It's not like the old days. You can't just leave $1000 dollar phones sitting around in a cubby waiting to be stolen unfortunately.
I just don't see the harm in wearing cargo shorts and stowing your items. It almost makes me want to avoid the newer rides because of the hastle and is definitely part of my choice to not renew my pass.
Fun fact about Jersey Devil. There is a poster in the station with an add for employment at the park. The add states "scan this QR code to learn more". Scan it with what?
Also, you needed to show your pass today to get a wrist band for the ride. So I had to grab my phone, walk up to the entrance, show my pass on my phone, turn around and walk back to the paid lockers. What a joke.