DLR becomes smoke free May 1st

[Phroobar]

SMOKING:
Disneyland and California Adventure currently each have one designated smoking area. Those areas will be eliminated and smoking will only be allowed outside the secure areas of the Esplanade.

That essentially will make Disneyland a smoke-free resort as of May 1.

https://abc7.com/society/disneyland-prepping-for-star-wars-galaxys-edge/5221633/

 

[drizgirl]

SMOKING:
Disneyland and California Adventure currently each have one designated smoking area. Those areas will be eliminated and smoking will only be allowed outside the secure areas of the Esplanade.

That essentially will make Disneyland a smoke-free resort as of May 1.

https://abc7.com/society/disneyland-prepping-for-star-wars-galaxys-edge/5221633/

Wait, outside the secure areas? They'll have to leave security to smoke? That's huge!

 

[DanielBB8]

Does this mean cigarettes, lighters, and vaporizers will not be allowed through security? I can wish.

 

[Stevek]

Nice!

 

[Darkbeer1]

Wait, outside the secure areas? They'll have to leave security to smoke? That's huge!

Yes, no smoking in DtD either. Outside the secure area. So hopefully Disney offers smoking zones near (but not too near) the security checkpoints, including the Parking Lots.

Will it apply to e-Cigarettes?

 

[Phroobar]

Yes, no smoking in DtD either. Outside the secure area. So hopefully Disney offers smoking zones near (but not too near) the security checkpoints, including the Parking Lots.

Will it apply to e-Cigarettes?

We can only hope.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Will it apply to e-Cigarettes?

The current policy on WDW's site mentions e-cigs specifically. I can't imagine that the DL rules would be different and that this wouldn't apply under the new policy.

 

[Rich T]

I'm looking forward to not associating one side of Grizzly Peak with second hand smoke. This almost makes up for Pixar Pier.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I love smoking, but I'm also glad I quit.

 

[SSG]

Robert Niles just tweeted:

"In talking with Disneyland brass, it really was the fact that they ran out of places to put a smoking area that drove this decision more than any desire to make a health statement."

 

[Rich T]

I love smoking, but I'm also glad I quit.

I don't love smoking in the real world, but it's a fun character detail in movies and fiction.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

But what about at Disneyworld where there are miles and miles of undeveloped swamp land? I'm just poking the "We don't have enough room" theory with a stick. It doesn't make any sense.

 

[DanielBB8]

Robert Niles just tweeted:

"In talking with Disneyland brass, it really was the fact that they ran out of places to put a smoking area that drove this decision more than any desire to make a health statement."

Didn't they think of monetizing the smoking areas? It should be enclosed in an out of way area in the park.
In Disneyland, second floor of Innoventions in the unused areas; Main Street behind Fire Station when not used as bypass for parades.
DCA, in the never used cafeteria in Hollywood Backlot, beyond Monster's Inc.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Historically, these smoking sections don't require much room anyway. One of them used to be that bench with the cavalry sign behind Thunder Mountain. And yes, it's directly on a path and not secluded in any way.

 

[Phroobar]

Only a few days left until this doesn't happen anymore.

Heart disease - check
Lung cancer - check
Clown makeup - check

 

[Disney Irish]

Only a few days left until this doesn't happen anymore.

Heart disease - check
Lung cancer - check
Clown makeup - check

Who you kidding, it'll still happen. Just now they might get a friendly CM asking them to leave.

 

[Ismael Flores]

I'm looking forward to not associating one side of Grizzly Peak with second hand smoke. This almost makes up for Pixar Pier.

I loved it this weekend when i passed thru that area and no one was smoking. The smoking area had been moved to the bottom level of the silly symphony swings while it is being refurbished. It was nice seeing people enjoying the walkway behind the grizzley ride without having to get choked by the smoke. i definately saw an uptick of visitors using the walkway now that there is no smoking there

 

[Phroobar]

Who you kidding, it'll still happen. Just now they might get a friendly CM asking them to leave.

I agree. The clown makeup will stay.


Kind of reminds me of Mimi from the Drew Carey show.

 

[Disney Irish]

I agree. The clown makeup will stay.


Kind of reminds me of Mimi from the Drew Carey show.

I was ignoring the makeup....

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I don't know what's worse. That someone took that photo and posted it on the web or you guys shaming her. Come on.