Originally Posted By FerretAfros For those of you playing along at home, it was a Derby pie, which is essentially like a big chocolate chip cookie in a pie crust. I was making one for the Kentucky Derby, and had to buy enough ingredients to make two, so I just did it all at once. Since it was a fairly soild composition, I was able to wrap it in foil and carry it around in a backpack in a 'vertical' position without damaging it any. Maybe they figured that, from the way I was handling it, there's no way it was actually food. Either way, it made for a very nice dessert (and one that I could have hid a file, or just about anything else, in)!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Ah, sounds like a wonderful desert to have in the park. I mean really, has anyone been hassled for bringing in food? I have brought in home made to fast food without an issue. I think as long as you don't bring a large cooler, anything in glass or anything alcoholic your pretty good to go.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Sounds like a wonderful pie! I have seen people eating subway in the park. I wonder why Disney doesnt enforce a no outside food/drink policy? I know Universal and Knotts do this. Anyways im glad they dont beacuse i always bring cheaper drinks in.
Originally Posted By crazycroc The other day I was walking from the Napolini's with two larges back to the Candy Cane Inn...and they made me open the box. LOL.
Originally Posted By Malcon10t Disney isn't looking for your pies or cookies. They are looking for glass, alcohol, knives, etc... The number of people who do try to enter with a knife or booze is surprising. As for the "No Bags" line, they tried it. But the number of people who think their purse/fannypack/stroller doesn't count is unbelievable, and bogged down the "No Bags" line.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros There's also the issue of people trying to stay with their groups. While dad and the kids may not have bags, mom likely carries a purse or something, so the whole family has to wait for her either way. It's a good theory, but it just never quite worked out in reality.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "They are looking for glass, alcohol, knives, etc... The number of people who do try to enter with a knife or booze is surprising." You can just put it in your pocket. By the way, having a knife on your person does not automatically mean you are a criminal. Many people carry a knife in such a way that it has become a natural extension of themselves. It's Disney's right to deny admission upon discovery of a knife, but it's not an inherently bad thing. I have been to Disneyland with people who carry a switchblade. They live in tough areas and want to get back home at the end of the night in one piece.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "But the number of people who think their purse/fannypack/stroller doesn't count is unbelievable" What's more unbelievable is that Disney believes the bag check has any utility what-so-ever. At most, it's useful for catching the errant food item or bottle of beer. As a security precaution, it is the same as doing nothing. Disneyland has not been attacked because nobody wants to attack it.
Originally Posted By rockcow1 My husband always carries a knife in his pocket. We live on a ranch and you never know when you need one. I can't tell you how many times it has been washed because he never takes it out of his pockets!
Originally Posted By Malcon10t Never said anyone carrying a knife is inherently criminal. However, Disney is within their rights to refuse them. (There has been a death due to a knife fight in Disneyland.) Most of us know how to get around the "rules". But, just like the AP Only entrance lines, they tried the "no bags" line, and it didn't work.
Originally Posted By iamsally Well, I am in the *it is useless* camp. Unless they are going to do an airport security type screening; any real criminal will not be deterred. (And even then I wonder.) My husband always carries a knife. Only once was it noticed and so he left the line, put it in his pocket and went through a different line. He is not trying to sneak anything in. We are farmers and a knife does become an extension of your body. It also comes in handy when you buy something and need to cut the tags off. My daughter once was rejected for bringing in a whole loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter. I had told her the sandwiches must be prepared but who listens to a Mom? The thing that really got me, though, was our trip to LegoLand. We have gotten so used to these checks at SixFlags and other places we just accept it. We walked right in with food in our bags and there were people with small coolers and everyone was friendly and happy and I really saw how *decorative searching* was a sham. My favorite excuse that venues use for no outside food is in the name of public safety. Never know when that granola bar will explode, right?
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I think the bag checks are more trouble than they're worth. I guess they might be a deterrent, but I've only ever had one person (at the DCA entrance) check my bag thoroughly, the rest barely glance at it. The end result, to me, doesn't really seem worth the line.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Typically they do a cursory glance inside my purse and I move on. There is one guy at the Grand/DCA entrance who does a complete check and we have come to LOVE him, we even had our picture taken with him one time He's quite a kick. I don't get it though because DH could have anything in his pockets and they don't ever ask. At six flags they ask you to empty your pockets right? NOT that I'd love that to happen at DLR but it makes more sense than only checking bags.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I've had people shine a flashlight in my bag, ask me to open my camera bag that is inside my backpack, etc. I don't ever take anything in that's dangerous, but I've seen people made to throw away those glass bottles of water. I don't think they're looking for bombs or guns, etc. I don't even think they care if you're bringing in food. I think they're looking for things like glass bottles and alcohol. Of course, that doesn't stop someone from putting vodka in a plastic water bottle...
Originally Posted By tashajilek "The other day I was walking from the Napolini's with two larges back to the Candy Cane Inn...and they made me open the box" They were probably gettign idea's for dinner.
Originally Posted By cerise667 I guess the question about whether it is a waste of time is... how often do they find something they will not allow in the park or something that has to be held for the guest? or see someone turn and walk away when the see the security? I used to carry a swiss army knife, all sorts of useful picks, scissors, screwdriver... no longer... pity... difficult to rip a package open with keys...
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub You know what is really hard to remove...at WDW whenever the special ticket events require a wristband I can never tear them off back in the hotel room and don't have any scissors or anything to remove them. It is surprising how strong those cheap things are. Drives me crazy! I know to pack a small fingernail clipper now and hope airport security does not stop me! How do cigarette lighters or matches make it thru Disney security?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros They have smoking areas inside the parks, so I guess it's implied that you're supposed to bring your own fire source. I've never seen or heard of anybody being turned away from a Disney park because of a lighter or matches. As for the wristbands, if you remember to do it on the way back to your room at the end of the night, I'm sure the folks at the front desk could cut it off with their scissors. About 4 years ago, I was flying and got to my destination only to realized that I (unwittingly) had a pair of full-size office scissors in my carry-on bag, and they didn't say anything to me. I had intended to move them to my checked bag for the return trip, but forgot about them, and was allowed through without a peep from TSA. I don't know if it was a fluke, or if the rules have changed since then, but I'm still surprised that I got through with them...twice!
Originally Posted By phruby I care a small pocket knife on my keychain and have never been stopped by Disney security. However, if I try to enter MM, they freak out over it. I guess MM has better security then Disney and the TSA.
