Disney’s massive $1 billion drainage project is facing intense scrutiny after severe storms left parts of its Florida theme parks submerged in knee-deep water.

What was meant to protect the “Happiest Place on Earth” has instead revealed the limits of engineering against an increasingly unpredictable climate. Guests were forced to wade through flooded walkways as powerful rainfall overwhelmed the system, turning carefully designed landscapes into swamp-like terrain.

Families found themselves stranded amid the chaos, while Disney’s signature magic faded under the weight of nature’s force. The incident raises urgent questions about climate resilience, infrastructure planning, and whether even global icons like Disney can truly stay one step ahead of the storm.