Disney Phone Ban Petition Strikes Theme Parks After Multiple Vacation-Ruining Incidents

Disney Phone Ban Petition Strikes Theme Parks After Multiple Vacation-Ruining Incidents

A trip to Walt Disney World is supposed to be an escape from the everyday — a rare moment to unplug and immerse yourself in magic. But for many guests, that immersion is being interrupted. The culprit? Cell phones. And some fans are saying it’s time for Disney to step in. Credit: Paul Beattie, Flickr A Reddit thread that recently caught fire is highlighting a growing frustration among parkgoers: guests using phones at inappropriate times — in li…

Disney Guests Demand Phone Crackdown After Rides Ruined by Flash, FaceTime, and Calls : Disney Fanatic

Walt Disney World may be known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” but for some recent visitors, the spell is being broken — not by long lines or summer heat, but by cell phones. Credit: Disney A recent Reddit thread is sparking passionate discussion among Disney parkgoers who say phone use in ride queues and even during attractions has gotten completely out of control. From flash photography on Pirates of the Caribbean to guests holding up en…

Disney World Phone Suspension Under Consideration by Guests

If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World anytime soon, you might want to bring patience—and a backup plan for your pixie dust. According to a now-viral Reddit post, guests are growing increasingly fed up with the nonstop cell phone use happening not just in ride queues, but on the rides themselves. Credit: Disney We’re not talking about quick photos or checking wait times. We’re talking about full-on FaceTime calls, flash videos mid-ride, …