ICONIC SECTIONS OF DISNEY WORLD CLOSING DOWN AND DISAPPEARING BEFORE VISITORS’ EYES<\/a><\/p>\n One of the rules getting a lot of attention? It’s a phone policy nicknamed “Stow it, Don\u2019t Show it” \u2014 as the “Disney Fanatic” blog reported.<\/p>\n Cast members conduct visual checks and will not dispatch ride vehicles if a phone is visible, according to the same source.<\/p>\n Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is cracking down with a new “guest code of conduct,” targeting ride disruptions tied to guest behavior. (Jeff Gritchen\/MediaNews Group\/Orange County Register\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “Handheld filming is no longer permitted on these high-motion rides. \u2026 Phones must be<\/a> fully secured in a bag or pocket before boarding,” Katzka said.<\/p>\n DISNEYLAND MAY SCRAP LONG-STANDING PARK RULE THAT FRUSTRATED VISITORS<\/a><\/p>\n The rule is being enforced on high-motion or technologically sensitive attractions like Mickey & Minnie\u2019s Runaway Railway and the Incredicoaster, the “Inside the Magic” blog said.<\/p>\n “Handheld filming is no longer permitted on these high-motion rides,” a Disney executive said. (iStock)<\/p>\n Disneyland officials told Fox News Digital the company is always evaluating regulations to find ways to enhance the guest experience and create a safe environment for all visitors<\/a>.<\/p>\n CHEAPEST DAYS TO VISIT DISNEY: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TRIP<\/a><\/p>\n Select attractions may have posted signage with rules in their boarding area, and guests are asked to listen to cast members\u2019 instructions, the officials said.<\/p>\n The crackdown extends to other<\/a> loose items, including oversized insulated drinkware.\u00a0<\/p>\n The so-called “Stanley ban” targets large metal tumblers, which officials say pose storage and safety risks, according to Inside the Magic.<\/p>\n Bag checks at Disneyland have become more intensive, with security teams conducting deeper inspections for restricted items. (iStock)<\/p>\n Disneyland introduced dedicated storage solutions like ride-side shelves and expanded locker use, while also adding more water refill stations, according to the “Mickey Visit” blog.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/a><\/p>\n “Loose articles,” said Katzka, include anything from phones and hats to water bottles and backpacks<\/a>, all of which can trigger emergency stops if they fall from a moving vehicle or interfere with sensors.<\/p>\n “Phones must be fully secured in a bag or pocket before boarding.”<\/p>\n She also noted that behaviors like standing during a ride or extending arms beyond restraints have become problematic.<\/p>\n Enforcement is tightening at park entry points, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ<\/a><\/p>\n Disneyland has expanded a ban on selfie sticks to include any telescoping devices or gimbals. Security has been instructed to turn guests away rather than issue warnings, multiple blogs reported.<\/p>\n Disneyland officials said they’re always evaluating rules to find ways to enhance the guest experience. (Jeff Gritchen\/Digital First Media\/Orange County Register\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Bag checks at Disneyland have become more intensive, with security teams conducting deeper inspections for restricted items, according to several blogs.<\/p>\n The April update also marks the official rollout of facial recognition entry gates, replacing the long-standing photo verification system, Disney officials said.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n The goal is to facilitate re-entry into the parks and help prevent fraud, <\/a>Disneyland officials said.<\/p>\n The technology converts a guest\u2019s face into a numerical biometric signature for park entry, which Disney says is deleted within 30 days unless required for fraud investigations.<\/p>\n The April update marks the official rollout of facial recognition entry gates. (Jeff Gritchen\/MediaNews Group\/Orange County Register\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n For the first time, guests can opt out via designated manual-entry lanes, according to the “Mickey Visit” blog.<\/p>\n Disney fans descended on Reddit<\/a> to react to the limited cell-phone ban.<\/p>\n![\"Sleeping](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/disneyland-cracks-down-new-rules.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Mickey](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Disneyland-new-strict-rules-regulations.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Tourists](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/disneyland-stricter-rules.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Michelle](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/disneyland-bans-phones-some-ride.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Statue](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/disneyland-new-rules-regulations.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n