"TGMR"--- Evacuated Today--- Scary !!

[tinkerhon]

Scary moment !! We were on TGMR when an announcement was made to the vehicle operators to evacuate the cars immediately ! It was right before the "Oz" scene---- we had to get of and exit near "Casablanca"- the CMs seemed very concerned, and then the entire area was evacuated--- we also saw an officer with a bomb-sniffing dog, but not sure if it related to our incident

 

[kimieko]

Did you ever find out why? That is scary!

 

[MrsHull]

Yikes!

 

[tyandskyesmom]

I think they bring the dogs if there's anything to investigate...we were at MK before opening one day and they had an officer with a dog checking all the garbage cans (which were empty) and bush areas and stuff. The kids actually thought it was pretty cool!

 

[jillgunter]

How scary, hopefully it ended up being nothing.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

there was greater security presence at bag check this am and my DH overheard them discussing a specific type of bag they were watching for.

 

[Dentam]

wow... that's very scary!

 

[verleniahall]

OMG! Scary!! Update us soon if you find out anything!

 

[JACKNAG]

Any updates?

 

[GPC0321]

Yikes. I've wondered about bomb/shooting/terrorist threats at Disney. It seems like an obvious target for people who'd want to harm others, but I assume there is a strong security presence. I never really hear much about any problems, and even Googling for info only brings up a few incidents of suspicions and threats, which, given today's world, is pretty reassuring.

Scary as the evacuation is, it's good to know they're on top of things. I wonder if they ever run evacuation and lockdown drills like we do at schools? I guess that wouldn't be cool for the people who've spent a ton of money and are in the midst of enjoying their favorite attraction/entertainment/meal.

 

[Mom2Stitch]

We were at Starring Rolls at DHS once and I guess someone had left a bag. We weren't asked to leave but there was security and a dog and they seem to have come out of no where. I think they have eyes and ears every where.

 

[DisneyPrince1982]

We weren't asked to leave but there was security and a dog and they seem to have come out of no where. I think they have eyes and ears every where.

Except the Test Track line

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

This past May we were told everyone had to evacuate the building at Test Track. Had no idea why and still don't to this day.

 

[PantherPete]

I'd never say it can't happen at Disney, because it can. But of all the places in the world where large crowds gather, I'm thinking Disney (inside the parks) is about as safe as it gets.

 

[nilla]

Scary moment !! We were on TGMR when an announcement was made to the vehicle operators to evacuate the cars immediately ! It was right before the "Oz" scene---- we had to get of and exit near "Casablanca"- the CMs seemed very concerned, and then the entire area was evacuated--- we also saw an officer with a bomb-sniffing dog, but not sure if it related to our incident

I heard it could've been related to an unauthorized person in the Munchkin village. I don't know if they ever caught her, but she was described as wearing all black and had a deep green complexion.

 

[Kalliope]

I'd never say it can't happen at Disney, because it can. But of all the places in the world where large crowds gather, I'm thinking Disney (inside the parks) is about as safe as it gets.

Disney is about as American as it gets, so don't be fooled into thinking they aren't a potential target.

 

[Murron]

Disney was identified as one of the potential targets during the 9/11 days. And while Disney Security is wonderful, don't ever ever ever get a false sense of security anywhere. Know your surroundings and the closest exit. Sorry but this is the world we live in today.

 

[DisneyPrince1982]

Disney is about as American as it gets, so don't be fooled into thinking they aren't a potential target.

Disney Shanghai will be much safer than Disney USA.

 

[cabanafrau]

I'd never say it can't happen at Disney, because it can. But of all the places in the world where large crowds gather, I'm thinking Disney (inside the parks) is about as safe as it gets.

Disney is about as American as it gets, so don't be fooled into thinking they aren't a potential target.

Absolutely, Disney is an American icon and probably a much softer target than we'd all like to think. If I want to consider myself pretty safe in a crowd dense American tourist venue I'll guess a Las Vegas casino is probably one of the more secure destinations.

 

[GPC0321]

Disney is about as American as it gets, so don't be fooled into thinking they aren't a potential target.

I'm less concerned about foreign terrorists than our own homegrown variety. Foreign attacks seem to target political, financial, and military institutions. Our domestic terrorists like to shoot up schools, churches, and movie theaters.