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[Josh]

We've been expecting this for a while, but it looks like EDSCA have started the new security checks system. Instead of having the security checks at the entrance to each area (where you must be checked if you must be checked each time if you want to get into the park, the WDSP or the Village (even if you just want to get back to your hotel room!)), you must now only be checked once and you're then given access to each area without being stopped. (So in other words, there's now one big security zone instead of three.)

Because of this, security checks have been popping up all over the resort. It looks like they got it ready just in time for the summer season.

Here's some pictures from @InsideDLParis:


(Note that some of the security checks have also been moved while they refurbish the pavement in front of WoDS.)




(No security checks in front of the WDSP gate! )

[Little mermaid 240]

Hi
Your bags are also X-rayed as you arrive at the entrance of your hotel :-)

[nathalie]

I don't quite understand ...  this isn't that new?

When we were there in september 2011, the x-rays where already there at the entrance of the Village.

The x-ray to go straight to the park, that one was new!
And this line takes twice as long as the regular checks which are right next to the x-ray line.
If you can, I'd suggest you to avoid the line to go through x-ray, and take the regular check, MUCH faster.

[Josh]

Hi
Your bags are also X-rayed as you arrive at the entrance of your hotel :-)

They've been there for a while. They never seem to notice us, though. xD

I don't quite understand ...  this isn't that new?

When we were there in september 2011, the x-rays where already there at the entrance of the Village.

If you mean from the resort hub area, then yeah. But the difference now is that if you've been checked in the Village, you can then walk to the Studios without any checks.

[alternativerock123]

I kinda like this - I hated having to continuously getting my bags looked at going from the park to the village - also I really hope this will decrease the amount of street artists and performers outside on the hub.

I understand they are only trying to entertain and make money - but they are annoying. I wish Disney would just buy that small bit of land and move the bag checks to the train-station.

But do I like the gates being "open" and free from the horrible tents.
 :thumbs:

[nathalie]

I don't quite understand ...  this isn't that new?

When we were there in september 2011, the x-rays where already there at the entrance of the Village.

If you mean from the resort hub area, then yeah. But the difference now is that if you've been checked in the Village, you can then walk to the Studios without any checks.

I honestly can't remember that when we went from the park to WDS, if you needed to get your bags checked, lol.
I did notice indeed though, that that wasn't the case 2 weeks ago.

[norhel]

Must say that I like that it's one check point. One through, it's no need for doing it again.
Let's hope it's a permanent check point.

[disneymad1000]

Does anybody have a google map with the security checks added on because im am still a little confused on how this works now.
Thanks

[Josh]

Does anybody have a google map with the security checks added on because im am still a little confused on how this works now.
Thanks

I tried making one. I've marked where they are in red. I'm not entirely positive about the positions of the ones near the train station, though. They haven't put them there yet, since they are refurbishing all of the pavement in front of the WODS.

EDIT: Whoops. I forgot to actually embed the image. XD

[CafeFantasia]

Is "Resort Hub" the official name for the area between the Disney Parks and Disney Village? It's not the Resort Plaza or Entry Esplanade?

[pussinboots]

It's nice to finally have an answer to this question we've been asking for so long regarding the World of Disney security check situation. Also, nice to see they've finally found a use for that strange covered structure between Hotel New York and Cafe Mickey.

It should be interesting to see what they'll do with the square in front of the station next... I hope they'll replace those awful lamp posts at the very least.

As for the name of the hub, if I remember correctly we've seen the word "Esplanade" in at least one Euro Disney document. "Resort hub" works as a description, though.

[Anthony]

I think the hub was "Disney Square" on some early maps, while signposts in Front Lot oddly point to "Center Court". Erk. It would be nice if they gave it a proper square name, as it seems much more of a "place" to me than an esplanade. Place d'Isigny, for example...

The new security checks make much more sense. But I hope when they're done with the final repaving, whatever security cordon they settle on becomes a permanent (or as-good-as permanent) fixture. Wire mesh fences, white tents and trestle tables don't quite cut it. Reusing the old tram stop near Hotel New York was a nice idea for that.

[DGRavenswood]

The Esplanade is the entire "approach route from Guest Parking to Main Entrance," according to DLP Nomenclature. That would include everything from the moving sidewalks up to Fantasia Gardens.

[Josh]

Won't this block the Minnie Train that goes around the Disney Lake? (Not that I ever liked that overpriced thing, anyway. )

[CafeFantasia]

Oh right. Thanks for answering David. So if that whole area is the esplanade, what's the name of this area in the centre of the resort?