Originally Posted By Rebekah This topic is for discussion of the 7/5/2002 news item <b><a href="http://www.quicken.com/investments/news/story/djbn/?story=/news/stories/dj/20020703/ON20020703000595.htm&symbol=DIS" target="_blank">DowJones: Theme Park Operators On High Alert Since Sept. 11</a></b> The July 3rd <I>Dow Jones</I> talks briefly about the heightened security at theme parks nationwide.
Originally Posted By thecla hi . my family and i are going to d-land in mid august. i just wonderered about recent visitor experiences - do you see extra security measures? did you feel safe during your visit? are they screening people at all? it is scary enough we are going on a plane, i want to feel safe while we are there.
Originally Posted By Corciopat They check bags at the front gate. But, I do feel safe at the parks. Even though the security isn't very extensive.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I agree that they haven't done much, at least visably, in the line of security but when I went in March I didn't feel as if I had anything to worry about. Terrorist are bold but not entirely stupid. My feeling is if you target a place that has a connection with children you can pretty much lose any support you have in the world. Not a productive target so I haven't worried about it.
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi thecla-I visited DL, WDW, USF and the TDR over that horrible time last year and NEVER felt that I had ANYTHING to worry about(well.....maybe on the Hulk in Orlando!!!!). Once you step into Town Square, all your cares will melt away and you WILL feel the magic! Go and have an AWESOME vacation and say hi to Mickey for me, okay?
