It is posted on their website.
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Loaded gun found on Animal Kingdom ride
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It is posted on their website.
wdwfan4ver
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I think crawl is an understatement.
The metal detectors is going to affect a lot people's time in the parks more than just being scanned.
I am saying that because I had a pat down at an airport in 2010 and metal detectors went off on me multiple times because I got a metal plate in left hip from surgery in 1996. The pat down took about 2 to 5 minutes besides security asking me a question.
I am sure that a lot of people had metal detectors off and getting a pat down in the airport because of stuff that was inserted in the body from surgery. While i didn't mind the pat down for security, but I don't think a lot of people that get pulled out line for a theme park would like it.
PhilharMagician
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Everyone on the ride is lucky that the gun did not go off accidentally on the ride after being thrashed around like you do on Dino. The safety could easily have been disengaged without the gun being secured.
This person just gives the gun haters more ammo to work with.
aladdin2007
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Agree, half the time they barely look through bags, some do more thoroughly than others. One problem is so many now bringing their rolling luggage into the parks with them and colossal backpacks, anymore with the way things are it just shouldnt be allowed.
luv
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My fingernails are strengthened on a regular basis by Sally Hansen products.
They could be considered a weapon! I usually bring them into the parks with me.
Sassagoula-Rvr
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Honestly the day WDW goes full on TSA screening is probably the day I consider not returning...I've had enough of the fear culture. However, I hate how many morons are willing to ruin things for everyone....don't bring your weapons to a kids park.
And as far as politics go...I hate when people politicize firearms...I hold fairly liberal views on almost every issue...but our family has always had guns...I had someone come up to me and start trashing our president and his policies...I informed him that I am a supporter of many of those policies...and they responded, "Well we figured since you're a gun owner you share our views." Since when did owning a gun signify that you hold certain political views? It's a FOUNDING Principle of our country...regardless of party...One of the first amendments to our constitution.
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And as far as politics go...I hate when people politicize firearms...I hold fairly liberal views on almost every issue...but our family has always had guns...I had someone come up to me and start trashing our president and his policies...I informed him that I am a supporter of many of those policies...and they responded, "Well we figured since you're a gun owner you share our views." Since when did owning a gun signify that you hold certain political views? It's a FOUNDING Principle of our country...regardless of party...One of the first amendments to our constitution.
: Political rant over, back to the Laughin' Place:
Timekeeper
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Just being sarcastic. You know, imagine an annual pass ad campaign that promotes something along the liens of "Florida residents may now bypass the full body x-ray scanners..."
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jakeman
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I'm not sure about the laws in Florida, but in North Carolina it is illegal to carry in any establishment that charges admission.
It is also up to the establishment to dictate if weapons are allowed and if they say no then even someone with a legal CCW permit can be trespassed.
Regardless, I'm not sure I would want many of you dictating the extent of my Constitutional rights based on your reaction to this thread.
With that said, the man should have been aware of the policies and acted accordingly (which would have meant leaving his firearm at home), and he should bear the full consequences of his actions, both with relation to WDW and the local authorities.
It is also up to the establishment to dictate if weapons are allowed and if they say no then even someone with a legal CCW permit can be trespassed.
Regardless, I'm not sure I would want many of you dictating the extent of my Constitutional rights based on your reaction to this thread.
With that said, the man should have been aware of the policies and acted accordingly (which would have meant leaving his firearm at home), and he should bear the full consequences of his actions, both with relation to WDW and the local authorities.
GrumpyFan
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This would seem to be poorly inadequate for people visiting the parks.
If not already, they should post signs at the bag check saying "No Weapons Allowed"!
I bet you don't think there's a reason to carry a weapon in a movie theater either. Or a high school.
c-one
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Nothing political about it -- if you manage to lose a loaded gun in a public place filled with kids in a situation that could easily trigger an accidental fire, you're not responsible enough to carry a gun. No different than taking away an irresponsible driver's driving privileges.
The trick is, how does Disney prevent something like this from happening without going full TSA? I'd be curious to find out how many parkgoers are packing on any given day. Probably more than we think with a scary percentage of dangerous dweebs like this guy.
The trick is, how does Disney prevent something like this from happening without going full TSA? I'd be curious to find out how many parkgoers are packing on any given day. Probably more than we think with a scary percentage of dangerous dweebs like this guy.
Nmoody1
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Lets just be thankful that think didn't go off in-ride and take out one of the dinosaurs.... It's already lacking in dino's!
On a more serious note - it's disgusting to bring a loaded gun into a theme park. Why oh why would you need to carry a gun around a theme park. You wouldn't take a gun to a government building, you wouldn't take a gun to the Statue of Liberty, you wouldn't take a gun to a child's school play. Why is a theme park any different... What are you going to even use a gun for in a theme park?
There is national outcry every time a gun atrocity happens... Shall we cast our minds back to horrible events at cinemas, schools etc. what if this gun had got into the wrong hands (as It easily could have apparently) and someone had actually hurt or even killed someone in the park, I'm pretty sure everyone would be up in arms that a)it happened in the park b) someone brought it into the park and c) disney let someone bring it into the park.
Responsible user or not... Taking a gun into a family theme park is not responsible - and highly uncalled for.
Whilst I'd hate to see airport security added to my disney day out, it makes you wonder if current searches are enough. It always has taken a tragedy to wake people up - sadly!
On a more serious note - it's disgusting to bring a loaded gun into a theme park. Why oh why would you need to carry a gun around a theme park. You wouldn't take a gun to a government building, you wouldn't take a gun to the Statue of Liberty, you wouldn't take a gun to a child's school play. Why is a theme park any different... What are you going to even use a gun for in a theme park?
There is national outcry every time a gun atrocity happens... Shall we cast our minds back to horrible events at cinemas, schools etc. what if this gun had got into the wrong hands (as It easily could have apparently) and someone had actually hurt or even killed someone in the park, I'm pretty sure everyone would be up in arms that a)it happened in the park b) someone brought it into the park and c) disney let someone bring it into the park.
Responsible user or not... Taking a gun into a family theme park is not responsible - and highly uncalled for.
Whilst I'd hate to see airport security added to my disney day out, it makes you wonder if current searches are enough. It always has taken a tragedy to wake people up - sadly!
Walt Disney World is private property.
If they choose not to permit firearms or other weapons on its premises, that is their right to do so.
If you do not agree with that particular policy, you do not need to spend money on themepark admission and visit the Walt Disney World resort.
If they choose not to permit firearms or other weapons on its premises, that is their right to do so.
If you do not agree with that particular policy, you do not need to spend money on themepark admission and visit the Walt Disney World resort.
Animaniac93-98
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Paranoia's a , isn't it?
You may have the right to own a gun, but you do not have the "right" to do whatever you want with it, especially on private property.
Metal detectors would not be new to me as someone who has visited Canada's Wonderland.
Paranoia is what fuels the concept of that owning a gun somehow makes you safe.
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