All I can say is Eeeewww! - Page 2

Gemini Cricket · 03-23-2008, 10:25 AM

I've seen the Amy pic. It's interesting. Rather bland, imho.

(I posted the pic in the Parking Lot.)

katiesue · 03-20-2008, 12:58 PM

But think of all the crap thrown in that lagoon. Plus there are tons of birds. Not to mention goodness knows what's in the dye the put in the water.

Also how would you get in/out of it?

innerSpaceman · 03-20-2008, 02:29 PM

You dive in from the slow-spinning Golden Zepher. Timing is everything.

katiesue · 03-20-2008, 03:48 PM

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You dive in from the slow-spinning Golden Zepher. Timing is everything.

Brilliant - does your dive get scored?

NickO'Time · 04-17-2008, 11:32 PM

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Danskin Women's Triathlon Series has announced a change in venue for their June race to the DLR and they are planning the swim in the lagoon at DCA! How in God's green earth are they going to be able to make that safe to swim in?

Here's more info...

I know that Disney has been anxious to bring the success of their WDW triathlons to California, but the swim portion has been a huge obstacle. I don't see that they've done anything to remedy it, nor do they really have the time to do any kind of fix. I'd be willing to give it a try sometime, but until I see how they pull this one off - I'll have to pass.

This is a walk in the park. Disney's Sprint Tri.
A big difference from 2.4 mile ocean swim, 110 mile bike and 26.2 marathon. (Kona)
Maybe they will turn on their wave machine.

DisneyDaniel · 04-18-2008, 09:52 AM

I might be in the minority, but it would actually be cool to swim through the Paradise Pier lagoon as part of a triathlon. How many people can say: "I swam in the DCA lagoon!" ... legally, too.

At least I know one of my "million dreams" would come true at a Disney park if given that opportunity.

Couldn't one assume the event organizers and Disney have already thought about health and safety concerns regarding the water and lagoon's bottom before approving event logistics?

Sub la Goon · 03-23-2008, 12:12 PM

All I can think of is the tubing and crap they have under the water. They can clean it up and chlorinate it to a fare-thee-well, but can they keep people from hitting things under the already shallow water?

Alex · 03-23-2008, 12:39 PM

Ever swam the water part of a triathlon? The stuff under the water isn't really so relevant since you're already getting thoroughly thrashed by the people in the water with you.

Really, as I think about it the logistical concern I see is that while they will certainly have a way to get everybody out of the water I don't see any way they can engineer one where it will be a smooth continuous movement like hitting the beach of a pond. And if there is a backup of swimmers they're going to run into trouble pretty quickly.

But I assume (or hope anyway) that they've go somebody experienced enough in planning to be thinking it through.

Sub la Goon · 03-23-2008, 12:48 PM

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Ever swam the water part of a triathlon?

All I can say is "Hell no!"

I may have done some crazy things in my day but none of them involved anything related to being healthy.

Alex · 03-23-2008, 12:52 PM

Well, I've done my share of healthy things (though you'd never know it to look at me) but I've steered clear of triathlons simply because of the descriptions I've had from friends who do them about what a horrible experience the swim portion can be if it is at all crowded.

Said one: Imagine trying to swim from Alcatraz to the shore. Now imagine doing it with someone kicking you in the face for most of it.

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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	But think of all the crap thrown in that lagoon. Plus there are tons of birds. Not to mention goodness knows what's in the dye the put in the water. Also how would you get in/out of it? __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	You dive in from the slow-spinning Golden Zepher. Timing is everything.
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DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	I might be in the minority, but it would actually be cool to swim through the Paradise Pier lagoon as part of a triathlon. How many people can say: "I swam in the DCA lagoon!" ... legally, too. At least I know one of my "million dreams" would come true at a Disney park if given that opportunity. Couldn't one assume the event organizers and Disney have already thought about health and safety concerns regarding the water and lagoon's bottom before approving event logistics? __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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Sub la Goon Ride me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The line forms here... Posts: 326	All I can think of is the tubing and crap they have under the water. They can clean it up and chlorinate it to a fare-thee-well, but can they keep people from hitting things under the already shallow water? __________________ You roll the dice, you move your mice.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Ever swam the water part of a triathlon? The stuff under the water isn't really so relevant since you're already getting thoroughly thrashed by the people in the water with you. Really, as I think about it the logistical concern I see is that while they will certainly have a way to get everybody out of the water I don't see any way they can engineer one where it will be a smooth continuous movement like hitting the beach of a pond. And if there is a backup of swimmers they're going to run into trouble pretty quickly. But I assume (or hope anyway) that they've go somebody experienced enough in planning to be thinking it through.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, I've done my share of healthy things (though you'd never know it to look at me) but I've steered clear of triathlons simply because of the descriptions I've had from friends who do them about what a horrible experience the swim portion can be if it is at all crowded. Said one: Imagine trying to swim from Alcatraz to the shore. Now imagine doing it with someone kicking you in the face for most of it.
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