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Why are selfie sticks banned at Disney?

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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Selfie sticks The gadget poses a safety risk on rides since its long arm can extend far outside the carriages and could potentially harm a ride's mechanism or another passenger. In addition, a selfie stick could cause accidentally strike another guest during a photo opportunity.

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According to the Disneyland Resort property rules, selfie sticks and handheld extension poles for cameras and phones are not allowed.

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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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Personal Use versus Commercial Use So yes, I can make my daughter a Donald Duck shirt for a birthday gift. If I were to accept any sort of monetary payment or reimbursement for these gifts, that is when it would then be considered commercial use. Disney could then come after me for copyright infringement.

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Smoking and vaping are only permitted in designated smoking areas.

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You can absolutely bring a water bottle with you into the Walt Disney World theme parks, including Magic Kingdom. The water bottle cannot be glass, but others are absolutely fine.

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