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Walt Disney World Adds Metal Detectors to Entrances

Walt Disney World has added metal detectors at its entrances and will be taking other security measures as fellow Orlando theme parks SeaWorld and Universal also added the devices.

The park has already added more uniformed officers and trained dogs in the past few weeks, WESH reported.

"We continually review our comprehensive approach to security and are implementing additional security measures, as appropriate," Disney said in a statement Thursday.

In addition to randomly selecting guests for metal detector screening, Disney World is also stopping the sale of toy guns and banning them from being brought into the park. Guests 14 and older will also no longer be allowed to wear costumes at the park.

The Universal Orlando Resort also began testing metal detectors at its parks, officials said Thursday.

"We want our guests to feel safe when they come here. We've long used metal detection for special events, such as Halloween Horror Nights," Universal said in a statement. "This test is a natural progression for us as we study best practices for security in today's world."

SeaWorld officials said the detectors were part of enhanced security measures for the holiday season.

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