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Selfie sticks - is this a thing at WDW yet? Disney clarifies policy
- Thread starter BuddyThomas
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Bairstow
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Easy. It's a quadrotor; Have it fly itself in over the bag check.
Just put the tracker unit in your pocket, stroll right through, and see how long it takes them to realize whom it's following.
For additional giggles, do so during fireworks time.
Arthur Wellesley
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Oh great. Now they're encouraging idiots to throw these into rivers while kayaking.
It'll get to a point where you can't even enjoy the outdoors anymore without stupid people flying gadgets everywhere. At where I like to go kayaking/canoeing the most, that thing would last under a minute in the water before getting devoured (good riddance), but also harming the wildlife mistaking it for food (not good). Whatever happened to simply enjoying the moment or experience without having to film yourself from every different height & angle? Nothing dignifying about any of this.
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NowInc
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G00fyDad
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That needs to be at the security checkpoints.
Absimilliard
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My Indonesian friend went to TDS for the first time last year and already then, they were strictly enforcing a no Selfie Stick Rule. She took exactly one picture before security showed up and made it clear they were not allowed!
Cesar R M
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Theres hope for humanity!
note2001
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While this sort of response is funny to read (you are not alone in posting such a response) I hope if a selfie stick does come into contact with anyone reading this thread they take the calm approach to diffuse the situation. Swift adrenalin fueled responses such as breaking or tossing the stick/phone only lead to further conflict and possible harm.
Maelstrom Troll
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This past trip, I brought my GoPro with a small folding tripod (~18" fully open) and it turned out to be really useful. I used it to record parades, the Osbourne lights, and a few rides. Never did I extend it out over the rides or above my head. Would a mini tripod like this be "illegal" or is it just the 4 foot+ telescopic metal poles? Btw, number of selfies taken = zero.
FettFan
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Just need to multiply it by fifty and place them all over the place between baggage check and the park turnstiles.
That's the thing, anything that takes away from my experience in a significant way, like metal rods hoisted over people's heads, need to be banned or at least severely limited. The potential for abuse is high, so if they let normal people like you use them, the inconsiderate idiots will pitch a fit.
NowInc
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Them mini tripods are more than ok (and personally I encourage them). They TYPICALLY aren't used without concern of those around them,. and almost NEVER on a ride. Nothing wrong with using one to get better footage, of course assuming its used correctly.
G00fyDad
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PhotoDave219
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So glad I cant ride rollercoasters anymore. Won't risk dying from someone's iPhone because they needed that selfie on BTMRR.
sporadic
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On the topic of Mini-Tripods, I picked up a Pedco UltraPod II last year and love it. Like it better than the Joby gorilla pods. Pretty stable and you can strap it to railings and trees if need be. Or just sit on the hood of a car at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater!
DSCF0643 by smerrick, on Flickr
DSCF0643 by smerrick, on Flickr
Cesar R M
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You still can get hit by NOT riding them.. just sayin' (like that man who almost got hit square by a heavy iphone 6 in Uni if I remember correctly)
The problem is.. the stupidity of the people in the real world, follow them everywhere.. that includes in the magical world of disney.