Walt Disney World officially bans selfie sticks on rides and attractions

As was previously speculated, it is now being reported that Walt Disney World is about to step up enforcement of not using selfie sticks on rides and attractions. As reported by WDW News Today:

"Cast members at greeter positions in front of attractions are now instructed to ask any guest with a visible selfie stick to stow the item for the duration of the experience. A guest using the stick while enjoying a ride or attraction will be asked to stow the item over the attraction’s PA system or the attraction will be stopped immediately by the cast members according to the policy."

This is to be expected as this is not a "new" policy. It falls in line with the policy of keeping arms, legs and all other objects inside the ride vehicle. Having objects hovering outside the vehicles poses a danger to all guests on the ride. Therefore, use of this device on a ride being against the rules should have been common sense. But, much like the No Flash Photography rule, it was unfortunately ignored by those who feel the rules are meant for everyone else, not them.

While this stronger enforcement is a good thing for ride safety, the use of selfie sticks is still allowed in the parks. So for those of you who have staked out the perfect parade or fireworks spot only to have one of these annoying sticks shoot up in front of you the minute it starts, don't count on seeing an overall ban anytime soon. Sadly, that falls under the same category as people holding up their video cameras and tablets or putting their child on their shoulders right in front of you. Walt Disney World can't enforce politeness and common sense. 

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