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If you want a photo of yourself on a Disney ride, you may have to ask the guy next to you to help you take a snapshot. Disney is cracking down on the use of selfie sticks on its rides. Disney World in Orlando, USA, posted “No Selfie Sticks” signs at Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and at other attractions. Signs prohibiting selfie stick use have also recently been seen at Disneyland in California at popular attractions such as Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain. Big Thunder Mountain Ride (credit: Wikimedia Commons under creative commons licence) This policy has been strictly enforced for safety issues. Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride had to be stopped on many occasions because the visitors were dangerously pulling out their selfie sticks while the ride was in operation. Visitors to the Disney theme parks in America are still welcome to bring the ubiquitous selfie sticks with them to the park, but they must remain stored during the ride. However if you are visiting Tokyo Disneyland, do leave the selfie stick at home or in your hotel room. The selfie stick is completely not allowed in the Japanese Disney theme park, having been officially banned since November 2014. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin - a ride in Tokyo Disneyland (credit: Wikimedia Commons under creative commons licence) A selfie stick is a stick on which a Smartphone or camera can be attached on one end so that you can take photos of yourself – hence a selfie – or with a group of friends. Many public venues have begun to restrict the use of selfie sticks, as they can be dangerous and an inconvenience to others. This includes the National Gallery of Australia, Los Angeles’ Getty Centre, the Colosseum in Rome, at various music concerts and during sporting events such as the Australian Open. So be mindful of others the next time you whip out that selfie stick in a crowded place. It may be better to ask someone to take a photo of you instead. Featured image of person using a selfie stick to take her own photo (credit: Wikimedia Commons under creative commons licence)
