Are soft drinks allowed in Disney theme parks (through the metal detectors)?

[David]

Last time I went to a Disney theme park in 2000, my backpack was never
inspected so I could bring in a few soft drink cans to avoid waiting
in line to pay $3 for a small drink. With the new security measures
and metal detectors, obviously aluminum cans will set off the alarms.

So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?

I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
profits.

[PheelThePhlow]

Post by David
Last time I went to a Disney theme park in 2000, my backpack was never
inspected so I could bring in a few soft drink cans to avoid waiting
in line to pay $3 for a small drink. With the new security measures
and metal detectors, obviously aluminum cans will set off the alarms.
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?
I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
profits.

They don't have metal detectors at Disney, only the security checkpoint
where security looks through your bag. I've brought in drinks, snacks,
bottled beverages, etc. etc. and never had a problem.

Mike

[CoastalWader]

If you have a backpack, you can expect them to make you open it.


Kerry
It's all relatively relative

[Benjamin Geiger]

I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine with
me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using the
heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft drinks to
force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase profits.

To my knowledge, there are no metal detectors at the parks. (Or at least
it's not SOP to scan guests.) And no, they don't confiscate soda, and
I've never had snacks confiscated. I imagine they would confiscate a
*large* amount of food, but not the amount I carry, even on NYE (a box of
Little Debbies, some sunflower seeds, pretzels or Combos, and at least
two, if not three, 20 oz bottles of soda).

HOWEVER, they *do not* allow glass containers. Plastic, and AFAIK metal,
are fine. (Kinda odd, since Ramune comes in a glass bottle, and it's
available at Mitsukoshi...)

[Jade]

Depends on whose line you go through. One time I saw a cast member let a
person in with a KFC meal (in a bucket).
Another time, I saw a cast member let another person in with a six-pack
of pepsi.

Post by David
Last time I went to a Disney theme park in 2000, my backpack was never
inspected so I could bring in a few soft drink cans to avoid waiting
in line to pay $3 for a small drink. With the new security measures
and metal detectors, obviously aluminum cans will set off the alarms.
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?
I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
profits.

[Randy Berbaum]

David <***@please.post.replies> wrote:
: Last time I went to a Disney theme park in 2000, my backpack was never
: inspected so I could bring in a few soft drink cans to avoid waiting
: in line to pay $3 for a small drink. With the new security measures
: and metal detectors, obviously aluminum cans will set off the alarms.

: So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
: drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
: will they confiscate them or do something worse?

: I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
: with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
: the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
: drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
: profits.

No metal detectors, just a visual search of packs and bags for weapons. It
is possible that they may enforce the no glass bottles rule but that is
not specificly what they are looking for. I know that the no glass rule is
true, but I have not heard any no cans rule. But just to be on the safe
side I would suggest purchasing your soft drinks in plastic bottles. They
do not confiscate drinks in plastic (personal experience with this).

Randy

==========
Randy Berbaum
Champaign, IL

[Ghosty Greeter]

Many people also walk in with the backpacks that stores water or your own
drinks... There isn't any written rule that says you can't bring in your own
snacks or drinks.

Post by David
Last time I went to a Disney theme park in 2000, my backpack was never
inspected so I could bring in a few soft drink cans to avoid waiting
in line to pay $3 for a small drink. With the new security measures
and metal detectors, obviously aluminum cans will set off the alarms.
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?
I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
profits.

[duchy]

Really?
I was always under the impression that the rules did state that you
can't-but that Disney usually choose not to enforce it.

duchy

Post by Ghosty Greeter
Many people also walk in with the backpacks that stores water or your own
drinks... There isn't any written rule that says you can't bring in your own
snacks or drinks.

Post by David
Last time I went to a Disney theme park in 2000, my backpack was never
inspected so I could bring in a few soft drink cans to avoid waiting
in line to pay $3 for a small drink. With the new security measures
and metal detectors, obviously aluminum cans will set off the alarms.
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?
I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
profits.

[Ghosty Greeter]

I've never seen anything, and I always see people carrying them around. Also
backstage they sell bottles of Coke products and who is to say we can't
carry them onstage? I did all the time!

Post by duchy
Really?
I was always under the impression that the rules did state that you
can't-but that Disney usually choose not to enforce it.
duchy

Post by Ghosty Greeter
Many people also walk in with the backpacks that stores water or your own
drinks... There isn't any written rule that says you can't bring in your

own

Post by Ghosty Greeter
snacks or drinks.

Post by David
Last time I went to a Disney theme park in 2000, my backpack was never
inspected so I could bring in a few soft drink cans to avoid waiting
in line to pay $3 for a small drink. With the new security measures
and metal detectors, obviously aluminum cans will set off the alarms.
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?
I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
profits.

[Denise near Disney]

<< I was always under the impression that the rules did state that you
can't-but that Disney usually choose not to enforce it. >><BR><BR>

I haven't seen rules on this at the parks posted in a very long time. Maybe
I'm just not looking in the right place?



Denise
Down 32 pounds and counting. :)

More information.  More truth.  More power. (Less Weight!) - Thanks Cov. :)

[JRClarkJR]

Don't worry, an RADP picnic meet is being set up for those interested in
meeting within the MK gates. The only stipulation is that you have to bring in
some "banned" food or drink for the picnic...absolutely no park food or drink
allowed at the picnic!


TDC Sir Mickey RºoºN,
Keeper of everything magical on a Disney Evening

WDW

'73 off; '80 F.W.; '82 Poly; '96 DxL; '98 Sports; '99 PO; '00 Music/Dolphin;
'01 W.L.; 02 AKL; 03 GF/Hard Rock

DL '86, '94, '97, '99, '01, '02

[duchy]

Like Pepsi? ;)

duchy

Post by JRClarkJR
Don't worry, an RADP picnic meet is being set up for those interested in
meeting within the MK gates. The only stipulation is that you have to bring in
some "banned" food or drink for the picnic...absolutely no park food or drink
allowed at the picnic!
TDC Sir Mickey RºoºN,
Keeper of everything magical on a Disney Evening
WDW
'73 off; '80 F.W.; '82 Poly; '96 DxL; '98 Sports; '99 PO; '00

Music/Dolphin;

Post by JRClarkJR
'01 W.L.; 02 AKL; 03 GF/Hard Rock
DL '86, '94, '97, '99, '01, '02

[JAlves]

There is no alarm to set off. Screening is not done with a metal
detector, it is done by physical inspection of all bags. Don't worry
about bringing in a soft drink bottle.

Post by David
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?

[bicker 2003]

Post by David
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?

From: Walt Disney World Guest Mail <***@wdw.disneyonline.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:01:00 -0800

Dear Brian,

Thank you for contacting WALT DISNEY WORLD!

With the exception of food items for guests with specific dietary
restrictions, we do not permit guests to bring food and beverage items
into our theme parks. Generally, however, plastic bottles for water,
juice, etc. are allowed.

We hope this information is helpful, and we look forward to future
opportunities to entertain you.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact
us.

Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number
if applicable on all correspondence, and allow up to 80 hours for
response to E-Mail.

Thank you - and have a DISNEY day!

Sincerely,

William Ferguson

On Line Guest Service
WALT DISNEY WORLD Reservations
P O Box 10,100
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0100

[duchy]

Thanks.......Nice to know I'm not going crazy.............
I've never heard of anyone getting food confiscated or told not to take it
into the parks though (like I said before it's not *usually* enforced) but I
have heard of someone been told to lose the glass bottle they had a drink in
before they were allowed to enter.

duchy

Post by bicker 2003

Post by David
So my question is: once you set off the alarm and they see the soft
drinks in your backpack or pocket, will Disney let you take them in or
will they confiscate them or do something worse?

Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:01:00 -0800
Dear Brian,
Thank you for contacting WALT DISNEY WORLD!
With the exception of food items for guests with specific dietary
restrictions, we do not permit guests to bring food and beverage items
into our theme parks. Generally, however, plastic bottles for water,
juice, etc. are allowed.
We hope this information is helpful, and we look forward to future
opportunities to entertain you.
If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact
us.
Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number
if applicable on all correspondence, and allow up to 80 hours for
response to E-Mail.
Thank you - and have a DISNEY day!
Sincerely,
William Ferguson
On Line Guest Service
WALT DISNEY WORLD Reservations
P O Box 10,100
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0100
--
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"It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than
to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring."
- Carl Sagan
People are, of course, welcome to place whatever irrelevant
limitations on their ability to enjoy something that they wish.

[Kelbel0731]

When i went to MK in July they searched my bag and my boyfriends moms bag and
we both had drinks in them. They security guys kinda gave us a dirty look but
then allowed us through

[bicker 2003]

Post by Kelbel0731
When i went to MK in July they searched my bag and my boyfriends moms bag and
we both had drinks in them. They security guys kinda gave us a dirty look but
then allowed us through

Their job is to confiscate dangerous items, not items that violate the
admission agreement. They're there for security, not profit
protection.

[SkiWee1]

Post by Kelbel0731
When i went to MK in July they searched my bag and my boyfriends moms bag and
we both had drinks in them. They security guys kinda gave us a dirty look but
then allowed us through

When we go we usually have fruit snacks and goldfish crackers. The security
guards would always tease us asking if they could have some as they haven't had
lunch yet. I have never encountered any dirty looks.

[MisterMund]

Post by David
I'm curious if Disney is just interested in security (which is fine
with me) and will still allow the soft drinks in, or if they are using
the heightened security measures as an excuse to confisciate soft
drinks to force people to pay more for their refreshments to increase
profits.

I've seen entire coolers being brought in (soft sided). The official policy
may disallow food, but I'd be surprised if they did enforce it.

[HVSteve]

The only food-related ban I can think of that might really be enforced
is the use of straws at AK. The concern is with animals choking on
them. You also get no straws with drinks at AKL.