A few weeks ago it was reported that the jokes about crocodiles on the popular attraction the Jungle Cruise were removed. This came on the heels of the incident in the Seven Seas Lagoon where a 2 year old boy was taken by an alligator, so in good taste Disney decided to get rid of crocodile jokes on the Magic Kingdom attraction.
Well now they’re back…sort of….
Disney is now allowing their skippers to make the crocodile jokes, but not the one referring to children. They are allowed to mention “Old Smiley” and his girlfriend “Ginger” who snaps. There is still no mention of the more controversial one that tells parents to: “watch their children, or the crocodiles will.” Maybe it’s progress at least, because they crocs weren’t even mentioned after the attack last month.
Also the crocodiles in the Living with the Land boat ride were removed a few days ago, although at this point we still don’t know why. Hopefully it’s just maintenance and not a permanent removal. They could make a return any day, and we’ll keep you posted.
Honestly this whole alligator thing has gotten a bit out of hand and I hope Disney doesn’t erase every trace of reptiles from their parks over one incident(albeit terrible).
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Your Thoughts:
I want to know what you think of the Crocodile jokes coming back, even though some of them are still left out. And also what you think about the whole alligator crisis in Disney World and if you think it’s been overblown or justified. Let us know in the comments section below! 🙂
My name is Ziggy and I love Disney, everything Disney! I grew up on Disney and it has and continues to be a huge part of my life. I started young when my parents took me to Disney World when I was 18 months old. Little did they know that would be the first of an uncountable number of trips we would take. I have so many amazing memories going to Disney with my family and friends and it has been interwoven into my DNA.
Ryan
Wednesday 6th of July 2016
It was a terrible thing that happened at the GF, but they shouldn't have been in the water to begin with. Now with the measures WDW has taken I hope this prevents future accidents. I hope the jokes return, because they are just that jokes. The jokes were there before this tragedy and are in no way mocking the family.
Ziggy
Monday 11th of July 2016
yeah i agree with you wholeheartedly Ryan. I hope the jokes return too, people can't take every little thing so seriously as you said, and besides the jokes were there long before the incident.