Security

[Jackie H.]

This is in response to the "most Disney security is hidden" posts.

I agree wholeheartedly! This wasn't really 'security' (I don't think), but it really opened my eyes!

My family and I were coming off of BTMRR when it started to rain. Being a good, prepared DISer, I was pulling out the brought from home ponchos while everyone else stood there with their hands out. There was a middle-aged grandmother with her grandchild. She was trying to hold her very large purse, the kid's hand, an ice cream cone and do something about staying dry. They were sitting on a bench and as it started to rain, she rose to head for cover. As she got up her foot got caught in her purse strap and she kind of slowly tumbled to the ground. Not really a regular fall...it seemed to be like a slow motion movie or something. Anyway, my hubby (who is about 5-6 steps away from her) immediately heads over with his hands out to help her. Before he could reach her five (5!) CMs had her surrounded helping her! I swear they were no where to be found 2 seconds before that! It was almost like they literally came out of the sidewalk.......

How does this relate to security? They are everywhere at WDW, even if you don't see them, they are there and they are watching. I have never felt unsafe at WDW - safer than at home sometimes.

 

[FloridaCat]

Just to give you a local’s perspective and other locals can jump in as well. Orlando and surrounding counties have stepped up manpower and training for every imaginable event. With our high Theme park population security is a high priority here. I have noticed there are far more local police cars in the Disney proper then in years past.

Our number one industry is Tourists and 9/11 had a devastating effect on our local economy with the Airlines and Park Attendance. Rumors that one of our parks could be a target were taken very seriously and I am proud to say we have very good first response teams and first rate professional law enforcement people. All local TV stations have kept us up to date of all the improvements being made.

no one can guarantee our complete safety, but we continue to enjoy all our parks just as we have in the past knowing everything that can be done is being done. I spent last week at WL and will be down sometime in the Christmas season..

 

[Tesabat]

When I was at WDW just a few days ago, they poked thru my fanny pack and my DH's backpack each time. At least they are attempting to look for incendiary devices...I feel a lot safer with that then I do at Penn Station, surrounded by suitcases and briefcases and duffel bags that contain god knows what - and that swat team that runs around is supposed to make me feel safe? Ummm...sure. If someone lugs a bomb in - I'll feel better knowing that some people wearing flak jackets were running through the lower terminals in a continuous loop looking for"suspicious activity".

My point is they are doing more than some places, less then others...and bottom line, you can drive yourself crazy worrying about it.

As you can see - I've never once worried about taking the train into the city.

 

[Goofyposter]

Totally off topic I know...but DMRick.....are you aware that you have no current DIS auctions??....I just looked at your link...to an empty page.....just a friendly fyi.

 

[DMRick]

.but DMRick.....are you aware that you have no current DIS auctions??....

Yes, I know I have none up right now. I'm on vacation..maybe forever from the Dis auctions. Just been too lazy to go and take off the link : )
At least it still sends people to the Dis Auctions..maybe it's helping someone else.

 

[Jakesmom1]

Thanks to everyone that replied, I know that no where is 100% safe.

thanks for the input.