After an initial test with Cast Members at EPCOT in February, Walt Disney World is once again testing the X-ray machines with guests this Wednesday, August 14, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. X-Ray Machine Testing This is the first time we’ve noticed this new equipment being tested with guests; the machines are likely not ready to … Read more
The security scanners tested at Tokyo DisneySea earlier this year are becoming a more permanent feature of the resort and have been installed at the park’s north gate (near Hotel MiraCosta) as well as at Tokyo Disneyland. New Tokyo Disney Resort Security Scanners In 2020, Tokyo Disney Resort implemented increased security measures ahead of the Summer Olympics, … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort security is testing new Xtract One metal detectors with Team Members today. Xtract One Metal Detectors at Universal Orlando Resort The new metal detectors are set up at the Team Member security entrance in the Universal Orlando Resort parking garages. Many security and management Team Members were on site, and members of … Read more
A man was arrested at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last month after security found a gun in his backpack at the entrance of the park, Fox 35 Orlando reports. Nathaniel Franco Freeman, 35, set off a contactless security scanner at the security checkpoint of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 25. He voluntarily placed his backpack on … Read more
Disneyland announced last year that tram service would return in early 2022. An exact date has not been announced but we’re now in February 2022 and trams have yet to return. Changes at security seem to indicate trams will be returning imminently. Security screening at the Pixar Pals parking structure has changed direction. This is … Read more
Contactless security scanners are being installed at Disneyland Resort. We saw some at the Downtown Disney District entrance this weekend, now they have arrived at the parking structure entrance. Security officers are still checking bags before guests go through the scanners. Right now, there are just two Evolv scanners set up at one end, while … Read more
A second security checkpoint has been set up for Universal Orlando Resort, ahead of the main security area. This smaller checkpoint is on the third level of the parking garage, on the side with the Jurassic Park, King Kong, and Jaws parking sections. This is adjacent to UOAP Prime Parking. There are six metal detectors … Read more
The EPCOT entrance experience continues to evolve. Guests visiting the theme park this morning passed through a new temperature screening area. Before entering EPCOT to see the under-construction entrance fountain and continuing demolition of Electric Umbrella and Innoventions West, guests utilize the east security screening area, which opened shortly before the COVID-19 park shutdown. We … Read more
As we saw with Walt Disney World back in June, Disneyland Resort is now installing contactless security scanners. These scanners by Evolv use artificial intelligence to detect weapons. Instagram user paulsthemeparkadventures posted about the scanners at Downtown Disney District today. This technology is meant to allow more people to go through scanners in a shorter … Read more
If you’re a fan of the contactless security screening process currently in place at the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT as well as at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then you’ll be pleased to know that a third location has just debuted the new technology: Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We noticed construction underway at the entrance to the … Read more
If you’re a fan of the contactless security screening process currently in place at the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT as well as at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then you’ll be pleased to know that a third location is getting the new technology: Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Construction is currently underway at the entrance to the park, … Read more
The world is becoming a more dangerous place, even at the Most Magical Place on Earth. The attacks of September 11, 2001 shook up security processes across the country, and Disney Parks weren’t excluded. Among the changes was the implementation of a bag check system for guests entering the parks. Ostensibly, this was to stop … Read more
Work on the ongoing refreshing of EPCOT’s entrance experience has seen several notable changes this week. Today, we took a look at the latest updates. As guests approach the park entrance from the east side of the parking lots, construction walls that once bordered the walkway have now been pushed further back to reveal the … Read more
Work at EPCOT’s entrance continues to progress, and today, several noticeable changes were spotted during out visit. Work on the final segments of new pavement is starting to ramp up, as framing for one of the three sections is in place for new concrete to be poured. The new east park entrance security structure continues … Read more
Work on the new entrance security screening area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to move along. Today, we stopped by to get a look at the progress. Walking up to the site from the parking lot, guests are greeted by several large green construction walls on both sides of the walkway. The large wooden frame … Read more
Work on the entrance at EPCOT continues to “keep moving forward”. Guests walking up to the security checkpoint on the east side of the park entrance are greeted by the large looming frame of the new security screening structure. This structure now features completed columns and the frame for the roof. From above, we can … Read more