"Selfie Sticks"

nicholsbears;2452469 wrote: ...There seems to be a direct correlation between irresponsibility and "selfie sticks."
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I LOVE this statement! So true.

I wouldn't hold my breath on this being enforced what so ever... Just like how they enforce no flash photography on attractions... Oh right, they don't... Or rarely do...

DizneyFreak2002;2452490 wrote: I wouldn't hold my breath on this being enforced what so ever... Just like how they enforce no flash photography on attractions... Oh right, they don't... Or rarely do...

I think the problem is the number of people that break the "No flash Photography" rule. What are they supposed to do? Kick everyone who takes a flash picture out of the park, it would be a public relations nightmare.

Speedy1998;2452522 wrote: I think the problem is the number of people that break the "No flash Photography" rule. What are they supposed to do? Kick everyone who takes a flash picture out of the park, it would be a public relations nightmare.

The rule is in place so that people can enjoy the ride without it being disrupted by flash photography, plus, many of the dark rides have the no flash pictures rule because it ruins the "magic" of the set/show scenes... If someone is breaking that rule, stop the ride... give a warning over the loud speakers... if the knuckleheads do it again, security can be waiting for them at the end of the ride to yes, escort them out or take away their camera... If you have a rule, and don't enforce it, then why have it to begin with?

If they want to ban these stupid picture taking selfie sticks, then they need to follow through... Warn one time, then either remove the person from the park if they don't listen, or confiscate the selfie stick/camera/phone...

I realize that Walt Disney World theme parks is a far cry from the Augusta National Golf Club. Perhaps it is not the best analogy, but with the Masters Tournament coming up, I am reminded that if you are caught with a cell phone or camera on the course at the Masters, you will be escorted off the property and your tournament badge confiscated, no ifs, ands or buts. Therefore you don't hear cell phones ringing or cameras clicking at the Masters. Guests know without a doubt the rules are strictly enforced, and therefore they rarely have to be enforced. But when they are, the rules abiding patrons will generally applaud and cheer the club marshals for removing the rule breakers.

DizneyFreak2002;2452532 wrote: The rule is in place so that people can enjoy the ride without it being disrupted by flash photography, plus, many of the dark rides have the no flash pictures rule because it ruins the "magic" of the set/show scenes... If someone is breaking that rule, stop the ride... give a warning over the loud speakers... if the knuckleheads do it again, security can be waiting for them at the end of the ride to yes, escort them out or take away their camera... If you have a rule, and don't enforce it, then why have it to begin with?

If they want to ban these stupid picture taking selfie sticks, then they need to follow through... Warn one time, then either remove the person from the park if they don't listen, or confiscate the selfie stick/camera/phone...

I so wish they would enforce the no flash photography rule.

On our last trip, while riding the Pirates of the Caribbean, we had someone with a very sophisticated camera. He fired off in rapid succession, multiple flash shots of EVERY SCENE!!!

ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH! [FLASH], [FLASH], [FLASH], [FLASH]

So annoying! I joked he must have been a "LIFE" Magazine photographer.

ga-SZEZH

MrPeetrie;2452549 wrote: I so wish they would enforce the no flash photography rule.

On our last trip, while riding the Pirates of the Caribbean, we had someone with a very sophisticated camera. He fired off in rapid succession, multiple flash shots of EVERY SCENE!!!

ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH! [FLASH], [FLASH], [FLASH], [FLASH]

So annoying! I joked he must have been a "LIFE" Magazine photographer.

ga-SZEZH

For someone like that, you need a mirror on a selfie stick to put in front of their flash and blind them!!!

MrPeetrie;2452549 wrote: I so wish they would enforce the no flash photography rule.

On our last trip, while riding the Pirates of the Caribbean, we had someone with a very sophisticated camera. He fired off in rapid succession, multiple flash shots of EVERY SCENE!!!

ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH, ga-SZEZH! [FLASH], [FLASH], [FLASH], [FLASH]

So annoying! I joked he must have been a "LIFE" Magazine photographer.

ga-SZEZH

It is very annoying... And yes they need the guts to finally do something... But they are too worried about people getting upset... and forget if a CM ever does follow protocol or the rule, management will reprimand that CM, at worst case fire him/her...

PopPhan;2452553 wrote: For someone like that, you need a mirror on a selfie stick to put in front of their flash and blind them!!!
Oh maybe you found the only good use for these annoying creations...

Disney needs to put in a park wide ban... when someone walks up to the front gate with one of those egomaniac sticks, they need to be taken away (the sticks not the person)... If that person puts up a stink, escorted off property... End of story... Don't like it, bye bye...

You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.

- Walt Disney

 

DizneyFreak2002;2452573 wrote: It is very annoying... And yes they need the guts to finally do something... But they are too worried about people getting upset... and forget if a CM ever does follow protocol or the rule, management will reprimand that CM, at worst case fire him/her...

Oh maybe you found the only good use for these annoying creations...

Disney needs to put in a park wide ban... when someone walks up to the front gate with one of those egomaniac sticks, they need to be taken away (the sticks not the person)... If that person puts up a stink, escorted off property... End of story... Don't like it, bye bye...
I do agree with the statement that if Disney is going to have a rule....it needs to be enforced. I have not encountered the selfie stick issue....but, If WDW/DLR bans them..then YES..you bring it...you lose it!

 

Even though they are called "Selfie Sticks", they do not just serve the sole purpose of taking selfies. In fact, the reasons I bought one were to:

1. get a better angle for some video clips (I used mine ONLY with a GoPro)

2. be able to hold the camera more steady

So, not everyone who uses selfie sticks are narcissists.

I will also state that I had no intention of taking mine back to WDW, before it was banned. It was far more trouble than it was worth. Been there, done that, downsizing my equipment.

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I couldn't agree more about the annoyance of camera flashes on attractions like Pirates or Haunted Mansion; but I feel the policy is virtually impossible to enforce. I even embarrassingly admit that the first time I saw the Country Bear Jamboree I thought I had turned my flash off, but hadn't, and shocked myself when a blinding light shot out. I felt so ashamed and guilty...I slumped down on the bench and expected to be arrested by Park Police. I just knew I had ruined the show for everyone present.

Are you the one with the sandals and black knee socks ?:mickey:

nicholsbears;2452612 wrote: Are you the one with the sandals and black knee socks ?:mickey:

Flip flops and knee length, multi-colored, toe socks. :thumbsup:

Do a youtube search for "selfie sticks on rides" to see them in action. :(

Altair, I just did. A video of people using them on It's A Small World popped up. How precarious!!! I'm even more thrilled they're banned.