Bag check?

Originally Posted By phruby

Do we really still need the bag check tents? I mean does Disney actually catch people bring in bad things into the parks here? If they are necessary, couldn't Disney put in something more perminent here? They could build some really cool looking arches to dress the place up. The tents look very DCA 1.0.

 

Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub

Security lines at DL and WDW could stand an update. Yesterday the airport security at LAX was very gloomy and dirty(Southwest terminal A)...so any change Disney could make might actually make us feel as if something is being accomplished and feel respect for the individuals working security.

 

Originally Posted By Sparrow

I think they are still necessary (even if they are more a deterent than anything) and you are right, they could definitely have a nicer set up.

 

Originally Posted By Yookeroo

"Do we really still need the bag check tents?"

No. Hate them. Overreaction to 9/11.

 

Originally Posted By Wavesprite1

I think they are ridiculous. When we were there last month I believe we could have snuck in an arsenal!

 

Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795

If they actually checked anything, I would say okay, that is a security measure they feel they need. They don't check though-they open one part of whatever bag they are checking and glance inside for about two seconds. That won't do anything for security and all it does is create long lines.

They also need to have a separate line for people with no bags- it is really annoying when there are a bunch of people with bags ahead of me and I can't go through until they have had there bags "checked."

 

Originally Posted By oneyepete

bags AND strollers

 

Originally Posted By WestWind

They always looked temporary to me... small portable tent and tables.

Are they needed? I don't think so but they are somewhat of a deterent and if Disney thinks they need them, they don't bother me.

If they are to be permanent, they should fix them up.

 

Originally Posted By Tandelothien

We just got home from our trip to Disneyland and over the 4 weeks we were there they were being very thorough with checking every part of all bags, even feeling around the outside in some cases. I saw them catch one guy trying to sneak cans of beer into the park.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORDDU: I think it's most interesting to compare how some of the security guards are so thorough in the bag checks while others hardly look at all! If anything, the guards, themselves, need to be screened a lot better so that there is more consistency among them all!!! Otherwise it comes across as employees who just go through the motion while others take the job more seriously.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORGOCH: 'Course ya find that same thing in any line a work these days--even amongst us witches! Some old hags likes ta stir the cauldron ferever an' a day--whilst others--like lazy ol' Orwen--just gives a quick stir before goin' off ta scarf down a box full a Krispy Kremes! Ain't no wonder her spells come out half baked!!!

 

Originally Posted By Yookeroo

"I saw them catch one guy trying to sneak cans of beer into the park."

Another reason why the bag check sucks.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I got a pie into the parks once. Right past the bag check folks. A whole friggin' pie. I wasn't trying to hide it, all that was in my bag was the pie and a clear rain poncho. And they didn't bat an eye. I don't know if they saw it and didn't think anything of it, or just didn't notice it, but it surprised me that they didn't tell me I needed to eat it in the picnic area. So I didn't. It made a lovely dessert for me and my friends at the Pacific Wharf (even though the original intent was to not eat it inside the parks).

 

Originally Posted By cerise667

I suppose they did not see a lot of danger in a pie... what kind was it?
was there a file in it?
Really, we have speculated about this... I have some friends convinced it is a slight of hand, while the inept security people pretend to search aimlessly high tech hidden cameras watch for Pupillary response... and hidden sensors in the poles screen for weapons....
making it all seem very low end, security makes potential troublemakers relax, then they scoop them up later out of sight of the general crowd....
right?

 

Originally Posted By tashajilek

The only time the security check really bothered me was during spring breaks when the lines took forever. I agree that it really is pointless, that people could sneak in anything. At least a lot of nice senior cast members are employed.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORWEN: Yoo-hoo! Ferret, duckling! Do you mind if I ask you what kind of pie it was that you brought into the park? I mean, I just LOVE pies--almost as much as I love Krispy Kreme donuts!! Bringing a pie into the park sounds like something I would try to do, actually! So you're a duckling after my own heart! We have something common!!!

ORGOCH: So, how's that make ya feel, Ferret, ducklin'? All warm an' tingly, huh? Let me know if'n ya needs a barf bag after hearin' that...

 

Originally Posted By berol

So, Orddu loves men, Orwen loves food, and Orgoch likes apostrophes? By jove, I think I've got it.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORGOCH: Question is, what's ya gonna' do with it?

 

Originally Posted By tashajilek

"So, Orddu loves men, Orwen loves food, and Orgoch likes apostrophes? By jove, I think I've got it."

LOL.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORWEN: I just hope berol doesn't try to blackmail us with all that personal information!!