Disney parks are very popular places, but unfortunately, not everyone can visit them whenever they want. For those of us who may need an injection of a little pixie dust to feel like we’re at the parks, live streaming from Disneyland and Walt Disney World has become a popular pastime, and YouTube and other platforms may even be a business possibility for some. But it looks like the Happiest Place on Earth is trying to crack down on the process, at least in a friendly way.
A Disneyland fan recently posted on the r/Disneyland subreddit that after live-streaming from the world-famous Jungle Cruise, in the most Jungle Cruise-esque way possible, the attraction is no longer streaming. It is said that a memo was quietly handed over asking for the same.
This was handed to me by one of the Disneyland captains as I was getting off the Jungle Cruise.
This seems like a unique situation, but I haven’t heard of such a widespread reaction to live streamers. It certainly seems like Disneyland is taking steps to address this practice, and while it’s not a problem most of the time, it can be very annoying when it’s done in a way that annoys others. .
Many of Disneyland’s best attractions host parties on their own rides, complete with their own music and dialogue, so live streamers won’t distract other riders. Things like Jungle Cruise are a little different as groups of guests ride together and the narration and the captain’s bad jokes are the main focus. OP says they didn’t talk during the stream, so it’s unclear what caused this reaction.
Whatever happens, I don’t hate it. Live streaming has become very popular in theme parks. Theme Park YouTube is an industry unto itself, with many people making a living presenting content within the parks. Most of the time it’s not a big deal, but having someone narrating the experience in your ear or obstructing your view of the parade to get the “perfect photo” can ruin your own park experience. It can be very frustrating. ” People were also banned from Disney World after a TikTok star posted a video in a restricted area of the park.
Disney World recently cracked down on third-party tour guides, banning many tour guides from the parks, as Disney park rules prohibit guests from making money in the parks. There’s an argument that many live streamers do the same thing. The videos they produce are monetized, and for many of the most successful people, this is their actual job.
There’s an argument that many of the live streamers are promoting Disney Parks with their content, and that may be true to some extent. But if it causes problems for already paying guests, it’s probably not worth it. We will keep an eye on whether this situation will continue in the future.
