Maybe, just maybe, the refurbishment is for other reasons. After all, the article states "insiders who visit chat-rooms". Lets face it people, a lot of rumors hit chat rooms and forums like these, and never come to pass.
Well, it felt good to write that, but I agree, it's not looking good for Splash.
Whatever device they put in, will have to be mechanically locking, since there is no electricity to the boat. This rules out a secure lap belt (one that a passenger can't open). A refurb with OTSR may not hold up to all the moisture, since there is so much moisture and a racheting system being utilized (just guessing, my mechanical knowledge about such things ends with lego and spark plug changes). A lap bar sounds easiest and the least expense for Disney to install in current boats, without buying new boats.
There needs to be some type of waiver of liability printed on all tickets, which should say something to the effect that any person who purchases a ticket (and their surviving family members) releases WDW and all employees, entities, subsidiaries, blah blah blah, from any liability, if the guest is injured or killed as a result of not following the rules of rides (or words to that effect, you get the idea). I don't know if something like that would hold up in court, but it sure would solve a lot of headaches for WDW.
BTW, notice how we don't seem to have any attorneys who belong to the forum? At least none that have let it be known they're attorneys. Does this mean attorneys are afraid to be associated with having wholesome, clean, family fun? Makes one wonder...:animwink:
