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Guest walking on Cinderella Castle’s Balcony
- Thread starter Belpois2712
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Ihope they were caught and perma banned
Animaniac93-98
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I believe it is the castle's emergency exit, so if they ever need to evacuate the restaurant that's when its used, but I've never heard of guests walking up as the gate at the bottom of the stairs is usually closed. Were they with a CM?
In Tokyo Disneyland, which has the same castle, the stairs are used as the exit for the walkthrough attraction.
In Tokyo Disneyland, which has the same castle, the stairs are used as the exit for the walkthrough attraction.
cspencer96
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This happens every once in a while if a CM leaves the gate unlatched, or if a guest just gets curious and goes up there on their own. The gate isn’t typically locked, as it’s an emergency exit. Once guests see a few people do it, other climb onto the bandwagon.
Animaniac93-98
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Management are now pondering whether to hold a premium firework viewing dessert party up there given how many people wanted to get up there
No joke, I could totally see them expanding the size of the balcony in order to create extra/outdoor seating for the restaurant.
Thinking about it now, I'm surprised they've never done it.
Animaniac93-98
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Animaniac93-98
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It's an emergency exit.
I'd wager code would require a much higher railing for that to even be allowed.
EvilChameleon
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It's standard human programming.
"Oh, people are going up this way, must be a path I can totally use."
It's how I almost walked down a wrong path at Geauga Lake. It happens.
"Oh, people are going up this way, must be a path I can totally use."
It's how I almost walked down a wrong path at Geauga Lake. It happens.
Cmdr_Crimson
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Aparently people still like jumping off cliffs..
cspencer96
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Pretty much, yes.
WDWTank
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Why isn’t it okay here?
peter11435
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Likely a combination of inadequate safety features and obscuring sight lines from CRT.Why isn’t it okay here?
lazyboy97o
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That is possibly more operational choice. Given that it is a large balcony, it seems doubtful that it is only legally designated as an exit corridor. The bigger issue would be adequate egress from the balcony itself and the large number of occupants that would be assumed for a standing assembly occupancy.
Egress areas must still comply to code and there are also related OSHA requirements. A guard only needs to be a minimum of 3’-6” and these don’t look too short.
yensidtlaw1969
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Something to remember is that both TDL and DLP’s Castles feature walkthrough attractions within the upper levels of them, and their balconies were incorporated into the design as both a feature and effectively an exit.Why isn’t it okay here?
Cinderella’s Royal Table needs the balcony clear as an emergency exit, and letting people walk up there would additionally impact the view from the castle windows for guests dining at the restaurant.