Temporarily disable cross-document links in PDF

I am working on a series of PDF files that have cross-document links to other PDF files embedded.  What I would like is to temporarily disable the links from opening the cross-document link until I am ready to activate the link and open that specific PDF.
I am familiar with the "Open cross-document links in same window" feature in the Preferences - General tab; however, this does not temporarily disable the links (only toggles how the PDF is opened - same window or new window).
Is there a setting in Reader to temporarily disable these links or possibly a keystroke combination (ctrl + __) ?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,

{Sigh)...I was hoping there was a way, but it looks like I am stuck with the links being always active.
Thank you,

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