Hurt on Splash Mountain?

[giantgolfer]

We are walking a fine line on this thread.One of the main reasons is I don't see this as a Theme Parks Attractions & Stategies Board Topic.Plus it seems to be getting personal and more of a debate.So can we be polite to each other and stay on subject.We want all who visit the Dis to feel welcome and able to express opinions that I or others may not agree with.Bottom line I don't want seem heavy handed and close this thread at this time.We can have different opnions and still be nice to each other. Thank You Danny

Agreed, however the OP has to realize that everyone has the right to be skeptical about the whole story as well. You can't expect everyone to have the same opinions as your own.

 

[2Princes2Princesses]

Monday she went to the dr. Got xrayed and a tetnus shot which they said should have been given to her at the ER. She also has no feeling in the bottom of part of her foot now.

We are awaiting the xrays any day now and hear what the dr says to do. They suspect a broken toe or two.

I appreciate all the PM's i received as well and will answer any questions anyone may have, whether it be in a forum or PM.

I hope she is feeling better...we were also there last week, but left MK on 04/30 after being trampled at Spectro.

I can completely see where you are coming from with wanting her to be compensated somehow....we go every year, but WDW is a HUGE deal to my kids, even my 13-yr-old, and if their trip started with such a nasty accident, I would hope that it could be made up to them, too. It was probably a freak accident, a one in a million chance that her foot would get in there. But it happened and it sucks for her.

My 13-yr-old managed to get her leg stuck in a railing at Six Flags about 3 years ago. The only way to do this was to put her leg in bent, then straighten it. But then she tried yanking it out, and was embarrassed, so she kept trying for about 20 minutes (her and her brother were waiting for us while we stood in line for lunch). By that time, I came back to sit by them and she had managed to make her leg swell by trying to yank it. They had to cut the railing off and she pulled something in the process. I swear, these kids can manage to do things you never thought they could.

Please let us know how she is......I will hope for the best.

It sounds like they are stepping up now. I certainly hope so. I am sensing your main "want" is for her to feel better physically, but also for her to maybe have this made up to her. I hope they at least send a little pixie dust her way.

 

[HolliePoppins]

I hope she is feeling better...we were also there last week, but left MK on 04/30 after being trampled at Spectro.

I can completely see where you are coming from with wanting her to be compensated somehow....we go every year, but WDW is a HUGE deal to my kids, even my 13-yr-old, and if their trip started with such a nasty accident, I would hope that it could be made up to them, too. It was probably a freak accident, a one in a million chance that her foot would get in there. But it happened and it sucks for her.

My 13-yr-old managed to get her leg stuck in a railing at Six Flags about 3 years ago. The only way to do this was to put her leg in bent, then straighten it. But then she tried yanking it out, and was embarrassed, so she kept trying for about 20 minutes (her and her brother were waiting for us while we stood in line for lunch). By that time, I came back to sit by them and she had managed to make her leg swell by trying to yank it. They had to cut the railing off and she pulled something in the process. I swear, these kids can manage to do things you never thought they could.

Please let us know how she is......I will hope for the best.

It sounds like they are stepping up now. I certainly hope so. I am sensing your main "want" is for her to feel better physically, but also for her to maybe have this made up to her. I hope they at least send a little pixie dust her way.

What happened at spectro. It is one of my faves. Hope everone is o.k

 

[Hannathy]

The reason the other thread went downhill was many people perceived his main want was what he could get out of Disney and not just his DD's welfare.

I still don't understand how a simple foot injury could lay up a kid so badly that she couldn't get herself around Disney. Or keep her in the room.

 

[DisneyfeverTN]

The reason the other thread went downhill was many people perceived his main want was what he could get out of Disney and not just his DD's welfare.

I still don't understand how a simple foot injury could lay up a kid so badly that she couldn't get herself around Disney. Or keep her in the room.

I can see how being in pain could ruin a trip. If one of my children got hurt and they were in pain the entire trip, it would make things much more difficult. I hope his DSD is doing better.

 

[theostwalts]

Glad to hear your dsd is doing well. Hope she continues to improve...

 

[1stWDWtrip]

well, I just had to add my 2 cents:

I guess I should not be shocked, but yet I am. So far, in my short time on the Disboards, I have (greatfully) only had positive experiences. It seemed to be the ideal place to talk about all things Disney. However, after reading this thread, and the original thread about the accident, I am just soooo disappointed. My DS10 and DD7 act more civilized! It is just such a shame to have all of these finger pointing, name calling people around. It does NOT make for a fun time.

To the family whose child was hurt: I hope things are better for her soon. It does take a few weeks to start feeling better (especially with broken toes!) but each day should get a little better. I hope all works out for you... whatever the reason for the accident!! No one needs to go through what you have gone through, both with the accident itself as well as the many negative postings!

I hope that in the future everyone can act somewhat more adult-like... although not too much Wouldn't want it to get too boring! Let's just keep the negatives to ourselves and make it a Funtastic day!!

 

[Marseeya]

Agreed, however the OP has to realize that everyone has the right to be skeptical about the whole story as well. You can't expect everyone to have the same opinions as your own.

Why was any of that nonsense even necessary? A person posts about their child being hurt, and he is understandably upset. Would it kill people to be supportive and sympathetic at the time or just not post at all if they had nothing nice to say? How hard would it have been to save the "skepticism" until later when he'd had a chance to process what's happened?

Oh wait. That sounds too much like common sense.

 

[goofy4tink]

The reason the other thread went downhill was many people perceived his main want was what he could get out of Disney and not just his DD's welfare.

I still don't understand how a simple foot injury could lay up a kid so badly that she couldn't get herself around Disney. Or keep her in the room.

I have to say that when I broke two toes, I was unable to move around easily or painfree for weeks!!! There was no way I would have been able to get around WDW right after breaking them. Sure, I could have used a wheelchair. But I was at home, and stayed off my feet for a week, and took copious amounts of ibu for the pain. I can completely understand why the poor kid was not getting around easily. And it is hard to navigate a wheelchair if you aren't used to it.
I guess I'll be hoping to get a front car at Splash Mt next week so I can check it out for myself!!!

 

[boomhauer]

I think the reason people were skeptical about the whole story, really isn't hard to understand.

I'd say, probably ALL of us have been on Splash Mountain, AT LEAST 1 time. yet, NONE of us recalls ever seeing anything in which one could get their foot stuck.

Along with the thread about the CM claiming the girl admitted to standing on the boat before the big drop, and the fact that the parents weren't there - Of course people are a bit suspicious. Human nature.

 

[mickeyfan2]

I am confused. She had an X-Ray done at the hospital and nothing was broken. Now she has broken toes?

 

[giantgolfer]

Why was any of that nonsense even necessary? A person posts about their child being hurt, and he is understandably upset. Would it kill people to be supportive and sympathetic at the time or just not post at all if they had nothing nice to say? How hard would it have been to save the "skepticism" until later when he'd had a chance to process what's happened?

Oh wait. That sounds too much like common sense.

And why was any of THAT necessary? Is it not my right to post my opinion? If I am skeptical about the whole story, does that mean I should be quiet? Absolutely not. I have as much right to post my opinion on this board as anyone else. If it differs from others, so be it. Nothing I said is nonsense. If you don't believe that same things that I believe, fine. But don't insult me trying to get your point across.

For what it's worth, I've always started and ended my skeptical posts with well-wishes to the OP's step-daughter. Not that it matters to you...

As has been said numerous times already, this was the first time this "freak accident" has ever been heard of by many people here. This "design flaw" went unnoticed for how many years now? There's definitely valid reasons to be skeptical. I'm sorry the OP got offended by some of the original responses. Some people DID get out of hand. However, those that questioned the story in a civil manner should not accused of anything more than just being skeptical. Being a retail store owner myself, my first instinct is always "Now what are they trying to pull?"

Unfortunately, we live in a world like this, not like WDW. This is why WDW is the ultimate vacation, IMO.

 

[rie'smom]

Look, the guy came on the boards to vent-not to be put through the Inquisition. Give the guy the benefit of the doubt.Trust me,Disney knows how to look after themselves.
Would any of you naysayers go to your bank,take out $8000, and either burn it or throw it out of the window of your car.I don't think so and basically that's what you are telling th OP to do.
The truth will come out. In the meantime, how about support instead of dissing the Disser?

 

[Marseeya]

And why was any of THAT necessary? Is it not my right to post my opinion? If I am skeptical about the whole story, does that mean I should be quiet? Absolutely not. I have as much right to post my opinion on this board as anyone else. If it differs from others, so be it. Nothing I said is nonsense. If you don't believe that same things that I believe, fine. But don't insult me trying to get your point across.

For what it's worth, I've always started and ended my skeptical posts with well-wishes to the OP's step-daughter. Not that it matters to you...

As has been said numerous times already, this was the first time this "freak accident" has ever been heard of by many people here. This "design flaw" went unnoticed for how many years now? There's definitely valid reasons to be skeptical. I'm sorry the OP got offended by some of the original responses. Some people DID get out of hand. However, those that questioned the story in a civil manner should not accused of anything more than just being skeptical. Being a retail store owner myself, my first instinct is always "Now what are they trying to pull?"

Unfortunately, we live in a world like this, not like WDW. This is why WDW is the ultimate vacation, IMO.

You admit yourself that "some people DID get out of hand," and that's the nonsense I'm referring to -- nothing you specifically said. I'm sorry if I came across as accusing you of nonsense.

Nobody deserves to be torn apart when they have a hurt child, whether the child caused the accident or not.

 

[Marseeya]

I am confused. She had an X-Ray done at the hospital and nothing was broken. Now she has broken toes?

Broken bones don't always show up on X-rays right away.

(the reason I know this is my niece has broken an arm twice in two years, and the breaks didn't show up on the first x-rays either time! weird, huh?)

 

[Luv'sTink]

I hope she feels better soon!


::Moving over and sitting back to see how long before this thread is locked::

 

[giantgolfer]

You admit yourself that "some people DID get out of hand," and that's the nonsense I'm referring to -- nothing you specifically said. I'm sorry if I came across as accusing you of nonsense.

Nobody deserves to be torn apart when they have a hurt child, whether the child caused the accident or not.

Fair enough.

 

[nuttylawprofessor]

Ok, I've typed three different responses. The bottom line is...

Winnie the Pooh happens.

 

[DrTomorrow]

Why was any of that nonsense even necessary? A person posts about their child being hurt, and he is understandably upset. Would it kill people to be supportive and sympathetic at the time or just not post at all if they had nothing nice to say? How hard would it have been to save the "skepticism" until later when he'd had a chance to process what's happened?

Oh wait. That sounds too much like common sense.

No, it doesn't.

[time out] I offer my sincere best wishes to the injured girl and her family, and pray for a full, complete and quick recovery. [/time out]

I am the father of a 25 YO DS. He has had broken bones, 104 degree fevers (as an infant), several scary lumps (lymph nodes - removed A-OK), been in car accidents and once got a flu bug that was so severe he had to be hospitalized. Never, ever was the first - or fifth - or fiftieth - thing I thought to do was post on an internet discussion board. Posting on the internet is like taking out a newpaper ad with your phone number - if you don't expect people to respond, why do it in the first place?

In addition, if you were able to read the original post - which I did - you'll see much more than a simple request for support and sympathy. I'm really not that cynical, yet I was clearly able to see a "Disney's not doing / giving me as much as I want" message in the post; and the minute that was introduced, it certainly became fair game for discussion on a Disney discussion board - where some people actually have differing opinions.

One more thing - we have since learned that the OP is actually very well aware of the types of policies and attitudes that companies (including his own) MUST take when there is a customer injury. Yet in the first post, there was no such understanding, just complaints that Disney should apologize and do more.

Finally, although I was - and still am - a kind, loving and supportive father, when my DS was a teen, I was well aware of the levels of stupiditity that he (along with almost every other teen in the world ) was capable of. I have also had experience with parents who did not share that knowledge; whose children "could do no wrong". So, in a situation that none of us had ever heard of before, where there were no unbiased witnesses, where Disney has a vested interest in NOT harming or killing guests AND there were unsupervised teens involved - pardon me for being skeptical about taking as gospel the word a loving father who "knew" his DD had done nothing wrong.

As a take-away, I'd suggest that everyone remember that when you post something on a discussion board, it's going to be discussed; and you might not like some of the opinions you'll get.

 

[giantgolfer]

Well said DrTomorrow!!