I do not live in Florida. I know there are a lot of gators in Florida, but I would not have expected gators in a man made lake by a man made beach at Disneyland.
Now I hear that gators in that lake are relatively commonplace. If so, why didn't they say gator risk like they do at the nearby Hyatt?
These people were from NebraskaComplacency because gator deaths don't happen all that often. Hell they have a beach area in a alligator infested lake not too far from disney. Locals stupidly go in lake because they think the gators are harmless.
I do not live in Florida. I know there are a lot of gators in Florida, but I would not have expected gators in a man made lake by a man made beach at Disneyland.
Now I hear that gators in that lake are relatively commonplace. If so, why didn't they say gator risk like they do at the nearby Hyatt?
Not a man-made lake.
Seriously, take a look at the surrounding area. Look at all the water. The lake in question is directly below Magic Kingdom in the center of the image
There's no way they can keep gators out of that lake.
I do not live in Florida. I know there are a lot of gators in Florida, but I would not have expected gators in a man made lake by a man made beach at Disneyland.
Now I hear that gators in that lake are relatively commonplace. If so, why didn't they say gator risk like they do at the nearby Hyatt?
These people were from Nebraska
Alligators aren't like fish. They have legs with which they walk from place to place. That's how they get on golf courses and in people's back yards.
Maybe Disney stupidly thought a "don't swim" sign was enough. Now they'll need to put up a twenty foot flashing sign listing all the reasons why. Apparently hillfolk from Nebraska don't pay attention otherwise.
As mentioned, they weren't swimming. The water was 1 foot deep there.Alligators aren't like fish. They have legs with which they walk from place to place. That's how they get on golf courses and in people's back yards.
Maybe Disney stupidly thought a "don't swim" sign was enough. Now they'll need to put up a twenty foot flashing sign listing all the reasons why. Apparently hillfolk from Nebraska don't pay attention otherwise.
all articles i've ready clearly state it's a man made lake, the ones linked in this thread included.
It's a man-made lake connected (by a man-made water bridge. You can rent and pilot a boat over people riding in busses and cars) to the natural Bay Lake that is connected to several rivers/creeks). It's not isolated from real nature.
Who would think no swimming means don't put your goddamn feet in the water. That makes no sense.
Yeah, it's connected. Now EVERYONE at that resort knows the dangers.It's a man-made lake connected (by a man-made water bridge. You can rent and pilot a boat over people riding in busses and cars) to the natural Bay Lake that is connected to several rivers/creeks). It's not isolated from real nature.
The signs that say no swimming.
Why would anyone let their kid be so close to danger in the first place, and that sign spells it out pretty clearly that there is danger here.
It is like that family with the kid that the gorilla was dragging around... There wasn't a sign that said "Danger! Gorilla!"
Hope this don't turn into one of those stories where they find out that they purposely did this.
Huh? Disney is insanely safe. You don't hear about tons of people dying at their parks. They are known for having great safety.Looks like a fence would have been a good idea, even a small one. One thing about alligators, they have legs so even being near the water isn't exactly safe for kids.
It's the kind of safety I expect from Disney though, no fences and inadequate signage.
Why would anyone let their kid be so close to danger in the first place, and that sign spells it out pretty clearly that there is danger here.
It is like that family with the kid that the gorilla was dragging around... There wasn't a sign that said "Danger! Gorilla!"
Hope this don't turn into one of those stories where they find out that they purposely did this.
I remember laying on one of those beaches and being in a pedal boat on the lake. I didn't even think about gators. I was too busy enjoying my vacation. I can't remember if there were no swimming signs or if people were swimming. That was back in the mid 90's so it's been a while. In hindsight I would probably avoid the water in Florida.
Perhaps in the future, if Disneyworld even survives the lawsuit, they will realize that the water needs to have guards posted
Image search gator climbing fence. It would help, but Disney has always gone for that illusion of a magical place. Tall fences around the property, that you can see from the monorail, water taxis, paddle boats, etc. inside of the magic kingdom? Highly unlikely.
On a happier, and somewhat related topic. If you have never been to Disney Parks or stayed at their resorts during the Holiday season, try to do it once before you expire. The Grand Floridian where this happened does a life size gingerbread house. As soon as you are inside, the delicious smell hits you. You do not have to stay i suppose, and at the ones in the magic kingdom, you can access them by monorail or water taxi.