Knives at Disney World Update

We went back in October (before the metal detectors). I decided to play it safe as we were staying on site and taking the various shuttles/buses/boats to get around and didn't want to have to surrender my knife or trek all the way back to the hotel to stash it.

I just packed a Leatherman Piranha, and it seemed to work just fine. I was able to break the tape on a Little Mermaid toy with the dull box opener hook. I never got searched or asked about it. I figure that if the TSA let it on the plane, it should be good to go. Plus, it doesn't look much like a knife.

FUN trip. I know it cost a boat-load, but it was worth it. I have a drawer filled with thousands of dollars of knives and a safe filled with even more money in guns that I don't NEED. The sheer joy on my 5 year old daughter's face was priceless. If you do it right, plan the trip efficiently, and don't grumble about every nickle and dime you are going to spend, you'll probably have a great trip;)

I know we're hoping to go back in a couple three years. We got there RIGHT before all the cool new Star Wars stuff opened. But I DID build myself a lightsaber AND bought a Boba Fett ball cap;)
 
FWIW, there are more than a few models that pass through a metal detector without sounding off. Last summer I went through airport security, and was selected for the swab and metal detector line rather than the full body scanner line. After I got to the gate I reached down into my pocket and discovered a mini griptilian there. I had completely forgotten about it and had not put it into my checked bag. It was clipped to my pocket, so it was not like it was hidden from view if anyone had looked. A major oops moment. But over the years I have had other similar experiences with metal detectors.
 
John_0917 said:
How's it feel knowing you spent $115 dollars to walk in the gate each day? Best advice aside from not bringing a knife to Disney...bring a person in a wheelchair...no, I'm not kidding.
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We used to have a family friend who was a bandleader in the French Quarter at Disneyland. We didn't overly abuse the privilege, but there was a time or two that the line for Pirates would be obscenely long (compared to usual, and this was before the movies), and he'd have a word with the guy running the handicap line.

Now I'm in my 30s and have a legitimate chronic issue. When I finally get to Disneyland Paris, you bet I'm going in a wheelchair.

I'm also leaving my blades at the hotel. Piranha 2 and Gerber Dime Travel. I mean, it's Paris.
 
[QUOTE ] I can live a day without a knife inside Disneyland if it will save me some hassle.[/QUOTE]

I have lived a lifetime without Disneyland. No hassle.
 
I'm glad i DIDN"T bring a knife to disneyland. Otherwise I probably would have cut my wrists! Oh I hate that place...
 
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