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Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:50 pm
by glendalais
In an effort to improve road safety and avoid traffic backups, the Reedy Crteek Improvement District and the Florida Department of Transportation recently installed signs on several roads entering the Walt Disney World Resort (especially those with the giant marquee signs) advising people that they should only pull over for emergency purposes only.
The signs are big, bold and have flashing lights on them.
As such, what was I not surprised to see on my way into work this morning?
A line of 10 or so cars stretched along the side of State Road 536, on the edge of Disney Property. With all the occupants of those cars jockeying for position so they could take pictures in front of the giant "Welcome to Walt Disney World Resort" sign.
Idiots.
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:50 am
by darph nader
But,,,but,,,it'll look good in the vacation scrap-book.
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:25 am
by Moonliner
They should have a 'scenic view' turnoff and post a Photopass photographer there.
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:28 am
by Swordfish Flotilla
glendalais wrote: for emergency purposes only.
Recently, similar signs near Gainesville were the object of curious looks from the passing traffic. Seems like someone hacked into the computers and changed the message to [font="Comic Sans MS"]
"Warning -- Zombie Attack Ahead"[/font]
not that I'm suggesting anything...
Merry Christmas to all Marsupials, Doctors, etc. and Skippers, too!
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:35 am
by Shorty82
Moonliner wrote:They should have a 'scenic view' turnoff and post a Photopass photographer there.
Even better, post a few cops there and park them hidden behind the arches. As people stop to take photos the cops walk up to the cars with ticket books in hand. :twisted:
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:26 am
by darph nader
Shorty82 wrote:Even better, post a few cops there and park them hidden behind the arches. As people stop to take photos the cops walk up to the cars with ticket books in hand. :twisted:
OCSD would have their quota filled in no time. :D:
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 1:51 pm
by Honda Enoch
darph nader wrote:But,,,but,,,it'll look good in the vacation scrap-book.
"Look, this is me and my family taking a photo of the WDW sign right before that big truck hit us."
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:38 pm
by darph nader
Honda Enoch wrote:"Look, this is me and my family taking a photo of the WDW sign right before that big truck hit us."
A real face-book moment. :D:
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:41 pm
by David R
This drives me crazy. It's dangerous and stupid. I was glad when I saw the signs, but apparently SGs will do they do best: ignore signs and their own safety.
The funny thing is that the Sheriff cars usually hide not far from the entrances. Apparently they don't really care.
Re: Sign? What Sign?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 4:51 pm
by Honda Enoch
I do agree with the 'scenic view' pull over idea.