What do guests try to bring on rides with them?

[PARKGUY]

Working at Universal, I found it funny when I was off-the-clock to witness people at the front of the line trying to get on with items that couldn't be brought on (stuffed animals, bags, etc.)

What attractions have you seen people try to bring stuff on board?

[Stduck]

Well at DL Balloons are forbidden on Pooh and Mansion, guests get all in a twit when I tell them they can't take it on. (This is after I told them we could have it waiting for them at the exit). Food is another biggy as are drinks. Sorry folks we have no food and drink signs everywhere. Finish it in line or throw it away. Niether one of my rides has a hieght restriction so I don't have the too small issue.

[Zazu]

Food is another biggy as are drinks. Sorry folks we have no food and drink signs everywhere. Finish it in line or throw it away.
You're lucky about the no-food signs. We just got told this month that guests can bring any damn food item they want on the train with them. Drippy ice cream, sticky lemonade, stinky turkey legs, tripe casseroles, you name it!

Mind you, it saves me from having to argue with guests, but the penalty is paid by the polite guests who have to step or sit in the stuff.

Ah well, it'll only last until a guest slips on some mess and gets injured....

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

This is all DOSH's doing!! Like before at HISTA in DLR, we wouldn't let guests inside with ballons, food and drinks, or baby carriers. NOW they can bring in food and drinks into the waiting area, but not onto the ride. They can also bring in ballons and baby carriers as long it doesn't obstruct the view of other guests and block the emergency aisles of the auditorium. We can now give 3D glasses to all, per the OG. At the Astro Orbitor, the Saftey position HAVE to move from safety, to check that guests are behind the lyellow line or to pregroup. There are things that just doesn't make sense to me.

[Christopher]

Food is another biggy as are drinks. Sorry folks we have no food and drink signs everywhere. Finish it in line or throw it away.
Wow, that's just unbelieveable that some would try to bring food on drinks on to a ride! You'd think that common sense would say inside their heads "R-I-D-E" and they'd more than end up losing it or something, or making a mess all over themselves and everyone else, not to mention the ride's interior! Imagine trying to bring food and drinks along on something like Roger Rabbit... or, even weirder, Space Mountain or Splash Mountain! :shock: Has anyone tried that?

Speaking of this topic mentioning stuffed animals, which rides at DLR don't allow stuffed animals along? At the moment I'm having a hard time imagining any of them being allowed at all, unless maybe if they were small enough to stash in the special compartment area on some rides like Star Tours.

[Stduck]

Actually Chris (can I call you Chris?) I am sure if you can stuff it in the compartment or have it sit on the seat with you the Plushie can ride. I just read the Pooh OG (Operating Guide to the non Attractions CMs and Guests) and nothing was mentioned about stuffed animals only that bulky carry on articles that could not sit on the seat or be safely stowed at one's feet and not opstruct the lap bar could be taken on Pooh. If you're planning on the gigantic Mickey plush? Get it at the end of your trip and leave him in your hotel.

[lady ulrike]

Christopher, people try to bring food and drinks on Roger Rabbit all the time, several times a day in fact. One time I had to completely argue with a lady about it and she told me, she's an adult she's not going to spill it. I don't know if she didn't realize it spun or what, although I'm sure I told her during the argument. She ended up not riding and holding all the food for everyone who did ride.

[Christopher]

Actually Chris (can I call you Chris?) I am sure if you can stuff it in the compartment or have it sit on the seat with you the Plushie can ride. I just read the Pooh OG (Operating Guide to the non Attractions CMs and Guests) and nothing was mentioned about stuffed animals only that bulky carry on articles that could not sit on the seat or be safely stowed at one's feet and not opstruct the lap bar could be taken on Pooh. If you're planning on the gigantic Mickey plush? Get it at the end of your trip and leave him in your hotel.
Sure, you can call me Chris if you prefer. :)

I've considered bringing in a stuffed Disneyland toy I have that's around 20 inches tall - the "large" Goofy they sell in Toontown although I wish they still made him as large as the huge Mickey and Minnie ones to match the rest of my collection, last year they still didn't have him that large - so I can ask Goofy to sign his sweater. But I haven't yet due to two reasons.

First, I didn't think it really a good idea to be bringing a piece of Disneyland merchandise that I no longer have the receipt for (unless it's what I'm wearing, of course) back into the park with me, and second because I wasn't sure if after getting him signed if I could bring him on the rides or would have to bring him all the way back to the inn.

Then again, I suppose if I go to a character meal first before entering the park that morning, have him signed and then catch the monorail to Disneyland there wouldn't be so much of a problem as to whether he was mine since he'd already be signed. But then there's still the question on whether he's too large to bring on rides.

[Stduck]

20 inches not quite 2 ft -thinks pondering possible size- I don't think it would be too much of a problem on most rides (Unless he stuffs into the pouch thingy at Tours or Indy then that woun't be a problem either). I've seen people bring the larger stuffed Poohs onto attractions. As for the problem with you thinking people thought you "stole" Goofy, I think your idea of getting it signed first isn't a bad one. Personally I would get him signed then put it in my back pack (if it fit) or take it back to the hotel (I hate carrying a lot of stuff at DL)

[Christopher]

I think your idea of getting it signed first isn't a bad one. Personally I would get him signed then put it in my back pack (if it fit) or take it back to the hotel (I hate carrying a lot of stuff at DL)
Okay, I think I'll go with my idea of getting him signed first if I take him, that ought to do it. ;) As for backpacks, wow, I didn't even realize they were allowed in the park! But then, they can be a serious problem, too.

Methinks I'll be better off walking him back to Castle Inn, so I'd better be prepared. ;)

[Stduck]

Sadly you can bring practically your whole living room to the park. When I was in the High School marching band and we would go to Disneyland I always had a back pack (usually stuck my shoes in there). These were the pre-september 11th days and they didn't search backpacks. Now they just search your back and let you on through.

[Canoe30x]

Sadly you can bring practically your whole living room to the park. When I was in the High School marching band and we would go to Disneyland I always had a back pack (usually stuck my shoes in there). These were the pre-september 11th days and they didn't search backpacks. Now they just search your back and let you on through.
That;s one thing I don't understand, why do they search people's bags? Anyone could easily sneak in a knife, gun, or bomb (with a little basic concealing), so it seems pretty pointless, unless they are mostly worried about people who kill in the spur of the moment.

[Main Streeter]

As for backpacks, wow, I didn't even realize they were allowed in the park! But then, they can be a serious problem, too.

FYI - DO NOT leave your backpack unattended!!!! These, purses & packages cause bomb threat alerts. Not a fun Disney day if your backpack has given CMs a reason to worry :!:

[lady ulrike]

Chris, you could also rent a locker and stick Goofy and any other purchases you might make in there. I think they're 3 bucks for all day, unless they've raised the price. It's a good spot to store jackets in the warm afternoon as well.

[Christopher]

As for backpacks, wow, I didn't even realize they were allowed in the park! But then, they can be a serious problem, too.
FYI - DO NOT leave your backpack unattended!!!! These, purses & packages cause bomb threat alerts. Not a fun Disney day if your backpack has given CMs a reason to worry :!:
No worries, I personally wouldn't bring a backpack into the park. It would be uncomfortable on rides, too much of a pain to keep out of the way, and be generally unmanagable. I like to go in with only a jacket.

But thanks anyway for letting me know. ;)

[Zazu]

That;s one thing I don't understand, why do they search people's bags? Anyone could easily sneak in a knife, gun, or bomb (with a little basic concealing), so it seems pretty pointless, unless they are mostly worried about people who kill in the spur of the moment.
I too think the bag searches are a major waste, and are primarily a PR stunt. It's all too easy to bring in weapons in your pockets. Need a bomb? Just replace the insulation on your cooler with C4 and you're all set!

OTOH, when we started bag checks at the MK, we found a whole lot more stuff than we expected. Lots of glass bottles, naturally, and more large knives than make sense (why bring a 14" blade to butter sandwiches?).

What really surprised us was the number of guns being brought in, and that almost all of them were carried by law enforcement officers. Some jurisdictions tell their officers to keep their weapon with them at all times. Previously, when someone had enough class to mention that they were carrying, we escorted them to the MK Sheriff's Station to use their gun lockers. No big deal.

Now that we're looking, the number of guns quickly outpaced the Sheriff's gun locker space. There is now a set of small gun lockers in a kiosk outside the bag check at MK, and they are *very* well used!

Of course, there's always the odd FBI agent who thinks he can bring his gun into the park with his family. We very cheerfully inform them the can -- if they bring a warrant and coordinate with OCSD! Some of them get quite loud and threatening, waving their badges and guns about, and we just ban them directly, simplifying the whole problem.

Nothing quite so funny as watching the local sheriffs arresting an FBI agent who's so mad he's literally foaming at the mouth!

[Thatguy]

you should try explaining to secret service agents when checking them in that we have to stow thier gun until thier shift begins...... good times

[Canoe30x]

Nothing quite so funny as watching the local sheriffs arresting an FBI agent who's so mad he's literally foaming at the mouth!
Haha, oh boy that WOULD be funny. : :lol:

[gurgi]

i dont recall, but i hope those of you who search bags are wearing puncture proof gloves. Id hate for someone to find someone's used needle or something nasty like that. we used to find all sorts of things at concerts, the funniest was some phish girl tried to sneak in a couple of glass bottles of beer. she had tied them around her waste UNDER her dress. so when we figured out what was going on, and we sent her away, she went running away clanking! (sorry a little off topic, but i thought it was kinda funny)