security check on the hotel monorail line

[beertiki]

Security is a joke. You could get a gun passed those guys by sticking under a slice of pizza.

 

[POLY LOVER]

Security is a joke. You could get a gun passed those guys by sticking under a slice of pizza.

That's just dumb, putting out ideas like that!

 

[MinnieM123]

Security is a joke. You could get a gun passed those guys by sticking under a slice of pizza.

Although I have no background in security, there are some members of this forum who currently work (or previously worked) in law enforcement, private security, or serve in the military. They've shared their insights into WDW's security procedures.

From past threads on this general subject of security screening, the system isn't flawless, but checkpoints have definitely stopped "some' guests with weapons, etc., from entering the park. Apparently, there is more going on behind the scenes, that is not always evident to park guests.

 

[WDWTrojan]

Although I have no background in security, there are some members of this forum who currently work (or previously worked) in law enforcement, private security, or serve in the military. They've shared their insights into WDW's security procedures.

From past threads on this general subject of security screening, the system isn't flawless, but checkpoints have definitely stopped "some' guests with weapons, etc., from entering the park. Apparently, there is more going on behind the scenes, that is not always evident to park guests.

The system is designed to deter people, making them think twice. Bags are barely searched, countless hundreds have access from delivery trucks to cast members who aren't screened at the same level. It's all part of the Disney "show." Security theater, if you will.

 

[Bullseye1967]

The system is designed to deter people, making them think twice. Bags are barely searched, countless hundreds have access from delivery trucks to cast members who aren't screened at the same level. It's all part of the Disney "show." Security theater, if you will.

All security is "Theater" to a certain point. How will an unarmed security guard at an apartment complex keep a gun toting maniac out? He will not, but his radio or phone will bring first responders to the scene quick. So someone wanting to kill as many as he can will pick the complex with no guards. Why do 90% more houses with no alarms or dogs get robbed compared to the other 10%? Because there is always an easier target whether the goal is death and destruction or just theft. Security is a deterrent, not a catch all.

 

[Debbie]

I'm thinking it could be a higher level of alert that is unannounced to the general public. Frankly if someone wants to kick us in the gut; it would be to pose some type of attack at WDW and Mickey Mouse. My son works security at the SuperDome----on any given night there is some off person to look out for. Yet an attack there wouldn't shake me as much as an attack at the happiest place on earth. So I would welcome any delay, metal detector, wanding etc so that would never happen.

 

[Thecorsi4]

Although I have no background in security, there are some members of this forum who currently work (or previously worked) in law enforcement, private security, or serve in the military. They've shared their insights into WDW's security procedures.

From past threads on this general subject of security screening, the system isn't flawless, but checkpoints have definitely stopped "some' guests with weapons, etc., from entering the park. Apparently, there is more going on behind the scenes, that is not always evident to park guests.

This is a great response. I have worked in the security field. i can assure you there is more going on behind the scenes then the public is aware of.

I would go out on a limb and say that Disney security has stopped more people then we know about. I am happy Disney is making an effort to keep us safe while we are vacationing with our family's. Is it perfect no but really what is. I am sorry the OP had delays, it is frustrating having been on the receiving end of that coming out of the GF my self

 

[daisyduckie]

Diligent is one thing. Get a few dogs and some metal detectors. A line that snakes half way back through the hotel is ridiculous. I vote for letting everyone go by with who knows what. I'm willing the bet the number of "who knows what" is insignificiant.

I don't agree. I'm happy for the added security.

 

[Jedi Stitch]

I experienced capacity problems too, at the Poly last Saturday, 9pm. The line for security started in the gift shop, which made for fun jokes.

Apparently the monorails had been having issues quite a bit. The capacity issue was the monorail space, not the speed of security, who could process more people per hour, but had to wait in between loads once the loading area reached capacity.

Once at the Floridian, there were hardly any empty spaces to let in new passengers. Lines seemed even more massive there. But the GF was likely not the bottleneck, least of all security.

Well there is a gift shop for every line at Disney.