PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Testing New X-Ray Machines at Security

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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 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 … Read more

PHOTOS: Transportation and Ticket Center Security Line Stretches Into Parking Lot With Only One Lane Open During Busy Holiday Week

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It’s been a rainy day at Walt Disney World. With such poor weather, there weren’t many guests at Magic Kingdom, and only one security line has been operating at the Transportation and Ticket Center. This is where most guests go through security screening before entering the park. Unfortunately, as the rain has subsided, crowds of … Read more

Security Added to Top Floors of Disneyland Resort Parking Structures Following Third Death in a Year

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Following a suicide at a Disneyland Resort parking structure last month, security Cast Members have been stationed on the top floor of each garage and additional security Cast Members are patrolling the rest of the structures. Security at Disneyland Resort Parking Structures We checked the sixth floor of the Pixar Pals parking structure and spotted … Read more

81-Year-Old Las Vegas Man Sues Over Alleged Security Dog Attack at Disneyland

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In a civil lawsuit reported by the OC Register, an 81-year-old man is seeking restitution for physical wounds, emotional distress, and medical care bills after he allegedly suffered major injury from a Disneyland Resort security dog. Security Dog Attack at Disneyland The Register offered an overall summary of the situation: Paul Perez, of Las Vegas, … Read more

Woman Stuck Between Walt Disney World Monorail Doors Sues Over Alleged Injuries, Late August Hours Extended at Three Parks, and More: Daily Recap (8/4/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, August 4, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Security Testing New Xtract One Metal Detectors

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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

Guest Arrested at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Security Discovered Gun in Bag

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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

Guest Caught Bringing Handgun with 12 Rounds into Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A 44-year-old guest from Miami got into an argument with her husband when he brought his handgun to Walt Disney World on their family vacation. She didn’t like that he owned a gun in the first place, she said. Within hours, that gun ended up getting the woman in trouble. She told authorities she had … Read more

PHOTOS: Second Security Checkpoint Added to Universal Orlando Resort Parking Garages

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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

UPDATE: Witness Reports No Immediate Security Response for Guests Who Jumped From Living With the Land Boat

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After we broke the story that a guest jumped from a boat on Living with the Land in Epcot to try to steal a cucumber from the greenhouse, we received additional details around the episode from a reader who was riding right behind these guests. According to Meghan Gorny, “We were in the boat and … Read more

“Unprecedented Times” Announcement Removed From Universal Orlando Resort Security Area

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Since reopening last summer, Universal Orlando Resort has had audio announcements play periodically throughout CityWalk and the theme parks, reminding guests to follow health and safety guidelines. One announcement, which referenced today’s “unprecedented times,” played on repeat when going through security. It has now been removed and music is all you will hear when on … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Springs Experiencing Heavy Crowds and Long Security Waits Tonight Ahead of New Year’s Holiday

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Even in the midst of a pandemic, some traditions have remained… including plenty of guests around Walt Disney World during the holiday week. Our reporters noticed heavy crowds at Disney Springs, causing some delays in entering the shopping and dining complex. Earlier tonight, we spotted a long line just to get in, with a 25-minute … Read more

Transportation and Ticket Center Upgrades to Contactless Security Screening at Walt Disney World

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The Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World has now introduced contactless security scanners for guests passing through to the Magic Kingdom. These scanners are the same Evolv scanners already in use at Disney Springs, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, officially making Magic Kingdom the latest and final addition (save for the … Read more

Contactless Security Screening Now in Place at Disney Springs

Disney Springs has now introduced contactless security scanners at its parking garages. These scanners are the same Evolv scanners already in use at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, and are located alongside the temperature screening checkpoints. This marks the first time that Disney Springs implements a “bag check” for guests entering the shopping … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/14/20): Warren and Chapek Feud Over Executive Salaries, AP Exclusive Pop-Up Shop Opens at EPCOT, Curfew Affects Disneyland Paris, and More!

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Contactless Security Scanners Now at EPCOT Main Entrance

EPCOT has now introduced contactless security scanners at the main entrance of the park. These scanners were already in use at the International Gateway entrance, as well as at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. The scanners are created by Evolv, and are said to be “the fastest weapons-screening system on the market.” They are … Read more