Metal detectors go up at the Magic Kingdom

ALL three major #Orlando #themeparks have installed metal detectors at their entry gates, the Orlando Sentinel reports. 

Walt Disney World would not say how long its metal detectors would be in place. SeaWorld said it had installed the devices as part of improved security for the holidays. Universal Orlando said it was testing them as guests approach the theme parks.

Security in general has been a major concern following the recent terrorist murders attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California. At #Disney, last weekend a man was arrested by police officers who said he had attempted to take a gun into the Magic Kingdom.

Disney World is also discontinuing the sale of toy guns and banning people 14 and older from wearing costumes – even at Halloween parties. More deputies and security guards have been visible at the resort, and guard dogs have been seen in key areas. 

Disneyland in California, too, will get the devices.

‘We continually review our comprehensive approach to security and are implementing additional security measures as appropriate,’ Disney said in a statement.

Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said in an e-mail: ‘We want our guests to feel safe when they come here. We've long used metal detection for special events, such as Halloween Horror Nights. This test is a natural progression for us as we study best practices for security in today's world.’ 

SeaWorld said in an e-mail it would be ‘enhancing security measures for the busy holiday season, including increased security presence both inside and outside the parks’.
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