JustInTime
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Any updates on GOTG coming to TOT? Specifically WDW. And I always credit you, btw.
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A Spirited Dirty Dozen ...
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JustInTime
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Just reading all of this is absolutely terrifying
Creathir
Premium Member
We were there in early December.
On 2 seperate occasions, I had a creepy feeling, hair on the back of your neck sort of thing. Some of the folks around were out of place and their behavior was VERY odd. Obviously nothing happened, but I do think there may have been some folks there whom were up to no good and either got scared or the police apprehended them before it was too late.
The security was... non-existent. Waved thru, half the time bag checks were just a quick glance. The metal detectors were not there yet, but really what are those going to do, especially if selectively applied.
In this day and age, a major soft target with lots of folks needs better security. Period.
Nubs70
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Did you bring in a bag of Tostito's and raid the fixings bar?
pwnbeaver
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
SHANGHAI WILL HAVE A WORKING YETI BEFORE FLORIDA FIXES THEIR OWN!
I would laugh more if I wasn't crying.
mharrington
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When you say "Alice", do you mean the live-action version or the animated version?
Worrying does no good, though. I almost got into a shouting match with a security guard at EPCOT over him telling me going through a metal detector to enter a stale, sad theme park with no attractions anymore was for my own safety and me telling him that it was for many things, but most definitely not my security. Just like the TSA, it largely is security theater ... and it doesn't entertain me at all.
But you can't help but notice when there are 25 security guards at the entrance to EPCOT plus OC Sheriff's Deputies and SUVs that are unmarked and clearly some governmental agency.
ThemeParkJunkee
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4 Billion. I think I just choked on my adult beverage. That's more than the entire DHS expansion plus! I'm sure a lot of that is also written off to operating costs, it depends on what it is.
TarzanRocked99-
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They've been stationed by the bus entrance to MK for months now, always two cars, one marked one not.
I was selected probably six times out of a possible 12-14. It was just annoying ... I did see them wanding a guy at EPCOT and actually putting their hands on his waistband and possibly in it (I was a bit away). I would not have allowed that at all. Oh, the man was dark complexioned. But I am sure Disney will say they aren't profiling because they made my elderly mother go through the machine as well.
Again, only ignorant people would feel safe with these theatrics.
Loved going to Europa Park in January and entering without even a bag check. Nothing. Just like the good old days here.
PhotoDave219
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Sorry about your dream....
Yeah, its overt.
That being said, I watched a guy in Orlando get into a shouting match with TSA. He ALMOST went too far, I saw it in the TSA officer's eyes, he wanted to jack that guy up.
PhotoDave219
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Realistically speaking? You're in much more peril & danger simply traveling via automobile to WDW, the airport, the grocery store, the neighborhood brothel, etc., then ever experiencing anything like what was previously described.
Yes, it makes your hair crawl when you think about it......
BrianLo
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What very rough timeline are we talking for this? No it definitely doesn't provide enough for a new resort and with the numbers they are projecting, but it's certainly not 'bad'.
Wish they actually spent that 800 on getting those things ready for near opening.
Menu has been dumbed down greatly, though. Of course, burgers are back.
But it looks like they literally are counting (or weighing) the chips before they give you the bowl. This is going to bite them on the ar$e.
BTW, anyone looking to steal soda: head to Captain Cook's, ask for a cup for water ... and fill it with whatever you like as Rapid Fill is turned off completely. Everywhere else, just buy a kid's drink (was 99 cents two years ago ... $1.29 last year ... $1.99 now) as you get four refills and that is more than enough.
GymLeaderPhil
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Don't know if this was posted elsewhere, but The Invictus Games opening night had TSA on bag check, Secret Service on metal detectors, police all around the roads, and Disney Security elsewhere. Last time security was this high, President Obama was at the Magic Kingdom when they essentially barricaded Main Street and the castle hub off.
doctornick
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The rumor is that the Alice ride will be based on the live action films, like the Maze at Shanghai is. Should be right next to the maze.
You back in O-Town?!??!
JustInTime
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Honestly, the thought of me personally diying doesn't scare me. But the thought of somebody blowing up any part of Disney World is way more scary to me. I've never feared death. But mess with something or somebody I love and I just can't take it.
TangledUpInKnots
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So basically...Have a magical time in the most wonderful place on earth while security stands around and decides who to pat down...Magical, so magical. "What's that you have in your purse ma'am?" "My epipen..." I've had to say that many times to many security guards in my life.
ThemeParkJunkee
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I've actually been watching the Invictus Games to same degree until it makes me cry....I'm wimpy that way. I can see why this may be a target due to the attendees.
As for the increased security...Security Theater is for the general poplulace, increased incognito security? You will never see. I suspect there was a lot of the latter.
As for the increased security...Security Theater is for the general poplulace, increased incognito security? You will never see. I suspect there was a lot of the latter.