Orlando/Disneyworld Thread (Part 3)

Mr_Lahey

giovanni wrote: »

I think Magic Kingdom is the wrong park to go to then. Epcot or hollywood studios would be more appropriate. If she likes animals...there's always the Animal Kingdom park

I wouldn't even bother with any of the Disney parks tbh, i would say they would be much better going to Busch, or driving up to Six Flags.

The only rollercoaster i can think of that goes upside down is the Aerosmith one, Everest is good at AK (my fav park) other than that there is no point paying the entry fee if fast rides is what is wanted - And please before anyone says Space Mountain..... Don't.

teallach

Mr_Lahey wrote: »

I wouldn't even bother with any of the Disney parks tbh, i would say they would be much better going to Busch, or driving up to Six Flags.

That's exactly the way we see it this year having done Disney last year and realising that unless you have children under the age of 10, there's not much point going back for a 2nd look. Going back to Universal, Busch and Seaworld this year:D

princessmoneysaver

Am saddened to read this about Seaworld

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8535618.stm

My heart goes out to the family of the trainer :-(

Jem8472

yes a sad accident.

sweetpeas_2

OMG that's right bad isn't it. Poor woman

Mr_Lahey

Terrible, what is more shocking is that this Whale has been involved in two previous fatalities!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/feb/25/seaworld-to-decide-killer-whale-fate

sweetpeas_2

It's horrific, why would he end up at such a big tourist place like this after doing it twice before? Can't get my head around it. Seems like common sense doesn't it.

The poor people that had to sit and watch

jeanniebeanie_2

It is a terrible tragedy. Her family and collegues must be devastated.

I can't help but wonder what will happen to the whale now.The trainer had worked with this whale for more than 10 years it seems, although it was never judged safe enough to be in the water with.

I doubt it could be released into the wild. It is clear it is not safe around people. Where could it be retired to needing such huge expensive accommodation?

I admit that the hypocrite in me has enjoyed the shows even though a little voice at the back of my mind that I chose to ignore was telling me of the animal size/tank ratio and the drooping fin and was questioning 'is this right?'

It's so very sad on many levels

Mr_Lahey

jeanniebeanie wrote: »

It is a terrible tragedy. Her family and collegues must be devastated.

I can't help but wonder what will happen to the whale now.The trainer had worked with this whale for more than 10 years it seems, although it was never judged safe enough to be in the water with.

I doubt it could be released into the wild. It is clear it is not safe around people. Where could it be retired to needing such huge expensive accommodation?

I admit that the hypocrite in me has enjoyed the shows even though a little voice at the back of my mind that I chose to ignore was telling me of the animal size/tank ratio and the drooping fin and was questioning 'is this right?'

It's so very sad on many levels

It does sound hypocritical, but i too have questioned the morality of keeping such an animal in a tank.
I have never liked Seaworld, nonetheless i am certainly not using to that to justify what has happened, what has happened is a genuine tragedy.

FH_Brit

teallach wrote: »

That's exactly the way we see it this year having done Disney last year and realising that unless you have children under the age of 10, there's not much point going back for a 2nd look. Going back to Universal, Busch and Seaworld this year:D

Try some "real Florida" stuff too.