The Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules say that selfie sticks or hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices, including phone gimbals in the extended position, are not permitted in any theme parks or water parks.
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Thank you so much for stopping by with your question! Technically, the Walt Disney World Resort does not allow selfie sticks or hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices (including stabilizers and tripods), which would unfortunately mean that your Gimbal device probably won't be let into the Theme Parks.
You Can Bring Personal Cameras to Disney ParksAs long as it is not a large, professional camera (think a TV Camera), you are free to bring your personal camera with you to Disney Parks. And we highly recommend it! There is nothing quite like looking back on all of your Disney vacation photos.
That's right: Even if you never purchase a single photo from Disney, you can still have PhotoPass photographers snap pictures with your phone or camera. This is a great tip and something we recommend; it basically doubles your chance of snagging the perfect shot.
The good news is that you can bring these on your Walt Disney World Resort vacation, as long as they don't extend! The Walt Disney World Resort rules state that selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles for phones or cameras aren't permitted. In my experience, since gimbals don't extend, you should be okay!
I'm happy to report that you are indeed free to bring a GoPro with you into the Disneyland Resort. Please note, though, that selfie sticks (hand-held extension poles) are found on the Prohibited Items List and therefore would not be allowed. If you use a non-extending handle for stabilization, that would be fine.
Bringing your own camera is a great way to ensure you're catching memories of every magical moment! Currently, there are no restrictions regarding camera lenses in the Walt Disney World Resort property rules.
potentially hurt themselves or others not paying attention to their surroundings. So, by the summer of 2015, Disney officially added the selfie stick to the list of banned items because of the potential hazard that it posed to guests.
When it comes to DJI OM 5 stabilizers, you're more than welcome to bring them into the Theme Parks (since they don't extend). To my knowledge, you can record your memories on attractions!
Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Smoking marijuana or other illegal substances is not permitted at any time. For the comfort of all Guests, the theme parks, the Esplanade between the parks and the Downtown Disney District are smoke free.
That means, you'll have lots (and lots) of opportunities to get some great pics. Secondly, PhotoPass photographers will take pictures with their camera AND with yours. That's right: Even if you never purchase a single photo from Disney, you can still have PhotoPass photographers snap pictures with your phone or camera.
Each 20-minute photo session is $99, including tax. Gratuity is not included or required. Valid admission and park reservations are required for Magic Kingdom park, and are not included in the session price.
Disney PhotoPass is a complimentary service that gets everyone in the picture, capturing vacation photos and videos of your whole family throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
Given that, I think there are really only two categories of possibilities for best all-around Disney camera: the mirrorless Sony a7 line for those wanting to travel lighter or the latest generation of Nikon full frame DSLRs for the pack mules among us.