What does Disney do about alligators?

This tiny alligator doesn't pose much of a threat to Guests. But for the safety of all visitors, Walt Disney World removes and relocates dozens of alligators from its property annually. If you ever spot an alligator at the Disney Parks, do not approach.



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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – At least 226 nuisance alligators have been trapped and removed from Walt Disney World property since a toddler was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort nearly five years ago, according to a report from ClickonOrlando.com.

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The signs being installed contain four sets of messages: “Danger,” “Alligators and snakes in area,” “Stay away from the water,” and “Do not feed the wildlife.”

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Ammonia and human urine mixed together in a spray bottle has been used by some homeowners in the past, and this is apparently said to work as some sort of alligator deterrent.

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Basically, use your common sense and you'll be fine. THERE IS NO SWIMMING ALLOWED IN ANY WDW LAKE OR WATERWAY OTHER THAN THE RESORT POOLS.

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Located south of the Magic Kingdom theme park, the Seven Seas Lagoon serves as a natural buffer between the Magic Kingdom and its parking lot and connects with the adjacent Bay Lake. The lake reaches a depth of 14 feet (4.3 m).

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Feature or main pool hours are 10 am until 10 pm or 11 pm daily, depending upon the season. (Expect warmer months to see longer hours.) Leisure or quiet pools are once again open 24 hours per day. As always, operating hours are subject to change without notice (mostly due to weather).

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