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Walt Disney World Parks
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CAUTION!
Keep Your Eye on the Road
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Driving an ECV, Wheelchair or Walking Around Disney
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- Written
by
Megan
VanWaus
One thing to remember while traveling in an ECV (Electric Convenience
Vehicle) or even walking around Walt Disney World is to keep an eye on
the ground and road below you, especially at intersections.
A
small incident occurred to a guest traveling with her family from a
sidewalk onto Main Street when the ECV she was riding tipped over. The
guest admittedly assumed that there was a ramp or break in the curb that
lines Main Street, for wheelchairs and ECVs to pass through. While most
intersections and corners of the sidewalk that borders Main Street do
have such ramps, there was no ramp at this specific junction.
The guest was immediately assisted by several cast members and she
declared that she was fine. She did suggest though, that there be some
sort of warning, such as bright paint lining the curbs, a sign, or the
addition of a ramp at that site.
Yet
there are reasons that there are not brightly colored paint markers or
signs adorning this location and some others within the Magic Kingdom
and other Disney parks. One reason is that Disney strives to stay
consistent with the theme each location. For example, many design
elements on Main Street, U.S.A. are inspired by Marceline, Missouri, the
small town where Walt Disney grew up. He moved there as a four-year-old
with his family in 1906. Therefore, bright painted lines and signs would
clash with the theming of Main Street, but it would be suitable for
Tomorrow Land, which has a high-tech theme.
Some
guests have asked why the curbs need to be there at all.
Not only is Main Street designed to reflect the settings of an early 20th
century town, but it is also equipped to present an average of three
parades a day with thousands of viewers. With this, cast members ask
that guests sit or stand on the curb, and not in the street. So the
curbs are actually there to serve a purpose. This is for the safety of
everyone involved, including the guests, characters and performers.
This type of theming is unique to Main Street, but is something to be
aware of everywhere you go in Disney World! While Disney is always
concerned with the safety of their guests, its attention to detail and
impeccable theming is a large part of why you, the guest, comes to stay.
So, the next time you feel like you are
going back in time to another country, or into the future, don't forget
to keep an eye on the road!
About the author: Meagan
VanWaus worked for
Disney World until recently, when she took a temporary break.
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