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Theme Parks Safe?
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Discussion Started: 06-30-2006, 1:11 PM
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ONLY RESPONSES THAT INCLUDE A FIRST NAME, LAST NAME AND CITY ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE USED IN WESH 2 NEWSCASTS.
Aggressive thrill rides are growing in popularity at theme parks across the country. Do you worry about your family's safety? Share your thoughts.
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KrooJWG
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07-11-2006, 1:30 PM
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Accidents are going to happen at theme parks, no matter what the ride or how much warning is provided. If I remember correctly, over 12 million people have ridden "Mission: SPACE" at this point. With that many people, something is bound to go wrong at some point. Don't blame Disney or another park operator for the Law of Averages.
And in response to zachary235's comment: Are you aware that deaths have occurred on relatively gentle rides, including "Pirates of the Caribbean?" Should that ride be shut down, too? Disney has no control over the health of their guests. All they can do is warn them about the intensity of various attractions, and its up to the guests to do the rest.
-Josh Graham, Kissimmee-
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andals007
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07-11-2006, 11:40 AM
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I think theme parks are safe. I have traveled to many theme parks and have been on over 100 roller coasters in the US and Europe. Many of which are more intense than the Rockin' Roller Coaster (RRC).
I don't think knocking the RRC for a death is appropriate. I believe had that person been on another coaster as intense or more intense than that, the same outcome would have happened whether it be at Disney or another theme park.
As far as Mission:Space goes... that is an awesome attration assuming you can handle it. There are many BRIGHT NEON YELLOW signs located throughout the ride and at the enterance that forewarns you about the intensity of the ride.
The sign states: "For safety you should be in good health, and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that can be aggravated by this adventure."
"CAUTION! You may experience motion sickness on this adventure! Mission:SPACE is a realistic and intense simulation of space flight. It is unlike anything that you have ever experienced."
and, if I remember correctly, it also states that even if you have never experienced motion sickness before, there is a good possibility that you may do so on this ride. Not to mention the fact that when you sit down and notice the puke bags available for your use... don't you think that would make you understand they are serious.
Most deaths and accidents on rides are caused by rider stupidity. If you are ignorant enough to board the attration knowing that you have a condition, then you better make sure you have a living will. It's not worth it to me to put myself in jeopardy if there is a slightest uncertainty. Besides the fact that you could easily ask a cast member about the attraction and clear up any uncertainties you may have before making a decision to ride.
I think Disney is doing a fantastic job. People need to stop blaming them for acts that could have been prevented by the rider.
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zackery511
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07-11-2006, 9:57 AM
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Theme Parks like Disney and others post adequate warning signs on all their rides. People need to heed the warnings. I have had mild heart problems, yet I have chosen at times to ride Mission Space, Rockin Roller Coaster and many others. If I have a problem, it is my responsability since I read the warnings and took the risk. When are people going to become responsible for their own actions instead of blaming everyone else. And why in the world would a parent allow a 4 year old to ride something with that much intinisity. What were they thinking, or were they letting the 4 year old think for them. It's time for people to be responsible for their own actions instead of laying the blame on someone else..
MJ
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scooby55
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07-11-2006, 9:53 AM
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I have to agree that while tragic, the rider is responsible for his/her own health. I have been on Mission Space a half dozen times and will admit it is intense, but not life threatening. Then again, that is also what people are paying for when they get on the ride. There are more warning signs on the ride than I have seen on any other coaster at universal studios or six flags, and they even offer a non-spinning version for people who do not wish to feel 2 sustained G forces -- something no other park offers. At the end of the day, accidents will happen. For the thousands of riders that go on the ride every day, thousands of them walk off just fine. On the other hand, 42,000+ Americans die each year in car accidents alone. Over 100,000 people die from smoking related lung cancer each year. The only reason the press jumps on disney is because it's juicy news. If they wanted to accomplish something, seatbelts and a smoking ban might be better than shutting down an amusement park ride where more often than not, the rider made a mistake getting on the ride.
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Stephen100
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07-03-2006, 9:23 AM
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Blaming Disney for the tragic death of a young child (or any of the recent deaths) seems to be a pointless thing to do. The recent information suggests that the people who died had heart problems - known or unknown. To shut down anything which has been shown to cause death would mean that we would be all sitting in our houses with no means of transport and no food (lorries cause deaths as well). A risk free life is no life at all. We all enjoy thrills be it movies and/or theme rides. Accidents happen. Unfortunate & tragic. However, why should my life be regulated by other people determined to take away my freedoms because 'they know best'. Inform us, educate us and allow us to make our own decisions. Blaming others for 'life' is not helpful on any level. Others may choose not to ride - absolutely fine. I may not want to ride - equally fine. However, I will not tell others that they must not ride.
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Delfuoco
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07-02-2006, 2:41 PM
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This is to the idiotic post that zachary235 wrote. The theme parks have no control of the stupid guests that don't take responsibility for themselves. Current 12 yr excluded because doctors don't usually run cardio tests on children but all these other people know they have heart and back conditions and still go on these rides that clearly state "If you have a heart or back problem DO NOT RIDE!" Disney does not need to shut down anything. People need to listen to their Doctors and READ all the warnings.
I hate STUPID people!
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ddriggers1
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07-02-2006, 7:43 AM
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I live in Florida and have all my life. I've been to all the theme parks numerous times, and can say, i've never felt unsafe. But then again, no environment is completly safe. That's the whole thing here. A theme park gets scrutinized when a tragedy takes place on their property, but the facts of the matter is that tragedies take place everywhere. At home, on the highways, even at the grocery stores or convienent stores we as citizens frequent. The operators of theme parks work hard to make them as safe as humanly possible, but we do not live in a perfect world. Don't hide from theme parks because you feel they are unsafe! You might as well turn in your drivers license on your way to turn off the gas that runs your stove.
Thanks, Dwayne Driggers
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noexcuse
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07-01-2006, 8:39 AM
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While I feel terribly sorry for the death of the young boy and have the greatest sympathy for the family members over this accident. We as a community have to speak out and remind everyone that what happened here was exactually that. An accident. What I see going on here by our local media is nothing short of a good ole fashion witch-hunt. Are there phones, defibrillators near-by, what the? Your more likely to get killed on I-4 than this and is anyone going to ask if there was a defib on a pole nearby. Come on people, you know for a fact that our major theme parks, including Disney especially, have more money invested in the safety of their park that if you really knew could almost be considered OverKIll! Think about it. Why does it seem to me that everyone is trying to look for a hole to slip through to make this Disney's fault. Someone started CPR right away, Paramedics were their in 3 minutes. We should all be that lucky in an emergency like that. Again, my heart goes out to the family but lets call this what it is, an accident.
"Sure is a pretty day, for setting things right". Robert Duvall
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zachary235
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07-01-2006, 1:00 AM
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How many DEATHS will it take for Disney to permanently CLOSE DOWN RIDES? I would think ONE DEATH would be enough to permanently CLOSE DOWN a ride! Or should everyone be required to have a doctor's release after having a complete physical allowing them to go on these rides?
Not every adult or child is aware of any possible medical problem they may have!
4 DEATHS since 2000!!! WHY make rides that have possible LIFFE-THREATENING affects???
I certainly don't believe that's what Walt Disney had in mind! And I certainly don't plan to ever pay to go into a DISNEY DEATH TRAP again!
I heard that the Rockin' Roller Coaster gets up to 4 G's..... And our astronauts only experience 3 G's!!! I say take down the rides that have caused ANY DEATHS whatever the reason was!
And besides all their posted warnings before getting on a ride, I think they should post how many people/children have DIED after the ride.
Chris Ryba
C. Ryba
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