Selfie sticks - is this a thing at WDW yet? Disney clarifies policy

[Santa Raccoon 77]

Just received mine for my upcoming holidays ... if y can't beat em

 

[mf1972]

Just received mine for my upcoming holidays ... if y can't beat em

u can beat'em. over the head. repeatedly.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Where's the Tablet Photography vs Selfie Stick poll when you need it?!

I actually discussed this with fellow photogs...selfie sticks inched ahead of tablets as more annoying..but only because they are a danger to those around them. Honestly, I can IGNORE a tablet (sometimes not so easy), but im less inclined to ignore a stick to the face.

For me, it entirely depends on time of day. Tablets at night are the absolute worst.

 

[G00fyDad]

 

[wogwog]

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I saw another member of this gang doing the same thing at the park up I-4 and did a 180 while talking and the man behind her had to dodge the weapon or take it in the face. She continued her conversation with no apology of course.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

I saw another member of this gang doing the same thing at the park up I-4 and did a 180 while talking and the man behind her had to dodge the weapon or take it in the face. She continued her conversation with no apology of course.

Again, the answer to this is to use your arms to protect yourself, and make sure you knock it out of their hand, hopefully breaking the phone. I have no patience for idiots that don't watch what they are doing. If she complains, tell her that you will be calling the police to file assault charges against her for hitting you with it. It could easily be defined as a deadly weapon as well.

 

[betty rose]

u can beat'em. over the head. repeatedly.

 

[wogwog]

Again, the answer to this is to use your arms to protect yourself, and make sure you knock it out of their hand, hopefully breaking the phone. I have no patience for idiots that don't watch what they are doing. If she complains, tell her that you will be calling the police to file assault charges against her for hitting you with it. It could easily be defined as a deadly weapon as well.

Like Drax the Destroyer said in Guardians of the G, "Nothing goes over my head."

 

[RandomPrincess]

Coachella and Lollapalooza have banned selfie sticks.

 

[Matt_Black]

Coachella and Lollapalooza have banned selfie sticks.

I'm shocked to hear that.

Not about the selfie sticks banned, but that Lollapalooza is still a thing. I thought that went the way of zuba pants, slap bracelets, and pogs.

 

[BuddyThomas]

I'm shocked to hear that.

Not about the selfie sticks banned, but that Lollapalooza is still a thing. I thought that went the way of zuba pants, slap bracelets, and pogs.

Not only is Lollapalooza still a thing, this year is entirely sold out already except for VIP passes, a few of which are still available.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

Yeah, they're basically all over the parks now. It can be kind of annoying, but most people seem to realize they space they need for it so they usually don't get in anyone's way. I just think they look funny with them, like the people using ipads as cameras. At that point isn't it easier to use basically anything else to take a picture?

 

[Communicore]

Maybe there will be more fights using these sticks. That would be fun to watch.

 

[G00fyDad]

Wait for the Food and Wine Festival later this year and you'll see a bunch. I have no doubt in my mind that the drunk people walking around World Showcase are going to get hit with one of these things and there will be a massive brawl.

 

[Tink28]

Have just seen in a UK newspaper that you can buy them now for Ipad's, an even bigger bash over the head!

 

[wogwog]

Have just seen in a UK newspaper that you can buy them now for Ipad's, an even bigger bash over the head!

Good grief. What is next? Maybe a motorized stick capable of lifting a child over the crowd for a better view.

 

[Coaster Lover]

The use of a selfie stick to take pictures of yourself is one thing, but on my trip to Disney last week, I saw multiple people using the Selfie Sticks to get a better angle for recording the shows/parades/fireworks. For the people behind you, it's a terrible obstruction, but personally, I think that is just a stupid idea because if you really wanted to see ANY Disney shows/parades/fireworks, you could find a video on YouTube that is probably shot from a better camera with better sound and a better angle. Experience the shows/parades/fireworks first hand while your there and don't worry about filming them. If you really want to watch them again, there are PLENTY of videos on YouTube. Now, the people using selfie sticks on rides is another thing. Only saw it once (on Splash Mountain), but still... just not safe...

I do like that (and I don't know how new this is) that they have a message before the shows (well, I at least remember hearing it before the Frozen show) that specifically says something about not obstructing views with your smart devices...

 

[G00fyDad]

God help us all....... we are doomed as a race.

 

[Prince-1]

Like Drax the Destroyer said in Guardians of the G, "Nothing goes over my head."

I don't think you can use a Marvel character in a WDW blog post East of the Mississippi. Its in the contract.

 

[jw24]

Like Drax the Destroyer said in Guardians of the G, "Nothing goes over my head."

You'd better have reflexes that are too fast, you would catch it.