How do they close all the beaches?

[smores]

just wondering

 

[Robo]

They can put up signs and have guards to keep watch at the most prominent locations.

 

[GillianP1301]

I think short term it's signage and maybe some temporary barriers. Long term, maybe removing the sand and grassing the areas over. I think people generally stick to walkways in any of the non beach areas.

 

[JimmyV]

My question is whether all the people here who think that "No Swimming" still allows for "wading" will think that "Beach Closed" means that they can't lay a towel down on the sand, but they can still go in the water. After all, the beach is the sand and not the water. So the literalists will need better warnings, right?

 

[Spoiledraf]

My question is whether all the people here who think that "No Swimming" still allows for "wading" will think that "Beach Closed" means that they can't lay a towel down on the sand, but they can still go in the water. After all, the beach is the sand and not the water. So the literalists will need better warnings, right?

I would think perhaps a visually appealing heavy nautical type rope suspended on large posts "x" number of feet from the waterline (I'm thinking 15/20 feet) with signs designating the waters edge as unsafe for any use due to alligators and bacteria. They may not like posting the truth but I think they are going to be liable if they don't. Sorry, the good times are over.

 

[wilkeliza]

They probably have signs and CMs standing out there on guard.

 

[wilkeliza]

I think short term it's signage and maybe some temporary barriers. Long term, maybe removing the sand and grassing the areas over. I think people generally stick to walkways in any of the non beach areas.

Grassing the area over wouldn't keep people out of the water. Heck people still jump into World Showcase Lagoon when they are drunk and it is hot or on NYE. That thing has a fence all the way around it.

 

[Lizzim]

They have put up temporary barriers and there were cast members nearby to monitor at Beach Club today.

 

[Ellajoan]

I am here now and was at the GF today for tea. There were barriers and multiple guards to keep the beach closed off. Same at other resorts, I was told.

 

[GillianP1301]

Grassing the area over wouldn't keep people out of the water. Heck people still just into World Showcase Lagoon when they are drunk and it is hot or on NYE. That thing has a fence all the way around it.

Personally, I don't think there should have to he any fencing,barricades or any other obstructions. Keep out of the water signs should be all that is needed. I do recognize that in the times we live now nobody seems to ever be held accountable for their actions, so the days of a simple warning sign are long gone. I'm sure there are many people who would like 10 foot walls, multiple security and legal contracts on warning signs, although even then I'm afraid somebody would still try to place liability on someone other than themselves.

 

[bumbershoot]

They may not like posting the truth but I think they are going to be liable if they don't.

There's nothing UNtrue about "no swimming". That is the rule. That is the rule of the owner of the property. Where is the difficulty?

Or they list those things out, then someone is hit by a jetski, and that wasn't on the list. Or it is on the list but you get stressed and have an asthma attack and that gets you. And it wasn't on the list.

They have rules. That's all they should have to list.

 

[ras1121]

Why don't they just do what they do in places like the Bahamas (to keep sharks out), and put up baracades in the water, so no wild life could reach the shoreline?

 

[MustangMike]

Why don't they just do what they do in places like the Bahamas (to keep sharks out), and put up baracades in the water, so no wild life could reach the shoreline?

Because gators can walk on land & sharks can't (unless it's some kind if mutant super shark). The gator can get out of the water & go around a baracade.

 

[atricks]

Why don't they just do what they do in places like the Bahamas (to keep sharks out), and put up baracades in the water, so no wild life could reach the shoreline?

Gators are surprisingly apt at getting places you think they couldn't.

for example.

A barrier like that wouldn't do anything. They usually are scared of people though, although feeding them can change that, to the point they get really upset when folks don't feed them. It's highly likely the gator at the Grand Floridian was fed in the past by guests to the point it had no fear of getting close to a noisy beach.

 

[ras1121]

Gators are surprisingly apt at getting places you think they couldn't.

for example.

A barrier like that wouldn't do anything. They usually are scared of people though, although feeding them can change that, to the point they get really upset when folks don't feed them. It's highly likely the gator at the Grand Floridian was fed in the past by guests to the point it had no fear of getting close to a noisy beach.

good points, thank you for explaining. I guess if the solution was that easy, it would've been done.

 

[tink9702]

I'd think a simple rope barrier and "DO NOT ENTER THIS AREA - DANGER" sign would cover Disney and keep almost everyone out of the area.

 

[ras1121]

I'd think a simple rope barrier and "DO NOT ENTER THIS AREA - DANGER" sign would cover Disney and keep almost everyone out of the area.

I agree.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

I'd think a simple rope barrier and "DO NOT ENTER THIS AREA - DANGER" sign would cover Disney and keep almost everyone out of the area.

some kids would still run under the barrier and then the parents would have to retrieve them - then Disney would be at fault for not building a Donald Trump worthy wall....

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

Have they announced that they are permanently closing all of the beaches?

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Have they announced that they are permanently closing all of the beaches?

not that I have heard/ read - I think they are evaluating the situation. If they end up going that route Port Orleans Riverside is going to present some interesting challanges