Walt Disney World Parks Are Banning Smoking and Oversized Strollers

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Besides the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, there will be a few new changes coming to America's Disney theme parks this year. As WFTV reports, Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California are officially banning smoking and certain types of strollers within the parks.

It may seem odd in 2019, but smoking technically has been permitted on Disney properties up until now. To smoke or vape at Disneyland or Disney World, guests have had to go to designated smoking areas hidden away from more heavily trafficked sections of the park.

But beginning May 1, 2019, smoking and vaping at Disney will only be allowed outside the parks' entrances. In addition to the new smoke-free policy, Disney is also banning wagon-style strollers and strollers larger than 31 inches wide and 52 inches long.

The new rules are set to go into effect in time for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland on May 31 and Disney World on August 29. Disney is expecting overwhelming crowds when the attraction opens, and closing the smoking areas and banning oversized strollers are just two of the ways it plans on easing traffic jams, maximizing space, and creating a more enjoyable experience for all.

[h/t WFTV]