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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I always thought those lagoon beaches were gross. Why would you set up a beach for kids to run around on next to an alligator infested lagoon. The Disney "illusion" is that all is safe. There are no warnings about alligators.[/quote]

Lots of things have the illusion of being safe. You still need to use your head. [b]I can't believe people want a warning about alligators in FLORIDA.[/b] [/quote]

How many times does this bear repeating? PEOPLE FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY ARE SIMPLY IGNORANT OF ALLIGATOR BEST PRACTICES.

This is not something we are taught in the Northeast, Midwest, or West coast. I know about alligators and to stay away from them. But I had no idea that they eat in the evening, that they could be lurking next to a white sand beach on a seemingly "safe" Disney property that they encourage families to use, that they could snatch a toddler in only a few inches of water.  Parents from Nebraska will not know any of this. I'm well educated, an Eagle Scout and very outdoorsy (love to hike, camp, surf, etc) and I did not know about these rules. Absent information about gators lurking nearby, I'd probably let my kids dip their toes in the water at this "beach" given the setup.

Disney did not properly communicate the risks.[/quote]

Well, then you're an idiot. If you're visiting an area, you should always learn about the dangers, what to avoid, what to expect, etc. [/quote]

Seriously, STFU troll. You're basically calling the parents idiots, too.

Families pay LOTS of money to stay at the Disney resort because they want a safe, hassle-free experience. When they go camping in the Everglades, they realize that they need to take more precautions. Families let their guard down and do not have a defensive mindset when they are on a Disney resort property. In fact, I would argue that Disney encourages people to relax their defensiveness.[b][/b][/quote]

This. You are absolutely encouraged to go down by the lake and frolick while watching the boat parade, fireworks, movie, etc. I have been there many times and kids are always wading and running and splashing around the edge of the water. Grand Floridian especially, is an idyllic place. It's upscale and perfect seeming. When we go it feels like we're in a Rockwell painting come to life. No one is ever hanging out there thinking...gators. It could have happened to anyone.[/quote]

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