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It's a great way to confirm that there's a genuine problem while also confirming that you don't intend to do anything meaningful to address the problem!everyone walking through citywalk likeView attachment 23599
It's a great way to confirm that there's a genuine problem while also confirming that you don't intend to do anything meaningful to address the problem!everyone walking through citywalk likeView attachment 23599
Lol.
I dunno, the optimist in me thinks that it was a requirement from their legal team, so they could start enforcement.It's a great way to confirm that there's a genuine problem while also confirming that you don't intend to do anything meaningful to address the problem!
Boy, hard to believe this zone was a backup plan.
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Lol.
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10 years ago people ripped cigs in line lmao. There's no way to have an event with alcohol and completely cut out smoking.Holy moley it’s about time.
Universal is not doing anything to enforce the smoking/vaping rules.
I will say I've seen staff speak with two people in line about vaping, but obviously it's a tough nut to crack because if security doesn't catch it, then it's not going to be something the staff will be able to stop.Holy moley it’s about time.
Universal is not doing anything to enforce the smoking/vaping rules.
Very easy problem to fix -- place signs in the garage, then confiscate vape pens at security.I will say I've seen staff speak with two people in line about vaping, but obviously it's a tough nut to crack because if security doesn't catch it, then it's not going to be something the staff will be able to stop.
It wouldn't shock me if we're seeing a return to old touring patterns as the crowd shifts. The casuals were scared off by the lines last year--or are waiting until Halloween season proper, but not convinced of that, The FF passholders who are left don't have Express, so they swarm early to try to get in a house. I mean, guests are starting to queue up at 2:30! Anyway, I missed Thursday, but curious to hear how the rest of this weekend goes. Also curious to see what happens once RoF ends (is that this weekend or next?).It's funny you say this, because I saw tweets decrying how crowded it was. Bad luck on their part in terms of crowd patterns, I'm guessing.
Crowd patterns resort wide were weird 9/4-9/9. 9/5 and 9/6 were very dead during the day and very manageable during the event, with 9/6 of course being more crowded. The daytime parks were busier over the weekend, naturally, and the event was packed on 9/7. (9/8 was a fluke, I think, thanks to the monsoon.)
9/9, though, a Monday, was shockingly busy. Even ET had a 40 minute queue (actual ~20) with all three preshow lanes open and both loading stations.
As much as I want to say it’s not illegal to smoke or vape, the fact that there’s no way to delineate between a nicotine vape and THC means they really shouldn’t let them in if they’re being serious about no federal crimes bit of that sign (since most THC products are illegal at the federal level).Very easy problem to fix -- place signs in the garage, then confiscate vape pens at security.
Yes, sad. Smoking was on the way out until Big Tobacco lured the young in with vaping/products. Big tobacco is really an evil, with all the death and suffering they've caused over the years. Those corporations, worse than most, have no soul or conscience.As much as I want to say it’s not illegal to smoke or vape, the fact that there’s no way to delineate between a nicotine vape and THC means they really shouldn’t let them in if they’re being serious about no federal crimes bit of that sign (since most THC products are illegal at the federal level).
If they want to take a more palatable stand, then move the designated smoke/vape area outside the park (like Disney). Honestly though, the bigger issue is the number of young people hooked on that stuff - Big Tobacco just found a way around getting young people hooked on cigarettes.
/yellingatcloud
Marijuana consumption proves the point on smoking overall. It's federally banned but go to any concert, Halloween event, etc and you're still going to see, smell and hear it being consumed. If Universal doesn't proactively move to make it clear that certain areas are where you smoke, certain areas aren't, the problem will be worse next year when weeds 100% legal in FL.As much as I want to say it’s not illegal to smoke or vape, the fact that there’s no way to delineate between a nicotine vape and THC means they really shouldn’t let them in if they’re being serious about no federal crimes bit of that sign (since most THC products are illegal at the federal level).
what areas? how many? what parts of the park would you put for smoking? ( just wondering)Smoking in public areas is a psychological and design failure and its Universals fault entirely. An event where you can drink is going to have people smoking- they're borderline inseparable. Everybody's a non-smoker until they're two drinks deep. The solution is ADDING smoking areas. By saying, this area is for smoking, it serves a secondary purpose of the psychological implications that everywhere else is NOT.
The idea that Universal will ban smoking or limit event capacity to 21+ both are moves that limit income and will never happen.
Marijuana consumption proves the point on smoking overall. It's federally banned but go to any concert, Halloween event, etc and you're still going to see, smell and hear it being consumed. If Universal doesn't proactively move to make it clear that certain areas are where you smoke, certain areas aren't, the problem will be worse next year when weeds 100% legal in FL.
what are you talking about, man? this is just, unequivocally, not a thing.Smoking in public areas is a psychological and design failure and its Universals fault entirely. An event where you can drink is going to have people smoking- they're borderline inseparable. Everybody's a non-smoker until they're two drinks deep.
I've gone with people who have smoked at the event - IIRC the park at New York used to be labelled as an area. The area behind the HHN bar used to be a designated area I believe as well. You'd probably want one by the Horror Makeup show, Spongebob Bathrooms and Diagon Alley.what areas? how many? what parts of the park would you put for smoking? ( just wondering)
Is is though? And Theres loads of Scientific articles to prove it. Social smoking has risen tremendously in the last decade.what are you talking about, man? this is just, unequivocally, not a thing.
Everybody's a non-smoker until they're two drinks deep.