Confiscating Water Bottles

[Alesia]

It was probably the same female security guard that tried to search my 14 year old son's pockets going into Epcot on Sunday evening. She said it looked like something was in his pocket, and she needed to see what it was. I told her, 'Yes it was his cell phone', and she said 'Well, I need to see it.' I told her as soon as WDW has a sign posted that people were subject to searches, then I would show it to her. She then started to yell at us really nastily, and I walked away after telling her that everyone coming in the park has stuff in their pockets, so as soon as they start searching everyone, then we will comply. Don't know what was up with that.

You were very, very lucky that you weren't thrown out of the park. WDW, being private property, doesn't have to post a sign.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

if its just a picture of a seal, its not sealed. Unless its a picture of you getting hit upside the head by its flipper, then you've gotten "sealed"

 

[Leajess99]

That was about a person doing their job. Something people on these boards complain does not happen enough. It was also about you being rude and ignorant! It was also about the fact that security is trying to protect all of us from something bad happening. BTW, they do not have to post that you are subject to search. All of WDW is private property if they want to search you they can. You can refuse but then they can throw you out which is what they should have done to you! I hope people come to your place of employment and are as rude to you as you were to this person. I bet you would be the first in line to complain/sue if someone slipped a weapon in pass security and injured a member of your family. Great example to set for your 14 year old that a person in a position of authority doesn't have to be respected.

And how do you know that weapons are not slipped passed security on a daily basis?? I walked through security with full pockets and not one thing was said to me. If they want to search pockets than they need to do it to EVERYONE and not just a select few that some security person selects based on whatever they choose to base it on whether it was that this was a kid or his color or his eye color or his clothing. Whether or not WDW is private property matters little if a person feels their constitutional rights are violated. There have been numerous lawsuits against businesses for illegal searchs and and the like.

As for the comment about the example set for her 14 year old, just because a person is in a position of authority does NOT make all their requests justified or legal. Look at the teachers being arrested for indecent acts with the children they are in a position of authority over.

 

[goofyernmost]

As for the comment about the example set for her 14 year old, just because a person is in a position of authority does NOT make all their requests justified or legal. Look at the teachers being arrested for indecent acts with the children they are in a position of authority over.

You cannot possibly be comparing that to this situation. No...I just imagined that. Nothing to see here...move along.

 

[mousejunkie98]

We took bottled water into the parks all week last week. I went through bag search behind a family bringing in a soft-sided cooler full of water bottles, and the security guard said to them "Now when you leave tonight, every one of these better be empty - no getting dehydrated on my watch!"

 

[keishashadow]

hmmm, confiscating open water bottles is the norm at sporting events in pittsburgh. They restrict size of purses, etc. too.

not uncommon when attending outdoor concerts for a female (or male) to be asked by security to lift their loose-cut t shirts up (just a bit, modesty is preserved) to show nothing hidden underneath.

don't recall ever seeing anybody offendedmost of us (except the designated driver) tailgate in parking lot don't have a care in the world & the rules are clearly posted on site's website/tickets/signage @ gate so nobody is really caught unaware.

jmho, if it keeps a bad person from bringing in something intended to hurt other patrons, im all for the practice even @ the happiest place on earth.

 

[puntagordabob]

We go all the time...as recently as last week I took in an open water bottle (was actually drinking a gulp as I said good morning to the security guard... neither they or I thought anything of it...so I concur that person must have had some alcohol there lol

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

My DH and I both own little Kel Tecs (small concealable firearms)...as a side note, we are both in law enforcement and sometimes feel a need to carry (please no flames, we'd never ever, EVER even THINK about carrying at WDW!!) Anyway, the point being, my DHs Kel Tec has a little clip on it, so he can clip in his front pant pocket if he's so inclinded. (clip is on handle, clip shows on outside of pocket, weapon is on inside) Most LEs and Security personnel receive Officer Safety bulletins, which educates them of different type of concealable weapons (such as the Kel Tec). When the security person thought something was suspect in the boy's pocket, he was being vigilant, and I applaud him.

 

[barbiecruiser]

I could have missed the whole situation, I simply caught a glance of it and was struck with curiosity. Thank you to those who answered my question. Picking on me and accusing me of trying to drink in WDW is another story.

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

(I'm not laughing at you!!)

Sometimes this board is like the game "Gossip"...it can go from a question about bringing a bottle of water to a park, to OP being an alcoholic in 10 seconds flat!! I'm just as guilty for going OT...I really don't think anyone meant to suggest this of you of wanting to drink alcohol at WDW, some of us just got off track. I had to edit my own post, because I could have sworn someone said they got stopped for having a clip in their pocket!!

 

[barbiecruiser]

Well the user who made the comment has previously harassed me of trying to drink before, so that is why I was offended. I totally understand about being off topic though!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

I think the op must have misunderstood the situation, there's no way security at any theme park is going to confiscate water in plastic bottles!

Actually, at Six Flags Great America, you're not allowed to bring in ANY outside food or drink unless it's for medical purposes (food allergies, baby food, etc) in clearly marked and dated containers. You can't even bring in an empty bottle unless it's their $13 souvenir cup. I don't know about other Six Flags parks, but that's how it is at that one. That's one of the many reasons this is the last season I'll be a patron of Six Flags.

 

[sissy_42]

Actually, at Six Flags Great America, you're not allowed to bring in ANY outside food or drink unless it's for medical purposes (food allergies, baby food, etc) in clearly marked and dated containers. You can't even bring in an empty bottle unless it's their $13 souvenir cup. I don't know about other Six Flags parks, but that's how it is at that one. That's one of the many reasons this is the last season I'll be a patron of Six Flags.

WDW and DLR are the only theme parks I know of that allow food and beverages to be brought in to the parks. I've been to 4 Six Flags locations and many other theme parks around the country and have never been able to bring in food or drinks.

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

Actually, at Six Flags Great America, you're not allowed to bring in ANY outside food or drink unless it's for medical purposes (food allergies, baby food, etc) in clearly marked and dated containers. You can't even bring in an empty bottle unless it's their $13 souvenir cup. I don't know about other Six Flags parks, but that's how it is at that one. That's one of the many reasons this is the last season I'll be a patron of Six Flags.

TRAITOR, WE HAVE A TRAITOR ON THE BOARD!!!!! Six WHAT?!

That's pretty ridiculous...but they got you coming and going!! I'm one of the guilty people that sneaks their own soda cans into theaters. I would bring my own sodas/water into the parks, but I hate to weigh myself down.

P.S. I was teasing about the Traitor part I even change my appearance now and then and sneak over to Universal Studios/IOA.

 

[Robo]

if its just a picture of a seal, its not sealed. Unless its a picture of you getting hit upside the head by its flipper, then you've gotten "sealed"

Now, you're just sea-lyin.'

 

[wmharley]

WDW and DLR are the only theme parks I know of that allow food and beverages to be brought in to the parks. I've been to 4 Six Flags locations and many other theme parks around the country and have never been able to bring in food or drinks.

Busch Gardens allows it. I don't recall even being searched...

 

[DisneyFirefly]

TRAITOR, WE HAVE A TRAITOR ON THE BOARD!!!!! Six WHAT?!

That's pretty ridiculous...but they got you coming and going!! I'm one of the guilty people that sneaks their own soda cans into theaters. I would bring my own sodas/water into the parks, but I hate to weigh myself down.

P.S. I was teasing about the Traitor part I even change my appearance now and then and sneak over to Universal Studios/IOA.

Well, the original plan was to go down to WDW for my birthday (which was June 3), but then I couldn't afford it, so my best friend and her husband and I went to Six Flags. I wasn't kidding about this being the last season, though. I did a mini-TR of one of the days we spent there in my PTR for our January trip. But yeah, it is ridiculous that you can't even bring in a water bottle. What can you do, though. If you want to go in, you have to follow their rules.

 

[2Tiggies]

if its just a picture of a seal, its not sealed. Unless its a picture of you getting hit upside the head by its flipper, then you've gotten "sealed"

But that would be a bottle of fate wouldn't it .... not water?

 

[chartle]

I'm pretty sure that you have to buy water after security. There are a bunch of places to buy water though. I'm pretty sure that you can't,.

reported

 

[OKWAnneMarie]

Must have been something else in that bottle. I just came back and took 4 bottles with me each day, NEVER been a problem and I've made over 20 trips.