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How does Disneyland security work?

Walt Disney World Resort takes a comprehensive approach to security across our property that includes some measures that are visible and others that are not. This includes the presence of uniformed police officers, specially trained hazard detection canines, security screening technology, bag checks and other measures.



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All persons, bags, parcels, clothing and other items may be subject to screening/security checks. We reserve the right not to allow any bag, parcel or other item and to deal with any unattended object, bag or luggage in such way as we consider appropriate.

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Walt Disney World Resort takes a comprehensive approach to security across our property that includes some measures that are visible and others that are not. This includes the presence of uniformed police officers, specially trained hazard detection canines, security screening technology, bag checks and other measures.

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Security Measures at Disneyland: If you get caught shoplifting at Disneyland, there will be security footage that may contradict any stories of purchasing the items elsewhere in the park. Disneyland security will take note of inconsistent answers and report them to the Anaheim Police Department.

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No Cigarettes / E-cigarettes / Vape Pens at Disney Parks Smoking and vaping are no longer allowed in either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. In the past there have been designated smoking areas, but they are no longer available inside either Resort.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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What sets off Disney detectors? If a guest's bag sets off the metal detector, they are asked to step to the side for a bag search performed by a security team member. Items that most commonly trigger an alert include large magnets, like the ones on some glasses cases, umbrellas, and portable phone chargers.

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The dress code at Disney is extremely strict. This includes any masks, headdresses, wigs, and all clothing. Additionally, they must stay in character whenever they are in a public section of the park. They may not use any personal item, such as cell phones, while in character and must maintain perfect posture.

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If you are using Standard Theme Park Tickets, you do not need a valid government-issued photo ID for admission into the Disneyland Resort parks. However, there are special tickets that DO require a valid government-issued photo ID for admission, such as military tickets.

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In your pocket or stored in your bag will almost always be the safest place for you to store your wallet, phone, keys, and other small things.

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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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We recommend guests without Early Entry plan to arrive at the park gates 30 minutes before scheduled park open. Keep in mind you'll need to account for parking and security time, too. On busier days, you might arrive even earlier, but at some point you have to be pragmatic.

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You must be excited for your upcoming adventure at the Happiest Place on Earth! Nicole, you can certainly use cash as a form of payment throughout Disneyland Resort. Although, I must say it is very convenient to make in-app purchases using the Disneyland mobile app.

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While wagons may seem convenient for carting kids around, they can cause congestion in parks and clog up the flow of guests. That's also why personal strollers larger than 31 inches in width and 52 inches in length aren't allowed. The exception to the wagon rule is for guests with medical needs.

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While vape pens are not in the list of prohibited items at this time, your partner should speak with a security Cast Member when they arrive at a theme park entrance to see if they are allowed to bring their vape pen into the parks with them. They should also ask the security Cast Member about the Nicorette Inhalators.

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Smoke-Free Policy – Frequently Asked Questions To cover the costs of cleaning and restoring the room to a smoke-free condition, a US $250 to US $500 room recovery fee plus tax (based on the Disney Resort hotel and room type) will be charged to Guests who smoke in hotel rooms, on balconies or on patios.

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