This is the response I received from Disneyland Guest Services in regard to the use of electromagnetic fields in park attractions. I want to point out that this should not be taken as any sort of advice but rather a generic, inconclusive response to a question. Specifics should be directed at the appropriate parties, whether it's the ICD/pacemaker manufacturer or a doctor.
I also want to point out that the letter makes no mention of the Maliboomer ride in Disney's California Adventure. This is one of those rides where riders are propelled to the top of a tower at high speed. I remember Lisa S. warning against those.
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The Disneyland Resort incorporates a number of devices that generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Magnetic fields (MF) and electromagnetic Fields (EMF), Electric fields (EF), and Radio Frequency (RF) in our attractions and on property. Most of these devices such as motors, transformers and hand held radios, are the same types of devices that are found in our lives on a day-to-day basis. We do, however, have some devices worth mentioning that are not frequented on a daily basis outside the Resort.
There are devices used in a few of our attractions that are specifically
designed to emit Electro Magnetic fields to propel vehicles. These devices are called Linear Induction Motors and are used in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and California Screamin'. Guests and Cast Members are not in close proximity to these devices during normal operation and we are not aware of any issues.
Other attractions employ electric motors to convey the vehicles from point to point like the 2000 hp motors found in Tower of Terror or the small 2 hp washing-machine-size motors found in attractions like Snow White. During normal operation, the EMI from the motors in our attractions do not produce any more EMI than in similar devices used every day.
Additionally, in regards to Electric Fields and Radio Frequency, most of our
wireless communication around the Parks and Resorts is done with low-powered radios (2 watts or less) and cell phone technology. Again, this is similar to common radios and cell phones.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to write. We hope you will find this information useful when planning your upcoming visit to the Disneyland Resort. Please consult with your physician or device supplier for their specific advice.
I also want to point out that the letter makes no mention of the Maliboomer ride in Disney's California Adventure. This is one of those rides where riders are propelled to the top of a tower at high speed. I remember Lisa S. warning against those.
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The Disneyland Resort incorporates a number of devices that generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Magnetic fields (MF) and electromagnetic Fields (EMF), Electric fields (EF), and Radio Frequency (RF) in our attractions and on property. Most of these devices such as motors, transformers and hand held radios, are the same types of devices that are found in our lives on a day-to-day basis. We do, however, have some devices worth mentioning that are not frequented on a daily basis outside the Resort.
There are devices used in a few of our attractions that are specifically
designed to emit Electro Magnetic fields to propel vehicles. These devices are called Linear Induction Motors and are used in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and California Screamin'. Guests and Cast Members are not in close proximity to these devices during normal operation and we are not aware of any issues.
Other attractions employ electric motors to convey the vehicles from point to point like the 2000 hp motors found in Tower of Terror or the small 2 hp washing-machine-size motors found in attractions like Snow White. During normal operation, the EMI from the motors in our attractions do not produce any more EMI than in similar devices used every day.
Additionally, in regards to Electric Fields and Radio Frequency, most of our
wireless communication around the Parks and Resorts is done with low-powered radios (2 watts or less) and cell phone technology. Again, this is similar to common radios and cell phones.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to write. We hope you will find this information useful when planning your upcoming visit to the Disneyland Resort. Please consult with your physician or device supplier for their specific advice.
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