Is there a purpose to all the water around disney world at this point?

[HopperFan]

As a Florida resident, Orlando specifically, the easiest solution would be to just close Florida entirely!

Effective today, nobody gets in!!!

Can we apply for dual-citizenship? for those of us that are okay with coexisting.

 

[HopperFan]

Since pa dad finds WDW to be too dangerous for his family to visit now, maybe we should find a nice safe place for them to vacation. It must be away from nature, because of the dangerous animals who live there. A person could be mauled by a bear or a mountain lion. Or maybe run down by a buffalo. Dangerous creatures those buffalo. Major metropolitan areas are out, because the dangerous animals there are of the two legged variety. And they carry guns. No need for them to get up close and personal. I guess that leaves a small town in the corn belt. No dangerous animals there. The coyotes tend to avoid people. I don't think there's been the report of a wolf in years. And as long as you stay out of food lots, you'll be safe from the cattle and hogs. I'd definitely suggest staying out of corn fields during harvest season though--you might get run over by a combine.

My family is from the corn belt, Nebraska. And yeah we have discussed the current situation. Those living there said in Nebraska they have lots of danger in the lakes, rivers and creeks you must be aware of and they would never step foot in water at night. Might have to look elsewhere .... hmmm. Oh, and coyotes chase people where I live ...

Oh, well Aspen is now out ...........

Colorado mother pries open mountain lion's jaws to rescue 5-year-old son
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-colorado-mountain-lion-attack-20160618-story.html

 

[highlander357]

No need to find an alternate location for vacation. It is the travel to and from that is the most dangerous part.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

And another factoid about Fl that might scare pa.dad (happy fathers day).


http://www.slate.com/articles/life/...da_is_the_lightning_capital_of_the_world.html

Today, all across America, people will gather on beaches and lawns, in parks and stadiums, to watch a dazzling flash-bang show of fireworks.

In Florida we get a dazzling flash-bang show nearly every day, all summer long. That’s because Florida is the lightning capital of the United States—or, as one of my friends likes to say, “Florida boasts the most lightning-scorched landscape in North America.”





The reasons have to do with both geography and meteorology, not to mention our location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The result is 90 to 100 days of major thunderstorms across central and southern Florida every year.

A Florida lightning storm can be more awe-inspiring than any mere fireworks display. Thunder clouds fill the sky to the point that you wonder if the apocalypse is nigh. Then multiple bolts start zapping this way and that, one right on top of the other, jagged streaks of blinding brightness followed by a bone-rattling, brain-jolting boom.

The one downside to these displays is that Florida frequently leads the nation in injuries and fatalities from lightning strikes—averaging six deaths and 39 injuries a year over the past decade. So this is the rare Florida outdoor attraction that's best viewed from inside your house or hotel.

 

[kittyab]

Well in Alberta we have the Prairie rattle snake, black bears, brown bears, coyotes, cougars, etc. Every where you go there is something to be on the look out for.

 

[disneydreamer781]

I sure wish the DIS would do a Top 10 of the boards craziest threads instead of those boring "trip planning" ones.

 

[LiveYourLife]

Can we apply for dual-citizenship? for those of us that are okay with coexisting.

Yes, but only after you watch a short safety video, sign a waiver and pay the $4.99 processing fee. Personal checks are the only form of payment accepted and can be made payable to:

LiveYourLife, CEO Florida, ESQ., MD, DDO, DVM, MB in BS
Mailing address:
123 Jedi Mind Trick Lane
Anytown, USA 12345

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'm getting a kick out of this! I know of FL wildlife, etc, etc, but some of you are making it seem like you're living 100 years ago, encountering these animals every day in the suburbs of... Well... EVERYWHERE!! LOL!

I have occasionally seen deer run along Wisonconsin Ave in DC! I wouldn't expect to see that often, and I wouldn't expect most tourists to DC to expect to see deer crossing the street in a major city like DC. :-D

Feels like some are now OVERSTATING their encounters with wildlife in everyday life. Boy, does the pendulum swing on DIS...

 

[HopperFan]

Yes, but only after you watch a short safety video, sign a waiver and pay the $4.99 processing fee. Personal checks are the only form of payment accepted and can be made payable to:

LiveYourLife, CEO Florida, ESQ., MD, DDO, DVM, MB in BS
Mailing address:
123 Jedi Mind Trick Lane
Anytown, USA 12345

Check is in the mail.

 

[LiveYourLife]

Check is in the mail.

 

[Hikergirl]

Well in Alberta we have the Prairie rattle snake, black bears, brown bears, coyotes, cougars, etc. Every where you go there is something to be on the look out for.

Every place has some kind of dangerous wildlife.
Saying Disney should get rid of the gators is like saying the state of NY should rid the Catskills of bears and rattlesnakes. Afterall they encourage people to camp and hike in their beautiful state parks.

 

[Gracie09]

On the news this morning there was a story about a "manhunt" for a vicious raccoon in my area. This is on top of the bear sighting last week I. The downtown of a neighboring large town.

 

[Nancyg56]

I'm getting a kick out of this! I know of FL wildlife, etc, etc, but some of you are making it seem like you're living 100 years ago, encountering these animals every day in the suburbs of... Well... EVERYWHERE!! LOL!

I have occasionally seen deer run along Wisonconsin Ave in DC! I wouldn't expect to see that often, and I wouldn't expect most tourists to DC to expect to see deer crossing the street in a major city like DC. :-D

Feels like some are now OVERSTATING their encounters with wildlife in everyday life. Boy, does the pendulum swing on DIS...

No overstatement in my neck of the woods. We have families of bears in the neighborhood, they wander around sunset and we ignore them. 500 feet from my house is an abandoned put that is home to coyotes that let us know when they have managed to snag dinner or are in a brawl. We also have nesting Hawks and Eagles, so we are vigilent with little pets. Bobcat and mountain lions are out as well.

Now the fisher cats have made their way towards us so we have one more animal to be careful about.

We are not the Wild West, but we chose an area that has a lot of open space so we live with the neighbors. It is frustrating though, because ad folks move in, they want that picturesque atmosphere, but have not learned how to live here.

Don't feed the birds, bears think the dinner is theirs. Don't leave your pails open, watch your small pets. What is common sense to us is a learning curve to others.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

No overstatement in my neck of the woods. We have families of bears in the neighborhood, they wander around sunset and we ignore them. 500 feet from my house is an abandoned put that is home to coyotes that let us know when they have managed to snag dinner or are in a brawl. We also have nesting Hawks and Eagles, so we are vigilent with little pets. Bobcat and mountain lions are out as well.

Now the fisher cats have made their way towards us so we have one more animal to be careful about.

We are not the Wild West, but we chose an area that has a lot of open space so we live with the neighbors. It is frustrating though, because ad folks move in, they want that picturesque atmosphere, but have not learned how to live here.

Don't feed the birds, bears think the dinner is theirs. Don't leave your pails open, watch your small pets. What is common sense to us is a learning curve to others.

Gotcha. But WDW feels a far cry from where you've chosen to live for most people, I would guess.

 

[Nancyg56]

Gotcha. But WDW feels a far cry from where you've chosen to live for most people, I would guess.

Lol! Not really. I live north of Hartford. If you did not know you shared space with these animals you could go tears with them under your nose.

The problem that I see is that for find reason, people choose to believe WDW is a magical place that shields you from all harm. In most cases, that is true. The security is top notch, the place is clean, and safety is a prime consideration. But WDW is not the fantasy that some want to believe.

 

[disnut8]

Um, there are dangerous wildlife all over this country and the world. Some walk on two legs, some crawl, some have four legs, some swim, some fly, some bite and some sting. Oh, that's just wildlife and not plants. Plants, well, everyone knows every single plant that can hurt you, right?

 

[pa. dad]

Or, he's just someone with a differing opinion. I can respect that.

OP to answer your question, the purpose of the water for me is aesthetics. Plain and simple. The water in the lakes, lagoons, etc.....make me feel peaceful. It's part of the Disney experience for me. I hope that doesn't change.

This is the FIRST halfway respectful post I've seen so I'll thank you for that.
I have been to FL many times and many places and I understand that gators are part of the deal. I think many people have no intention of visiting FL though- they are just going to Disney World.
Younger visitors and international visitors especially have no idea what gators are or their danger. Putting a sign up doesn;t cut it for me. 2 year olds don;t read anyway.

When I read that gators have been seen in Splash Mt and I read and have seen gators at the CS resort, there is a PROBLEM in my view. People who visit the everglades, such as myself, are aware and they take the necessary precautions. People don;t have the mindset when visiting a theme park. They are there to see a fictional mouse not a real gator.

I like looking at water too. I like it more knowing that the water is clean andd safe also and that I can swim in it if the mood strikes. In my old guidebook, there's a photo (not a drawing) of Goofy waterskiiing in the seven seas lagoon and people swimming and sunbathing. They must have found some way to control the gators and the water quality back then.

I seek no attention and have no ulterior motives. I thought it a topic worthy of a serious discussion. I'm very dissapointed in all the insults and childish behavior that I have seen.

 

[Number Six]

Many of us answered your question with sensible responses, they were ignored or dismissed out of hand. The only way to control gators in Florida is to eradicate them, I will assume you are not in favor of that. The entire state is their natural habitat, whether it be the Everglades, canals in downtown Miami, or even Walt Disney World. Square yourself with that as all Florida residents have. Many of us, me included, swim, boat, fish, or ski in our freshwater lakes and waterways with all sorts of wildlife from cute ducklings and frogs on up to alligators and venomous snakes. It's no more risky then driving in the car to get there.

As tremendously sad as the event was, your idea is a gross overreaction.

 

[FrozenDisney]

This is the FIRST halfway respectful post I've seen so I'll thank you for that.
I have been to FL many times and many places and I understand that gators are part of the deal. I think many people have no intention of visiting FL though- they are just going to Disney World.
Younger visitors and international visitors especially have no idea what gators are or their danger. Putting a sign up doesn;t cut it for me. 2 year olds don;t read anyway.

When I read that gators have been seen in Splash Mt and I read and have seen gators at the CS resort, there is a PROBLEM in my view. People who visit the everglades, such as myself, are aware and they take the necessary precautions. People don;t have the mindset when visiting a theme park. They are there to see a fictional mouse not a real gator.

I like looking at water too. I like it more knowing that the water is clean andd safe also and that I can swim in it if the mood strikes. In my old guidebook, there's a photo (not a drawing) of Goofy waterskiiing in the seven seas lagoon and people swimming and sunbathing. They must have found some way to control the gators and the water quality back then.

I seek no attention and have no ulterior motives. I thought it a topic worthy of a serious discussion. I'm very dissapointed in all the insults and childish behavior that I have seen.

Disney World IS in Florida and I am slightly offended by your quote that international visitors have no idea what gators are, what do you take us for? I had never seen an alligator (or crocodile for that matter), even at a zoo, before I came to Florida, but most people I've ever met in my home country (in Northern Europe) that has been or want to go to Florida, knows fully well that there are alligators there, just as there's shark in the ocean around the state. They might not know exactly what to do if they meet one, but they know it's a chance they see it

 

[Mom2Stitch]

On the news this morning there was a story about a "manhunt" for a vicious raccoon in my area. This is on top of the bear sighting last week I. The downtown of a neighboring large town.

Do you live in Pawnee, IN?