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Why can’t we swim in the 7 Seas Lagoon?
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bearboysnc
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Maybe they don't want you in Stank Lake... so you'll pay admission to one of the fine water parks.
I clearly remember you could swim in 7 seas at Poly years ago. We did and quickly returned to the pool. The lagoon water was not very inviting even then and you were not permitted to go out very far, I don't remember being in more that waist deep water if that. The lagoon at Poly beach actually had a wave making machine that worked only for a very short time after the resort opened. The machine would create low to moderate sized waves at the Poly beach. Some cast members would actually surf these waves and I think quests could take lessons. It gave Poly an extra effect. The machine is rumored to still be out there in the water, it was never removed after it stopped working.
The water in Bay Lake doesn't seem bad at all. River Country water is not the same as Bay Lake. I believe it is separated by a barrior under the walkway that crosses the watering hole. Just as pool water at W-Lodge doesn't really flow into Bay Lake.
I believe for overall safety, Disney just prefers you swim in the pools. With boats, fishing, bacteria, gators, e-coli, etc., the pools are just that much safer.
The water in Bay Lake doesn't seem bad at all. River Country water is not the same as Bay Lake. I believe it is separated by a barrior under the walkway that crosses the watering hole. Just as pool water at W-Lodge doesn't really flow into Bay Lake.
I believe for overall safety, Disney just prefers you swim in the pools. With boats, fishing, bacteria, gators, e-coli, etc., the pools are just that much safer.
Originally posted by The Mom
Yay, a rower! We currently own 2 singles and a double! (I knew there was a reason why I always liked you.)
cool!! I'm a port rower.. usually 2. I tried sculling once... ONCE. Never again, unless its a quad
Tramp
New Member
I know you said that in jest but there may be more truth to that than you think...I wonder if anyone knows for sure if there's a relationship between the opening of the water parks and the swimming prohibition. This makes more sense than a Disney Lake being polluted. That just doesn't pass the smell test and makes for a good smokescreen to cover the real reason.
...color me naive, but I never would have thought gators would be allowed to roam freely in the lakes...I would've thought that if one slips into the water and is spotted, it would immediately be removed.....the thought of a child being dragged into the lake by a gator would send a chill thru the backbone of Disney guests for years.
...without being tempted by rumor, does anyone know for sure if gators are allowed to stay in the lakes, has there ever been an incident concerning one....perhaps you floridians are use to these shoe leather animals but this Northerner wants nothing to do with animals with teeth that big.
A few years ago when I visited the Disney Institute, the instructor was a former animal control cast member. She said that if an aligator is ever spotted it is removed by animal control right away. They've had some pretty interesting animal encounters on property from the sound of it.
Disney4648
New Member
Well even if Disney allow it for some reason(DARN mr.PRESSLER)
then its up to you to smell bad and get dirty and get bacteria on you and spread it to everyone and the whole world goes into shock!!!!:lol: Sorry, freaking out again lol
then its up to you to smell bad and get dirty and get bacteria on you and spread it to everyone and the whole world goes into shock!!!!:lol: Sorry, freaking out again lol
bearboysnc
Well-Known Member
I saw an Armidillo once at DD.
And a man eating cockroach in Tomorrowland.
And a man eating cockroach in Tomorrowland.
Disney4648
New Member
Doesnt Wilderness Lodge allow swimming in the lake near their pool?
Pioneer Hall
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There is no swimming allowed in any lake on Disney Property. So if you see people in there that aren't CM's then they are not following the rules.
Crescent Lake is not a natural lake it is man made. But the water it in flows in from a natural body. All the Waterways (lakes) in WDW are connected underground. So the water in Crescent Lake is the same as the sassagoula river, but you can't get from one to another. Also, the water in the Sassagoula River is brown. Does anyone know if this is done to add to the Bayou affect of Port Orleans or is it natural?
Crescent Lake is not a natural lake it is man made. But the water it in flows in from a natural body. All the Waterways (lakes) in WDW are connected underground. So the water in Crescent Lake is the same as the sassagoula river, but you can't get from one to another. Also, the water in the Sassagoula River is brown. Does anyone know if this is done to add to the Bayou affect of Port Orleans or is it natural?
PuertoRekinSam
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there are gators all over property. The most comon place to find them is about 1/4 mile behind the all stars resort.
Cindy Rella
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:lookaroun which all star resort? do you mean behind the parking lots?:lookaroun
Mr. Toad
Active Member
My dad and I saw a gator once on one of the golf courses at the The Golf Resort (now Shades of Green). Obviously this was a long time ago since it hasn't been The Golf Resort in many years.
We reported it at the clubhouse and they said that he lived on the course and that they were aware of him. He seemed to be a big one but we were a bit freaked out at seeing him walk across the course so he may not have been as big as he seemed.
We reported it at the clubhouse and they said that he lived on the course and that they were aware of him. He seemed to be a big one but we were a bit freaked out at seeing him walk across the course so he may not have been as big as he seemed.