Disney Orlando

Just seen a picture on the web of a child standing in the exact spot since that the alligator incident took place, what in heavens name is wong with some people, where were they when brains were dished out?

She was o k thank you, many bruises, didn't stop mother having a screaming loud foul mouth rant at her for not looking where she was going, and wondered why other commuters didn't stop to help

but there was a funny side to it the mother somehow never dropped a bag of chips she had in her hand 

That says it all, what can one say.

Just wonder if we have the whole story sometimes. Do we only see things from one persons point of view? 

Did Disney post enough warning signs? BBC Reports say possibly not, and apparently the situation is being reviewed.

alligators and crocs move fast - you only have to watch nature programmes to know this. Surely Disney could have done more to warn/protect guests?

I'm not saying the parents shouldnt have been more vigilant, just that there's probably more to this than meets the eye

I suppose that I am somewhat taking sides here. What else can they do besides hold every torists hand? There are plenty of warning signs that say "no swimming" but there is always a smart Alec (sorry Alec excuse the pun) when someone will say, "but I'm not swimming". I refuse to believe that nobody told them that allligators lurk in the lagoon. There is no excuse for not researching where one is going and listening to the locals. I have never been to Australia but without researching I am already fully aware of the existance crocodiles, alligators, snakes, spiders, insects etc. if ever I went there which is not going to happen anytime soon researching is a number one priority I don't expect anyone to hold my hand and nursemaid me. 

I suppose that I am somewhat taking sides here. What else can they do besides hold every torists hand? There are plenty of warning signs that say "no swimming" but there is always a smart Alec (sorry Alec excuse the pun) when someone will say, "but I'm not swimming". I refuse to believe that nobody told them that allligators lurk in the lagoon. There is no excuse for not researching where one is going and listening to the locals. I have never been to Australia but without researching I am already fully aware of the existance crocodiles, alligators, snakes, spiders, insects etc. if ever I went there which is not going to happen anytime soon researching is a number one priority I don't expect anyone to hold my hand and nursemaid me. 

a terrible tragedy, possibly avoided, but kids need total supervision if you want to be totally sure of their whereabouts and their safety, yet still a surprisingly easy thing to get distracted from....

BTW.......According to Wikipedia.....

Alligators are native only to the United States and China.

The large native reptile of Australia is the Saltwater Crocodile.

i dont expect everyone who visits a particular territory to be fully conversant with the native wildlife but, you are right, a rough understanding of the potential dangers doesnt go amiss.

according to my 31 yr old daughter, we are overdue a Florida trip but doubt we will be staying in the Grand Floridian.