mom2rtk
Invented the term "Characterpalooza"
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It doesn't put much faith in the upgraded security.How do these supposedly prohibited items even get in the park? Aren't they held back at bag check?
It doesn't put much faith in the upgraded security.How do these supposedly prohibited items even get in the park? Aren't they held back at bag check?
The handicap section has room for wheelchairs 2 deep. Last December, my daughter was in the second row of wheelchairs. Non handicap guests are allowed in the area behind the wheelchairs. (I believe that 1 guest accompanying those in wheelchairs are allowed in the area too). My family stood behind my daughter - all out of the handicap area. Just before Illuminations started, a few guests who were not handicap, nor accompanying someone who was handicap, moved into spaces between the first row and second row of wheelchairs. They did squat down, but they were obstructing the view of those in the second row of wheelchairs. I pointed this out to a CM in the area who first made an announcement of the rules for the area (only the handicap and one guest - it was very crowded that night) and a few minutes later had them move. (Then, when the CM left the area, one of them began an argument with me ). Anyway, the point is I respectfully disagree with allowing non-handicap people into the area. The view is almost as good from just behind the wheelchairs.I might catch heat for this, but handicap spot viewing should be open to everyone as soon as the show starts. You make it all available for the handicapped people who need special viewing and their immediate friends/family. However if there's open space as the show starts, than there's no reason not to open it up for everyone.
IN handicap section!!! Nobody in a wheelchair with him, but blocking the view of everyone else!!
Thought this was a prohibited item?
Yes, he could've set up behind the wheel chairs or at the end. He was the ONLY person standing in front. Other guests sat down or stood behind those seated in chairs. No, there wasn't another option. I wanted to see the show, not someone's backside. It's why they have a handicap viewing area.
Most CMs in positions to do so, do look for them and inform guests of the policy. Over the last year or so, I can recall only two incidents. Again, the non telescoping sticks are ok.In my last two visits, I didn't notice any actually (though I wasn't looking for them either)
Compared to what it was, usage is way down.if people are still sneaking them into the parks it wasn't to the point where they were annoying or even grabbed my attention
You can, but doesn't it seem that when you need one, there isn't one around.you can always ask a CM to intervene, if they don't see it first.
Terrible some people only care about themselvesIt's a shame the handicap sections aren't handled differently. This really isn't about the tripod. Anyone let into the section can stand in front of those in wheelchairs. My friend took her daughter in a wheelchair to Disney a couple years ago and gave up on the handicap section since someone always seemed to stand right in front of her, with no thought at all about the girl in the wheelchair behind them.
I might catch heat for this, but handicap spot viewing should be open to everyone as soon as the show starts. You make it all available for the handicapped people who need special viewing and their immediate friends/family. However if there's open space as the show starts, than there's no reason not to open it up for everyone.
FWIW, there are now actually very few selfie sticks in the parks. In my last two visits, I didn't notice any actually (though I wasn't looking for them either). It was only at Disney Springs that I saw any being used, so if people are still sneaking them into the parks it wasn't to the point where they were annoying or even grabbed my attention.
I'm not actually sure on the rules of the handicapped section? Is it wheelchairs only or does it include all different disabilities? Just out of curiosity
Well, let's see...people are sitting in their wheelchairs in the handicapped section. And you think as soon as the show starts, late arriving able-bodied people should be able to sqeeze in front of them so the people in wheelchairs can't see? Because that's what would happen if you open up the area "for everyone" during the show.handicap spot viewing should be open to everyone as soon as the show starts. You make it all available for the handicapped people who need special viewing and their immediate friends/family. However if there's open space as the show starts, than there's no reason not to open it up for everyone.
Why on earth would they do that?Couldn't Disney ban all video recording and photos that don't include family?
I know that sounds crazy, but unless your family is in the picture, there is nothing unique about it. You can find plenty of professionally made, high quality videos of any show, attraction, etc.
Just make a rule that you can't set up any camera or recorder for continued use, especially during any show.
They can ban whatever they want but it wouldn't be very guest friendly. People take videos of rides for multitude of reasons. Some make videoblogs of their trips, which includes clips of shows and rides. Some just want their own personal video even if it's not professionally made. So I don't think you'll ever see this ban happenCouldn't Disney ban all video recording and photos that don't include family?
I know that sounds crazy, but unless your family is in the picture, there is nothing unique about it. You can find plenty of professionally made, high quality videos of any show, attraction, etc.
Just make a rule that you can't set up any camera or recorder for continued use, especially during any show.
Couldn't Disney ban all video recording and photos that don't include family?
I know that sounds crazy, but unless your family is in the picture, there is nothing unique about it. You can find plenty of professionally made, high quality videos of any show, attraction, etc.
Just make a rule that you can't set up any camera or recorder for continued use, especially during any show.
You had a misinformed security person. They are allowed.I have a relatively small tripod that I keep in my bag, and the CM at bag check wouldn't let it in. How did this guy get a tripod in?!
You had a misinformed security person. They are allowed.
Couldn't Disney ban all video recording and photos that don't include family?
I know that sounds crazy, but unless your family is in the picture, there is nothing unique about it. You can find plenty of professionally made, high quality videos of any show, attraction, etc.
Just make a rule that you can't set up any camera or recorder for continued use, especially during any show.
Couldn't Disney ban all video recording and photos that don't include family?
I know that sounds crazy, but unless your family is in the picture, there is nothing unique about it. You can find plenty of professionally made, high quality videos of any show, attraction, etc.
Just make a rule that you can't set up any camera or recorder for continued use, especially during any show.
Wheelchairs only. DS has a DAS card and one time we were in the FP+ area next to it. Many folks started pushing us and we were trapped back by building and he was getting upset. I walked him over to the rope and asked the CM if he were allowed to utilize the space, showing them our DAS (card then). They said no, unless you are in a wheelchair you can no enter since the space is not large enough for demand as it is. As with anything Disney, another CM may give another opinion but I've seen the same repeated on here.
Well, let's see...people are sitting in their wheelchairs in the handicapped section. And you think as soon as the show starts, late arriving able-bodied people should be able to sqeeze in front of them so the people in wheelchairs can't see? Because that's what would happen if you open up the area "for everyone" during the show.