Travisma 1,317 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Interesting article.Did they over react?http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/local/consumer/on-your-side/2015/09/16/i-did-not-think-anyone-would-take-me-seriously/32524015/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hard to know only having one side of the story. Whateve the facts, I think this guy miscalculated by taking this to the media so soon. If it was truly just a dumbass move, I think he should have thrown himself on the "mercy of the court" and waited for the reply on his appeal first. If he thinks he can force Disney's hand by making them sound bad in public (regardless of the facts), that may be the 2nd dumbest thought he's had recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Of all the things to say he chose "build a meth lab". That is an odd, odd, odd choice of words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I agree one sided but why would Disney react that way? Sure meth lab was a dumb thing to say but for Disney to call the cops? You would think there would need to be some evidence to warrant a midnight raid. I feel like there is more to this story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingReese 1 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 It's kinda like saying bomb on an airplane, they have to take it seriously Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Of all the things to say he chose "build a meth lab". That is an odd, odd, odd choice of words. As Jen says, the things that make you go hmmmmmmm. I feel like there is more to this story. I don't doubt that for a minute. Probably a LOT more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Zero tolerance. Period. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I could bake a cake, knit a sweater, build a house, fly around the world...... There are so many things that pop into my head and build a meth lab is not one of them. How long does it take to build a meth lab, does he have experience? Very odd choice of words. Also wondering what else was said to the cast member, maybe something threatening? I feel like there is definitely something missing. I can understand Disney calling the cops, but if nothing was found and nothing else was going on or had in the past I dont see why they would ban him. I would think they would be apologizing their buts of and comping lots of stuff. I also agree with Mo he jump the gun on going to the news. Disney likely to make a example out of him now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I could bake a cake, knit a sweater, build a house, fly around the world...... There are so many things that pop into my head and build a meth lab is not one of them. Well said! How long does it take to build a meth lab, does he have experience? V Right?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 "Don't know why I said meth lab, I should have said, 'I was going to build an atomic bomb,'"Because that's a better option? Again, not a term I would pick... Odd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Good choices are not this guy's strong suit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Sure meth lab was a dumb thing to say but for Disney to call the cops? IMO, calling the cops is the only logical response. I wouldn't want Disney's Mall Cops looking into this one. The guy made a stupid statement, but I think its prudent for Disney to follow it up appropriately and calling the professionals in is the right thing. Who knows why the police felt a midnight raid was appropriate- but my guess is that building meth labs in hotel rooms is not out of the bounds of what they've seen. I don't see the issue here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Good choices are not this guy's strong suit. I agree. And I also agree that we're only seeing his side of the story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daddyphat808 - Eric 16 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I agree that they needed to check it out. Because if it was a meth lab there are some hazmat and explosive items to consider. But something has to be said about whatever indecent that started the whole mess in the first place. And it is truly a strange thing to have pop in your head. And it seems like this fella being grumpy by his own admission doesn't make the best choices. Atomic bomb??? He missed the whole filter between thoughts and mouth speech. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 IF that's the whole story, Disney is being ridiculous. If the want to check his room or search his person fine (I guess) but after finding nothing they should have dropped it. I see far worse behavior every time I go Disney and they don't even speak to the offenders let alone ban them for life. I do agree he should have waited for his appeal to be denied before going public. Everybody make bonehead decisions from time to time. He should have given Disney time to rethink theirs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I guess I'm one of the few, that was not bothered by his comment. My guess is this guy has a very dry sense of humor. My dad has that...he'll say these off the wall things that make my mom go, "oh Bob...no one else thinks that funny", so maybe I'm use to it? Or maybe, after many years of dealing with the public, I've just heard so much that what he says doesn't seem all that offense to me. I don't know... I just don't think it was that big of deal. Disney could have been responsive and had the police check his room, if really concerned, but leave it at that. I do think Mo was correct; he might have been better served not going to media and (rather) going up the chain at Disney and asking for mercy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Not knowing the whole story I tend to believe Disney over reacted if it was strictly the meth lab comment. It is very hard to hide a meth lab as they have very strong odors due to the chemicals used. With housekeeping going into the room and all of the passersby someone would have been sure to notice the smell long before the incident. As far as the police raid I understand why they did it in the middle of the night but I think they could have positively determined that there really was something going on before raiding the room. I'm wondering if there was some other implied threat that made Disney think there was the risk of violence with a firearm which would explain the actions taken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 It is truly sad what passes as journalism these days. I'd love to see the actual police report, which the station could have easily accessed. As everyone else has already said, there obviously is a lot more to this story. One thing I did find interesting is that it looks like the Sheriff's office has a rubber stamp that they use to issue Trespass Warnings for Disney: They must issue a lot of Trespass Warnings. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 It is truly sad what passes as journalism these days. I'd love to see the actual police report, which the station could have easily accessed. As everyone else has already said, there obviously is a lot more to this story. One thing I did find interesting is that it looks like the Sheriff's office has a rubber stamp that they use to issue Trespass Warnings for Disney: They must issue a lot of Trespass Warnings. TCDThey're going to have to get a new stamp saying Disney Springs and dropping Pleasure Island! I'm sure the old ones will show up on eBay for a ton of $$$. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Not knowing the whole story I tend to believe Disney over reacted if it was strictly the meth lab comment. It is very hard to hide a meth lab as they have very strong odors due to the chemicals used. With housekeeping going into the room and all of the passersby someone would have been sure to notice the smell long before the incident. As far as the police raid I understand why they did it in the middle of the night but I think they could have positively determined that there really was something going on before raiding the room. I'm wondering if there was some other implied threat that made Disney think there was the risk of violence with a firearm which would explain the actions taken. I'm assuming that since WDW is a prime target a) any threat, real or implied, has to be investigated, and someone overreacted. I'm sure they are under greater scrutiny from Homeland Security and other agencies because of the size of the resort. I was surprised only because it was Pop Century and not one of the all star resorts, lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Who knows why the police felt a midnight raid was appropriate- Maybe the cops actually do know how long it takes to build a meth lab. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I was surprised only because it was Pop Century and not one of the all star resorts, lol. Pop Century is a value resort just like the All Stars, and in my experience, attracts the same type of clientele. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Who knows why the police felt a midnight raid was appropriate- but my guess is that building meth labs in hotel rooms is not out of the bounds of what they've . It doesn't say what time he made the statement, just that he was trying to stay an extra day. He could have made the statement at 1130pm. I know there have been times I've called late at night to see if I could extend my stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneygeek87 2 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 "Don't know why I said meth lab, I should have said, 'I was going to build an atomic bomb,'"Because that's a better option? Again, not a term I would pick... OddIn this day and age, saying anything like this is just asking for trouble! I feel like he's watched too much Breaking Bad... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DinDavie 37 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Some people misunderstand that the right of Freedom of Speech does not protect you from the negative reactions to what you said. Any company or individual has the right to refuse service to anyone on their property so long as they demonstrate that denial of service was not a result of a persons race, religion, sexual orientation or any of the other protect classes. Sounds like the guy was just a jerk. He needs to own his jerkness and move on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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