At DL right now, just been profiled by security

[RandomPrincess]

You can't trust anyone online. Anyone...

Hey- you ever post a trip report or your review on how you and your kiddos liked Universal? I was looking forward to hearing your take

I never did. My kids LOVED it! We had a great time. I guess I should post one. Trip Report board or Uni board? What is the protocol?

 

[Californian Elitist]

I was in WDW last week and am also plus size but I have darker features, I told to go through the metal detector with my father who also has darker features but my mother who is light and irish did not have to go through... Hmmmm.....

Not sure if you're joking or not, but something like this happening comes to no surprise to me.

 

[phrog]

We went to DL for four days. I use an ECV and the fiance is able bodied. We were pulled out for additional screening once each and on two separate days. Since I always get frisked at the airport and we joke about it between ourselves, it became part of the joke when he got "additional screening" at Disney. I didn't feel harassed they didn't even touch me. She asked me if I was able to walk through the metal detector, I told her about the plate and screws in my leg and I walked through the metal detector and we were done.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

And they all would have been thrown in jail!

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I get followed around the 99 Cent Store by the security guard! I'm just looking for peanut butter and Teddy Grahams!

 

[Dead2009]

I want Teddy Grahams

 

[GetAPaperBag]

It seems like the people that complain about extra security at airports or theme parks or wherever are also the first people to complain that these same places weren't doing enough when something bad happens.

 

[phrog]

I welcome the extra scrutiny. Who knows, that plate in my leg could have been something dangerous.

 

[Gojira ゴジラ]

During 4 days trip to Disneyland a few days ago -I kid you not-, everyday I got screened. The last day I was screened twice. After reading this post I try hard to see the reason why I should get offended, I just don't see a reason why.

I migrated to the US back in 2001, prior to receiving my greencard 3 years ago, every time I returned from visiting my family in Indonesia or from a business trip in Asia I was told to go to an immigration room for a further screening that took at least one hour, in the late evening, and after a 20-26 hours of flight. I'm just happy to be back in the US and have no room to complain for any extra security measure.

People should stop to feel sorry about themselves, there are a lot of people out there that has to go through hoops just to be at Disney parks.

 

[RandomPrincess]

During 4 days trip to Disneyland a few days ago -I kid you not-, everyday I got screened. The last day I was screened twice. After reading this post I try hard to see the reason why I should get offended, I just don't see a reason why.

I migrated to the US back in 2001, prior to receiving my greencard 3 years ago, every time I returned from visiting my family in Indonesia or from a business trip abroad I was told to go to an immigration room for a further screening that took at least one hour, in the late evening, and after a 26 hours of flight. I'm just happy to be back in the US and have no room to complain for any extra security measure.

People should stop to feel sorry about themselves, there are a lot of people out there that has to go through hoops just to be at Disney parks.

Here post was about more then just normal screening, the men were rude to her and made her feel uncomfortable. The complaint was never about just being screened.

 

[Gojira ゴジラ]

Here post was about more then just normal screening, the men were rude to her and made her feel uncomfortable. The complaint was never about just being screened.

The first time I am totally calm and understanding, explaining to my children why mommy is being singled out and that they are protecting us. The second time, it is with a hot bag of food from Downtown Disney trying to get back to the bus stop at the end of the night. I lost my mind, I beeped going through the metal detector, now I'm even more angry that I am being harassed

On the contrary, the complain was emphasized about her being screened twice, hence the title is about profiling. She was upset because she thought being screened twice was a harassment. Whenever you approach something with an anger in your mind, I guarantee you it will never go smooth.

 

[zooey]

I have been here on these boards for many years and while I am not a regular poster, I feel I know the Disney system pretty well. I realize this may sound completely crazy but I am certain Disney security is profiling plus size white women. I have been pulled aside twice now in less than 36 hours for additional screening and I have seen an abnormally high rate of other plus size women get it too. I mean I don't think I look like a terrorist. I am coming through with my two kids, age 9 and 6 and my husband. The first time I am totally calm and understanding, explaining to my children why mommy is being singled out and that they are protecting us. The second time, it is with a hot bag of food from
Downtown Disney trying to get back to the bus stop at the end of the night. I lost my mind, I beeped going through the metal detector, now I'm even more angry that I am being harassed. I take off my jacket and the man (security) who is twice my size standing there says to the guy beside him that I tried to hit him. Is this guy for real?

I am not happy that I am being chosen by a group of men to be re-screened. I feel singled out, harassed, embarrassed, among other things. They might as well have been cat calling at me. At this point, I never want to go back to a Disney Park as long as I live.

How or what can I do to make sure other women NEVER have to endure this feeling?

... What does a terrorist look like?

 

[Phroobar]

... What does a terrorist look like?

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[draybook]

Being selected for additional screening is not harassment- no matter how many times.

Maybe not for you, but some of us get tired of it. Are you subjected to above average screening wherever you go? You also need to curb your attitude towards others.

 

[draybook]

I have red hair, my friend has red hair. We were picked out to go through the additional screening EVERY TIME during a week long trip. My non-ginger girlfriend? Asked only two or three times. They must be profiling gingers too.

C'mon, its bad luck plain and simple. No one profiled you. They are there for your security and stating you don't "look like a terrorist" is suggesting there are people who "look like terrorists" and you are essentially promoting the need to profile in your comments.

Being singled out twice is no big deal at all. While I don't know the details of what happened, your post certainly does not indicate you were purposely harassed. Go enjoy your vacation.

Lol @ them being there for our safety.

 

[Stevek]

... What does a terrorist look like?

a "65 year old lady with Mickey ears, camera, Minnie Mouse bag and camera"

 

[Mouse Trap]

Lol @ them being there for our safety.

You're right. Security team overseeing guests through metal detectors must be there to ensure no "#ThanksShanghai" buttons make it into the park. Those metal detectors have NOTHING to do with safety!!

 

[RandomPrincess]

I don't care what you think. This is America. Did you hear of freedom of speech.

Free speech protects you from the government. It doesn't mean people won't disagree with you or call you out.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Free speech protects you from the government. It doesn't mean people won't disagree with you or call you out.

LOL Exactly.