ULPT: Bringing in outside food/drinks to restricted venues, parks etc. Food items in individual Ziploks usually will be allowed in no questions asked if you say they're for dietary needs of anyone in your party.

[u/tazack]

Was told this by a really cool amusement park security at a very large park company. Given how said company parks are run, he was probably underpaid, didn't give a shit and was telling me as we were trying to smuggle in non-overpriced food.

Makes sense and it's never not worked yet. They can't even ask what restrictions because it's healthcare info and also none of their business.

And also, I wasn’t being an asshole at all about him questioning my smuggled food. Treat them as people, be pleasant and your mileage will soar. Hasn’t not worked for me yet.

[u/Justadududeco]

Walking into a concert, “These mushrooms and giant bag of Oregano are for my special dietary needs “

[u/tazack → u/Justadududeco]

Having worked in all kinds of medical fields where HIPPA is king, that technically just might work 😂

[u/Mayutshayut → u/tazack]

HIPAA

[u/madkins007]

If I were doing that, I'd probably label the bag like one would really do if their kid or friend really needed special snacks so they wouldn't get mixed up.

I'd recommend something like 'corn-free snacks'.

Corn allergies are real and rare, and would require special shopping to find foods with no corn sweeteners, corn oils, corn starches, etc in them.

I remember a researcher trying to find something, anything, in a convenience store with no corn products on a documentary. I believe he only found water. Even stuff like lip balm had corn in it.

But this will obviously not work on a bag of popcorn!

Medical information does not have to be given out, but a convincing back story ahead of time will help you sell it. You could probably just prepare a vague comment like 'Dan is allergic to things that are found in a lot of foods'.

[u/Apprehensive_Hat8986 → u/madkins007]

Hell, do it with popcorn and doritos just to mess with their heads.

[u/madkins007 → u/Apprehensive_Hat8986]

True, but my goal in these situations is to be vaguely memorable but not wave a red flag in front of a possible bull.

[u/ChicagFro]

What is your spaghetti policy?

[u/Deny-Degrade-Disrupt]

Hellyeah, confidence and moderation will get you anywhere

[u/tazack → u/Deny-Degrade-Disrupt]

Act like you belong ✊🏼

[u/Icy-Astronaut-9994]

This is my ziploc of Vodka.

And I put my Weed in this one.

Both are Medically Necessary.

[u/honestredditor1984]

"Medically necessary" I've heard you can bring medically necessary water with thru TSA as well!

[u/tazack → u/honestredditor1984]

TSA is definitely different than amusement parks or concerts. But I’d try for shits and the giggles

[u/honestredditor1984 → u/tazack]

It was advice given to me by my OB

[u/taystrun]

I always just smuggle in bags of candy and snacks in my coat. They typically are only having you scan for metal objects.