Bag Check! Ive had enough of it.

[WedgieSock]

While I appreciate the need to keep the parks safe, I have to admit, I get annoyed when they make me open the credit card sized front pocket on my fanny pack. Really, WHAT sinister item could I be hiding in there? And if I did have something dangerous in there, wouldn't I put it in my pocket and not in a bag thats being checked?

My biggest complaint about this though was the time at AK a man, a few people before me in line had a knife on him. They pulled him aside and made him wait for a manager. Instead of continuing on with the rest of the line, the bag check person stood there talking to him while the rest of us waited. Once the manager finally came over he looked the knife up and down and told him he was ok to go in with the knife.

A 'baggie' would fit

 

[aaarcher86]

A 'baggie' would fit

 

[CamColt]

ROFL! Yes and if I were going through a bag check with that in there, I would move it to my pocket.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

Also what are you looking for? Guns? Not possible since you can bring that on you.

Not trying to start anything here either but if a person is gonna bring a concealled weapon in the park they will be able to do it because they dont do pat-downs or have metal detectors. I know Disney's policy says no weapons but its not a "law per-say" that I know of. If the person has a CCW permit and does carry in the park I think the most Disney would do is kick them out on a permanent basis.

 

[Mkrop]

Just wondering, but do other theme parks require bag checks? We have been to Silver Dollar City, Dollywood, and Cedar Point and I don't remember having bag checks at any of them. If other places can operate without them and don't have issues with weapons, booze, and such, why not Disney??

Another quick question, if you use a clear bag will they just look at it or will you still have to open it/take things out? Anybody have experience with using a clear bag at Disney? Thanks!

Have not read the whole thread but....

Hershey Park does bag checks.

I have never waited in that long of a line

 

[WedgieSock]

Not trying to start anything here either but if a person is gonna bring a concealled weapon in the park they will be able to do it because they dont do pat-downs or have metal detectors. I know Disney's policy says no weapons but its not a "law per-say" that I know of. If the person has a CCW permit and does carry in the park I think the most Disney would do is kick them out on a permanent basis.

Well thats the point. There are many people who can carry, imagine if it was "ok" to in the park. My uncle insists on taking his everywhere - there are only two places he doesn't carry, Disney World & my house.

 

[shortchange1026]

I don't mind bag check, I've never waited more than a minute or two. I realize if someone really wants to get something in they will, but look what happens when we take things for granted and get lazy.

Ok, and my husband is in law enforcement and allowed to carry. Why on God's green earth would he want to take it to DW with him? There is a whole process that has to be followed when flying. Way too much trouble than it's worth but it's DW! Why do you need a gun?

 

[Purrkins]

Last week walking up to MK I saw one of the security people in plainclothes resting against the railing outside of the bag check. I noticed him 1.) because he was wearing a Panthers sweater and cap and it was hot outside but 2.) the dude looked exactly like Samuel L. Jackson. It was then I noticed the earpiece in his ear. We walked past and I said to my wife "that plainclothes security officer looks like Samuel L. Jackson" and so naturally she looked back at him. Well, going up to bag check the security guard took my son's diaper bag apart. He had me empty every single content from the bag and had me open a tupperware container of watermelon to see what was inside, unscrewed the lid of his sippy cup, peel the top piece of bread off my son's peanutbutter sandwich (!) and even looked inside the plastic bags we had for dirty diapers (luckily empty of dirty diapers at the time). The entire process took about eight minutes. It was incredibly thorough.

So, if you see Samuel L. Jackson hanging out in front of the parks one day, look the other way.

 

[luvthemouse71]

It can be embarrassing. Last June I had my bag full of feminine products. The guard quickly gave the bag back to me.

That's happened to me twice. The first time was an older gentleman who blushed and then said "sorry!". The second time was a middle aged guy who said that I seemed to be in a pretty good mood, considering. He said his wife gets pretty nasty. It was cute.

 

[Teddys~Mom]

I think everything is available very easily in the park, so avoid carrying luggage to enjoy the amazing experience without any hassles. I did that when I visited with my cousins.

Not everything is available in the parks. I long for the days of the no bag line but I need meds , adult diapers for my son, two changes of clothing, he's six feet tall...lol...that alone takes up one side of his backpack. I also need drinks and foods for his special diet, blankets or coats to address any possible core temp issues, seizure rescue meds and insulin with ice, but if I do carry all this stuff in? we can all really have a fun enjoyable day He's a madman who digs coasters and all things Disney so bag line it is for us. :-D

 

[Murron]

Doubt all you want but unless you're a security guard, you don't actually know what they're trained to do.

 

[Murron]

I admittedly have not read the whole thread. But I am in the security business and I will not go into defending what is or is not done in WDW. But you all do realize, I hope, that WDW / DL is still an American target yes? Reality check? That being said, any deterrent in my mind is better that none at all. No check is ever 100%. Ever.

There is always a way to compromise anything. Would you rather they do absolutely nothing at all and make it even easier? Guards, bag checks, cameras, ... all helpful deterrents. It might be more helpful after the fact, but helpful nonetheless in an investigation.

 

[Rememberingthe70s]

Eh. I don't like it, but I don't mind it.

I was living in NYC and experienced 9/11 live, and I figure if airports want to check me, I got nothin' to hide. For a while, we had bag checks in the subways in NYC. Imagine that - getting pulled over to a bag check on your commute to work. Many museums i went to recently in London had bag checks. For a while, some Broadway shows had bag checks.

I figure if I am willingly going to a high-profile, high-crowd place, there are people who are paid to know more than I do about security; and I get that part of security is people feeling secure.

 

[meggiebeth]

Better safe than sorry. Something that is a small inconvenience could end up saving people's lives. I am glad they do it- after all they do it to keep us safe

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[meggiebeth]

Well thats the point. There are many people who can carry, imagine if it was "ok" to in the park. My uncle insists on taking his everywhere - there are only two places he doesn't carry, Disney World & my house.

Sorry if this is a silly question but it seems like a great deal of Americans carry guns around- well what for?

I know maybe self defense but is it that dangerous that people feel the need to carry them round? I would feel really uneasy if I knew there were lots of people around me with functioning guns.

In England we have to have a license to own a gun and people do not carry them around. Sorry if I sound silly but I was just wondering

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[Rememberingthe70s]

Sorry if this is a silly question but it seems like a great deal of Americans carry guns around- well what for?

I know maybe self defense but is it that dangerous that people feel the need to carry them round? I would feel really uneasy if I knew there were lots of people around me with functioning guns.

In England we have to have a license to own a gun and people do not carry them around. Sorry if I sound silly but I was just wondering

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As a red-blooded American ... I honestly have no idea. LOL

However, carrying a gun is in fact outlawed in many places. NYC and many other major cities. It's just that it's not a national law. I'm sure carrying is illegal in plenty of smaller municipalities as well.

(Edited for clarity)

 

[M-I-C-K-E-Y]

Sorry if this is a silly question but it seems like a great deal of Americans carry guns around- well what for?

I feel as though this is a huge stereotype of Americans, especially from those in the UK. While a substantial number of Americans are licensed to own hand guns, it's doubtful that most of them carry them around. Certainly not in their day to day lives.

There are, unfortunately, a number of Americans owning unlicensed guns, and odds are many do carry them around.

Regardless of what country one might find themselves in, there are always areas best avoided. I've found myself unknowingly wandering into to areas in Canada and the UK where there were probably weapons of some sort in every other pocket.

Do some homework, use your best instincts, error a bit on the side of caution, and there's little chance of any trouble.

 

[cbg1027]

Are they a nuisance when you are excited to get into the parks? Yes. Does it cause me stress? No.

My mom asked the security guy what they were checking for when we went to MNSSHP. He replied "Poisonous apples. Lots of witches and villains coming in tonight."

I love those kind of Security Guards! Great way to start your park time!

I was at DHS bag check once and the guard pulled an apple out of someone's bag and goes "Ma'am, is this apple princess-approved?"

 

[WedgieSock]

Sorry if this is a silly question but it seems like a great deal of Americans carry guns around- well what for?

I know maybe self defense but is it that dangerous that people feel the need to carry them round? I would feel really uneasy if I knew there were lots of people around me with functioning guns.

In England we have to have a license to own a gun and people do not carry them around. Sorry if I sound silly but I was just wondering

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Not a silly question at all - I'm also from England (London) and found it very strange myself when we moved here 9 yrs ago. Its difficult to explain in a post, especially without going totally off topic or stirring the pot. Not everyone carries, but you would be very surprised (at least I was) at those you least expect. You also have to have a license to own a gun, you then have to apply for a different license to carry on your person.

What drew me to the US was the people, they are so real, so motivating and completely individual. You can't understand it until you've lived it

 

[WedgieSock]

I feel as though this is a huge stereotype of Americans, especially from those in the UK. While a substantial number of Americans are licensed to own hand guns, it's doubtful that most of them carry them around. Certainly not in their day to day lives.

There are, unfortunately, a number of Americans owning unlicensed guns, and odds are many do carry them around.

Regardless of what country one might find themselves in, there are always areas best avoided. I've found myself unknowingly wandering into to areas in Canada and the UK where there were probably weapons of some sort in every other pocket.

Do some homework, use your best instincts, error a bit on the side of caution, and there's little chance of any trouble.

Absolutely, I was on the other side of the fence - UK - so my eyes were opened when I came here. It is a regional thing also .... I live in the South