Who wants to see WDW webcams

[redfive13]

I think that's being nice compared to terms I've heard.

I don't think we need those "terms" posted either...

 

[copcarguyp71]

OK so lets' try and get this thing back on the rails....

It seems like this has gotten a pretty positive response sooooooo since so many folks are interested in them why don't we talk about our favorite views in the parks/resorts we would wanto to visit online.

 

[unkadug]

I don't think we need those "terms" posted either...

They already are... in my signature. :lookaroun

 

[csaguy]

webcams

I used to watch them daily. I even emailed WDW after the access was cut to see if they would return.
A side note: HOJO's in Anaheim has a webcam that overlooks DL and CA.

http://www.hojoanaheim.com/take-a-tour/webcam/

It used to be manually controlled, but now it automatic.

 

[Kamikaze]

The removal of the cameras had exactly 0 to do with 9/11 in reality. The problem was that people could watch the feeds and see how many guests were in the park.
Competitors.
Guests deciding whether to go for the day or not.
Companies trying to do crowd estimates.
Sponsors trying to see if they are getting their money's worth.
And many more.

One of TWDC's most guarded secrets is their crowd numbers. They don't want those given away.

 

[mikeb1967]

Webcam

Hello, I'm surprised WDW has not come up with a paid subscription for the general public or a free benefit for say DVC members. I think the the financial opportunities for advertising and promotion could definitely outway the security concerns. I would pay for access to webcam feeds to the parks. I'd luv to have access to 2-3 cams in each park and possibly watch wishes or illuminations every night, it would definitely make me want to find a way to get there more often. I could definitely become addicted sitting in front of my computer or even on my iphone all day wishing i was there, heck i do that now, lol. MikeB

 

[Disney05]

Yes! Can't get enough Disney, even if I have to watch other people there when I'm not.

 

[Matt and Kelly]

I think it's a great idea! I'd tune in every time I need a quick Disney fix. It would be a nice way to take a break every now and then.

Although it may cause a big case of the Disney blues knowing I'm only watching it on the internet instead of being there in person!

 

[wm49rs]

"towelheads"

Really?

Gotta love the internet....:brick:

And EPCOT Explorer, the security concerns come from the ability of anyone to monitor the feed for an extended period of time, to denote behavioral patterns in the employees, to identify potential security officials (both uniformed and undercover) and their patterns; to generally use the feed to discover any weak points that could be exploited. Even running the feed off a delay would not be enough to prevent that kind of surveillance, I'm afraid....

 

[Wickersham98]

I used to love the original WDW webcams soooo much that I eventually got tired of waiting for them to come back... and created by own virtual cam on my website. You can guess what option I voted for in this poll
:ROFLOL:


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Thank you for creating this site. I visit it regularly for my Disney fix, especially since I can't be there in person!

 

[cpeterstx]

The next logical question is "would you pay for it?". If so, Disney might consider it.

 

[DisneyJoe]

I think the the financial opportunities for advertising and promotion could definitely outway the security concerns.

What price exactly do you place on security? (or perceived security?)

If something happens, and the public perceives WDW as a place that is no longer safe and attendance falls, would they still be happy to be collecting that income from web cam subscriptions?? :shrug:

 

[Tiggerish]

I fondly remember the Epcot webcam. I still have a screen capture from it:

 

[wendysue]

I would never get any work done!!!!

 

[slappy magoo]

It means that the towelheads win in a sense...

Stay classy. Oh, and by the way, not every terrorist is Muslim/Middle Eastern. Hope that doesn't open up your narrow worldview TOO much.

 

[grumpylover]

there is a web site that shows live wdw cams , cant say though

 

[CDavid]

the security concerns come from the ability of anyone to monitor the feed for an extended period of time, to denote behavioral patterns in the employees, to identify potential security officials (both uniformed and undercover) and their patterns; to generally use the feed to discover any weak points that could be exploited. Even running the feed off a delay would not be enough to prevent that kind of surveillance, I'm afraid....

You don't need a camera to do any of the above. Indeed, it would be far easier to make such observations in person. Look at the Epcot cam screenshot - there is no way you could discern any real information from an image of that resolution. In any event, if you need detailed photos of most anything in Disney, there are tens of thousands (at least) of already published photos all over the internet or in print. Are those a security risk too?

Those up to no good (the terrorists) don't take photographs, make sketches, or write notes. Those are all things they might be caught with, exposing the plan and incriminating themselves. The person taking detailed photographs of Main Street from every angle isn't who you need to watch out for - they're just an obsessed Disney fan (not that any of us would know anything about Disney obsessions...). The would be terrorist is more likely the person just sitting on a bench eating popcorn or strolling down the sidewalk, watching and taking it all in.

This issue comes up in the railroad world too often, with vague claims that by taking photos (or live webcams) of railroad infrastructure, you are "helping the terrorists". No one has ever been able to satisfactorily explain just how we are helping them, however.

 

[CDavid]

there is a web site that shows live wdw cams , cant say though

You mean the live webcams people set up in their WDW hotel rooms? Yes, those are certainly available, and more detailed than the old Disney webcams.

 

[wm49rs]

You don't need a camera to do any of the above. Indeed, it would be far easier to make such observations in person. Look at the Epcot cam screenshot - there is no way you could discern any real information from an image of that resolution. In any event, if you need detailed photos of most anything in Disney, there are tens of thousands (at least) of already published photos all over the internet or in print. Are those a security risk too?

Those up to no good (the terrorists) don't take photographs, make sketches, or write notes. Those are all things they might be caught with, exposing the plan and incriminating themselves. The person taking detailed photographs of Main Street from every angle isn't who you need to watch out for - they're just an obsessed Disney fan (not that any of us would know anything about Disney obsessions...). The would be terrorist is more likely the person just sitting on a bench eating popcorn or strolling down the sidewalk, watching and taking it all in.

This issue comes up in the railroad world too often, with vague claims that by taking photos (or live webcams) of railroad infrastructure, you are "helping the terrorists". No one has ever been able to satisfactorily explain just how we are helping them, however.

I think there's a slight difference between a static screenshot and a continuous web cam. The latter allows for the discerning of patterns, particularly among employees, but also of people, in the parks. And yes, the same can be said for any number of scenarios as well, which is why it took the 9/11/01 fanatics almost a decade to fully plan their attacks....

 

[heartodisney]

I think that's being nice compared to terms I've heard.

Yes, ask a Marine...or any service of the branch that PROTECTS you!