and large tripods, and photography for unapproved commercial purposes.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • DisneylandNot stated

    The rules page sets no limit on personal cameras. It bans selfie sticks, drones and large tripods, and photography for unapproved commercial purposes.

    Disneyland Resort park rules page, checked

  • Dorney ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Dorney Park FAQ page, checked

  • EPCOTNot stated

    The rules page sets no limit on personal cameras. It bans selfie sticks, drones and large tripods, and photography for unapproved commercial purposes.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Great EscapeNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Great Escape FAQ page, checked

  • HersheyparkNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Hersheypark restricted items FAQ, checked

  • Kings DominionConditional

    Filming, regardless of device and whether it is secured or not, is prohibited on most rides and attractions. Unsolicited photography that disrupts guests or park operations is also not allowed.

    Kings Dominion park policies page, checked

  • Kings IslandConditional

    Taking pictures or video while riding is prohibited and can lead to removal from the park. Phones and cameras are also banned in restrooms and the Soak City changing areas.

    Kings Island FAQ page, checked

  • Knott's Berry FarmConditional

    Filming is prohibited on most rides and attractions, whether the device is secured or not. Photography that disrupts guests or park operations is also not allowed.

    Knott's Berry Farm park policies page, checked

  • LEGOLAND CaliforniaConditional

    Large selfie sticks and ring lights are prohibited. The page does not mention ordinary cameras.

    LEGOLAND California bag check page, checked

  • Magic KingdomNot stated

    The rules page sets no limit on personal cameras. It bans selfie sticks, drones and large tripods, and photography for unapproved commercial purposes.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Michigan's AdventureConditional

    Cameras are welcome in the park, but photography and videography of any kind is strictly prohibited on most attractions, including all roller coasters.

    Michigan's Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Mid America AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Mid America Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • SeaWorld OrlandoConditional

    Selfie sticks and similar extension devices may not be used in queues, rides or heavily congested areas. Securely mounted chest and wrist cameras are allowed on rides, and filming is at the ride operator's discretion.

    SeaWorld Orlando park policies page, checked

  • SeaWorld San AntonioNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    SeaWorld San Antonio park policy page, checked

  • SeaWorld San DiegoNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    SeaWorld San Diego park policies page, checked

  • Six FlagsConditional

    Personal photos and video are fine in the park. Cameras are banned or tightly limited on rides, and action cameras such as GoPros are not allowed on rides. Commercial photography needs written consent.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Discovery KingdomNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Fiesta TexasNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Six Flags Fiesta Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Six Flags Great Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AmericaNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Six Flags Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Magic MountainConditional

    Personal photos and video are fine in the park. No cameras of any kind are allowed on rides, with no exceptions, and that covers phones, GoPros and glasses with cameras. Commercial photography needs written consent.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags New EnglandNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Six Flags New England FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Over TexasNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Six Flags Over Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Universal OrlandoNot stated

    The policies page and FAQs do not give a rule for personal cameras. Loose articles are restricted on some attractions, and the Code of Conduct requires selfie sticks to be secured on attractions.

    Universal Orlando policies and restrictions page, checked

  • Universal Studios HollywoodConditional

    Photographing or videotaping is allowed for personal use only, with no commercial use without Universal’s consent and nothing that harasses or disrupts others. The code of conduct names no camera size limit.

    Universal Studios Hollywood code of conduct PDF, checked

  • ValleyfairNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Valleyfair FAQ page, checked

  • Worlds of FunNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Worlds of Fun security procedures FAQ, checked

Detachable lens

  • Busch Gardens Tampa BayNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ page, checked

  • Busch Gardens WilliamsburgNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park FAQ page, checked

  • California's Great AmericaNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    California's Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Canada's WonderlandNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, checked

  • CarowindsNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Carowinds FAQ page, checked

  • Cedar PointNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Cedar Point FAQ page, checked

  • Dorney ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Dorney Park FAQ page, checked

  • Great EscapeNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Great Escape FAQ page, checked

  • HersheyparkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Hersheypark restricted items FAQ, checked

  • Kings DominionNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Kings Dominion park policies page, checked

  • Kings IslandNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Kings Island FAQ page, checked

  • Knott's Berry FarmNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Knott's Berry Farm FAQ page, checked

  • LEGOLAND CaliforniaNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    LEGOLAND California bag check page, checked

  • Michigan's AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Michigan's Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Mid America AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Mid America Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • SeaWorld OrlandoNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    SeaWorld Orlando park policies page, checked

  • SeaWorld San AntonioNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    SeaWorld San Antonio park policy page, checked

  • SeaWorld San DiegoNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    SeaWorld San Diego park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Discovery KingdomNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Fiesta TexasNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Six Flags Fiesta Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Six Flags Great Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AmericaNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Six Flags Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags New EnglandNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Six Flags New England FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Over TexasNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Six Flags Over Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Universal OrlandoNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Universal Orlando policies and restrictions page, checked

  • Universal Studios HollywoodNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Universal Studios Hollywood code of conduct PDF, checked

  • ValleyfairNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Valleyfair FAQ page, checked

  • Worlds of FunNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Worlds of Fun security procedures FAQ, checked

Tripod

  • Busch Gardens Tampa BayNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ page, checked

  • Busch Gardens WilliamsburgNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park FAQ page, checked

  • California's Great AmericaNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    California's Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Canada's WonderlandNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, checked

  • CarowindsNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Carowinds FAQ page, checked

  • Cedar PointNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Cedar Point FAQ page, checked

  • Disney WorldConditional

    Tripods and monopods are not allowed if they cannot fit inside a standard backpack or if they extend over 6 feet.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • DisneylandConditional

    Tripods and monopods are not allowed if they cannot fit inside a standard backpack or if they extend over 6 feet.

    Disneyland Resort park rules page, checked

  • Dorney ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Dorney Park FAQ page, checked

  • EPCOTConditional

    Tripods and monopods are not allowed if they cannot fit inside a standard backpack or if they extend over 6 feet.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Great EscapeNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Great Escape FAQ page, checked

  • HersheyparkNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Hersheypark restricted items FAQ, checked

  • Kings DominionNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Kings Dominion park policies page, checked

  • Kings IslandNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Kings Island FAQ page, checked

  • Knott's Berry FarmNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Knott's Berry Farm FAQ page, checked

  • LEGOLAND CaliforniaNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    LEGOLAND California bag check page, checked

  • Magic KingdomConditional

    Tripods and monopods are not allowed if they cannot fit inside a standard backpack or if they extend over 6 feet.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Michigan's AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Michigan's Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Mid America AdventureNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Mid America Adventure.

    Mid America Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • SeaWorld OrlandoNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    SeaWorld Orlando park policies page, checked

  • SeaWorld San AntonioNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    SeaWorld San Antonio park policy page, checked

  • SeaWorld San DiegoNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    SeaWorld San Diego park policies page, checked

  • Six FlagsConditional

    Monopods are banned at all three parks. Great Adventure also bans tripods, and the other two pages do not name them.

    Six Flags Great Adventure park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Discovery KingdomNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Six Flags parks.

    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Fiesta TexasNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Six Flags parks.

    Six Flags Fiesta Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AdventureNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Six Flags parks.

    Six Flags Great Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AmericaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Six Flags parks.

    Six Flags Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Magic MountainNot stated

    The pages do not name tripods. They ban selfie sticks, monopods and similar hand-held extension poles, and cameras mounted to moving objects.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags New EnglandNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices are not allowed inside Six Flags parks.

    Six Flags New England FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Over TexasNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Six Flags parks.

    Six Flags Over Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Universal OrlandoConditional

    The Code of Conduct prohibits not securing selfie sticks on attractions. The pages say nothing about tripods.

    Universal Orlando policies and restrictions page, checked

  • Universal Studios HollywoodConditional

    Selfie sticks are permitted inside Universal Studios Hollywood but must be stowed away on rides and attractions and during the Studio Tour. The code of conduct does not mention tripods.

    Universal Studios Hollywood code of conduct PDF, checked

  • ValleyfairNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Valleyfair FAQ page, checked

  • Worlds of FunConditional

    Selfie sticks are not permitted on any ride. The FAQ does not ban them elsewhere in the park.

    Worlds of Fun FAQ page, checked

Selfie stick

  • Disney WorldNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices are not allowed in any theme park or water park.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • DisneylandNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices are not allowed in any theme park.

    Disneyland Resort park rules page, checked

  • EPCOTNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices are not allowed in any theme park or water park.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Magic KingdomNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices are not allowed in any theme park or water park.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Six FlagsNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices are prohibited.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Magic MountainNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and similar hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices are prohibited.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

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Questions about cameras at theme parks

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 34 theme parks we have verified, 14 state a rule for cameras, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. None of the 34 theme parks we have verified bans cameras outright on the pages we read. Several set limits, so read the row for your venue.

  3. Often. The venues we have verified say rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date and the venue page linked above.

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