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re: Why the hell are there gators at Disney where small children are at?
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:01 am to baldona
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:01 am to baldona
You'd be shocked by the Deer population ( not to mention the wild hogs) at Disney. Not talking about the ones at Animal Kingdom. Take a ride on the Monorail and if you know where to look heards of deer are visible everyday.
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Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:01 am to Phil A Sheo
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Stay the hell out of the water.
just got back from beaches in FL, was trying to get to sandbar, swimming out, life guard whistled me in, they said they aren't allowing swimming.
that meant, you can go in water where you can stand, not out in the deep....
when you see it, you'll shite bricks.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:01 am to 21JumpStreet
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Hard to blame people from Nebraska for not knowing about the possibility of alligators.
Especially when Disney posted no Signs stating alligators were a possibility! Who said the Kid was swimming? I don't think a 2 year old is swimming out there on his own.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:03 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:02 am to dualed
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Why the hell are there gators at Disney where small children are at?
Because the rather large lake was created within and adjacent to a swamp in fricking Florida.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:03 am to SG_Geaux
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To someone from Nebraska, it likely means no swimming. Not no wading in 6 inches of water because an alligator might get you.
What do you think "Do Not Enter: No Guests Allowed" means to someone from Nebraska?
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:04 am to terd ferguson
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It's been said numerous times that Disney frequently rounds up alligators and removes them from the park.
Apparently not frequently enough. They'll be coughing up millions to this family as compensation, although that's nothing but a hiccup for them.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:05 am to The Macho King
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Reminds me of the old game Zoo Tycoon where I'd purposely leave cages open so that tigers and shite could get out and eat some of the visitors.
I laughed.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:05 am to Argonaut
So Disney puts a beach leading to the water and post a "Do Not Enter: No Guests Allowed". We had this discussion earlier that sign was put where there was an area with Large rocks or something to that effect. Meaning stay away from that not the beach.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:07 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:05 am to dualed
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Can there not be a containment area for the body of water where this kid was? It's not that difficult to have an area designated for safe water activities
The Lagoon has been safe for nearly 50 years and probably over a million people have swam, kayaked, ski'd, etc. Just a horrible situation.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:06 am to The Macho King
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I find it hard to believe that a billion-dollar company can't find a way to keep alligators and any other dangerous animals away
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:07 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:06 am to dewster
Has this not been there for like 45 years? And in that time there have been no gator attacks? Nobody is at fault. It's just a horrible, horrible accident.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:06 am to The Macho King
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I find it hard to believe that a billion-dollar company can't find a way to keep alligators and any other dangerous animals away. Reminds me of the old game Zoo Tycoon where I'd purposely leave cages open so that tigers and shite could get out and eat some of the visitors.
This is the first major alligator incident since the park opened in 1971. Current numbers have the Magic Kingdom alone attracting 20 Million guests each year. Also, more than 70,000 people work on the property.
Do the math on that, and I'm sure you can come to the conclusion that Walt Disney World has done a great job of keeping people safe from alligator attacks.
The alligators are wild animals living in their natural habitat. They can be a nuisance, but typically are fearful of people. My understanding is that the resort will trap and remove large alligators, or animals found in sensitive areas.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:08 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:06 am to NYCAuburn
One u swim in, the other u don't
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:07 am to dualed
Gator populations have seen a massive resurgence over the last 30 years partially thanks to government action. They went from endangered to protected to on the verge of even losing that distinction.
They practically will set up shop anywhere there's relatively stagnant water deep enough to submerge in, with enough pray nearby to stay fed, and enough dry-ish land in close proximity to lay eggs and nest.
They practically will set up shop anywhere there's relatively stagnant water deep enough to submerge in, with enough pray nearby to stay fed, and enough dry-ish land in close proximity to lay eggs and nest.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:07 am to Kajungee
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You'd be shocked by the Deer population ( not to mention the wild hogs) at Disney. Not talking about the ones at Animal Kingdom. Take a ride on the Monorail and if you know where to look heards of deer are visible everyday.
Yep, I've seen deer, pigs, gators, and turkeys from the monorail. I've also seen small gators inside the Magic Kingdom from the benches across from Big Thunder Mountain.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:09 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:08 am to dualed
Are you serious right now, OP?
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:08 am to FLObserver
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So Disney puts a beach leading to the water and post a "Do Not Enter: No Guests Allowed". We had this discussion earlier that sign was put where there was an area with Large rocks. Meaning stay away from the rocks
There was also a sign on the beach, as well as other signs in the area. No one that I've seen has any idea exactly what signs are there.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:09 am to roadGator
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They are more aggressive during this time.
This time of years the bigger males start defending their turf and will push smaller males out to places that they typically may not be otherwise. Plus, most of these Disney lakes are full of fish and with the amount of food that gets tossed around by tourists, probably full of racoons and such feeding on discarded food, so you have a feeding source as well.
Pretty sad this went down but I don't think there was a whole lot Disney could have done different except put Danger Signs for Gators up.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:09 am to NYCAuburn
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They have a sandy beach right next to the pool
They're trying to keep a theme going..
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They made it inviting
If you've ever been, then you'd know that water looks as inviting as dental surgery.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:09 am to SSpaniel
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Has this not been there for like 45 years? And in that time there have been no gator attacks? Nobody is at fault. It's just a horrible, horrible accident.
I would agree with this....but I think the aftermath will include a lawsuit and settlement with the family, more signage along the beaches at all of their resorts including signage warning about gators and other wildlife and possible attempts by Disney to install barriers in the water around the beaches to prevent gators from reaching the beaches.
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