Water Pistols To Fight Crowds?

[Cmdr_Crimson]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/16/protests-tourism-spain-italy-portugal/

Just saw this news story about water pistols being used as a method to fight overtourism in several European cities recently.

This got me to pondering, could WDW eventually implement this method during busy holidays, weekends, etc to add some crowd relief?

Example: Park visitors experiencing crowd shock at MK during the infamous week after Christmas can purchase water pistols at select shops to assist them in navigating the congested park streets (?)
This wouldn't cause any physical harm to the heavy crowds; simply give them a quick, wet reminder to GET OUT of the way and allow us to enjoy the park with sanity and leisure.

If someone is uncomfortable using a water pistol to chase away crowds, maybe offer a tour group type of method, where a designated CM or security can be hired (at another additional fee, of course), to lead the charge, blasting away as your small group can get to your next attraction or restaurant with ease.

This could work to make the experience during peak seasons and congested areas more enjoyable. Your thoughts?
And happy squirting.

Or they could do what Tokyo Disneyland does ...

Tokyo Disney Resort offers 'soaking wet program' to protect guests from heat - The Mainichi

URAYASU, Chiba -- Tokyo Disney Resort began a

mainichi.jp

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Water pistoles --wonder how long before someone replaces the water with vinegar not beyond happening in todays society

Or acid…(there was a guy arrested a few years ago) who was walking the streets of NYC dousing pedestrians with hydrochloric acid…it’s not that far fetched in our present time…

 

[Chi84]

What would stop a guest from squirting another on rides/attractions?

Clearly “brains” is not the answer you’re looking for.

 

[Chi84]

Tell me to move and I'll be fine with it and if I'm in your way I will move aside, but spray me with water from behind... No Way!!. What do you get? Start this at Dis and I'll bet somebody's going to get punched.

I believe Dis also has a policy about guns or anything resembling guns are prohibited from the property, so even water pistols probably will not be allowed. Dis stopped selling toy guns as merch. and many anti gun guests would be upset about anything resembling guns around them.

Engaging in an act that disturbs the peace and quiet of others or causes a public disturbance can amount to disorderly conduct.

Even loitering or obstructing traffic can qualify and those don’t involve any physical impact on another person.

 

[WorldExplorer]

This legal talk is ridiculous: the honorable way to respond to a water pistol assault is to have a water pistol draw at high noon.

Finally, something on-theme for Frontierland.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Would make them a fortune on Lightning Lane

 

[Baloo124]

Even loitering or obstructing traffic can qualify and those don’t involve any physical impact on another person.

But there would be no more loitering, blocking paths, obstructing traffic at the theme parks if more guests were armed with simple water pistols for the ultimate "Move along!"

 

[Baloo124]

Here's a short video of what's happening in Europe currently which inspired this idea for WDW:

Of course, at WDW, our squirtings would only intend to move crowds outta the lines we want to enter or clear the paths we want to walk on. Not necessarily telling others to go home, just move on.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Time to take my water-taser idea to Shark Tank!

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

Disney announces new popcorn bucket with built in water pistol.

 

[Lilofan]

But there would be no more loitering, blocking paths, obstructing traffic at the theme parks if more guests were armed with simple water pistols for the ultimate "Move along!

The last thing Orlando Police needs is an idiot pointing a gun at them ( water pistol or not ). That person would have a death wish.

 

[Ayla]

Here's a short video of what's happening in Europe currently which inspired this idea for WDW:

Of course, at WDW, our squirtings would only intend to move crowds outta the lines we want to enter or clear the paths we want to walk on. Not necessarily telling others to go home, just move on.

Treating this thread as being serious (which it is not, of course), this is only feasible there because they do not have the gun culture we do here in the US.

 

[Baloo124]

The last thing Orlando Police needs is an idiot pointing a gun at them ( water pistol or not ). That person would have a death wish.

Definitely don't do that. As others have mentioned, the squirting gadget doesn't even have to resemble a "pistol" at all. They could be themed to Disney characters shooting water from their fingers. Include a small speaker on it somewhere, with the character voice projecting as your victim is showered:
"See you real soon! Now move outta my way, ya slowpoke!"

 

[WorldExplorer]

Way too many people being serious in this thread.

 

[Chi84]

Way too many people being serious in this thread.

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Yes, because some idiot will do it.

 

[rio]

You know those water cannons at the end oflog flumes/Kali river rapids? Make them park wide and charge people a fee to use them. Add a random mode so that you can allow people to trigger a random water cannon.

 

[mf1972]

i can see this happening. peak of summer in the blazing florida sun. people get hot, tired, & cranky. then someone hits them with a water pistol & all hell breaks loose.

 

[Lilofan]

Yes, because some idiot will do it.

All it takes if someone to point an object at a cop. That will be their last mistake in life.

 

[JMcMahonEsq]

All it takes if someone to point an object at a cop. That will be their last mistake in life.

Darwinism at its best

 

[networkpro]

Darwinism at its best

Only if it were in play, our current gene pool needs some bleach.