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Sorry if someone already posted this, but our newspaper just today reprinted this editorial from the Washington Post and I thought I would share.
S-A-F . . . E-T-Y . . . M-O-U-S-E!
[By Tom McNichol
Sunday, October 6, 2002; Page B02
Federal authorities said that three men accused of acting as a "sleeper cell" in Detroit possessed a videotape that appeared to case Disneyland in California as a target. Videotapes of Disneyland were also found in the possession of accused terrorists arrested in Europe earlier this year.
-- news reports
Dear Friend of Disneyland,
In light of recent specific and credible threats, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has developed new security measures for Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure park, and for Disney's Grand Californian and Paradise Pier hotels. Please pardon our mess as we make Disneyland into "The Most Reasonably Secure Place on Earth!"
The biggest change is a brand-new theme experience to go along with Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland: Securityland. You won't want to miss it -- in fact, you can't miss it -- because the rest of the park can only be accessed through Securityland.
Once your family has walked through the Main Entrance (the one after the large orange Security Gate with the guard tower), you'll enter Securityland by passing through Mickey's Marvelous Metal Detector. If Mickey's face lights up, step to the side; otherwise, there's more fun just ahead.
Next comes Tinkerbell's Magic Wand. Raise your arms up high as Tinkerbell waves her magic wand up and down your body. If Tinker's bell rings, she may sprinkle your hands with magic dust before you can continue on your adventure. Cinderella's Shoe Check is next -- the whole family will get a "kick" out of wearing the mandatory Magic Slippers throughout your stay at Disneyland. There's science adventure ahead at Roger Rabbit's Retinal Scanner. Look directly into the glass plate without blinking and see what your eyes say about you! Finally, there's Pinocchio's Lie Detector. See if you can keep Pinocchio's nose from growing while answering a few routine security questions!
Once you've "cleared" Securityland, you'll find the rest of the park is mostly the same as ever. But for fun and safety's sake, we've made a few changes to some of your old favorites:
DISNEYLAND MONORAIL Ticketed passengers must arrive two hours before departure. Bring photo ID or passport.
DUMBO THE FLYING ELEPHANT Grounded until further notice.
DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE'S MINIATURE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE Closed to pedestrians, bicycles and motorized vehicles. Access to other replica landmarks restricted.
SWORD IN THE STONE Sword has been removed.
FRONTIERLAND SHOOTIN' EXPOSITION Shootin' now prohibited.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Bang Bang has been disabled.
Also, at the request of the Office of Homeland Security, we've enhanced some attractions to help build national unity for winning the war on terrorism. That old favorite, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, has a new name: Pirates of the Persian Gulf! A ragtag band of marauding pirates has overtaken a country in the Persian Gulf, looting and setting ablaze everything in sight. You'll be wantin' to inspect the weapons of these scurvy dogs, but they won't let you. Arrrrr! Time for some pirate justice!
MAIN STREET PARADE Revived with a fresh military theme. You'll snap to "Atten-shun!" as your favorite Disney characters proudly march by, surrounded by life-size replicas of the latest military hardware.
ALADDIN AND JASMINE'S STORYTALE ADVENTURE Closed while story lines are reworked. Look for Aladdin and Jasmine's exciting new Arabian adventures sometime in Spring 2003!
IT'S A SMALL WORLD Now an interrogation area for suspects. Detainees will be secured in boats and floated past dolls singing "It's a Small World After All" over and over again until they crack.
Tom McNichol's sense of humor is only slightly warped by living in San Francisco.
© 2002 The Washington Post Company
S-A-F . . . E-T-Y . . . M-O-U-S-E!
[By Tom McNichol
Sunday, October 6, 2002; Page B02
Federal authorities said that three men accused of acting as a "sleeper cell" in Detroit possessed a videotape that appeared to case Disneyland in California as a target. Videotapes of Disneyland were also found in the possession of accused terrorists arrested in Europe earlier this year.
-- news reports
Dear Friend of Disneyland,
In light of recent specific and credible threats, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has developed new security measures for Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure park, and for Disney's Grand Californian and Paradise Pier hotels. Please pardon our mess as we make Disneyland into "The Most Reasonably Secure Place on Earth!"
The biggest change is a brand-new theme experience to go along with Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland: Securityland. You won't want to miss it -- in fact, you can't miss it -- because the rest of the park can only be accessed through Securityland.
Once your family has walked through the Main Entrance (the one after the large orange Security Gate with the guard tower), you'll enter Securityland by passing through Mickey's Marvelous Metal Detector. If Mickey's face lights up, step to the side; otherwise, there's more fun just ahead.
Next comes Tinkerbell's Magic Wand. Raise your arms up high as Tinkerbell waves her magic wand up and down your body. If Tinker's bell rings, she may sprinkle your hands with magic dust before you can continue on your adventure. Cinderella's Shoe Check is next -- the whole family will get a "kick" out of wearing the mandatory Magic Slippers throughout your stay at Disneyland. There's science adventure ahead at Roger Rabbit's Retinal Scanner. Look directly into the glass plate without blinking and see what your eyes say about you! Finally, there's Pinocchio's Lie Detector. See if you can keep Pinocchio's nose from growing while answering a few routine security questions!
Once you've "cleared" Securityland, you'll find the rest of the park is mostly the same as ever. But for fun and safety's sake, we've made a few changes to some of your old favorites:
DISNEYLAND MONORAIL Ticketed passengers must arrive two hours before departure. Bring photo ID or passport.
DUMBO THE FLYING ELEPHANT Grounded until further notice.
DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE'S MINIATURE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE Closed to pedestrians, bicycles and motorized vehicles. Access to other replica landmarks restricted.
SWORD IN THE STONE Sword has been removed.
FRONTIERLAND SHOOTIN' EXPOSITION Shootin' now prohibited.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Bang Bang has been disabled.
Also, at the request of the Office of Homeland Security, we've enhanced some attractions to help build national unity for winning the war on terrorism. That old favorite, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, has a new name: Pirates of the Persian Gulf! A ragtag band of marauding pirates has overtaken a country in the Persian Gulf, looting and setting ablaze everything in sight. You'll be wantin' to inspect the weapons of these scurvy dogs, but they won't let you. Arrrrr! Time for some pirate justice!
MAIN STREET PARADE Revived with a fresh military theme. You'll snap to "Atten-shun!" as your favorite Disney characters proudly march by, surrounded by life-size replicas of the latest military hardware.
ALADDIN AND JASMINE'S STORYTALE ADVENTURE Closed while story lines are reworked. Look for Aladdin and Jasmine's exciting new Arabian adventures sometime in Spring 2003!
IT'S A SMALL WORLD Now an interrogation area for suspects. Detainees will be secured in boats and floated past dolls singing "It's a Small World After All" over and over again until they crack.
Tom McNichol's sense of humor is only slightly warped by living in San Francisco.
© 2002 The Washington Post Company
