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

[Cesar R M]

And that is the reason Gaston got chastised for doing pushups with the guests in Magic Kingdom. He was advocating drug abuse.

 

[Cesar R M]

LOL, next they will probably have selfie drones!

It follows you around everywhere and when you want it to take a picture, you just look at it and say "duckface"!

DONT GIVE THEM IDEAS.
drones are already causing issues thanks to dumb drone owners.

 

[Cesar R M]

I was shopping at my local Costco the other day and witnessed the ultimate in narcissism. Two 15-16 year old girls were standing in front of the chicken case, giggling, tossing their hair and taking repeated selfies of themselves STANDING IN FRONT OF THE CHICKEN CASE AT COSTCO! It's a case of cut up chicken, not the Eiffel Tower. And btw, you were in the way of shoppers trying to pick up a couple of packages of wings. Sheesh.

Then I started thinking, "and these two idiots are going to be running the world when I'm old and drooling in adult diapers in a nursing home." That was a frightening thought.

The movie idiocracy comes to my mind instantly.

I just do not get it.....

"Look at us! Aren't we cute? Okay girls.... lets see some duck faces AND peace signs so people will know we are cool and cute."
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"Oh my God! I am totally eating right now. Jealous?"
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"Look! I just broke into my exe's house and I am on her bed!" (Stalker)
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"See, we prove idiocy knows no borders!"
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Honestly, the more I see the selfie crowd.. the more I think the majority are of the "forever alone" type.
case in point, the girl taking a photo of herself alone with a burger.

 

[Cesar R M]

While my instincts hate these sticks, I do wonder: isn't it considerate to take a picture yourself, if you can, rather than disturb somebody else?

its really that hard to ask someone for a photo?

 

[Cesar R M]

You still here? Yes, such anger. Strollers may hit you in the ankle causing you to limp for a bit. I have never heard of a case where getting hit with a stroller has sent someone to a hospital. One of these can take your eye out FOREVER. WHY ARE YOU NOT GETTING IT?????? Oh that's right. You are careful with yours, so you should be able to use it. I have already told you, the idiot few WILL ruin it for you, and I for one, hope it comes sooner rather than later at Disney.

actually, I've known of 3 people who posted in this same forum.. who got rammed by these double decker tank-like stroller and hurt so bad they need to be escorted to the medical area of the park.

 

[Matt_Black]

its really that hard to ask someone for a photo?

Well, some people are shy, or they're over-courteous and they don't want to pester someone who's obviously on vacation.

 

[RSoxNo1]

This whole banning is as useless as a haircut on the way to the guillotine. What is the real punishment here for continually violating the rules? Nothing. Everyone knows this so the ones that abuse this (the same *ahem* people that use flashes on dark rides) will continue to use these regardless of how many times the ride is stopped and they are publicly scolded. They will not care because they know that there will be no real consequences to their actions.

I'm all for whipping people with them like they're switches.

 

[gmajew]

Selfie sticks are a horrible invention..... Sad we cannot ask someone to just take our picture like we use to.

 

[NowInc]

I agree 100%, but until the selfie stuck proves itself to be a major problem there's not much Disney will do about it.

On any given day, Disney will get complaints about anything and everything, regardless of how valid the complaint is. When this happens, typically, it is logged and filed away once the guest complains. You almost never hear about them as those aren't big problems. Once enough of a similar complaint occurs, then Disney will address the issue in a noticeable way. Their recent clarification on the rules (as they currently stand) regarding selfie sticks showcases that they have gotten enough complaints, or as you put it "proves to be a major problem," that they needed to start taking action.

For those asking what Disney can/will do if a guest is ignoring the rules? I think it will be similar to how they deal with guests who arrive wearing inappropriate attire. They will be presented with the option of fixing the violation (in this case it would be put the stick back in your car..or a locker) and then come back. In these situations (minor offences), the guests are usually escorted out of the parks but are free to return once they make the requested adjustments.

 

[janoimagine]

@RyanPastorino posted this on twitter last week ... I honestly think these are up their as one of the dumbest inventions humans have ever come up, alongside the pet rock and bar sound bubble. Just ask someone to take your pic, and don't use them like the tool in the photo where you can hurt someone else.

 

[NowInc]

..but I mean...this isn't an issue at all. No one ever sees these things in the wild.

 

[unkadug]

And what happens when your phone rings while taking a selfie?

 

[gmajew]

And what happens when your phone rings while taking a selfie?

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Maybe people have gotten to the point where we no longer know how to interact with each other in person and all interactions have to come through technology. It is sad. Look at people when they are out to dinner. They don't talk they text. So stupid.

 

[janoimagine]

Maybe people have gotten to the point where we no longer know how to interact with each other in person and all interactions have to come through technology. It is sad. Look at people when they are out to dinner. They don't talk they text. So stupid.

Your comment reminded me of something I was watching recently.

I was very inspired by a TedTalk Tor Myhren gave on Daydreaming and the decline of Creativity in America that hits on exactly that point ... I had the opportunity to work alongside him when he was at Leo Burnett Detroit ... (of course he lost the Cadillac account with that David LaChapelle Superbowl spot ... but then redeemed himself with the E-Trade baby.)

His takes on social networks are brilliant and the key points in that speech are ideals I wish Disney would take more to heart instead of building on tech that makes you more dependant on smart phones and devices.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

its really that hard to ask someone for a photo?

It isn't hard at all. To ask for a picture isn't. But to take one can very well be. Should one bother other people with such a request? If somebody asks to take their picture you can't very well say no. Meanwhile maybe you were on your way to meet up with people, or off to your reservation. Maybe you are shy to take other people's pictures. Maybe you are not good with tech gadgets and are now put in a position of awkwardness. Or you were simpyl soaking up the atmosphere and are now disturbed.

Yes, my instinct too goes against selfie sticks. But part of me thinks it can also be a great considerate use of technology.

 

[unkadug]

It isn't hard at all. To ask for a picture isn't. But to take one can very well be. Should one bother other people with such a request? If somebody asks to take their picture you can't very well say no. Meanwhile maybe you were on your way to meet up with people, or off to your reservation. Maybe you are shy to take other people's pictures. Maybe you are not good with tech gadgets and are now put in a position of awkwardness. Or you were simpyl soaking up the atmosphere and are now disturbed.

Yes, my instinct too goes against selfie sticks. But part of me thinks it can also be a great considerate use of technology.

But how many pictures of yourself does one really need?

 

[Matt_Black]

But how many pictures of yourself does one really need?

Well, I, in general, only like pictures of myself to remember special occasions. A vacation, especially one in WDW, qualifies as a special occasion.

 

[unkadug]

Well, I, in general, only like pictures of myself to remember special occasions. A vacation, especially one in WDW, qualifies as a special occasion.

But the question remains, how many do you really need?

 

[note2001]

But how many pictures of yourself does one really need?

Three: Work (or school) ID, License and Passport. (Had a good laugh with the RMV guy as he told me of all the girls coming through getting their permit pictures taken who want to do a duck face.)

This selfie trend will be seen as the big joke of 2014-2015 in 10 years time.
Although Time Magazine may have listed the Selfie stick as one of the best inventions of 2014, I think by the end of 2015 they'll be putting it on a "Worst inventions" list.

 

[Tigger1988]

The act of taking a "selfie" isn't new though, it's been around for ages. Selfie sticks? A total moronic trend.

As for how many pictures people need...Photopass remains in business so I guess people like pictures of themselves.