Theme Parks a Go-Go is all over this! Also, no to mics

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I will say, after taking on such a worthy cause, TPAGG is definitely worth every centimetre of that Mars Bar Wrapper... I might have to revise my own bid...

I put the pic on Sea Worlds Facebook page again maybe they will respond this time. Everyone should photograph the gate on your next visit and post it to there Facebook page and maybe then they will listen. I'm so sick of that annoying gate!!!

I put the pic on Sea Worlds Facebook page again maybe they will respond this time. Everyone should photograph the gate on your next visit and post it to there Facebook page and maybe then they will listen. I'm so sick of that annoying gate!!!

You should private message them as well. I did it about the storm coaster and how they should put a wall or curtain to hide the different parts of the ride. They said that it has been taken and the feed back will be taken on board for when the ride is having maintenance. If they do is another thing.

I noticed the map of Sea World on Google Maps taken in the days of Bermuda Triangle and maybe when the train was operating shows that there were 2 gates at the crossing and 1 has been removed... Image was taken at the time when Jet Rescue was under construction and Sea Viper was the Corkscrew I private messaged Sea World, posted the image twice on their page and also on the Theme Parks.com facebook page and had no response. I guess they can't come up with a reason why the gate is still there. Everyone who is sick of that gate needs to keep bugging and teasing Sea World until they finally listen and remove it. Anyone visiting the park fell free to jump it. It no longer has a purpose which was to close the path as the train came through. When the train was operating the gates were only closed when the train was crossing.

Edited December 24, 201311 yr by Gary86

When the train was operating the gates were only closed when the train was crossing.

I can't remember ever seeing those gates opened, even when the train was in full operation. I recall always being forced through the automatic boom gates and past the retail plaza. Are you sure those gates have ever been open (except for vehicles)?

It's been a long time since the train closed so it's possible that those gates were only there for service vehicles and guests went through the retail plaza. But back the you could ride the train over to the Corkscrew, now the train is gone the gate should be removed to allow easier access between rides.

I can't see them removing that gate any time soon I guess the put the gate so they can get people to go through the carnival games who knows? I also need to point out that when I was at the park on Sunday. I saw at least 20 people jump over that gate

I can't see them removing that gate any time soon I guess the put the gate so they can get people to go through the carnival games who knows?

Or, you know, maybe, as discussed millions of times on here, it's to filter the people past the food, games, retail area of the park so they're likely to spend more money.

Or, you know, maybe, as discussed millions of times on here, it's to filter the people past the food, games, retail area of the park so they're likely to spend more money.

Which is pointless since people just climb over the gate. If they really want people to go through the food and games area they need a taller gate.

Which is pointless since people just climb over the gate. If they really want people to go through the food and games area they need a taller gate.

Not everyone though. A lot of people see the gate and think, ok, I'm not allowed to go that way, I should take the other path.

As mentioned above, if this gate is such an inconvenience as to make guests risk their own safety jumping over it, then it needs to be removed. It's like a duty of care to guests, and a lawsuit waiting to happen (we know how petty some people are). if not remove just build a bigger obstruction.

Edited December 26, 201311 yr by buzzkill13

As mentioned above, if this gate is such an inconvenience as to make guests risk their own safety jumping over it, then it needs to be removed. It's like a duty of care to guests, and a lawsuit waiting to happen (we know how petty some people are). if not remove just build a bigger obstruction.

Someone getting injured jumping over a barrier that is not on a thoroughfare thru the park would have no eligible claim for damages. Whilst inconvenient, there is a clearly marked path to be followed.

That's potentially not true. If enough people are doing it, and Sea World know there is a potential for someone to get injured, then they are obligated to do something to mitigate the risk. A good lawyer would probably be able to get them on the grounds that Sea World failed in its duty of care, in allowing a dangerous situation to continue. I don't think it's morally right, but I think legally they could be exposed.

Come on, if MW can be held responsible because they got some kid "too excited" and he ran in the park and tripped over, SW would be accountable for this.

Yeah true Ridiculous though...

I'm actually bitter enough over Sea World's bitchy method of crowd flow control that I'd actually like to see someone win a lawsuit over this if they jumped the fence and were hurt.

I messaged sea world about the gate and they said they will pass the message onto sea worlds team for review.

Just got back from sea world, and they have actually raised the height of the gate by adding two rows of wire on the top.

That is absolutely hilarious... Just walk the long way ya lazy bunch of lazies

so thay have decided not to remove it like has been asked here and made it harder to jump over nice response seaworld well done

Well they have obviously listened to us. They obviously released its a safety issue, but they still want people to be aware of the food area.

Edited December 30, 201311 yr by gdalby96

Ha, people posting here has potentially forced a change in the park, take that change.org! Maybe they'll take on board the idea of either reopening the train or redesigning that part of the park with a proper fix.

I don't think the train needs reopening but I just had a thought that when "Wild" opens maybe they could add another monorail station to that side?

The park could do with a redevelopment which will include the removal of all the remain train track / stations.

As for that gate making it harder to climb over is a very bad idea as it is very confusing to find your way around the park. Opening the gate will allow easier access around the park and won't waste guests time in finding the alterative route.