Disney video shows mildew on Kali River Rapids

[Bocabear]

mildew in a tropical environment that is usually wet is not the lest bit unusual. Yes I am sure they clean them often, but this is such a non-story...

 

[BackOTheLine]

Oooohhh - lets start listing all the things your hands might come in contact with during your Disney vacation. Start with the airport. Aaaaannnddd go!

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(I will not be reading any responses for fear of never leaving the house again)

 

[danlb_2000]

On Friday, Walt Disney World posted on its official Facebook page a video of the music group "Forever In Your Mind" riding KRR. The company later paid to promote that video so others outside its fan base would see it.

Since the 360-degree camera is mounted in the center of the raft, the video shows a DISGUSTING amount of mildew on the hand rail as riders grip it.



Disney should be cleaning those rubber handrails daily with some kind of bleach.

But they apparently couldn't even take the time to do that for this promotional video shoot-- or even wrap the handrail in duct tape.

I cringe as I watch those singers slide their hands all over the mildew. Anyone else?

I don't think it's any worse then the 1000's of other dirty things you touch every time you visit the parks. At least the handrail here gets doused in chlorinated water on a regular basis.

 

[JohnD]

No matter what it is, they really should address this.

Under its annual refurbishment in January: http://www.wdwmagic.com/refurbishments.htm

 

[Goofyernmost]

At what point in this thread have we determined that what we were seeing was mildew. Who made that determination, the picture was distorted at best and yet we are told that it is mildew on a bar that is handled constantly. When does it have time to grow the mold without it being wiped off by the first set of hands that touch it. Let's use some logic folks. I don't know what it is but I would bet my savings that it isn't mildew.

 

[Clamman73]

Themed mildew...Rohde is that good.

 

[danlb_2000]

Here is a closeup of the alleged mildew. Those areas appear to be slightly raised from the clean area.

 

[danlb_2000]

Here is a picture of the clean had rails.

 

[Phil12]

I say it's not just mildew. There is also mold on KRR. However, mold and mildew are commonplace on all humid attractions at WDW.

 

[DisneyDrum]

It actually looks like the rubber is missing. Maybe they removed it to attach the camera?

Here is a picture of the clean had rails.

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[Goofyernmost]

Here is a closeup of the alleged mildew. Those areas appear to be slightly raised from the clean area.

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Nothing about that looks like mildew. It looks like chipped paint and oxidized metal, rusted and rusting, but, no mildew would survive on those rails if that vehicle is used everyday with hands all over it. That's not how mildew works. It is found where there is moisture (that qualifies) but also where it is basically undisturbed for long periods of time. Just because something is blackened does not mean it is mildew. Many things including dirt can make it look like that. However, if that is what you want to believe who am I to stop you. Either way it's not a good look so wondering where the hell maintenance is would be a fair question.

 

[Skyway]

mildew in a tropical environment that is usually wet is not the lest bit unusual. Yes I am sure they clean them often, but this is such a non-story...

You're right. The fact that there's mold or mildew on something in Florida is a non-story.

The real story is that Disney maintenance obviously hasn't bothered to clean it in quite some time. Then, when another branch of the company arranges a promotional video shoot for a clip that will be posted on Facebook and visible to millions, that maintenance issue is magnified (it's literally front and center of that 360-degree video).

Disney should be keeping those rafts clean for their paying guests.

But they can't even keep them clean for a promotional video that ultimately is supposed to make people want to visit.

 

[MonorailCoral]

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What you are seeing is where the orange coating on the rubber handrail has pealed and chipped away. Thus revealing the black (and dirty) foam beneath the coating.

It does appear to be grungy foam and oxidized metal where the orange coating has long since chipped away from repetitive use in those particular spots. Most likely some type of poly-plastic foam over a metal core, with the orange coating originally dipped or sprayed on...But I don't believe there's any rubber.

 

[Skyway]

Nothing about that looks like mildew. It looks like chipped paint and oxidized metal, rusted and rusting, but, no mildew would survive on those rails if that vehicle is used everyday with hands all over it.

This photo clearly shows (clean) foam rubber insulation wrapped around the rails.

https://goo.gl/images/n1M60d

Perhaps the smooth coating on the outside of the foam rubber has chipped away. But then that means visitors are touching a fungi-saturated sponge.

 

[NearTheEars]

I don't think it's mildew, but it's certainly shows a lack of maintenance. Sure we know it's because of repeated use, but then that should make it an even higher priority.

 

[mickey v-neck]

Gotta have something to complain about.

 

[tissandtully]

Literally the dumbest post ever.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Gotta have something to complain about.

Perhaps the weather?

Literally the dumbest post ever.

Nope. It's the internet so second and since it's a forum third.

 

[DznyRktekt]

On a related note, the last time I rode Splash mountain, the sour smell from the hand grips was extreme.

 

[spacemt354]

The last time I rode the Main Street Horse Drawn Carriage the smell was extreme too.