Extra Security

[BeerMe]

We have noticed an increased presence by Orange County Sheriff's Deputies an all the parks as well as several K-9 units roaming through the parks. It very obvious.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

This was also true the first weekend in December, uniformed sheriff's deputies present at all park gates and some inside the parks. (San Bernardino happened on 12/2 so that could be the reason)

 

[okilydokily]

Deputies like Disney too. There was that guy a week or so ago who tried to bring in a gun to MK. Might have something to do with it.

 

[bc7ate9]

Rumor has it that they may be getting metal detectors soon too. (http://thrillgeek.com/2015/12/rumor-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-about-to-get-metal-detectors/)

 

[Mrsjvb]

it is the holidays and the Mouse is a Prime Terror Target. I'd be worried if there WEREN'T additional VISIBLE security measures.

 

[minnie mum]

No big surprise. If/when the metal detectors begin, I fear the park security checkpoints will make those lines at MCO look like nothing.

 

[Skywise]

One uniformed officer was out on Sunday and Monday at MK along with one K9 unit at the nexus between the boat launches, monorails and entrance.

Just observing.

There were a group at the entrance to DHS on Saturday night retelling the story of some guy they were chasing after but I couldn't tell if that was a current event or just sharing a story.

Definitely an increased presence but that's a reflection of the current state of the world.

I was at the Wynn at Las Vegas last year and a K9 unit was walking around the casino sniffing around the slots... That was a little more disconcerting.

 

[SweetMissy]

There should be. There's unfortunately a lot of nut jobs out there. The story of the guy who tried bringing a gun into MK is proof of that. Just think of those who manage to sneak a gun in that you don't know about.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Rumor has it that WDW may have security personnel with metal detector wands as well.

It's really not too surprising.

 

[k5jm]

http://www.disboards.com/threads/ne...ect-dec-17-2015-at-wdw.3469282/#post-54861654

According to the Adult Side of Disney, new security measures are going to be put into place at the entrances of Walt Disney World parks beginning on Friday, December 17. Right now, Disney only has bag checks at the entrance of their theme parks, but it looks like more are on the way.

Reports state that some of the changes will include scanners at the entrance of each Disney Park, and these scanners will be similar to what are at airports. The scanners are metal detectors, and also check for anything else that someone may have on their person.

Not only will there be the addition of scanners, but Disney security personnel is also going to have hand-held wands to do additional scans as needed.
For some time now, Walt Disney World has had armed police officers on site to help with security. There are going to be even more police officers patrolling the park entrance areas, and K-9 units as well.

While these changes will be happening at the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks, there will be some other things being altered inside of the parks, as well.

Intercot is reporting that there will be no more toy guns sold or allowed anywhere on Disney property by the end of this week. Also, Disney will strictly enforce the policy of no guests, aged 14 or older, will be allowed to wear masks.

 

[WEDWDW]

I would say at least double the "visible" security I've seen in past December trips.

They were everywhere-it felt good seeing them.

 

[Skywise]

They tried the metal detectors at Kings Island in Ohio just after 9/11. They were horribly annoying and slowed pedestrian traffic to a crawl. They removed them a few years ago.

Ultimately it's security theater. Knives, guns can easily be hidden in the stroller tubes which would set off a metal detector anyway so it's up to the officer doing the checking to catch it unless we're going to xray everything too.

What surprised me were the metal detectors on the Dragon Challenge ride at Universal to "prevent cell phone loss" - Ok... REALLY!?

 

[hakepb]

They tried the metal detectors at Kings Island in Ohio just after 9/11. They were horribly annoying and slowed pedestrian traffic to a crawl. They removed them a few years ago.

Ultimately it's security theater. Knives, guns can easily be hidden in the stroller tubes which would set off a metal detector anyway so it's up to the officer doing the checking to catch it unless we're going to xray everything too.

What surprised me were the metal detectors on the Dragon Challenge ride at Universal to "prevent cell phone loss" - Ok... REALLY!?

Did I hear the Universal requires phones being stored in a locker for some rides?
I think it's due to selfie injuries. (User or bystander getting hit by a flying phone)

 

[jacinda824]

They tried the metal detectors at Kings Island in Ohio just after 9/11. They were horribly annoying and slowed pedestrian traffic to a crawl. They removed them a few years ago.

Ultimately it's security theater. Knives, guns can easily be hidden in the stroller tubes which would set off a metal detector anyway so it's up to the officer doing the checking to catch it unless we're going to xray everything too.

What surprised me were the metal detectors on the Dragon Challenge ride at Universal to "prevent cell phone loss" - Ok... REALLY!?

Its to prevent your phone from flying out of your pocket and possibly hitting someone else. A few years ago someone was really badly injured when something flew into their eyes on Dragon Challenge. Even though there are nets etc, it doesn't catch everything.

 

[Skywise]

Its to prevent your phone from flying out of your pocket and possibly hitting someone else. A few years ago someone was really badly injured when something flew into their eyes on Dragon Challenge. Even though there are nets etc, it doesn't catch everything.

and yet they let me ride with flip flops... on my feet...

 

[Accident]

We have noticed an increased presence by Orange County Sheriff's Deputies an all the parks as well as several K-9 units roaming through the parks. It very obvious.

they were always in the parks, now they just look the part.

 

[jacinda824]

and yet they let me ride with flip flops... on my feet...

I believe they ask you to remove your flip flops and sit on them... its one thing I will never understand on these boards. Almost every time I try to actually answer a question on here, I always get some smarty pants rude reply.. seriously, I was just trying to explain why they ask you to remove your phone.

 

[minnie mum]

I believe they ask you to remove your flip flops and sit on them... its one thing I will never understand on these boards. Almost every time I try to actually answer a question on here, I always get some smarty pants rude reply.. seriously, I was just trying to explain why they ask you to remove your phone.

I don't think the OP was either rude or a smarty pants. Simply pointing out an inconsistency in their policy. I doubt there was anything personal in their reply.

 

[larryz]

I was at the Wynn at Las Vegas last year and a K9 unit was walking around the casino sniffing around the slots... That was a little more disconcerting.

Has someone trained a dog to detect slot machines that are about to pay off?

 

[Skywise]

I believe they ask you to remove your flip flops and sit on them... its one thing I will never understand on these boards. Almost every time I try to actually answer a question on here, I always get some smarty pants rude reply.. seriously, I was just trying to explain why they ask you to remove your phone.

It wasn't my intent to offend - my point is that it's all theater. (and no they DIDN'T ask me to take my flip flops off as she walked by and checked to ensure my belt was properly secured. I re-rode and this time took my flip flops off to put to the side of the train and was told to hold them or put them behind my back... which ironically makes for great lumbar support...)

(if they were really concerned about safety they'd tear down the tracks and rework the ride so that a flying cellphone didn't have a chance to impact someone else on the track.)