All it takes is a few to ruin it for everyone. In April, we reported that Disney had started banning the humble selfie stick from being used on its rides and attractions at its theme parks, however, it seems this safety measure hasn’t been effective enough to stop people from using them. Because of this, Disney has banned selfie sticks at Disney World theme parks, as well as Disney World water parks and DisneyQuest, and if you do decide to take a selfie stick to one of these locations, you’ll have to leave them at the bag check at the entrance. Spokesperson for Disney World, Kim Prunty, said:
“We strive to provide a great experience for the entire family, and unfortunately selfie-sticks have become a growing safety concern for both our guests and cast.”
It’s no surprise that this ban is coming into effect after several incidents, one including someone taking out a selfie stick while on a roller coaster and closing it for an hour, have created too much of a safety hazard for all involved. If you’re planning to try and go to these venues once more before this new ban comes into force, you’ll need to be quick: Disneyland Resort in California will start its ban from June 30th, and the parks in Paris and Hong Kong will have its ban come into force on July 1st.
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Source: Orlando Sentinel via Phone Arena
