Heheh yeah... I wore lace up boots last time (they have since expired
and I am still getting over the loss) and I did have to untie them and take them off and it took forever even though thinking ahead I did undosome of the laces. I have had the same lady security gaurd the last few times and she is really thorough but nice. She does remove everything from my bag, but I help her out but putting all of my stuff into clear ziploc bags before the party. That way they don't have to sift through loads of kandi braclets, candy and stuff that I have brought to give away. I can just pull each plastic bag out for her and she can see right through it. Once I get inside I just empty the contents of the ziploc bags and set up my bag how I want it for the night. It takes some extra effort but I think she appreciated the help. They are being strict with their searches because they have to, and it is for our benift and theirs. Any help you can give them moves their line along quicker