HopperFan
"It's a bug-eat-bug world out there, princess."
- Joined
- Sep 6, 2003
- The first thread was likely closed because it really didn't have anything to do with Theme Park Planning and it appeared to have no where to go but down.
- The second thread was closed (as stated) because it violates the terms of the board to start a new thread to pick up another thread that was closed.
- Obviously it was decided to leave them both open (for now) but move to threads where they fit. One fits more with WDW Tips and this one fits with community discussion because it's only about opinions on bathroom stall design.
- The article that started this media frenzy (many that turned to joke mode) was based on REDDIT. A completely unfiltered, unsourced discussion board.
- There are going to be lots of reasons for the slight difference in US toilet designs but all must adhere to codes and standards. The metal constructed stalls would likely be the least expensive to install and maintain, and the kind most likely to be kept clean. Imagine cleaning wood doors and real walls.
- Some high end places spend the money for the closet style, but they are not common.
- The shorter doors, and "gaps" are likely due to safety concerns. As a PP stated their child might be climbing under ... well kids go in stalls and lock themselves in, sometimes folks are sick and have medical emergencies. These spaces allow help to enter should need be, the gap may be to assist in unlocking a door.
- The gap is not large enough to see much of anything unless you place your face on the actual stall and take a one eye Willie lookie-loo. Who does that?
- You can do that to me because ... maybe I'm strange .. but I stay dressed when I go to the bathroom. I uncover what is needed in a way that I am never flashing the door or crack area. I make an effort to be discreet because it is a public bathroom.
- I am really surprised that our bathrooms are considered exposing since many places around the world are much more open, are much more exposing and have often heard Americans described as prude and uptight.
- At least we have no open urinals on the sidewalks, we don't charge to use the bathroom, we don't have a singular bathroom for both sexes to use simutaneously .............. overall I think our bathrooms are very private compared to other places.
- If it is something that truly is bothersome, don't visit, because that is going to be 99% of public bathrooms.
It truly is a non-issue, particularly since our bathrooms are Men and Women apart. If they were together I could see the concern but seriously, I don't want to look at you any more than you want to look at me.
If you want to see some uncomfortable bathrooms check these out ...................
https://chanelchauvet.com/2017/03/31/european-bathroom-observations/
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Disney has Companion Bathrooms (when an adult needs assistance from another adult of the opposite sex and therefore can not enter the regular bathroom to assist). They do not have Family Bathrooms. Most of these have high toilets, supports in place and no changing table. [I have no issue with a Dad traveling alone with a young daughter using these because they don't need to see urinals.]
This is 2 Adults, Male & Female, one "Disabled" or needing assistance. You will see no children on these signs.
- The second thread was closed (as stated) because it violates the terms of the board to start a new thread to pick up another thread that was closed.
- Obviously it was decided to leave them both open (for now) but move to threads where they fit. One fits more with WDW Tips and this one fits with community discussion because it's only about opinions on bathroom stall design.
- The article that started this media frenzy (many that turned to joke mode) was based on REDDIT. A completely unfiltered, unsourced discussion board.
- There are going to be lots of reasons for the slight difference in US toilet designs but all must adhere to codes and standards. The metal constructed stalls would likely be the least expensive to install and maintain, and the kind most likely to be kept clean. Imagine cleaning wood doors and real walls.
- Some high end places spend the money for the closet style, but they are not common.
- The shorter doors, and "gaps" are likely due to safety concerns. As a PP stated their child might be climbing under ... well kids go in stalls and lock themselves in, sometimes folks are sick and have medical emergencies. These spaces allow help to enter should need be, the gap may be to assist in unlocking a door.
- The gap is not large enough to see much of anything unless you place your face on the actual stall and take a one eye Willie lookie-loo. Who does that?
- You can do that to me because ... maybe I'm strange .. but I stay dressed when I go to the bathroom. I uncover what is needed in a way that I am never flashing the door or crack area. I make an effort to be discreet because it is a public bathroom.
- I am really surprised that our bathrooms are considered exposing since many places around the world are much more open, are much more exposing and have often heard Americans described as prude and uptight.
- At least we have no open urinals on the sidewalks, we don't charge to use the bathroom, we don't have a singular bathroom for both sexes to use simutaneously .............. overall I think our bathrooms are very private compared to other places.
- If it is something that truly is bothersome, don't visit, because that is going to be 99% of public bathrooms.
It truly is a non-issue, particularly since our bathrooms are Men and Women apart. If they were together I could see the concern but seriously, I don't want to look at you any more than you want to look at me.
If you want to see some uncomfortable bathrooms check these out ...................
https://chanelchauvet.com/2017/03/31/european-bathroom-observations/
.
.
Disney has Companion Bathrooms (when an adult needs assistance from another adult of the opposite sex and therefore can not enter the regular bathroom to assist). They do not have Family Bathrooms. Most of these have high toilets, supports in place and no changing table. [I have no issue with a Dad traveling alone with a young daughter using these because they don't need to see urinals.]
This is 2 Adults, Male & Female, one "Disabled" or needing assistance. You will see no children on these signs.
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