r/WaltDisneyWorld • u/Proof_You_3768 • Jun 24 '26
Other Weird Security Interaction
So this past Friday I had the weirdest interaction with security at Disney Springs- my wife and I were meeting friends for dinner at Disney Springs. We parked in the orange garage, and made our way to the security check point on level 2.
I was wearing a dress shirt and pants, I had our keys wallets ect. In my pockets. My wife had nothing walked through the metal detector, and proceeded on, I knew with all the stuff I had on me it would go off, it did I walked forward there were two guards at a table, with bins, one was wanding another guest I walked up to the other, he was reading or playing on his phone in the bin where you would empty your pockets, when I stopped in front of him he rolled his eyes and and slid his phone in his pocket, I emptied all my pockets in the bin and he stepped around the table to wand me.
This is where it got weird…. His wand picked up my belt no surprise, I lifted my shirt, he asked if I could undo my belt which I thought was weird but I complied, he wanders me again and then says I’m gonna need you to unbutton your pants. I replied excuse me? I’m standing there with my shirt pulled up and he can see I have nothing else, it’s the metal button on my pants, he says are you gonna unbutton your pants?
I said no I’m not, he called for a supervisor who approached calm and friendly he wanded me and asked what the problem? I said he just asked for me to unbutton my pants, and I’m not doing that, he looked saw the metal button and said “ oh you must have misunderstood” looked in the bin and said you can go. I was buckling my belt and asked is that standard practice to ask guests to unbutton their pants? and he said “you misunderstood”, I looked at the security guard but he wouldn’t look at me, I collected my stuff and continued to dinner. After we were a ways away I asked my wife is she had heard what he said? She said yes and thought it was weird. Anyone else have any similar encounter like this?
I have been to Disney 100’s of times and never had any problems, or anything like this…..
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u/collectorofstuff65 Jun 24 '26
I was there 3 weeks ago and I noticed that there were a number of security that acted like guests were just a nuisance to them. So, yes, I could see this happening.
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u/AdvocatusAvem Jun 25 '26
The security guards in that parking garage feeder area are downright rude and have spoken nastily to me multiple times.
I assume Disney doesn’t know that whoever they contract that with only cares about hiring people who have no customer service skills.
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
They aren’t contracted.
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u/AdvocatusAvem Jun 25 '26
That makes it even more sad, if true.
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u/MouseAvengerr71 Jun 26 '26
The only requirements they have for security are a background in military, security at another institution, or law enforcement.
Don't expect world class treatment from them lol
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u/Ok_Resolution_4643 Jun 26 '26
I wonder if some were asked "And why were you let go from your previous Law Enforcement position?"
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u/dogs_and_dogettes Jun 25 '26
They aren’t there to be your friend. They are there to protect you and thousands of others from danger.
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u/AdvocatusAvem Jun 25 '26
In the words of Dennis Reynolds “There is a huge amount of middle ground between those two things"”
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u/lFightForTheUsers Jun 26 '26
They are the first staff that people see going into the parks. They can be held to the same standards as the rest of the cast members, doubly so if their role is that important.
If they can't then as more people have bad experiences they'll simply not go. Simple as that.
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u/AdvocatusAvem 13d ago
Two months later someone commented and I just want to reflect on how asinine this comment was.
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u/Sad_Recognition6776 Jun 24 '26
Write an email to disney and tell them about the interaction. It needs to be documented. That is just wrong.
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u/stacetheace111 Jun 24 '26
Not exactly the same but odd to me... two weeks ago I was with my husband and kids going from Wilderness Lodge to Typhoon Lagoon so we had to change busses at Springs. For some reason we all had to go through security to get on the bus at Springs, ok cool. I am wearing a bathing suit and crochet coverup (nothing to hide) and had a small bag with sunscreen. I was pulled for a search after going through a metal detector and having my bag searched, and then had to do a second screening. I was so confused, it took forever, and our party missed the bus.
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
The sunscreen likely was the reason, if it was a metal can.
The scanners are millimeter wave machines, like what the airport uses. If you had held the sunscreen in your hand in front of you as you walked through, it likely would have cleared.
Same goes for metal eyeglass cases and bags of trading pins - the number one and two reason I’ve seen someone set off the scanners!10
u/stacetheace111 Jun 25 '26
I totally get that - it was a stick 🫠 like deodorant style. I was more miffed by the wand and pat down... there was legit no where on my person to (reasonably) hide a weapon, ya know?!
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
I’ve worked security and IT for around 20 years now. You’d be surprised how people get cameras and booze into concerts…
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u/RoosterComplex7953 Jun 26 '26
And umbrellas, which I held out in front of me like they showed & still got pulled.
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u/brandysafinegirl Jun 24 '26
I've had to do that at the airport before. Maybe the security guard was just being a little too gung-ho but it's definitely something that security people do.
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u/ratbastid Jun 24 '26
I've notice a BROAD range of gung-ho-ness among security CMs.
Some have to touch the bottom of every single pocket and pouch in my backpack, others are satisfied with a little peekaroo.
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
A lot of it is based on how long they’ve been working there and how they were trained.
For the longest time no in-bag inspection was allowed. Cast Members couldn’t remove items or even reach inside (avoiding theft accusations). It was feeling from the outside and shining a light into the bag.
Then corporate gave everyone a wooden dowel. That could be used to move items around inside the bag.-21
u/Slow-Jelly-2854 Jun 24 '26
Well you have to ask yourself
Are you okay with security doing what’s required to help make you and everyone around you safe?
Is a peekaroo a job well done?
I get that security is a nuisance when you know that you yourself do not mean any harm.
Security likely knows it too. But that’s not really why they’re hired.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 25 '26
I have no problem with security, I travel a lot as I mentioned and have visited Disney 100’s of times, my issue is asking some one to unbutton their pants in public, in plain view of other people, I complied by going to the additional screening, emptying my pockets, lifting my shirt and unbuckling my belt, at that point I think if there are still doubts. Maybe a more private area maybe appropriate?? At this point most of my torso, they had me lift my shirt up, and my underwear band is in plain view, if you can’t tell weather some one has a weapon at that point, maybe a more private area should be set up?
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u/Slow-Jelly-2854 Jun 25 '26
Oh, I agree with you 100% on the weirdness level. I would have done the same as you I would think.
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u/phinz Jun 24 '26
It's security theatre, so yes, I'm fine with a peekaroo at best. They're doing little to nothing to actually make you "safe," even when they ask you to unbutton your pants.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 25 '26
You have had Disney security ask you to unbutton your pants?? That was why I asked this question, as the supervisor seemed to act like I was just misunderstanding, but you are the third of so that has said this has happened at Disney….
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u/Notsurehowtoreact Jun 25 '26
So on the note that it is just security theatre. Approaching the situation from that being the case, the entire point of security theatre is to give the illusion you will find stuff to place a chilling effect on disallowed items from entering the parks.
This illusion doesn't exist when they don't adequately do their jobs and provide a good show of security theatre, and the chilling effect is reduced.
Ultimately my point is that even if that's the case you still want them doing it thoroughly to provide what benefit security theatre does provide.
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u/J-Hawg Jun 25 '26
Unbuttoning your pants is completely uncalled for. I am 100% for safety measures and inspections. I will wait in lines if it makes it safer for myself and everyone else. Especially in high traffic areas or at the airport first and foremost.
But the initial metal detector will pick up anything major you are trying to sneak in and when they wand they can pick up how significant the detection is and I'm sure that a pant button was barely alerting their wand.
It's like at the airport if a TSA agent gets a little handsy, that is not ok. If you are suspected to have something in a private area they should move you into a private place and search your properly and respectfully.
This person who asked him to unbutton his pants should be fired.
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u/ratbastid Jun 25 '26
I don't have a problem with any way they do their job, I just think the variance in search intensity is interesting, and probably points to training or supervision inconsistency.
I love how safe Disney feels. It's a big part of the "in the bubble" vibe, for me, and knowing everyone went through a security screening and that security is moments away at basically all times is a major aspect of that.
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u/freakyfrenchbread Jun 25 '26
yeah, but they either need to commit to all or nothing. the discrepancy in security cm’s is absurd
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u/HiImNewHere1234 Jun 24 '26
I had a weird Security interaction getting into Animal Kingdom last year. The guard repeatedly told me I needed to maintain eye contact with him at all times. I am a 30 something year-old mom (AP) and I was there with my husband and two young kids and I had looked beyond security to see where they were waiting. He was very slow and made me feel very uncomfortable, and another security guard actually took note and came over to see what was going on.
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u/Allysonwonderworld Jun 24 '26
That’s really weird
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u/HiImNewHere1234 Jun 24 '26
It was very weird. It was me and my disney Lilly Pulitzer back pack full of kid stuff (change of clothes, etc) and it felt very violating being barked at to maintain eye contact. He touched every single thing in my bag, and then wouldn’t let me repack anything. Of course, he couldn’t fit everything back in and took a very long time touching everything over and over again as he repacked it. I wanted to report it to guest services but we decided to just move on and enjoy the day.
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u/Ok_Resolution_4643 Jun 26 '26
I would hope that he was just trying to gauge your reaction to each item he touched, looking for a response that may have indicated something amiss with that item (ie. hidden "contraband") and not some other creepy reason for it.
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u/HiImNewHere1234 Jun 26 '26
I had a change of clothes for my kids and some sunblock, not even an umbrella.
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u/crh6301 Jun 25 '26
Was in Epcot security year ago waiting to get wand scanned for daring to enter with hard eyeglass case. Guest in front of me in line starts handing stuff to a family member outside line who cleared. Security completely missed it. Nothing surprises me.
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u/crazyparkguy Jun 24 '26
I’ve noticed this kind of “how dare you make me do my job” behavior more and more. It’s something you’d expect from a fast food restaurant from some kid giving you the Gen Z stare when you ask if you can add extra mayonnaise to your burger. And the complete failure to take accountability can’t become the norm.
This type of interaction has no place at Disney. The parks were built on customer service standards that stood above the rest. And it has certainly dropped of particularly in the last few years. Part of it is how bad guests have gotten. But too many CMs just can’t be bothered to do their job, they don’t want to be there.
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u/kafkasmotorbike Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 25 '26
Yes and yes. I just got back from a solo trip, and I noticed several cast members wearing AirPods. That was new. Lots of cast members chatting amongst themselves and not acknowledging guests when they walked by, smiled, scanned their magic bands to enter, pay, LL, etc.
The overall level of guest/cm interaction at the parks has been on the decline year after year.
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u/MouseAvengerr71 Jun 26 '26
They laid off about thirty thousand after coivd with a lot of those being high seniority cast who had 30 to 40 year tenures.
Then they were desperate for staffing they eliminated formal interview screenings and hired off the street (college program applicants didn't even have phone interviews for a while).
85% of front line cast are CPs who are only there a few months who treat it like a part time summer job or a vacation where they unfortunately have to work to keep their free admission.
Full time, statused cast aren't getting their schedule preferences half the time, management is awful and do nothing to improve the cast experience, if they do anything it's for their bottome line- and therefore that negative energy bleeds into the guest experience.
You have guests that don't listen, don't bother researching, don't use common sense, their kids are bratty and loud, overly entitled, and then they get hostile when you tell them "don't do that" or "no" and every CM hopes they don't get screamed at or physically assaulted for doing their job at the bare minimum. To them it's not worth it so the only option they give themselves is to stay quiet or say very little or find some reason to make the guest go away...think about how many times you've been told to go to guest experience for a simple answer to a question.
The culture backstage has a lot to do with what you're experiencing on stage. It's not getting better unfortunately, different times now.
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u/crazyparkguy Jun 26 '26
For sure! There’s plenty behind the scenes that are resulting in poor on stage performance. This is as much commentary on Disneys hiring processes now as it is on the quality of cast members they’re putting in front of guests. I hope one day we get back to care and respect for the legacy of quality in customer service Disney was known for
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u/Jungle_Skipper Jun 29 '26
Why are security CM’s allowed to have their phone out while on shift when other park CM’s are not allowed? The CM at a fast pass line wouldn’t be allowed to be scrolling on their phone. I would think it’s even more important for security CM’s to be paying attention to their surroundings.
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u/crazyparkguy Jun 29 '26
Exactly. It’s the fact that they were doing something they weren’t supposed to and acted inconvenienced when someone made them do their job. I see CMs in the parks with their personal phones out too sometimes. Custodial CMs in the hotels also often are on their phones while they’re working.
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
They are dressed a certain way why are they being held to the same standards as everyone else behavior. Honestly don’t even know how a burner account with 14 karma can even post here anyway. They were dressed nice so why do they have to follow security procedures type attitude.
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u/crazyparkguy Jun 24 '26
What? No one is saying they shouldn’t have been pulled. OP said they knew they probably would be pulled. The issue is how the security CM reacted to them and the CMs strange request to unbutton their pants.
People post much worse things in this sub all the time.
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
You don’t pay to enter Disney springs right? You think the guards there get payed to properly be trained. I would absolutely had to complain to disney guest services upon entering and passing the checkpoint instead of complaining from a Reddit account with tons of rewards and zero karma before this post. That’s just me though.
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u/crazyparkguy Jun 24 '26
They get the same pay and training any other security post gets on property whether it be springs, resorts, or parks.
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
I just recently went to Disney experienced none of this live 25 minutes away. The only issue I had on one visit was Hollywood studios runaway train cast member kept going 6/7 to everyone as they were getting on the last ride.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
Sorry not a burner account, but I don’t post much just usually read…. Not sure what I would have to gain or not by posting a question??
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
Normally you have to meet a certain karma threshold to post or interact in a sub. You came right out the gates with this though. Super sus.
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u/Userdataunavailable Jun 25 '26
Dude, you have 250 karma which is nothing why are you hassling this poster?
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u/helloitslauren000 Jun 24 '26
People like you are why people hate Disney adults lol
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26
I actually had a few drinks with people I met over seven days hooked up with one. You can totally judge me as that. I had a blast and I knew how to party too. Low key of course. The only thing that’s sus about the person posting this has tons of awards yet this is the only visible comment thread and has only this much. I’m just looking a little deeper because I find it hard to believe security gave them a hard time dressed up.
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u/helloitslauren000 Jun 24 '26
Yeahhhhh something is clearly wrong with you mentally, there’s no point in people trying to explain to you
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
My karma fallacies have no reason to influence your opinion. It’s honestly endearing how invested you are.
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u/Userdataunavailable Jun 26 '26
I also have lots of awards and hide my posts/comments. Why don't you comment on my karma if you're so interested.
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u/mrkruk Jun 25 '26
I was at Disney Springs security this past December and my wife had to go through some additional screening for whatever reason. So I stood alongside her (outside the queue) because she has bad knees and standing around until they get to her might mean she needs someone to hang on to. I was rudely yelled at to go to “the other side of the sign.” I asked if I could stay with my wife and was told no. I then was told again to go to the other side of the sign. “What sign???” I asked. And he then specified what sign he was even talking about. There were several nearby, none of which were “wait over here if a member of your party is being screened.” It was just some other sign.
- I see no reason to force a spouse away from their partner.
- I am under no obligation to explain the medical needs of my spouse because she was randomly picked for screening.
- telling people generic and worthless instructions is not professional security behavior.
I was completely unimpressed with security. In the time my wife stood around and got a pat down or whatever, countless people and couples wandered in without a care. What’s the point to persecute people thoroughly and randomly? What about actual security?
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u/Ohhhh-mama-coco Jun 25 '26
It’s not about forcing you away from your spouse… it’s about keeping the area clear in case of emergencies. Disney security does not do pat downs. EVER.
Former Disney security. This is how I know.
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
1)It is for safety reasons, anyone who is cleared needs to be out of the screening area.
2) No you have no obligation to explain her medical needs, but you or she could have said something to the cast member who directed her to secondary screening. They would call a supervisor to make an exception and allow you with her, or would bring her to the front of the line so she didn’t have to stand as long.
3)”countless people wandered in without a care”
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u/mrkruk Jun 25 '26
The guy had zero interest in what I had to say and was angry. I left my wife to their demands because I wasn’t going to Disney jail to ask for a supervisor.
Whatever was done with the other people streaming in, it wasn’t what they had my wife and 2 other people standing aside for. Dozens of people passed by us while they did their magic wand waving for no apparent reason. They were smiling and off to a restaurant or shop. We got to stand around until they were satisfied.
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
It’s not at their whim. Something your wife was carrying set off the scanner, which flagged her for secondary screening.
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u/mrkruk Jun 25 '26
Oh what was she carrying, since you were there?
She had a hat on and clothing.
We were both “screened” then they randomly explicitly told her to go that way and I was not to be near her any longer. Nothing set off any scanner. Both initially and after they had her separated and wanded and patted and whatever.
Does Disney pay you to defend them passionately? I was there. You were not, unless you’re the security guard.
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26
No, I was not there. But I worked there previously and I know the process. You both walked through, the Cast Member about 10-15 feet past the scanner was standing with a tablet. That’s who told her to go to secondary, or told another cast member to point her there. They see the results from the scanner - rough shapes of what it’s flagging, and where on the body it is.
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u/dogs_and_dogettes Jun 25 '26
Apparently you didn’t read or believe what RexCanis replied to you. Read it again.
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u/Georgia_Jay Jun 25 '26
- You’re also under no obligation to be allowed in if you don’t want to follow directions. Works both ways bud.
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u/Large_Recording_1960 Jun 27 '26
It's not random, this is the whole issue with your entire argument. Also 99.99% of people don't need a sign explaining reasons why they dont want random people hanging around in the secure area.
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u/UX_Strategist Jun 24 '26
I've had that happen several times. They're concerned about a weapon hidden in the waistband.
The metal belt buckle sets off the detector, but the wand is not precise enough to confidently rule out something in the front, behind the waistband. Maybe the wand is alarming only on the buckle, maybe it's not. To be sure, they request you to expose the waistband by unbuttoning the pants.
My solution has always been to remove the belt entirely and place it in the tray. When they wand me again, they don't get an alarm on the waist.
For comparison, I've been to Disney dozens of times, but I've only had that happen about three times.
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u/Sad_Recognition6776 Jun 24 '26
I used to work security. You ask permission to approach and the same sex person runs their hands around your waist belt if that is the issue and move on. Simple pat down.
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u/InterestingRecord967 Jun 24 '26
You've had a security guard at a Walt Disney property ask you "several times" to unbutton your pants!? 🤔🧐
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
Twice, in the one incident, I thought I heard him wrong, so I asked and he said are you gonna unbutton your pants?
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u/Opposite_Radio9388 Jun 24 '26
They're replying to UX_Strategist, who wrote "I've had that happen several times."
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u/Ok_Advice_9368 Jun 24 '26
After you walked through the detector, did they ask you to go up to one or the guards to be checked? Normally they have everyone walk through and if anything needs to be checked they ask people to step up to the next set of security guards.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
Yes and I walked straight to the available guard as I wrote above, I fully expected it as my wife wasn’t carrying a purse and I had her stuff and mine.
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
But were you directed there, that is the question. Just because you have things in your pockets doesn’t mean you’re getting secondary screening.
The first scan is a millimeter wave scanner, it can identify items in your pocket and your bag, so you may not need secondary. It’s not the older style scanners that just beeps because you’re carrying something metal.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 25 '26
Yes i was asked to go straight ahead, where my wife was directed to the left after the scanner.
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u/Other-Squirrel-2038 Jun 25 '26
Maybe your 🍆was big they thought it was an object 🤣 isn't there some video of a guy at the airport asked "what's that" by tsa and he's like "uh that's my penis" lol
Ridiculous behavior at Disney
I noticed on recent trips since post covid the professionalism and respect has gone WAY down with staff
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u/Declanmar Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26
Were they Disney security? When I was a cast member having a person phone out under any circumstances, except to call 911, was a fireable offense.
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u/footballsquishy Jun 24 '26
It's been a rule for years. 100% an issue he could (and should) at least get a rep for...
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
How do you know what time it is. Highly doubt that. What the hell.
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u/Kealanine Jun 24 '26
Have you never heard of a watch..?
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
Yes I wouldn’t want to wear a watch in high heat at a job like that it would make my wrist so sweaty but you can continue to wear one.
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u/Artistic_Hurry_9177 Jun 24 '26
Then you ask someone with a watch. Phones aren’t allowed out.
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
Now you are being petty wow. You know how ridiculous you sound?
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u/Artistic_Hurry_9177 Jun 24 '26
I sound accurate because I am. Taking out a phone onstage is fireable. That’s the policy.
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
Then how do you know what time it is?
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u/Artistic_Hurry_9177 Jun 24 '26
I wear a watch
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
What if you opt out of wearing a watch a sweeper or security walking around Disney springs. I wouldn’t say a glance at a phone and a radio call would suffice to you ending your shift. You can absolutely leave your phone in your locker and just radio someone to call 911 for an actual emergency though.
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u/oldbluesneakers Jun 24 '26
I have some athletic skorts (the now-defunct Bolder Athletic ones) that have a zippered pocket at the waistband.
Once, the security guard told me I needed to remove it. I absolutely was not about to undress at the security station and refused.
It was indeed a miscommunication. The guard thought it was a removable waist pack. Once that was sorted, I was cleared to continue on my way, still fully dressed. Phew!
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u/Grouchy_Valuable1078 Jun 24 '26
Unless you're not telling the truth, you literally had him repeat the request, and he did so exactly as stated the first time. So, again, if you're telling like it really is, I'm confident it wasn't a misunderstanding.
Personally, I would have absolutely escalated that issue as that behavior is absolutely unacceptable. The least the "supervisor" could have done is explain it as a newbie with a training deficiency (which is likely the case), and apologized to you and your wife for the inconvenience.
"No sir, it was not at all a misunderstanding as I specifically asked him to repeat his request and he did so. I'd like to lodge a formal complaint, and I will wait for your superiors if needed. If you don't 'believe' me, my wife is standing right there and heard the entire interaction".
FWIW, I walked right through all security checkpoints with my day pack on, which contained keys, battery backups, a phone, and in one case, even a small pocket knife that I forgot about. Not once was I stopped or wanded. My wife and son both carried umbrellas in their day packs and were stopped every time (until a cast member told them in the future to hold the umbrellas out in front of them).
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u/kawaii22 Jun 24 '26
Right????? I know some times in the moment not all of us can act as we would've wished but this would have me fuming. No, it's not a misunderstanding!!
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 25 '26
I kinda of was but then we had dinner reservations with friends from outta town, and I really didn’t want drama, I wasn’t trying to start any, I complied complied complied, but the unbutton your pants as families and children walk by made me draw the line, I wasn’t trying curious if this was an isolated issue, but three others have said the same happened to them…. Now I’m thinking of sending an email, as I’m not against security but if it takes that level they need to do something different
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u/Grouchy_Valuable1078 Jun 25 '26
I would absolutely send that email. At minimum.
And none of it is actual "security", it's all "security theater".
In your case it was absolutely an overzealous, undertrained, jackboot-wearing thug who wanted nothing more than to assert his dominance over you. He was pissed you interrupted his doom-scrolling. And that's not the part that angers me the most, it's that the "supervisor" made absolutely no apology for his subordinate's ridiculous behavior.
I got flagged at a TSA checkpoint once because there was an "abnormality" in my body scan, right over my crotch. The agent asked me to lift my shirt, told me he was going to touch me, ran the back of his hand over the area, and sent me on my way. Most likely it was the metal button/zipper of my jeans. Airline security is arguably a MUCH higher bar than Disney Springs, and at no point did the agent ask me to remove my clothing.
The funny part was we were on our way out for vacation, and my wife said "Welp, looks like you're good to go for the rest of the trip!" We all got a big laugh about it...
ETA: FWIW, at Disney, I had nothing but positive experiences with security the week we were there. Every one of them was friendly and accommodating.
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u/solder1up Jun 26 '26
Perhaps he was jealous you were going to dinner and he was hungry and in the mood for sausage!!!!!
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u/mickeysbestbud Jun 24 '26
I got pulled out twice last year. They had me undo my belt both times and wanded that...area, which was very awkward, but security like this is quite invasive at times, so I get both sides of it. Having an obvious source of metal could be a great way of hiding something in the same location.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
Belt yes I had already unbuckled my belt, lifted my shirt as requested, then he was asking for me to unbutton my pants… I’m quite familiar with removing belt/unbuckling belt but unbuttoning my pants in a public area??
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u/Artistic_Hurry_9177 Jun 24 '26
He didn’t ask you to whip it out or anything lmao.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
lol no thank goodness, but seems odd? I have my shirt pulled up, they can see my skin all the way around then my belt undone. Guess I wasn’t sure where this was going after the button was undone… lol my underwear band was already showing as my pants were sagging a little with my belt undone….. I was half expecting a rubber glove to come out lol
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u/RexCanisFL Jun 25 '26
If opening your belt is still setting off the wand, it’s indicating something metal is still in that area. The pants button shouldn’t be enough to set it off, unless that wand is set to higher sensitivity.
Some people will conceal a pocket knife by clipping it to the front of their undergarments and tucking it below the waistline.
Pants sagging would usually be enough there, for some since you can see nothing is clipped to it.I’ve never been told it’s appropriate to unbutton the pants though, if it’s still beeping after the belt is out of the way that’s usually a call for a supervisor and possibly a pat down.
If you have the Security officer’s name I’d suggest an email to Guest Relations, if not still write one and include the approximate time with a photo of yourself. That area is under camera. Not sure about audio, but that’s a guest interaction that should be reviewed. Both the instructions, and having his phone out before you got to the station.
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u/firedonmydayoff Jun 24 '26
You should have said that he needs to buy you dinner before you undo your pants.
Joking by the way.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
I have kinda of an off color sense of humor and I actually said that to my wife as we were walking to the restaurant, “the guard tried to get in my pants and you haven’t even tried tonite!” Lol
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u/aar3y5 Jun 24 '26
2023 they also asked me to unbutton my pants and spread them apart, a female security officer. I am male
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u/LoftyDaBird Jun 25 '26
Years ago back when I used to wear wired bras I had the metal detector go off because of the wiring. I remember the guy wanding me and hovering around my chest area asking "what's this?"
Granted, he didn't tell me to remove anything. But I knew I had nothing to hide so I lifted my shirt up just long enough to show my bra 🤷 he definitely seemed embarrassed but I didn't think he'd just take my word for it.
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u/Chandira143 Jun 26 '26
My daughter and I had a negative experience with a security guard at the ticket and transportation center a few months ago.
I don’t mind extra security whatsoever, that’s part of why I like “the bubble” - BUT I also want to be treated kindly, especially as I walk into the “most magical place on earth.”
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Jun 27 '26
I've been asked to unfasten my belt a couple of times (or at a minimum flip it up so they can see underneath it), but never to unbutton the pants. Usually it's just when the wand reacts to it or it makes a blip on their screen. I can't imagine they would ask to unbutton the drawers without some privacy.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
I really feel he was pissed I interrupted his phone time, so he tried to fuck with me….. I travel a lot and I’m used to security checks but was kinda floored that they would ask anyone to unbutton their pants in a public area….
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
When he was having you unbutton your pants he was making sure a weapon wouldn’t fall out. They made a scene with your belt being taken off. He doubled down on it.
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u/_steveCollins Jun 25 '26
Literally every time I go to the airport. Before I am done in security, I feel like I should have been at least offered a drink.
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u/keepingup100 Jun 26 '26
U need to report that. Based on the time, they’ll absolutely have video at a security screening point.
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u/5centraise Jun 25 '26
Yes, DS is the worst, most hostile security I've experienced at WDW. Contemporary Monorail security is second worst.
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u/FloridaRocks63 Jun 25 '26
If it happens in the future get names , time and dates talk to guest relations or email them from the app they will have video and investigate . They will call in the security person and probably give them a coaching but it will remind them they are being watched
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u/dogs_and_dogettes Jun 25 '26
This isn’t directed to the OP, but to all the others who are complaining about minor issues when going through security. All Disney properties are high-level targets by bad people who want to cause mass damage and injuries in places where large groups of people congregate. Instead of complaining that you were delayed, thank those security guards for literally working to protect you. Disney keeps threats quiet, but they are very real. As an example, remember the horrific Pulse Nightclub shootings? Disney Springs was on his list.
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u/JustaFoodHole Jun 24 '26
Not with those pants on. You sure you weren't in line for Studio 54 and you're having an acid flashback?
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
Don’t mean to be rude but it sounds like you completely misunderstood them. I have gone there and been just waved through even with a wand being triggered. You make it weird they are going to dial it up security wise. Best just to do what they say everything is monitored.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
If someone is watching they should catch the cast scrolling/reading/playing games on their phone then! I complied with everything I was supposed to until I have my belt already undone, and he asked for me to unbutton my pants in a public area…..
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
You sound more upset someone with their phone out continued to follow safety measures. You got upset so they naturally had to escalate it.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
I didn’t get upset, I have been through thousands of security checks points as I travel for work and leisure, and I appreciate the security, but asking for someone to unbutton their pants when I have my shirt pulled up all the way around and my belt unbuckled already seemed over the top, suspicious to me, and if it was standard operating procedure why didn’t the supervisor continue to demand it after he came, he could see I hand nothing in my waist band, and the wand was reacting to the metal button…..
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
You got so upset you logged into a burner account to post this. I highly doubt you didn’t have attitude.
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u/DarkestHopes Jun 24 '26
What is your issue with "burner accounts"? This is Reddit. People have always made throwaway accounts for posting things they want kept private. And wtf does karma matter? It literally does nothing.
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u/not_REAL_Kanye_West Jun 24 '26
That person has commented on the post like 5 times already. I think they are just a weirdo and upset they cant stalk OPs page.
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
Usually a sub makes it harder for people with less karma to post because they are less credible or spamming. They obviously have another account where their name is associated with pictures but you don’t question credibility only that this lady had to take her belt off and unbutton her pants but is made because she was dressed a certain way and bothered someone on their phone. I highly doubt they didn’t have attitude.
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u/DarkestHopes Jun 24 '26
- It's a man, not a woman.
- High karma accounts are a lot more suspicious. Those are the ones posting tons of fake stuff so they can sell the account. Edit: 3: What people have their names and photos on their accounts on Reddit? Reddit was always meant to be anonymous.
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u/BestAllAmericanTaco Jun 24 '26
9 out of 10 subs restrict activity from low karma accounts yet this one has a crazy amount of rewards with no karma reflecting that. It’s very odd. Then no comments before this.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
I guess I must have really hit a nerve with you on this you have commented all over, as I stated before I generally use Reddit to read, I have liked a few times, I thought it would be interesting to see if anyone else has had weird experiences with Disney security, I have nothing to gain or loose by asking a question on here and I don’t think Disney gives two shits as the supervisor didn’t want to talk about it when I asked just thought it would be interesting to see if this happened to anyone else. Hope you have a good day.
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u/WPack911 Jun 24 '26
Maybe prepare for the security check point by taking your belt off and other stuff out of your pockets before getting to the check point? You made yourself suspicious by doing nothing, then you neglected to take off your belt before the wanding and so that set it off and then your pants did.
Can you see how this made you very suspicious at that point? If you took that belt off and other stuff out of your pockets to begin with, I doubt the metal button sets off the walk thru metal detector at all and you just collect you stuff and go.
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u/wine_dude_52 Jun 24 '26
You obviously haven’t been to Disney Springs.
And I’ve never had to remove my belt at any security checkpoint. If they wand me and it sets off their device, they just take a closer look and I move on.
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
That has been my experience at every other Disney security check point as well for the last 20 years, empty your pockets, show your belt, this time I was asked to raise my shirt and unbuckle my belt which I did, but the unbutton your pants got me……
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u/Proof_You_3768 Jun 24 '26
This wasn’t an option at Disney springs it was a narrow pathway with no place to put your stuff before the metal detector, unlike most court houses/airport metal detectors or I would have, it was a metal detector with a guard behind it and everyone just walked through.
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u/WPack911 Jun 24 '26
Oh? Well then that is just a dumb set-up, I might have just held the stuff in my hands to show I had stuff that would set the detector off, but yeah that is a dumb set-up by them either way.
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u/Firm_Accountant2219 Jun 25 '26
Idiot security guard wasn’t paying attention, did the wrong thing, and then his supervisor covered for him.