Disney World Updates Website – Reminds Guests of Importance of Courtesy
Since the parks opened post-pandemic, its seems like the number of altercations at the theme parks has also increased. It also looks as if Disney is taking notice by updating the “Know Before You Go” section of the website to include a section about “Courtesy.”
When you visit disneyworld.com, there is a page that takes you through some important things that you’ll want to be aware of as you prepare for your visit. In the Know Before You Go section there is a subheading “Learn About Updated Experiences.”
When you click on it, it takes you to a guide about preparing for your visit. Though some of the bullet points above have been on the sites for a long time there is one new item on the list…Courtesy.
Along with making your theme parks reservations and familiarizing yourself with the My Disney Experience app, Disney also wants you to “BE NICE!”
A drop down when you select “read more” advises guests that “You must always remember to treat others with respect, kindness and compassion. It then goes on to say “Those who can’t live up to this simple wish may be asked to leave Walt Disney World Resort.”
It then hyperlinks to a page devoted to Walt Disney World Property Rules!
These Property Rules are as follows:
(Kent Phillips, photographer)
GENERAL WALT DISNEY WORLD PROPERTY RULES
- All persons, bags, parcels, clothing and other items may be subject to screening/security checks.
- Disney reserves 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.
- 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, Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are smoke free. The smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes or other products that produce a vapor or smoke is allowed only in designated outdoor smoking areas.
- A $250-$500 room-recovery fee will be charged for smoking in Guest rooms or on balconies or patios at Disney Resort hotels and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
- Children should be supervised. Guests under age 14 must be accompanied by a Guest age 14 or older to enter a theme park or water park. To board an attraction, children under age 7 must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older.
- Tickets, credentials and other entitlements are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, non-refundable, revocable and void if altered. The ticket must be used by the same person on all days during its period of validity and is not valid for special events that require a separate admission charge. Applicable ticket and valid identification confirmation are required for entry, re-entry or if applicable, crossover into any park on each day of the ticket’s validity. Tickets used to redeem or access benefits and entitlements such as Disney Genie+ service must be the same ticket used for park entry.
Photo: Disney PhotoPass
Prohibited Items
Items that ARE NOT allowed at Walt Disney World Resort are as follows:
- Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind.
- Self-defense or restraining devices (e.g., pepper spray, mace)
- Marijuana (including marijuana enriched products) or any illegal substance.
- Objects or toys that appear to be firearms or weapons.
- Fireworks or other similarly explosive and/or flammable objects, smoke machines or fog machines.
- Alcoholic beverages, except at the Disney Resort hotels and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Wine may be brought in to Disney Springs to be consumed at select table service restaurants only, corkage fees apply.
- Glass containers (excluding small containers such as baby food jars), except in the Disney Resort hotels and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
- Horns, whistles, large megaphones or artificial noise makers.
- Recreational devices such as drones, remote-control toys, skateboards, scooters, inline skates or shoes with built-in wheels. Bicycles are permitted only in designated Disney Resort areas.
- Strollers that are greater than 31″ (79 cm) in width and 52″ (132 cm) in length. Stroller wagons are also prohibited.
- Wagons are prohibited at any theme park, water park, or Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Wagons are prohibited at indoor venues at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Any trailer-like object that is pushed, pulled or towed by an Electric Conveyance Vehicle, wheelchair, stroller or person.
- Wheeled mobility devices with less than 3 wheels or devices that cannot maintain stability and balance when stopped, unpowered and/or unoccupied. Training wheels and/or modifications are not permitted. Devices must be manually or electrically powered and operated at a walking pace. Devices should be single rider and not exceed 36″ (92 cm) in width and 52″ (132 cm) in length.
- Suitcases, bags, coolers or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24″ long x 15″ wide x 18″ high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm) are not allowed in any theme park or water park. 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, water park, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser or Disney Springs.
- Selfie sticks, hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices, flags and banners are not allowed in any theme park, water park or Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
- Tripods or monopod stands that cannot fit inside a standard backpack or that extend over 6’ (182 cm) are not allowed in theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser or ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Balloons are not permitted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village and Jambo House)
- Plastic straws are not permitted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, water parks or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village and Jambo House)
- Non-Coast Guard approved flotation devices or swim noodles at any water park.
- Additional prohibited items at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Generators
- Propane heaters
- Large misting fans (personal handheld misting fans are permitted)
- Flags/banners of any kind that are larger than 3’ x 5’ regardless of how the flag/banner is intended to be carried
- Metal flag poles. Flag poles must be made out of wood, plastic and/or PVC. Flag poles cannot be longer than 4’, have diameters larger than 2”, or have decorative or sharp ends.
- Coolers are prohibited at indoor venues, except for team coolers which must remain at the team bench.
- Folding chairs are not permitted in the stadium, indoor venues, or at select outdoor events
Disney reserves the right to prohibit the use or storage of any other item not listed above that we determine may be harmful or disruptive, in our sole and absolute discretion.
Photo:Dapper Days
Guest Courtesy and Attire Policies
- Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times.
- Clothing that drags on the ground is prohibited in theme parks and water parks.
- Clothing with multiple layers is subject to search.
- Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that they consider inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests.
- Visible tattoos that could be considered inappropriate, such as those containing objectionable language or designs, are not permitted.
- There are specific costume guidelines for special events such as Halloween parties, runDisney events and while at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser; please refer to the additional policies applicable to those events.
- Costumes may not be worn in our theme parks, water parks or ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex by Guests ages 14 or older.
- Masks may not be worn by any Guests ages 14 or older (unless required for medical purposes). When worn by younger Guests, masks may not cover the entire face and must provide unobstructed peripheral vision at all times with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen.
- Please show common courtesy to fellow Guests and our Cast Members by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive or offensive behavior, jumping lines or saving places in lines for others. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from running except in designated areas.
- Access to attractions depends on the safety rules for each attraction.
- Guests using the pools, spas, fitness centers or other Disney Resort hotel facilities must also adhere to the rules posted and applicable at those facilities.
- Quiet hours at the Disney Resort hotels and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Guests must vacate their Disney Resort hotel rooms and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser accommodations at the end of their stay, on the date and time set forth in their reservation confirmation.
You can find the changes to the website, including the new courtesy policy here. Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for further Walt Disney World news and updates. We’ll be coming to you LIVE from the theme parks each and every week.
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