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Are selfie sticks still banned from Disneyland?

Loose or dry ice is not permitted in these containers. Re-usable ice packs are recommended. Folding chairs are not allowed in any theme park or the Downtown Disney District. Selfie sticks, hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices, flags and banners are not allowed in any theme park.



Yes, selfie sticks remain strictly prohibited at all Disney theme parks worldwide, including Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. This ban was implemented in 2015 and has been rigorously enforced ever since due to significant safety concerns. The primary issue was that guests were extending the sticks on rides (like Big Thunder Mountain or Space Mountain), posing a danger to the ride mechanics, other passengers, and the guests themselves if the stick were to hit a support structure at high speed. Additionally, the sticks were found to be a nuisance in crowded areas, frequently obstructing the view of other guests during parades and fireworks shows. When you go through the security screening at the park entrance (which now uses advanced "Evolv" scanners), a selfie stick will be flagged immediately. Security will give you the option to either take the stick back to your car or hotel, or "surrender" it to be disposed of; they generally do not hold them for you at the front gate. Handheld "gimbals" or small handles that do not extend are usually permitted, but anything that telescopes out is a guaranteed "no-go" in the Disney parks.

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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.

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Selfie sticks were banned at Disneyland in 2015 due to concerns about safety. The problem was that visitors were using selfie sticks even during rides, ignoring signs and admonitions from Disneyland staff, creating a hazard.

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First of all, I would recommend that you study the list of Prohibited Items for the Disneyland Resort to make sure that you are in compliance. Since gimbals are not listed, they are allowed through security. I often bring my smartphone gimbal into the Parks with me and I see other guests using gimbals all the time.

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Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics. Excessively torn clothing or loose fitting clothing which may drag on the ground and create a potential trip hazard. Clothing which, by nature, exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family ...

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You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney. Thank you so much for stopping by with your question! I'm very happy to report that you're more than welcome to use your smartphone or personal camera to take pictures with the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, I do it all the time!

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Disney does not keep your fingerprints. They do not use the scans to track you around the property. Here's what happens: When you scan your fingerprint–a biological definition of your individuality–Disney assigns you a number that becomes connected with your Park ticket.

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However, a Cast Member at the security checkpoint may ask to open your bottle to check its contents, since metal water bottles are opaque. Just keep in mind that alcoholic beverages and glass containers aren't allowed inside the Disneyland Resort, as stated in the Rules.

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Refill and Stay Hydrated! You can refill your personal water bottles at bottle-filling stations at select locations. Please explore the map below to locate bottle-filling stations at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.

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