WDW bans selfie sticks on rides

MstngDrvnDsnyLvr;2452681 wrote: Hoping this is well enforced while there in June. Wish it would be park wide and not just on rides as I got a nice shiner from one at Kings Dominion VA from a clueless teen back in October.

Man, I haven't been to Kings Dominion since 1991. What's it like now? How's the upkeep? How are the crowds?

I was there in October as a band trip Chaperone. IT wasn't packed, but 90% of the guests were marching band teens.
One of my twin sons got season passes since we are about four hours away and he found an offseason deal for under $80. He was there Easter weekend and said it wasn't bad.
I'm not a thrill ride person (part of why Disney appeals to me). So, the fun of amusement parks like Kings Dominion, Carowinds (grew up going there for every band trip from 7th-12th grade), etc. is lost on me.

From Theme Park Review:

Selfie Sticks themselves are NOT banned from Walt Disney World but they now fall under the same policy as canes, umbrellas, and tri-pods and have to be "securely stowed" while on an attraction. Since you are still allowed to take photos & video on rides at WDW, that means you can use your selfie stick as long as it's not extended, and it doesn't go any further out than a normal camera would. In short, as long as it's "securely stowed."

We were sent the policy that was delivered to cast members, and it reads:

"As more and more guests use selfie sticks to take photos in our theme parks, we want to remind Cast Members about their proper use & storage. Existing procedures require guests personal belongings to be properly stowed while on board attractions, trams, and other moving vehicles - and this includes selfie sticks. As always, guests are required to keep their hands, arms, feet and legs inside ride vehicles while riding. If you see a guest with a selfie stick entering or waiting in a queue, take a moment to remind them that while onboard the attraction the device must be properly stowed and cannot be used. [extended to length if the guest is holding it]

Is this a new policy? No. Guests riding attractions, trams, and other moving vehicles are already asked to securely stow any equipment such as cameras, canes, and other personal belongings - and selfie sticks are in the same category."

In short, selfie sticks are NOT BANNED from Walt Disney World, but the parks are enforcing their already existing personal belongings policy.

It is really absurd that this was even required. Logic dictates that when they say keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle that this also means anything that effectively serves as an extension of your arm (canes, tripods, monopods, "selfie sticks", whatever).

Tekneek;2452799 wrote: It is really absurd that this was even required. Logic dictates that when they say keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle that this also means anything that effectively serves as an extension of your arm (canes, tripods, monopods, "selfie sticks", whatever).

Well logic requires thought, and consideration of the world around you before action. Unfortunately in today's culture, most people in crowded situations never give others the first thought, much less a second thought. It's all about ME, ME, ME and what I want, and I WANT IT NOW. If everybody thought of other people before themselves, and how their actions might impact others (literally in this case) then selfie sticks would not ever be an issue. Sadly, the loss of civility (among other things) in our modern culture has made the world, especially in crowded places, a much less pleasant place.

joonyer;2452804 wrote: Unfortunately in today's culture, most people in crowded situations never give others the first thought, much less a second thought. It's all about ME, ME, ME and what I want, and I WANT IT NOW. If everybody thought of other people before themselves, and how their actions might impact others (literally in this case) then selfie sticks would not ever be an issue. Sadly, the loss of civility (among other things) in our modern culture has made the world, especially in crowded places, a much less pleasant place.

Amen.

Tekneek;2452799 wrote: It is really absurd that this was even required. Logic dictates that when they say keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle that this also means anything that effectively serves as an extension of your arm (canes, tripods, monopods, "selfie sticks", whatever).

joonyer;2452804 wrote: Well logic requires thought, and consideration of the world around you before action. Unfortunately in today's culture, most people in crowded situations never give others the first thought, much less a second thought. It's all about ME, ME, ME and what I want, and I WANT IT NOW. If everybody thought of other people before themselves, and how their actions might impact others (literally in this case) then selfie sticks would not ever be an issue. Sadly, the loss of civility (among other things) in our modern culture has made the world, especially in crowded places, a much less pleasant place.

Agreed. For many people, the attitude is that, "I paid a ton of $$$ for this vacation, and so i'm going to enjoy it any way I want." While there are many that are civil and courteous, those park-goers that aren't sure make their presence felt.

azcavalier;2452950 wrote: Agreed. For many people, the attitude is that, "I paid a ton of $$$ for this vacation, and so i'm going to enjoy it any way I want." While there are many that are civil and courteous, those park-goers that aren't sure make their presence felt.

You are right, and if I think about it, those guests who are in fact civil and courteous make up the vast majority of people in the parks. It's just that the few who are not so considerate or nice seem to be so much more noticeable. :(