On Thursday morning, we spotted Walt Disney World testing new X-ray machines with Cast Members at an EPCOT security station.
Disney Testing New X-Ray Machines
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Testing was taking place at the lefthand security gate when approaching EPCOT.
Disney is not yet testing the X-ray machines with guests. The X-ray machines are for bags and other items, and are used in combination with the contactless scanners that guests walk through, which were tested and installed throughout 2020.
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The contactless scanners replaced metal detectors and X-ray machines, allowing guests to walk through a single machine without removing or setting down their bags. The scanners flag guests for further screening and they step aside to have their bags searched and/or to have a metal detector wand waved over them.
It seems Disney decided this system wasn’t working quite right. We observed Cast Members placing bags in the X-ray machines and then walking through the scanners. A similar system is in place at Universal Orlando Resort.
How do you feel about X-ray machines returning to Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments.
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I think it is a great idea!
After having spent time at WDW and Disneyland last month, I wish that DL would catch up. Their metal detectors and guards going – slowly – through every bag, every compartment is horrible by comparison. Maybe they could get some of WDW’s old machines if WDW upgrades! : )