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My cousins used to ski and swim in the lakes all the time, this was in the 50's and 60's. The gators were on the shore and hanging out on one side of the lake and they were on the other. Never bothered them. (Jacksonville). I'd be willing to bet there were more gators in Disney waters back in...

It's actually against the law here to feed or "molest" alligators (hmmm?) so it isn't just Disney rules. But again, unless you violate mouse rules they seem to look the other way on stuff. From my patio...

Before the incident people staying at the Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows were feeding alligators from their private patios. Observers stated they advised CMs but nothing came of it. Now, I'm guessing the "witnesses" don't really know if the offenders were contacted or not but it's Disney...

Can it serve two purposes? sure. Was it intended to stop a water attack? No. It's supposed to look that way but again, easier to keep people out of reach. The alligators will go someplace else if the hunting isn't easy.

When did you see the sign? I have pictures of no swimming signs, but didn't see any alligator warning signs until after the incident. Might they have had them in a few isolated locations? Possibly if you say so but they weren't widely in use from 1971 to 2012.

Nope, it's to keep people away from the water.

Ok, some incorrect info there. First off, Disney was at fault for not posting warnings from the beginning, the signs you see now. I believe this to be an omission on their part so as not to scare guests. Anybody from Florida can tell you if there's fresh water, there's alligators. Period. Now...

You mean they don't? :(

You are correct sir.

Didn't even know this happened. I'm only up to page 11. So much goodness in these posts that I just wanted to respond to each one! But I'll keep reading. Funny I didn't see it on the news either. Go right by if these already got responded to. So, do they stop the entire system until there is an...

We've been going to WDW for a little over 30 years. Except for one trip, we always drove. The thought of driving to the parks never dawned on us as the buses always worked fine. I also have never gone to the TTC, except walking to the monorail station from the Poly so I had no idea how it...

Yup... I also never planned on staying in any of those resorts. I had no plans to ride the gondola either (I like AC and I'm not afraid to admit it). I look at any and all Disney transportation as just that, transportation. No different than the bus. The novelty of riding the monorail wore off...

I completely agree that celebrities aren't a big deal any longer. They could re-theme it as DME from Orlando airport to Disney property! Of course if they put you onto I-4 (Thunder Road) the ride might last four hours! Think of the possibilities!!! Oh, and play It's a small world in a loop the...

Drinking alcohol isn't a "right". That phrase really gets thrown around a lot. If you're 21, you are permitted by law to drink. But just like driving, which isn't a right either (it's a privilege) they can cut you off if you become a problem. As far as security, there's a whole lot more security...

I saw an article awhile back that said approx. $6 million per mile +/-. I doubt they would sink that kind of coin into a monorail. If they were going to you'd think they would have already done it years ago as the hotel footprints were expanding. Those monorails were pretty beat up the last time...

Really nice work! You have done a great job on the build but what I find amazing is that you continued to post and let everyone know the progress. Many people would have let that part slide and left people hanging. Bravo sir, bravo!

You probably couldn't reprogram the bands. I doubt they are eprom, (I could be wrong though) but you could program your door if you could find the right tech to read the band. Who knows how tight Disney's security is on the band innards. I know the bands are RFID technology but I think they are...

I wonder how the new parking fees relate to the discount %. I mean, does it turn out to be a wash for people who drive or Florida residents (who drive)? Are there ever discounts for Fort Wilderness? So far they treat Fort people pretty good. It's pricey, but in line with an upper end RV resort.