Just got off the phone with a different Matt (State Fairgrounds Security Director) and he explained that the original plan was to enact the change for the '18 - '19 season, but Vegas changed the game. The Board is working with a consultant that also works with Disney to methodically improve the security and service of the entire property.
He stated that I have been the only one who has contacted them in frustration with the new policies and the resounding response has been positive.
We agreed to disagree with the future direction of the security policies and wished each other a Merry Christmas.
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I'm not sure how many people have contacted Matt but I know first hand there have been several people that have complained about the walk through metal detectors and searches they go through.