robbalvey Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 @Robb Well yes, you have a point about cell phones. But when I have to constantly move out of the way of people on their phones, it becomes a problem. Sure, if you sit on a bench, it's not directly affecting me. But if you are walking with your phone, with your head down, and your entire peripheral vision is taken up by Facebook, it becomes a problem. I probably spend 20+ hours a week, every week at the parks around here in Orlando. In all my thousands of hours of being at parks, I've maybe have encountered once or twice someone not paying attention while on their phones. So either you're completely exaggerating this to justify your position, or you just have really bad luck walking around parks. If I was to choose to complain about anything impacting mobility around parks, it would be the awful people on the ECV's or the idiot parents with the strollers that feel they are entitled to be as rude and pushy as they want because they "have a child." But people walking around looking at their phones??? Sorry, this isn't an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generational Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Perhaps I've just had a string a bad luck, who knows. And perhaps it can be attributed to where we both tend to frequent parks, because like you said, you tend to spend more of your time at parks in Orlando, while I spend them more at SFNE and Canobie, and other surrounding parks, so who knows. I will just mark it to bad luck. At any rate, I'll try and work on not having their business bother mine. Also, I agree with you on the strollers. Especially if they are parents who feel entitled to stop in the middle of the walkway with their child so they can pull out a park map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbomser Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Call me crazy, but I'm just not a fan of selfies in general. I'd much rather ask someone to take a photo of my group than annoy everyone else (not to mention carry the damn thing around all day). That being said, you can't outright ban them. But WDW is moving in the right direction by requiring them to be stowed during rides. If there was a good solution for the show problem (that's simple enough to follow), I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Supporting this campaign. And agreed with Robb on not affecting other people's visit to the park. Or if I am it's in a positive way like giving a direction, suggestion, or taking a photo for someone. It's cool enough Disney lets you take pictures on the ride but this has gone way too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Selfie sticks are annoying. People complaining about selfie sticks everywhere I turn lately is equally annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Selfie sticks are annoying. People complaining about selfie sticks everywhere I turn lately is equally annoying. And congrats! You are the WINNER of the most annoying contest! People complaining about people complaining about selfie sticks!!! --Robb "Can we please...PLEASE try to lessen the amount of totally stupid posts on our forum? PLEASE?!?!?" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I agree that wasn't my finest moment and I get that you deal with internet dicks all day long but calling me out like that was a bit harsh. I was just taking part in the discussion. Didn't mean any disrespect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Selfie sticks are not permitted at six flags . Photo credit goes to berryfarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 ^ Wow, that's very interesting! I still don't understand the GoPro ban. I will fully say that using a GoPro with a chest mount is safer that even having items in your pocket on a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Selfie sticks are not permitted at six flags . Not just that, but those rules seem to effectively ban DSLRs as well, which would be pretty egregious for a theme park. I used a DSLR / telephoto lens at several Six Flags parks in the last couple years with no issues, so either those rules are new, or they just don't enforce them very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 ^ Those rules do seem absolutely absurd. Technically, they are also not allowing a little point and shoot that has a zoom lens on it! I mean, my point & shoot camera isn't much larger in length and width than a credit card, but it has a zoom lens, so is it also not allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Umm hopefully not de-railing this thread too much but why are cameras with interchangeable lenses banned from the park? Did I miss read that? The camera i've been using for all my trips and TR's across Asia (and Cedar Point during a visit to some friends) came with a zoom lens and a normal lens and is almost the same size as a point and click. I brought it from a friend and it's a few years old, pretty battered and probably takes crappier pictures than most modern normal digital cameras but because I need to press a button and choose a lens it's banned? But then it also says zoom lenses are banned so if I want to take a closer picture of a coaster train as it goes by I couldn't. My zoom lens that can be detached isn't that much bigger than a lot more of the permanently attached versions, I mean if I can use it in a packed crowd for a Disney parade without disturbing anyone, why is it a bother to use in the general park area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Snowboarder Gets Nailed by Chairlift While Filming Himself with Selfie Stick ........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4uGoHWA6Jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yeah, those camera rules are absurd. They are basically banning everything except for cell phone cameras. No zoom lens (eliminates practically every point and shoot ever made.) No telephoto (see above) No interchangeable lens (no mirrorless or SLR) Lenses greater than 3.5" in length (redundant since zoom, interchangeable and telephoto lenses are already prohibited) You won't find a camera without a zoom that fits in without those specifications, aside from a phone and a go-pro. Completely stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephcissell Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I’m in agreement that the rules are stupid and ban almost all types of camera, but this just seems like a case of legal butt-covering to me. It’s pretty easy for the lawyers to throw this into the stated rules to protect the parks from getting sued from potential camera damage caused by rides or whatever. Just seems like catchall phrasing that protects the parks and gives Six Flags the power to enforce or not enforce the rules as it is convenient for them. It may be silly to us, but it makes sense for Six Flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I’m in agreement that the rules are stupid and ban almost all types of camera, but this just seems like a case of legal butt-covering to me. It’s pretty easy for the lawyers to throw this into the stated rules to protect the parks from getting sued from potential camera damage caused by rides or whatever. Just seems like catchall phrasing that protects the parks and gives Six Flags the power to enforce or not enforce the rules as it is convenient for them. It may be silly to us, but it makes sense for Six Flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 --Robb "Can we please...PLEASE try to lessen the amount of totally stupid posts on our forum? PLEASE?!?!?" Alvey maybe it's just a misunderstanding? no, you don't need to POST crap to win a "Bag-O-crap" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 ^ Those rules do seem absolutely absurd. Technically, they are also not allowing a little point and shoot that has a zoom lens on it! I mean, my point & shoot camera isn't much larger in length and width than a credit card, but it has a zoom lens, so is it also not allowed?[attachment=0]Screen Shot 2015-04-09 at 1.39.08.png[/attachment] Mine too. (yeah, I'm one of the few folks on the planet without a Smartphone, so my pics are taken with a digital camera when we go on trips (tho my partner takes iPhone pics as well)). I'd guess that it won't be enforced. they likely just put the ban in the rules so they can enforce the Selfie Stick when someone complains, but I highly doubt they'd stop anyone using a "real" camera (especially the more professional ones with the interchangeable lenses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Not really sure what's really new about the photography rules. It's been listed on the ride signs for some time now that filming of any kind while riding is grounds for getting the boot and if you're a season pass holder, you could be giving that up. Of course along with getting the boot from the park in which you were caught, you will also be banned from entry of all Six Flags parks for up to 1 year. However with the exception of one incident about all I've seen is that people who were caught were required to delete any photo or videos. Tripods and whatnot have technically not been allowed for sometime and to be honest outside of a media event, is there really anything to photograph that would warrant a tripod/monopod/selfie stick? To me this is a "get caught doing something stupid and out you go" policy. Incidentally this is also almost word for word the same policy that the NFL has for entry to stadiums, except you have to have clear purses/bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Not really sure what's really new about the photography rules. It's VERY different from the picture you posted. That picture only talks about no photography on rides. The policy talks about photography at the park in general, and points out very specific types of cameras that I have never seen ANY other park call out. I have never seen a park's photography policy call out "No interchangeable lenses" "No Zoom or telephoto" or give specific dimensions for lenses. My little point & shoot Sony camera that I have taken to pretty much every park in the world would no longer be allowed into a Six Flags park according to that policy. That's just crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver doesn't allow photos to be taken with cameras with interchangeable or professional looking lenses. They also don't like it much if you take pictures of the midways even with a cell phone. If caught security will escort you to the management office where you get to plead your case on whether or not you have to delete the photos you took and/or get booted. They will however sometimes allow you to take photos with advance notice, but those cases seem to be rare nowadays. This is the email I received from them a few years ago Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:05:27 -0600Subject: Re: Coffeeform2011 From: @lakesideamusementpark.com You are welcome to take personal photographs of your family and friends while you all enjoy the park as regular guests. Since, we do no permit any general park or architectural photography if a guest has a lot of photography equipment or large cameras, there is a chance that the guest will be stopped while taking pictures of family and friends. In addition, any special photography sessions (engagement/wedding/graduation etc....) photos require advance approval and a special unlimited ride package must be purchased in order for the picture session to be approved. Hopefully this addresses your concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 After some further research it would appear that only Magic Mountain has the policy listed, I mistakenly thought said policy was previously printed on all of the park maps. I really hope that if this rolls down hill that they don't enforce it. Most people I see in parks have cameras with 'interchangeable' lenses. I doubt the consumers would like it much. https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/america/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/newengland/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/greatescape/plan-your-visit/park-policies https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/plan-your-visit/park-policies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceBoarder Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 For general reference, the 3.5 inch limit is what most entertainment venues use to define "professional" camera equipment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looks like the Kentucky derby just banned selfie sticks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 At least selfie stick owners provide amusement... So much wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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