June 15, 201610 yr I see both sides to this. First, if you spend big $$$ for a Disney Family Vacation I think it is reasonable to expect that none of your family members will get eaten at "The happiest place on Earth". Every thing at Disney is so contrived and controlled I'm sure the majority of people visiting would never even think about alligators being in contact with guest. If you build a resort with a beach, I think reasonable to think that your guest will from time to time stick a toe in the water. If Alligators are present or possible there should be signs saying as much. Second, it is impossible for anyone, including Disney, to prepare for every possible contingency. Wild animals are that they are wild and can not be controlled. Disney wants to make their parks as family friendly as possible and warning signs every where don't really help put guest at ease. Even with warning signs we all know there are people that will disregard them, wanting to get closer to the "Experience". While we wouldn't expect people to purposefully put their family in danger, we all know people do it every day without ever thinking about it...and there is nothing Disney or anyone else can do to stop them. I think in the end, someone will talk the family into suing Disney and Disney will settle out of court. The water areas at Disney where guest are in close concert to them will either be fenced to keep guest out or will be controlled stand alone areas where access by alligators or predatory snakes can be controlled. At the end of the day they weren't swimming as the sign warned not to do. They were walking in ankle deep water on a hot summer evening on a beach at Disney. IMO if the "No Swimming" warning signs were due to the possible presence of alligators, then the signs should have warned of Alligators. Not ever visitor to Disney from across the country or from around the world would have any idea that there could be alligators lurking a foot from waters edge. Prayers for this Family as I can't imagine what they are going through.
June 15, 201610 yr Just heard that a gator chased a family at the same beach back in April...hmmm Does that change anything? 5 gators trapped and killed so far with no signs of the toddler.
June 15, 201610 yr Just heard that a gator chased a family at the same beach back in April...hmmm Does that change anything? No.
June 15, 201610 yr I disagree. Your point is like jumping into a stove, then suing Kenmore. Haha reminds me of playing in the dryer as a kid.
June 15, 201610 yr I guess this is why there are warnings on hair dryers to not use while taking a shower.
June 15, 201610 yr I see both sides to this. First, if you spend big $$$ for a Disney Family Vacation I think it is reasonable to expect that none of your family members will get eaten at "The happiest place on Earth". Every thing at Disney is so contrived and controlled I'm sure the majority of people visiting would never even think about alligators being in contact with guest. If you build a resort with a beach, I think reasonable to think that your guest will from time to time stick a toe in the water. If Alligators are present or possible there should be signs saying as much. Second, it is impossible for anyone, including Disney, to prepare for every possible contingency. Wild animals are that they are wild and can not be controlled. Disney wants to make their parks as family friendly as possible and warning signs every where don't really help put guest at ease. Even with warning signs we all know there are people that will disregard them, wanting to get closer to the "Experience". While we wouldn't expect people to purposefully put their family in danger, we all know people do it every day without ever thinking about it...and there is nothing Disney or anyone else can do to stop them. I think in the end, someone will talk the family into suing Disney and Disney will settle out of court. The water areas at Disney where guest are in close concert to them will either be fenced to keep guest out or will be controlled stand alone areas where access by alligators or predatory snakes can be controlled. At the end of the day they weren't swimming as the sign warned not to do. They were walking in ankle deep water on a hot summer evening on a beach at Disney. IMO if the "No Swimming" warning signs were due to the possible presence of alligators, then the signs should have warned of Alligators. Not ever visitor to Disney from across the country or from around the world would have any idea that there could be alligators lurking a foot from waters edge. Prayers for this Family as I can't imagine what they are going through. Nailed it. Great post, JD.
June 15, 201610 yr @DJonesWFTV We're hearing they may have found the gator involved in the attack of 2 year old at Disney. We expect to hear more at 4:00
June 15, 201610 yr @DJonesWFTV Disney official confirms the park does not have signage warning its guests of alligators in the water. #wftv
June 15, 201610 yr I think it is reasonable to expect that none of your family members will get eaten at "The happiest place on Earth". Every thing at Disney is so contrived and controlled I'm sure the majority of people visiting would never even think about alligators being in contact with guest. If you build a resort with a beach, I think reasonable to think that your guest will from time to time stick a toe in the water. If Alligators are present or possible there should be signs saying as much. At the end of the day they weren't swimming as the sign warned not to do. They were walking in ankle deep water on a hot summer evening on a beach at Disney. IMO if the "No Swimming" warning signs were due to the possible presence of alligators, then the signs should have warned of Alligators. Not ever visitor to Disney from across the country or from around the world would have any idea that there could be alligators lurking a foot from waters edge.. This part of your post, spot on. And, to add my own two cents...it's not like Disney built this resort out in he open swamp somewhere...they actually created this lake in the middle of their sprawling, controlled property, and then go on to call it a "beach resort"...a beach resort that I guess is hazardous to actually go onto the beach near the water. My first thought would be there surely aren't gators in this water...can't be. Now, NOT BEING SURE I wouldn't get in the water without knowing, BUT, with the only signs up saying "no swimming" (if that indeed is the case) and not "Danger, gators present" then that leaves a WHOLE LOT to be desired on Disney's part...a whole lot.
June 15, 201610 yr @DJonesWFTV Disney official confirms the park does not have signage warning its guests of alligators in the water. #wftv Uh oh...I smell BIG DOLLARS coming out of Disney's pocket in the very near future.
June 15, 201610 yr If I see a sign that says No Swimming, I ain't getting in the water. That's common sense to me, but I guess some people fall short on that. It doesn't matter why the sign says it, they are trying to keep you out of the water for a reason.
June 15, 201610 yr I have a co-worker who was just there two weeks ago. She saw signs that say "NO SWIMMING" but there was no indication anywhere about alligators. She also showed me some pictures of a kids' play area about 30' from the water where this happened.
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