Selfie sticks no longer allowed at Walt Disney World

[LivingforDisney]

What about the iPad held up high by the person in the front row for parades and you are behind them!
Or the people that put their arms up for the photo on rides and then your face is blocked out of the picture?
People only think of themselves I am afraid!

 

[39CINDERELLA]

YAY!!!!

 

[cdnjason]

I agree with the consensus on here. Good, because selfie sticks are stupid.

 

[BrianL]

Just gonna chime in with another "Yay!' here. This issue was getting out of control. If you could trust people to use them in a safe and considerate to others manner, there wouldn't be a problem. Obviously, you cant, so Disney has to eliminate the problem. Good for them!

 

[Chimaera]

Yay! iPads next please, especially on dark rides! Saying "no flash photography" does nothing if some dope is lighting up the room with a 10" screen on full brightness.

 

[mom2rtk]

I heard tripods and monopods are next.

I hope you're kidding. But I fear that might be the case.

There's really no need since I'm pretty sure nobody ever took a tripod out on a ride.

And without a tripod you can't do this.

Wishes by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[11290]

Until it's officially announced by Disney/or announced on the hubb. (cast website) don't assume it's true.

First, it's the HUB and second, it's there this morning. In addition, I did the Main Entrance training update this morning and it was included in there.

 

[winthropf]

I like the ban, but think it will be a nightmare to enforce. Will probably need extra security and outside law enforcement at the bag checks to deal with all the arguments.

I see a disability lawsuit coming when someone claims they need a selfie stick due to a disability.

 

[skullsplitter]

If you can't figure out why people hate them so much, take a look at the photo provided in post #24. You may have never seen such behavior, but it is happening and it is growing. Parades and fireworks shows are teeming with selfie sticks (and i-Pads) that range from an interference all the way to ruination of other peoples' views. They are a physical manifestation of the "my vacation is more important than your vacation" attitude that is growing like a cancer. "I don't care if your view is blocked so long as I get my perfect shot to upload to my 17 social media outlets." If you haven't seen such behavior it can only be because you aren't looking.

Exactly! I call them selfish sticks.

 

[BrianL]

Yeah, I don't find tripods nearly as intrusive and annoying as selfie sticks. They only create a line from the camera to the ground; They do not stick way out from the user or up in the air to block a view, and they don't come out on rides. There is a world of difference here (not to mention that such a small percentage of guests even use tripods whereas selfie sticks are so common).

 

[Mambo Junkie]

I don't have a problem with them and think completely banning them is a bit too much. It's unfortunate that a few people have ruined something fun and normally safe for many.

That pretty much sums it up for me.

 

[WillAustin]

It's unfortunate that a few people have ruined something fun and normally safe for many.

I think this situation is a perfect example of when "the few ruining something for the many" ends up better for everyone else.

 

[mom2rtk]

Yeah, I don't find tripods nearly as intrusive and annoying as selfie sticks. They only create a line from the camera to the ground; They do not stick way out from the user or up in the air to block a view, and they don't come out on rides. There is a world of difference here (not to mention that such a small percentage of guests even use tripods whereas selfie sticks are so common).

Agree with all of that. But I'm still concerned they might consider further restrictions (in the interest of "fairness") when they encounter the hostility I think they're going to get when the selfie stick ban goes live. Hopefully word will get around and the inevitable arguments at the gate will die down quickly.

My tripod stays in a locker all day and only comes out in time for the fireworks.

And while I can easily tell the difference between a tripod, a monopod and a selfie stick, I hope none of their bag checkers have trouble with it.

I noticed the article didn't have any word on a similar ban at DLR. I wonder if they're waiting to see how this goes. Word is that California Screamin has had a number of ride stoppages lately because of selfie sticks.

 

[Fizban]

I don't think this has been posted yet (forgive me if it has).

Attractions Magazine are claiming that selfie sticks are officially being banned at Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Quest.

"Starting next Tuesday, June 30, when guests are seen at bag check or in the park with selfie sticks, a cast member will escort the guest to Guest Services where their stick will be taken and held until they are ready to leave the park."

http://attractionsmagazine.com/selfie-sticks-longer-allowed-walt-disney-world/

Hallelujah and pass the grits!

 

[BarbieGal457]

I honestly wonder a few things about this ban. I have a selfie stick and it folds down very compact and can easily be missed in any bag, especially a larger one. Will bag checks now be more thorough to prevent accidental (or on purpose...) sneak-ins? Honestly some people may forget to take it out, and let's be real - we on these boards are probably a lot more "in the know" than many visitors, and they may very well not have any idea of such a ban. I'm sure if they are seen being used in the parks, action will be taken, but I have to wonder if/how this will impact bag check lines.

As for having to watch Wishes through "a forest of selfie sticks," how is this different from watching through a forest of cell phones and iPads held up high? I understand selfie sticks add length, but they are much thinner than an arm holding an iPad way up high. I'm not trying to snark, I am genuinely curious.

I have no issues with selfie sticks when used responsibly (seeing as I even own one), but of course there are always that few in any group, in any setting, that will use things inappropriately or break rules and therefore ruin it for everyone else that does obey set rules. I like my selfie stick because I don't always trust handing my $800+ phone or $$$$ camera over to stranger who may very well drop or break it, or just generally take a bad photo that we don't realize is not great until it is too late.

 

[WillAustin]

Agree with all of that. But I'm still concerned they might consider further restrictions (in the interest of "fairness") when they encounter the hostility I think they're going to get when the selfie stick ban goes live. Hopefully word will get around the inevitable arguments at the gate will die down quickly.

I'll be sure to be quick on the reporting if I see any in the parks next week.

I'm sure if they are seen being used in the parks, action will be taken, but I have to wonder if/how this will impact bag check lines.

I'm sure there will be signs prominently displayed.

I'll also take care to have no bags to be in those bag check lines.

 

[BrianL]

And I know a lot of you think this is an overreaction, but what else can they do. They have to keep stopping rides because of people using them, even when they have been asked not to and signs are posted. It's a safety issue, not to mention the lengthy restart times that sometimes result from a forced ride stop. If people won't considerately follow the rules, what else can be done?

 

[mom2rtk]

I'll be sure to be quick on the reporting if I see any in the parks next week.

I appreciate that. I'd love to hear your report!

 

[shepd]

I see a disability lawsuit coming when someone claims they need a selfie stick due to a disability.

Not exactly sure how. If you have a hand to hold the selfie stick with, then you don't need a selfie stick. But people always come up with crazy things to sue theme parks for...

 

[Minnesota!]

WOO HOO! I do think it will be a nightmare to enforce at the first. But, just will have to push through and stand firm. The first lawsuit from someone injured b/c of them is just around the corner, I am sure. they are just heading it off a the pass.