Loose articles on rides

Everybody is unique but i need my fanny pack. Kids' asthma medicine. Glasses case. Sunscreen, ibuprofen, phone and wallet.

I can remember in the 80s being allowed to take a small to medium shoulder strap purse on most rides. The only thing I remember it being an issue on was water rides we would all have to buy the plastic bag to put our purses and shoes in if we didn't have a non rider with us. The purse I carried in the park as a teenager would probably not be allowed on many rides now.

I've managed to develop a cargo short system with a velcro pocket for added security. I also have a velcro pocket in my denim jacket for HalloWeekends. It's easy for some people to not understand why we need to carry anything but as was mentioned asthma meds are an issue for me and my son when the weather is right or during HalloWeekends to deal with the fog machines. Car keys...when I had keyless entry I used to just lock them in the trunk but I can't do that with my current car. I usually leave my sunscreen in the car but I like to take pictures so I have a camera and being female sometimes I just need to carry stuff with me and I'm not talking about brushes or makeup. Stuff...

In 1993 I had a quite large(compact for the time) VHSC camcorder. I packed it in with me on a trip to Kings Island to video the park, and they let me take it onto all the coasters at that time. I still have those videos as of today, LOL! Good luck packing something that size onto a coaster today.

Years ago, you use to be able to rent a locker for 50 cents per use. People who needed medication and other items with them in the park used to rent these lockers. I used to do this for my asthma inhaler (don't usually need it, but wanted to have it in the park with me), plus I would bring a change of clothes for the water rides. At $10 plus for an all day locker rental, people are trying to save money by carrying items on them. At $60 to get into the park, another $15 for parking, and ridiculous food prices, you can't blame people from trying to save money on locker rental. Some rides don't allow glasses on the rides, or you don't want to risk losing your car keys, it is easier to put them in a holding cubby. People being too slow to put things in the cubbies shouldn't be a problem. I used to jump across the magnum, put my bag in the box, and be back in the seat and buckled in before many people had even pulled down their lap bars.

The only ride I have ever seen that actually enforces the glasses thing is Maverick. (And understandably so)

As long as you have a strap on your glasses it's ok in my experience.

I've never strapped on my sunglasses. They've never said anything, but I don't even wear them on maverick. Everything else, I use them and I'm good.

Go Intamin said:

The only ride I have ever seen that actually enforces the glasses thing is Maverick. (And understandably so)

A couple years ago, the Skyhawk crew were very adamant that i could not wear my prescription glasses without a strap. I'll say this...the glasses straps at the park are not marked up any more than those at Wal-mart. It's probably one of the best buys in the park.

As a side note, we went to Canada's Wonderland last summer, and I was wearing my CP glasses strap. The ride op on Timberwolf Falls (their version of Snake River Falls) made a big deal about how I was not allowed to wear my glasses on the ride. I pointed out the strap and he repeated himself. So, I handed him my glasses to put in the bin. It was really strange.

I'm one of those crazy people with a rolling backpack. One Diabetic, one peanut allergy. Supplies, snacks, meds, Epi-Pens. Also, the camera is just huge. I don't want that around my neck all day. Plus, it gives us a place to keep purchases, prizes, etc. It's not an issue for us, since in our group there are only 2 rides at the park that all of us ride together -- the Antique Cars and the CP & LE Railroad, and you can bring the bag on those.

I'm not sure how experiences can be so different, but this season I was told to leave my glasses on the little table at Power Tower, and was told to put them in my fanny pack on Skyhawk. No big deal to me, I just don't understand the inconsistencies.

Just got back from Disney and can't believe how different things are most likely based on state law. We rode 3 roller coasters and you can carry on pretty much anything you have with you. I almost lost my backpack on an upside down coaster and was furiously trying to grasp it with my feet. Furthermore, anyone can pretty much use their cell phones during any ride which seems like a big safety hazard.

Also, I was astounded by the ride safety checks that rely completely on the customer "pushing up" on the safety bar without any worker interaction whatsoever. I realize that the above makes for a efficient and speedy process, but as a knowledgeable consumer, I'd rather wait and be safe and I think Cedar Point goes above and beyond with their safety precautions!

Well, if you push up on the restraint and it is locked than you are safe. Cedar Point used to do it the same way.

Coming from parks in germany/europe the american parks are a big step backwards when it comes to loose articles on rides.

The Europa Park e.g. (Replaced Cedar Point as Best Park in the World @ Ticket Awards) does have a great storage system on all major rides.

You can see it here on their B&M Coaster: http://imgur.com/Q0xp2

Every train has its own row in the locker wall which opens and closes automatically when the train arrives/departs. Its big enough for normal sized backpacks... This system works perfectly with seperate loading stations too..

And ofc - its for free

A question about the lockers.. Can the lockers in the "mid-park area" be used as "daily" lockers too? Or do I have to remove the items after 2 hours?

deeturnerjr72 said:

I always see people packing around huge bags and wonder why they need to carry around that much stuff.

Special medications, health-specific snacks or meals, camera accessories, laptop if they work in an on-call position, tampons, family's refillable drink mugs, change of clothing, diapers..... there's any number of reasons someone might find it more convenient for them to tote everything about with them.

Me, I go into a park with an ID, a debit card, car keys and a phone.

shamrockcb said:
Just got back from Disney and can't believe how different things are most likely based on state law. We rode 3 roller coasters and you can carry on pretty much anything you have with you. I almost lost my backpack on an upside down coaster and was furiously trying to grasp it with my feet. Furthermore, anyone can pretty much use their cell phones during any ride which seems like a big safety hazard.

Also, I was astounded by the ride safety checks that rely completely on the customer "pushing up" on the safety bar without any worker interaction whatsoever. I realize that the above makes for a efficient and speedy process, but as a knowledgeable consumer, I'd rather wait and be safe and I think Cedar Point goes above and beyond with their safety precautions!

Disney has the most relaxed loose articles policy I have ever seen. Go 10 miles down I-4 to Universal and they will send you through an airport style metal detector to make sure you don't even have lint in your pockets before riding their major coasters. And even rides like Men In Black require all loose articles in a locker. The plus, lockers are free for the duration of the ride.

As for the self checked restraints at Disney, it is all about their "safety in motion" program for their cast members and not straining yourself.

Shorty85 said:
Coming from parks in germany/europe the american parks are a big step backwards when it comes to loose articles on rides.

The Europa Park e.g. (Replaced Cedar Point as Best Park in the World @ Ticket Awards) does have a great storage system on all major rides.

You can see it here on their B&M Coaster: http://imgur.com/Q0xp2

Every train has its own row in the locker wall which opens and closes automatically when the train arrives/departs. Its big enough for normal sized backpacks... This system works perfectly with seperate loading stations too..

And ofc - its for free

A question about the lockers.. Can the lockers in the "mid-park area" be used as "daily" lockers too? Or do I have to remove the items after 2 hours?

The locker in the middle have a 6 hour max, which means you can keep it all day, you just have to visit it every so often and clear it out and go back in

The thing I hate about universal is I have a zipper pocket with no chance of things falling out of it, and they made me go back to put my phone in a locker...

If it's completely secured in a zipped pocket it should no longer be considered a loose article...

noggin said:

deeturnerjr72 said:

I always see people packing around huge bags and wonder why they need to carry around that much stuff.

Special medications, health-specific snacks or meals, camera accessories, laptop if they work in an on-call position, tampons, family's refillable drink mugs, change of clothing, diapers..... there's any number of reasons someone might find it more convenient for them to tote everything about with them.

Me, I go into a park with an ID, a debit card, car keys and a phone.

Most of those could be put into a locker, and some can be put into a fanny pack or pocket. Why would you expect to be able to pack around a laptop and carry it onto a ride? I sure wouldnt leave it in a bin where anyone could take it. Why carry a change of clothes around the park all day? If you have diapers more than likely you have a child in a stroller to put those in. My father has special meds for his diabetes but its only the size of a large wallet. Why would you want to lug that much stuff around all day and expect to have bins to put it in?

Just to clarify, while I am one of those who does carry a large bag, I in no way expect to be accommodated with bins or a place to store them. I made the choice to bring the bag, buy the cup, win the prize, etc. It's my "problem", not CP's.

Kids these days carry bags everywhere. At the cinema we don't allow bags. Most kids carry like a shirt and shoes everywhere. I don't get it.