GoPole Grenade Grip Allowed in Parks?

[boggerbret]

Seems like the rules say any Extending Pole. It's a grip, seen people on youtube using them.

 

[dfb]

Are these types allowed in parks. figured I'd ask because I would hate to bring it and get in taken away. It's great for Stability while recording. I never use it on rides either, ok on the tea cups once. I mean I guess I could wear my chesty or head mounts to keep more steady, but this works great

I have the GoPro Handle (same thing). Used it last trip no problem 5-10 July 2015. Showed it as I entered each park, no problem. At Epcot gate the security guard held it up so a Disney CM across the way could see. The CM said that's OK didn't even come over to look at it. When they determine it cannot extend then it's OKd. Also showed it to get approval on every ride. No problem. Used it on everything from Tea cups to Mt Everest, RnR, etc. No problems. I don't do crazy stuff with it ie. hold it way out or way high or hold it in peoples faces. Just take video/photos of my family.

It is OK without a doubt!

 

[fitzperry]

The restriction says "hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices".. its hand held, but doesn't extend so thats a grey area. Personally I'd leave it behind.

They still allow tripods and monopods, right?

 

[GaryDis]

They still allow tripods and monopods, right?

According to this FAQ answer, they don't allow them if they can't fit into a standard backpack (whatever that means). By implication, they'll allow them if they're small.

 

[fitzperry]

According to this FAQ answer, they don't allow them if they can't fit into a standard backpack (whatever that means). By implication, they'll allow them if they're small.

Yup - "whatever that means." I've used the same tripod in Disney parks for years without issue, but if what they mean by a "standard backpack" is a book bag sized one, it's probably a bit too long to fit even when fully collapsed. I wonder if that size restriction was added when the selfie stick ban went into effect or if that's always been there.

 

[EpcotQueen]

Get the head mount and use that. Then the CMs can't take it away. Use the Iphone app to control it.

 

[Micca]

Could you just stick it in your pocket until you get inside the parks?

 

[oceanmarina]

The restriction says "hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices".. its hand held, but doesn't extend so thats a grey area. Personally I'd leave it behind.

it wont make it in the gates. Leave it at home.

I would not try to bring it in, I agree with Fizban & Aqua Dame

 

[11290]

I would not try to bring it in, I agree with Fizban & Aqua Dame

Hand grips (short, non articulated - 6" or less) that DO NOT EXTEND are OK to bring in. I've sat through the training update about these, looked at the training related pictures of the different types that are allowed / not allowed and asked questions of the trainer and also see them a lot when I work Main Entrance (Touch-Points) at the parks.

There was also a question earlier about a "standard backpack". This would be a "normal", worn on the back style backpack similar to what a high school or college person might use for books and such (I happen to bring one to work each day myself for my iPad, rain gear, extra socks when it rains and such), not one of the larger style that has a retractable handle and wheels that we are starting to see. Those are usually about 50 to 75% larger than the usual worn on the back style and are given greater scrutiny at bag check.

 

[GaryDis]

similar to what a high school or college person might use for books and such

To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee, that's not a backpack. This is a backpack.

Seriously. Anyone who uses a backpack to actually, you know, go backpacking will be amused by Disney's usage. Perhaps that's not too many people, because most people who enjoy hiking 10 miles a day, carrying all their food, clothing, shelter and cooking gear, aren't too into theme parks; I was an exception. Still, I'm used to those things being called book bags or knapsacks. I'll have to check around with my college age friends to see what current lingo is in my area.

 

[Robo]

Have a great trip!

 

[v3rs3]

I'm going to be using the same grip on our trip at the beginning of December.

 

[DMMarla07860]

Could you just stick it in your pocket until you get inside the parks?

that's what I thought I mean normally they don't check my pockets when I've had a bag. But I like to follow rules

 

[fitzperry]

that's what I thought I mean normally they don't check my pockets when I've had a bag. But I like to follow rules

If this type of grip isn't banned, and I don't think it is or should be, then you're not breaking any rules simply by keeping it in your pocket in order to avoid possible confusion. It seems to me the reasons selfie sticks are banned include people carelessly hitting others or blocking walkways with them and using them on rides in ways that could be unsafe. None of those seem to apply here because it's not extendable. I wouldn't feel guilty about not putting that in a bag.

 

[MainMom]

Brought one in July. They asked if it extended. We said no, they said ok and in we went. No problems. This was all parks over 7 days.