Why does Universal not allow phones on rides?

No one wants to see a cell phone go flying on a roller coaster - most of all the people in the phone's path, who now are in danger of injury from getting hit. That's why most parks ban visitors from carrying phones and other loose objects while on high-speed or intense rides, such as roller coasters.



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Loose articles like cell phones, cameras, umbrellas and keys are prohibited at most attractions, and should be left with a non-rider or secured in a locker. Items that could extend out of the ride vehicle – either before or during the ride – should be properly secured before riding.

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Not only does this result in a guest losing a personal item probably forever, but it could become a major safety hazard for other guests. If the item gets lodged in the track it could cause a Final Destination-esque scenario.

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So even if a park doesn't make you go through metal detectors at a coaster's queue, stow the phone anyway. And that means leaving it at the station, in a locker, or at the very least inside a closed pocket where it can't fly out during the ride. That goes for anything you're carrying with you in the park, too.

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There are no rules against phones in Hogwarts, but they are not commonly used. In the books, the students use owls to send letters home, and they have access to the Floo Network for long-distance communication. There are also some enchanted mirrors that allow for instantaneous communication.

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There are locker rides and metal detector rides. Gringotts is just a locker one. A cell phone in a secure pocket is ok. Bags aren't very.

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Pockets with zippers, use a backpack or purse, some roller coasters have velcro pockets in front of the rider to store phones and sunglasses, I've been known to use those as well. Will your phone fall out of your pocket on a roller coaster? If you zip the pocket it's in, then it shouldn't fall.

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Other health conditions can make going on high-speed rides unsafe, including pregnancy, recent surgery, heart problems, high blood pressure and aneurysms, as well as the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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An on-ride camera is a camera mounted alongside the track of a roller coaster, log flume or other thrill ride that automatically photographs all of the riders on each passing vehicle.

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We'll focus on you. With My Universal Photos, our professional photographers can capture your best moments perfectly. Have pictures on some of our most popular rides and attractions that you can't get any other way AND enjoy the parks without a single blurry memory.

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Most of Universal Orlando's rides allow you to wear a fanny pack. The Incredible Hulk, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit & Velocicoaster are the only attractions that require ALL items including cellphones be put into a locker.

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The following items are not permitted: any type of explosive or weapon, alcoholic beverages, marijuana, illegal drugs, clothing likely to create a danger or disturbance, clothing that may create a false impression of employment by Universal or as emergency personnel, segways (unless utilized as an ADA mobility device), ...

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A Standup Coaster, Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America in Illinois (relocated in 2012 as Apocalypse to Six Flags America in Maryland), was the first they built in 1990. It's often difficult to spot if a standing coaster is Intamin or B&M, as both use the distinctive wide track and four across trains.

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Since rollercoasters are all about speed, velocity, forces, and emulating the sensation of flying, raising your arms can really enhance the experience and increase the feeling that you're flying – but do you dare?

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A roller coaster ride comes to an end. Magnets on the train induce eddy currents in the braking fins, giving a smooth rise in braking force as the remaining kinetic energy is absorbed by the brakes and converted to thermal energy.

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For this reason, we typically recommend you plan to bring a fanny pack, so you can skip these lockers! For guests who only have fanny packs, you must move the fanny pack around your waist (so no wearing it as a sling bag), but once it's firmly around your waist, you can hop on most rides with it.

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