Reminder, Watch your stuff

[Jadyreen1282]

This is why we only carry ID and magic bands plus an emergency twenty in our pockets. Fanny pack may be helpful if you need a little more space.

 

[disneykelly]

To anyone who goes through the enhanced security because of lost or stolen ID, make sure you get some sort of official police report or if you are at Disney, something official from them. This aids the enhanced TSA process out tremendously.

Be careful with this though, It is possible with relative ease once, after that, you get kind of red flagged, making it next to impossible to get through.

 

[agavegirl1]

Ooohhhh....sorry this happened. While we like to think WDW is in a bubble outside of the real word, it's not. I feel so bad but my personal stuff is always with me, just as if I were on a small Caribbean Island (which I do with some frequency).

 

[Shanti]

 

[DisMommyTX]

A couple summers ago, my son's Pluto hat was 'lost'. We were sitting on a ledge in Fantasyland eating ice cream and he sat it down next to him. When we walked away, we forgot to pick it up. Less than 30 seconds later, we ran back to find that it was gone. We reported it lost and checked at lost and found but we flew home the next day. About a week later, we received Mickey mail with his Pluto hat which had been found! Best part was that his lost hat had a black smudge on the nose--the one received in the mail didn't. Of course my OCD son noticed immediately but was very happy when we explained that they must have cleaned Pluto's nose before mailing it to him.

Hope they get at least some of their stuff back!

 

[subtchr]

Like the bad guys can call another bad guy in their city and say hey this house is empty they are down here in Florida.

Ah, yes, the BGNN (Bad Guy National Network)...

 

[Dreamport]

Don't forget to remind your folks (once they get home) to watch their credit reports, change passwords, all the usual advice. Hopefully the thief just wanted to make a fake ID for some drinks and not something more dubious. I'm so sorry this happened and thank you for the reminder. I once left my bag in the safety bag on 7DMT. Everything turned out fine in the end so I hope the same happens for your parents.

 

[BagOLaughs]

It's such a shame that some moral people's compasses are screwed on the wrong way. Where is jiminy cricket when you need him?

Still I'm glad your mum didn't lose too much and I hope it didn't put too much of a dampener on your day.

 

[bbak30]

That's terrible....

 

[momtotaryn]

Oh no, I'm sorry that happened. Good reminder to warn all of us to be extra cautious, even at WDW.

 

[jerseygal]

THANKS for reminding all to be very cautious wherever you are! Thieves take advantage of that "split second" perhaps when are distracted just for a moment. Unfortunately,in todays very hectic times, it is easy to be distracted. HOPE that they don't have problems at the airport and can ENJOY the rest of the vacation despite this unsettling theft!

 

[phabric]

I had put my glasses down at the bathroom counter in the Castle. I had forgotten about my glasses and walked out. Only a few minutes later returned to the bathroom to find the glasses were gone. I checked with Lost and Found everyday with no luck. Who would want someone's else glasses?

 

[married2mm]

I had put my glasses down at the bathroom counter in the Castle. I had forgotten about my glasses and walked out. Only a few minutes later returned to the bathroom to find the glasses were gone. I checked with Lost and Found everyday with no luck. Who would want someone's else glasses?

I once came out of the or and someone had swiped my glasses-they'd switched them with a different pair-
There are some bizarrely strange folks in the world.....

Back to op-that's just awful for your parents & im hoping they're back on track enjoying their vacation.
I hope security cameras have tracked down the nasty woman; out of curiosity -do you know which bathroom?

 

[Jarmo]

I once came out of the or and someone had swiped my glasses-they'd switched them with a different pair-
There are some bizarrely strange folks in the world.....

Back to op-that's just awful for your parents & im hoping they're back on track enjoying their vacation.
I hope security cameras have tracked down the nasty woman; out of curiosity -do you know which bathroom?

I'm not sure which bathroom but I know it was at Epcot

 

[married2mm]

I'm not sure which bathroom but I know it was at Epcot

We shall definitely be more vigilant.

 

[tiggergal15]

If your mom has no other ID on her she will need to be at the Airport another hour earlier than they were planning.
This happened to my son and he spent a good hour filling out paperwork that asked for job history, last several addresses, references, criminal history,etc. Then he was patted down,his luggage hand searched and they verified his info before he was allowed through security. We almost missed out plane .
He was 21..with me and his little sister and we were on a Family vacation coming home from the Midwest..not suspicious at all but since all the incidents they take lack of ID serious.
Not sure if this will happen to your mom but be aware it is a process to get on a plane with no ID.
If she has her passport then no worries!

 

[J'aime Paris]

Tell your teens to be careful with their cell phones!
Twice during our trip in March teen girls had their phones stolen while in the bathroom.
The girl sets her phone down to wash and dry her hands, turning away for a second or two, and the phone is gone!
Sad, sad reality these days....

 

[Mickeycrocs]

I lost my wallet, with my driver's license in it, about a year ago at WDW. It was the day before we left, so we didn't have time to do much about it, and I didn't have any other form of TSA approved ID with me. After making some inquiries about what to do, we were told to go through the TSA line as usual and tell the agent who checks IDs that mine had been lost. He called over a supervisor, who questioned me a little and looked at the other things I had with my name on them (credit cards, AAA card, etc). I then had to go through "enhanced screening," which involved an incredibly thorough pat-down and an extensive hand search of my purse and carryon and everything in them, including having everything, including my shoes, swabbed for explosive residue. It probably took about 20-25 minutes for the whole process, and it wasn't bad at all. Everyone involved was professional and courteous. We've learned from the experience, and we always bring out passports with us now as a back up, and we just lock them in the hotel's room safe during the vacation.

Rather them be safe than sorry I guess right?

 

[mousefan73]

That is just too crazy.. I know stuff can happen anywhere but how some have the balls to steal in a closed Environment.. Meaning that have to walk past an entrance, security to get out.

I would never steal but I would be so worrierd cameras are 1. everywhere 2. they check People while leaving.

 

[jaysmom4285]

To anyone who goes through the enhanced security because of lost or stolen ID, make sure you get some sort of official police report or if you are at Disney, something official from them. This aids the enhanced TSA process out tremendously.

Be careful with this though, It is possible with relative ease once, after that, you get kind of red flagged, making it next to impossible to get through.

If your mom has no other ID on her she will need to be at the Airport another hour earlier than they were planning.
This happened to my son and he spent a good hour filling out paperwork that asked for job history, last several addresses, references, criminal history,etc. Then he was patted down,his luggage hand searched and they verified his info before he was allowed through security. We almost missed out plane .
He was 21..with me and his little sister and we were on a Family vacation coming home from the Midwest..not suspicious at all but since all the incidents they take lack of ID serious.
Not sure if this will happen to your mom but be aware it is a process to get on a plane with no ID.
If she has her passport then no worries!

I guess it depends what TSA officer you get. Nothing was ever said to me about filing a police report, and it didn't seem to affect anything. They didn't ask whether I had or not. And i wasn't asked to fill out any paperwork or provide any other information than what I had with me. I think you can count on the thorough pat down and hand searching of luggage. As mentioned, if you do have to try to go through without having official ID, it's always wise to allow extra time for whatever process they may choose to put you through. As far as making it harder to fly in the future, I've flown several times since then, with no complications. In fact, the airlines have given me a TSA pre-check clearance every time since, as they often did before the incident. Everyone's mileage will vary, I guess.