Mark In KY
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Sounds about right.
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Just swathe strangest thing at EPCOT. People wading in fountains
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BoarderPhreak
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Sadly, you're probably right. I'm actually somewhat surprised that wasn't thought of already.
Hmmm... Wait. I'll be right back.
Goofyernmost
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Oouch! Excuse me Disney...can we talk. Let me dry off first. 
Lol I wasn't so much bothered I guess more surprised to see this. Our kids normally take their picture by every fountain and well we get to these places and even the kids were like WHAT?!!? then yesterday at magic kingdom it rained a Logan's over by COP there was an area filled with dirty water I don't know if it a fountain or just flooded but it was pretty dirty but some people had their kids wading around in that too I'm not saying I mind I personally would not allow my kids to do it. I guess I am more surprised that Disney allows it
then yesterday at magic kingdom it rained a Logan's over by COP there was an area filled with dirty water I don't know if it a fountain or just flooded but it was pretty dirty but some people had their kids wading around in that too I'm not saying I mind I personally would not allow my kids to do it. I guess I am more surprised that Disney allows it 
unkadug
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How much is a Logan?Lol I wasn't so much bothered I guess more surprised to see this. Our kids normally take their picture by every fountain and well we get to these places and even the kids were like WHAT?!!?
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
I thought it may have been some regional colloquialism with some rich history behind it.
Goofyernmost
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Can't auto correct be turned off. I hear that complaint all the time. Well, shut if off!
THEMEPARKPIONEER
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I attempted to tackle a friend of mine into the upper pool of the Imagination fountains but I chickened out.
fngoofy
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You are right, for the rest of us Americans who aren't aware of this, they call these fountains "bidets"... duh.This has come up before. The explanation is that people from other countries use their fountains to cool their feet, or just relax in. I know that we aren't used to such a thing but then we Americans are way too uptight for our own good. The water is all treated, it is no different then being in the pool at the resort. It isn't uncommon for people from Europe to use the fountains like that...it's no big deal. I'm sure that none of the brochures that tell people how to act in the U.S. cover fountains and there proper usage.
BryceM
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Can we turn it into one? I like it a lot.
"It's pourin' a Logan out here!"
"It cost me a leg and a Logan!"
Minnie1976
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This has come up before. The explanation is that people from other countries use their fountains to cool their feet, or just relax in. I know that we aren't used to such a thing but then we Americans are way too uptight for our own good. The water is all treated, it is no different then being in the pool at the resort. It isn't uncommon for people from Europe to use the fountains like that...it's no big deal. I'm sure that none of the brochures that tell people how to act in the U.S. cover fountains and there proper usage.
Well they are in the USA and not in their country so they need to act accordingly.
Stellajack
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Obviously there is noway to know but these individuals did not appear to be from another country. They appeared to be American and Minot trying to be judgemental or anything I was really taken back because I have never seen this before and was wondering why no one asked the to step out the morroco one had four kids in it 3 on bathing suits and a lady with her feet in it. It was just shocking to me that's all
I have seen kids in the EPCOT fountains for the past 15 years. There are several of these that 'cry out' to the children to jump around in them, with the water spurting and shooting up. I may be wrong, but I believe it is Disney's intention for kids to play here. I've been tempted to jump in a time or two myself. Unfortunately, I have to settle for the occasional fake Coca-cola that lets off a some refreshing steam from time to time
Stellajack
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Can you imagine the 'forum thread' that would have started if you had NOT chickened out?!
VoiceGuy07
Active Member
Goofyernmost said: ↑
Like I said originally, we Americans need to loosen the sphincter just a little and stop fretting over every little thing.
Florida is hot + Water is cold + Sphincter loosened = "Oops I crapped my pants...in your fountain!"
Stellajack
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Then there is this from another website; not to mention the water temptations over at Imagination Pavilion!
[EPCOT REALLY IS A PARK FOR CHILDREN
Combine water with kids and you'll get soggy smiles. There are two fun fountains where kids can jump in and splash away. (Please don't toss them over the fence into the main fountain. That would be a bad thing.) Look for the fountain by the walkway towards Test Track and the other play fountain by the central walkway to the World Showcase. Warning, kids don't get wet, they get soaked. Be prepared with either a change of clothes or have them wear their bathing suit under their outfit that day.]
[EPCOT REALLY IS A PARK FOR CHILDREN
Combine water with kids and you'll get soggy smiles. There are two fun fountains where kids can jump in and splash away. (Please don't toss them over the fence into the main fountain. That would be a bad thing.) Look for the fountain by the walkway towards Test Track and the other play fountain by the central walkway to the World Showcase. Warning, kids don't get wet, they get soaked. Be prepared with either a change of clothes or have them wear their bathing suit under their outfit that day.]