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It's not about inability to draw simple conclusions. If you've ever been to the Grand Floridian (you haven't), you'd know that the "steep dropoff" does not begin until 6 to 10 feet away from the waterline (the distance varies). Lots of families are dipping their toes in the water on this beach, only going out about 1 to 2 feet from the waterline with the water only up to their ankle. When you see other families doing it without issue AND no Disney staff warning people away, the vast majority of people will conclude that it's safe to do so.

Most rational folks do not equate "swimming" with dipping their toes into the water. In fact, you can see where the drop-off begins pretty clearly during daylight hours.

Again, Disney did not clearly communicate that dangerous animals may exist on their property. I guarantee that none of these families would dip their toes in the water if the sign mentioned alligators.[/quote]

I haven't been there (I've been to other parts of Florida and seen lots of gators) but I believe you that other families were doing it, possibly even in the dark at 9:30pm.  If Disney knew or seriously worried that unsuspecting toddlers were in danger, they would have communicated that.  The number of gators in Florida is increasing, and some of them come too close to people.  It was a terrible tragic accident, and now Disney will take further steps, put up different signs, something.[/quote]

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