BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Heads up for any Fiends on the Scene headed to the parks this week. Lots of reports around the interwebz of really long lines at bag check - partly because of the holiday crowds rolling in and partly because they're being more thorough than usual. A couple of photos from the last few days... Mousesteps Page Liked · 20 hrs · This was bag check at the Magic Kingdom today! Inside the Magic Page Liked · 19 hrs · if you're visiting Magic Kingdom this holiday week, make sure to allow for extra time to enter the park as they are currently checking bags more thoroughly. (Info courtesy of WDW Guided Tours) Tri-Circle-D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yes, I have a friend that's there now, she said it was at least 20 minutes to clear the bag check. She also told me they are inspecting strollers, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 With the heightened threat of crazy people out to destroy I am thankful. How terrible would an attack at WDW be. Let them check it all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Those pictures are why Rene and I don't take any bags, backpacks or purses to the parks. We just throw our ids into a wallet and go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Those pictures are why Rene and I don't take any bags, backpacks or purses to the parks. We just throw our ids into a wallet and go. Great if you can do that. We had this up on our FB page and BeckersDadJohn commented that they stopped him in the "no bag" line because he had cargo pants on. So they really are stepping it up. In our 3 weeks there recently, bag check was hit or miss in terms of thoroughness, but there were more times I ran into people that were actually looking than not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yikes. I am usually at WDW for Thanksgiving week, and expect crowds. But, I've never seen a bag check line like that! I don't like the idea of having to stand in that kind of line, but I'm glad they're actually checking the bags. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Guess it's back to not carrying bags in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I would not want the job of whoever is in charge of park security at Disney. it's a no-win situation these days. Long lines vs increased risk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Brian went through the no bag line and they stopped him because they saw the clip of his flashlight on his pants pocket. It's a really thin clip. We were both impressed they spotted it and stopped him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Brian went through the no bag line and they stopped him because they saw the clip of his flashlight on his pants pocket. It's a really thin clip. We were both impressed they spotted it and stopped him. A lot of people carry pocketknives that way. Guys that I know that act as bouncers look for that clip all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Lines for bag check got increasingly worse as the holiday approached, but we didn't see lines nearly as bad as the pictures above. We did notice how thoroughly they were checking everything. And did anyone notice all the helicopters flying over the parks? I saw one man in the no bag line stopped because he had a sunglasses case in his pocket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Kind of makes ya wonder if they know something we don't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Brian went through the no bag line and they stopped him because they saw the clip of his flashlight on his pants pocket. It's a really thin clip. We were both impressed they spotted it and stopped him.I always am the designated bag tote guy, but one day on our last trip we made a quick run to the MK without our bag. I got stopped at the no bag line due to my knife clip. Usually I drop it in my pocket before hand but forgot this time. I don't even know how the guard saw it since my shirt bottom was over it. I had to take it to a locker and answer a few questions. Have you ever noticed the octagon shaped little building just outside of the exit gates and over near the bus/ferry side? There are little lockers in the wall there, about the size of a mailbox. So it you forget you have contraband on you, before you hit the gate run over there and lock it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Brian went through the no bag line and they stopped him because they saw the clip of his flashlight on his pants pocket. It's a really thin clip. We were both impressed they spotted it and stopped him.Can you go thru the no bag line if you are only carrying just water bottles.... like aftermarket insulated ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I was wondering what they were for! We just noticed the little lockers this trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I was wondering what they were for! We just noticed the little lockers this trip.The guard escorted me over there, took down my name in case I forgot to come back, then told me to select any box that had a key in it. I guess you could just wander over there and use one beforehand. Oh, my daughter got stopped the next day because she had a key chain that was a rifle shell with bullet attached bottle opener. They told her that someone might get upset if they saw it in the park, so off to the locker it went. It had a slot cut in the shell casing to lift a bottle cap so they was no way it could ever be fired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I always am the designated bag tote guy, but one day on our last trip we made a quick run to the MK without our bag. I got stopped at the no bag line due to my knife clip. Usually I drop it in my pocket before hand but forgot this time. I don't even know how the guard saw it since my shirt bottom was over it. I had to take it to a locker and answer a few questions. Have you ever noticed the octagon shaped little building just outside of the exit gates and over near the bus/ferry side? There are little lockers in the wall there, about the size of a mailbox. So it you forget you have contraband on you, before you hit the gate run over there and lock it up. Just so I can show off and prove that not only do I have a photo of almost everything at WDW, but can also find the photos when needed, here's a photo of the weapons lockers outside of the MK entrance: TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo and wendinator 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 TCD I find your level of picture organizational skills top notch. keith_h and wendinator 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I would not want the job of whoever is in charge of park security at Disney. it's a no-win situation these days. Long lines vs increased risk. Yep... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 ....ssshhhh. Don't tell them but I accidentally walked into the MK back in March with my Spyderco. Yes, the clip was visible. Once I realized what I did about 20 minutes later, I just slipped it into my pocket. I kind of feel naked without it. It's a tool that gets used virtually every day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 ....ssshhhh. ....It's a tool that gets used virtually every day. That is the key. It is just a tool. I carry one in my pocket as well and have since the 6th grade in school. I also got caught by the exposed pocket clip at the Magic Kingdom one day and the guard looked it over and said put it all the way into your pocket and don't pull it out in the park. I said "Yes Sir" and all was good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I never knew small pocket knives weren't allowed. Heck, I know I've used mine for lunches before. Guess I should be a bit better about being low key with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 TCD I find your level of picture organizational skills top notch. I agree. Some of the stuff that pops up I wouldn't dream of ever taking myself let alone finding it again if I did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Bag check at MK yesterday was insane and the park was not much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Something I have always wondered since they started bag check, is why no check prior to getting on the Ferry/ monorail?If they did that, the line at the park entrance would be only for those arriving by bus, and would be a shorter line as its not 600 people at once showing up, only 1-200 every( calculated at 40 ppl/ bus and 1 bus per minute) few minutes another perk for those staying on site. anyone coming off the mono/ ferry just goes to turn style, and move the current security over by the weapons locker for bus guests.no more upset kids waiting in a long line for bag check at the park entrance would make for a more enjoyable experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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