How Disneyland and Walt Disney World Keep You Safe with Security.

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​In December 2015, Disney implemented security measures that included randomly selecting guests for secondary screenings using metal detectors right at the theme park entrance. Since then, all Walt Disney World and Disneyland theme parks have added metal detectors for all visitors, plain-clothed police officers, security guards and even dogs that are trained to detect body-worn explosives patrolling the park. They have also moved all security bag check and security screening for guest from the ticket booth area to the monorail/ parking garages.


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Disney's security personnel are generally dressed in typical security guard uniforms, though some of the personnel are dressed as tourists in plain clothes. Despite the appearance of the uniformed security personnel, they are not considered a legal law enforcement agency. The Orange County Sheriff maintains an office on Disney property, but this is primarily to process guests accused of shoplifting by Disney security personnel. Disney doesn’t post most security procedures on their website, due to the fact people could intentionally see what they are just to come up with ways to avoid getting caught doing anything illegal. 

 
Works cited:
“Walt Disney World.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Nov. 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_World#Security.
“Magic Kingdom Park Hours.” Park Security Measures | FAQ | Walt Disney World Resort, https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/security-procedures/.
Bricker, Tom, et al. “Disney World & Disneyland Security Changes.” Disney Tourist Blog, 22 Apr. 2020, https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-world-disneyland-metal-detectors-new-security/.

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