Originally Posted By iDisney72 Being the Disney freak that I am, people always ask me questions they think will stump me, and as I'm sure happens with most of you, the answer to that "very difficult question" rolls of your tongue like it was nothing. One of my friends asked me a question, however, that I don't think can be answered. I thought I would double check with all you LPers just in case! Question: On average, how much guests a day get sick at DL? (sick as in throw up) I don't think this could ever be calculated seeing as how there aren't CMs in every bathroom. It just doesn't seem like a question there would ever be a figure for. Any thoughts?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros There is probably some vague count on how many people get sick in places that they shouldn't (teacup, sidewalk, halfway in the bathroom), but I don't think there would be any way (or reason) to count how many people spill their lunch in a proper recepticle. Overall, I wouldn't be surprised if the number was very low (under 50?) compared to how many people were in the park, and relative to other parks. There aren't many attractions that really cause a lot of people problems, other than the Teacups and Roger Rabbit, both of which get very difficult to keep turning if you aren't feeling well. The only one that I've heard people have problems with that they can't control is Star Tours, and that's more just feeling uncomfortable than actually feeling like anything's going to happen. There are a couple former custodial CM's here who may know a little more, but I say you just make up a number (27.3 sounds like a nice average to me) and tell your friend.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Wow - proof I'm not a geek! LOLOL I'd answer questions like that with, "How the heck would I know and why would I care?"
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer I think we need to qualify this. There are many levels of "getting sick", anywhere from the slight upchuck to projectile. Are we including all categories in our magic # or defining just how many in each. Do we even know which attractions have the highest # of contributors? >>There aren't many attractions that really cause a lot of people problems, other than the Teacups and Roger Rabbit,<< Then why does The Sun Wheel of Death have those cute little white bags in the swinging gondolas...
Originally Posted By iDisney72 Haha, I did argue that it wasn't a good question, but he seemed so pleased with himself for stumping me I just had to try! I agree that the amount of times people get sick on a ride can probably be guessed, seeing as how it needs to get cleaned up and therefor attention is brought to the situation. But even then... it's a stretch!
Originally Posted By iDisney72 ShivaThDestroyer, I guess maybe all categories, seeing as how every category does involve getting sick. As for the attraction with the highest #... I have no idea! I agree with Teacups and Sun Wheel, maybe Space Mountain, too?
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x You know, that's just one of those absurd questions that isn't really even trivia, and I would get very upset if my friend got all happy because he "stumped" me. I'd be like "dude, you're stupid. That's not even a question!"
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>As for the attraction with the highest #.<< The Maliboomer has those wonderful plastic shields to protect you from the "wind".
Originally Posted By friendofdd For DL only: Summer hours, high temps 53.78 summer hours, average temps 39.23 off season hours 67.3 lots of fast running between attractions so as to ride all of them two or three times in one day. I have the figures for the other seasons, but this is enough to answer nosey people.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I have a very low tolerance for certain attractions: Sun Wheel of Death, Soaring, Teacups, Star Tours...It's a motion thing, and I have tried all these rides. I get a terrible sick feeling in my tumtum...but I have NEVER tossed a Disney Dog. I would hate to pay 6 bucks for a dog and have it end up on the pavement or in a trash can....
Originally Posted By iDisney72 friendofdd, It may be because I am tired, but I don't understand your numbers. Can you explain, please?
Originally Posted By friendofdd They are the average sick (throw up) guests per day. They are not really my numbers as they come from a secret Disney site which is inaccessable except for those who are e-mailed the revolving password every 3 1/2 hours. The mumbers are generated through sensors in walking surfaces and hidden cameras that are activated by the sound of up-chucking. I can't say more or they will stop sending me the secret password.
Originally Posted By iDisney72 O ok, got it. The part about fast running confused me, but after re-reading it I get it now. Thanks!
Originally Posted By friendofdd Yes, the fast running tends to dehydrate them and makes them more vulnerable to the heaves.
Originally Posted By retlawfan Well, if you average friendofdd's numbers and also take into account that there are a few after hours parties or special events, the number is exactly 42. Ursula, you are correct.
Originally Posted By dl1956 Don't forget to account for the many devotees of the Cove Bar and Karl Strauss', especially on those hot summer nights. I can remember a few times kinda wobbling my way out towards the rides.
