Credit: Video Screenshot, Instagram, @iamnojedi_eitherDisneyland Resort is testing a new security screening protocol aimed at streamlining the process and reducing wait times, but it may inadvertently ostracize some Disney Park guests.
To enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, guests must go through a metal detector and agree to random bag checks if necessary. More modernized metal detectors have eliminated the need for mandatory bag searches for everyone, but the process still consumes a significant amount of time, especially at rope drop. Southern California Disney Park guests have reported security lines that are hundreds of people long in the morning on particularly busy days.
One hour wait in security line. And counting…
One hour wait in security line. And counting…
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According to Mickey Visit, Disneyland Resort is trying to shorten the security screening process for guests. The Southern California Disney park is allegedly testing a new system featuring “wheels” and “no wheels” lines. Guests with a stroller or wheeled mobility device go in one line, while anyone without “wheels” goes into another. Wheeled devices require additional screening, so this change is likely to shorten the wait for anyone without one.
In the “wheels” line, Disney cast members can provide more efficient instructions to everyone on how to make the process as smooth as possible, without confusing those without a stroller or wheeled mobility device. Although screening will still take longer for these guests, the segregated lines should help speed things up for everyone.
Instagram user @iamnojedi_either shared a video of the new process in action:
At Walt Disney World Resort, “wheels” can typically go through the advanced metal detectors without additional screening. However, Disneyland Resort’s current system requires a manual check of any strollers or wheeled mobility devices.
Disneyland Resort hasn’t shared any public information on this security screening test or whether it will be a permanent measure. Stay tuned for updates on this and other changes at Disney parks around the world!
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