Lots of kids at resorts in May?

[zoey452]

I'm going May 15, staying at the former Dixie Landings (Just can't bring myself to call it Riverside Anyway, I'm wondering if there will be lots of kids in May. Yes or no? I'm hoping to be something of a pool hog. :D

[lkg61]

When we have gone in May, we have noticed alot of preschool aged children. The pool almost seems more crowded in May than it was when we visited in June.

[cassie]

When I was there last May, 19 - 26, it seemed to be mainly preschoolers. Overall, the weather is great, and the parks are not that full. That is my favorite month. It's after the spring break, and before school gets out.

[cindyfan]

Last year we went the first week of May and......
OMG.....the amount of small children was unbelievalbe!! and I mean preschool age.....infant to about 4 yrs.
We must have gotten run over and our ankles rammed into a thousand times! I had never seen so many strollers.

I think that most people realize this is such an excellent time of year to go.....and they won't have to pull the little ones out of school.

The pools really seemed crowded mid afternoon with all the little ones.
If I were you I would not expect to have the pool to myself.
But you may get lucky at the quiet pool. ;)

[zoey452]

That's why I love going to WDW. But I do love to swim too and sometimes the school age kids take over the pool. But maybe the preschoolers won't run me off the slide in May! :p

[corndog]

I have scabs on the backs of my ankles from being run into with strollers so many times last week. I just assumed I was invisible to most people. They certainly never apologized for it.

Our philosophy is that you shouldn't need a stroller in the parks. If your kid HAS to be in a stroller then he/she is too young to be there. If you have it in case your kid might get tired then you should go back to the resort for "nap time". The people with strollers act like they are the only people in the world and have absolutely NO consideration for other people.

[HookdonWDW]

Originally posted by corndog
Our philosophy is that you shouldn't need a stroller in the parks. If your kid HAS to be in a stroller then he/she is too young to be there.

My... what an interesting :rolleyes: philosophy...

[DancingBear]

Oh my God, they let young kids in at Disney World!?!

Corndog, I absolutely agree that those with strollers (and everyone else) should be considerate of others, but you're in a dream world if you think people aren't going to bring young kids to Disney.

[corndog]

Did I say that people shouldn't take young children to Disney? That's what it's there for! But that being said, what is a child under the age of 2 going to get out WDW? Even if they did recognize characters they wouldn't remember them. It's simply not worth the effort or the money.

[ragamuffin]

The people with strollers act like they are the only people in the world and have absolutely NO consideration for other people.

My wife and I went last year without our kids and never noticed any problem with people abusing strollers.. This year we are taking our kids (ages 2 & 3) and we think they will have a wonderful time, but to make them walk throughout the park is just cruel. They need a stroller. You shouldn't judge all stroller-users like this because I know I WOULD profusely apologize if I ran into someone with a stroller...

PS our biggest problem last year was actually a group of teen-agers that kept splashing us on the POC ride - but you don't see me saying all teen-agers shouldn't be allowed... :confused:

[jmkst58]

I just took my 22 mo. old there and while I agree that this last trip may not have been the best idea FOR ME at this time (lessons learned), I imagine that when my 22 mo. old gets old enough to really enjoy the place, I will have another little bambino come along that will still be young. I would NEVER deprive my 1st born a trip to the world because traveling with the younger sibling was inconvenient.
Additionally, I have been there many times before I had kids of my own and not one trip has it ever bothered me. It's Disney World!!!!!

[jmkst58]

I second your remarks about the teenagers ragamuffin

[corndog]

Did I say anybody shouldn't be allowed in the parks? NO! Please read my posts before you decide to tear into me. How would it be cruel to let your children walk? I don't think I understand that. I guess you don't have a problem with the people that get wheelchairs just because they don't want to walk either? Countless times we see families with wheelchair in the group go to the front of the line, where when it's time to get on the ride the person in the wheelchair has no problem walking then.

[ragamuffin]

How would it be cruel to let your children walk?
She's 2 years old, only been walking one year of her life. Yeah, we'll let her get out and walk throughout the day but she's not used to several miles of walking yet, especially in 90 degree weather. She's not on the PGA tour, she's on vacation just like us and having a stroller will keep her happier and allow her to have a better time.

I guess you don't have a problem with the people that get wheelchairs just because they don't want to walk either?
Did I say anything about wheelchairs? But since you brought it up, I think its rather judgemental to assume that just because someone can walk 30 feet that they can also walk 3000 feet all day long. I have a family member who only has one leg - sure they can walk with crutches for short distances but I couldn't imagine them walking all day in WDW without a wheelchair.

[GlennandAnn]

Come to think of it:

1) People with a broken leg should stay at their hotel, b\c all they will do is ride around in those electric carts and bump into people.

2) Heavy people shouldn't be allowed to walk in the parks b\c they take up too much room

3) Old people shold stay home b\c they walk too slow and cause back-ups

4) Foreigners should stay in their oen country b\c they take too long at the counter service restaurants when they order

5) Brazilian tour groups should stay in Brazil b\c they make too much noise

Everyone should clear out of the parks for me, my heavy wife, my 3 year old son who has a broken leg, and my Brazillian great aunt!!!

[jmkst58]

hehehhee

[corndog]

If you think that, that's too bad. Again, I never said anybody should not be allowed in the parks. I just think people should stop and think how there actions impact other people, not just themselves. And I don't just mean at Disney. This world would be a much better place if people would think just for a second about others. It's just a little golden rule thing. That's all. Crucify me if it makes you feel better.

[Belle5]

Let's see, I have five children that like to go together as a family. So, when my youngest was 4 mos., 18 mos., 2, 3 and 4 years old...we shouldn't have gone all those times because he needs a stroller. The guide books say that we shouldn't expect a kid under 7 to be able to walk the distance in the parks without at least the occasional help of a stroller. So, if we waited until my youngest was old enough to not need a stroller I could have saved myself a bundle by not going until a couple of mine were ready for college. Or, maybe we should have left him in an Orlando day care facility while the rest of us enjoyed the parks. I would love to post the pictures of him watching a parade at 4 months old. Maybe he won't remember it, but DH, my kids and I sure do. Watching him enjoy the park for the past four years has literally been the highlight of our trips. Besides, I believe that exposing young children to a WDW experience stimulates their brains and gives them a broader sense of the world. On the other hand, maybe a playpen in the living rooms would be better for them...

[Palendat]

I think "corndog" has a MAJOR screw loose, or cornmeal for brains!!! Why not just put two year olds in a closet for the entire day, they won't remember it!!

[ragamuffin]

corndog has a valid point about people needing to be considerate... If you run into someone with a stroller you should definitely apologize and should be aware of others so as to not run in to them... When we go to WDW next week we will make sure to do this...;)

[corndog]

Thank you. Like I said, the backs of my ankles were bloody from being hit by strollers all week. Particularly at the Animal Kingdom as there are fewer walkways, and the ones they have are narrower than the other parks.

[sha_lyn]

corndog... did you ever consider it might be your actions that were causing you to get hit all those times? If you stop dead i nthe middle of a moving group to read your map someone, whether it be a stroller or a person walking, is bouund to run into you. I find it very sad that you are so inconsiderate of other people by holding the opinion that children that can't walk shouldn't go and htose who can should nver use a stroller. I guess you feel that those in wheel chairs and scooters should be allowed in either.

[DMRick]

This world would be a much better place if people would think just for a second about others


Yes, I can see how you are thinking of others. I don't even have a little kid (even the grands start at 7!), but I sure appreciated those strollers when they were younger. It's a lot harder for them to wander off, when they are contained, and when we are in the back of the park at the end of the day, it sure was nice to be able to get to the front a little quicker than by taking baby steps...and gee, when they started to get tired..I should have dragged them back to the hotel, instead of finding a nice shady area, where we could both take a rest..her in the carriage, and me on a bench. People aren't allowed to rest at Disney!
I assume you don't have any children or young grandchildren.

This will be about my 25th trip..and I don't have one ankle mark to show for it..I guess I must not have tried to stop in the middle of the walking area, or gotten in front of a stroller and then quickly slowed down, or pushed my way to the front, since the stroller was going too slow..

Of course when I broke my foot, I was also one of those people who could have hobbled all day on crutches, or better yet stayed home and lost a few thousand dollars in airfair and hotel deposits. I'm sure my daughter just got a kick out of pushing me in the heat all day..and wow..we got to park in those really great handicap spots, and walk" to the entance..instead of taking a bus and getting dropped off right at the door, or one of the trolleys. After all, I prob didn't need to sit in the wheelchair and have the people jump over my legs, and push and shove in front of me. Oh, and of course it was such a joy going to the front of the line with the wheelchair..it made having a broken foot worth it..trying to climb in the rides and having my grandchildren be embarrassed by the other people making remarks, about the "fake" cast, and they wish they thought to get a wheelchair..yep, I should have not gone and enjoyed the family experience...'cause it sure was a lot of fun with a wheelchair.

[corndog]

OK. You are continuing to put words in my mouth. I'll ask yet again - where did I ever say that any people/type of people shouldn't be allowed into the parks? NOWHERE! Quit saying that.

I never stop dead in the middle of traffic. If I need to stop and look at a map or get something out of my bag or anything like that I always step to the side FIRST so as not to inconvenience others.


Could somebody please explain the Brazilian tour group thing to me? I don't get it.

[zoey452]

When I returned to my thread in which I said how much I love to see all the children at WDW to discover 20 new posts all arguing about whether parents actually bump their strollers into other people's ankles. GEEESH! :rolleyes:

[GlennandAnn]

During the month of July, WDW is literally INVADED by hundreds of teen-age tour groups from Brazil. Some facts:

1) They all wear the same color shirts (not bad)
2) They "sing" songs while they wait in lines (not bad)
3) They try to cut in line (bad)
4) They will walk right past you (10 of them) in line to catch up to their friends (very bad)
5) They are the RUDEST people (general sterotype) you have ever encounted. (They really are)

I could give you all kinds of stories about my bad experiences, but I'll leave that for someone else.

Glenn

[manhattan]

Thanks for the laughs!!! I took my kids when they were in strollers and would always apologize if I accidently hit someone- but there were tons of times people would just step in front of the stroller. I work in Manhattan and I laugh all the time because I say people don't know how to walk! Tourists will walk 5 or 6 people across on the sidewalk or walk in the opposite direction of the flow, or just stop right at the corner in a group so you can't cross the street in either direction. My husband and I always laugh at these "non-professional" pedestrians.

I just finished reading on the NYTimes website about a 7 month pregnant women who was on a board and someone had posted that pregnant women should not be allowed on trains. Can you imagine- all pregnant women should just stay home or walk?! Which is just as funny as corndogs post.

I will be going back to DW with my baby next year and I hope people learn how to walk!!!

[dmfuru]

Our philosophy is that you shouldn't need a stroller in the parks. If your kid HAS to be in a stroller then he/she is too young to be there. If you have it in case your kid might get tired then you should go back to the resort for "nap time".

Corndog, this sounds to me like you're saying some people shouldn't be in the parks.

*edited for spelling*

[DMRick]

OK. You are continuing to put words in my mouth. I'll ask yet again - where did I ever say that any people/type of people shouldn't be allowed into the parks?

Umm..right here?

If your kid HAS to be in a stroller then he/she is too young to be there

[Deb8821]

Wow, I have never read a thread I thought was so insulting. I have 3 kids under 5 and have been to disney 8 times since the twins were born. Always took a stroller, even a double. I never ran into anyone on purpose and have always said I was sorry if I did. Although there were times I would have liked to!! I am thankful disney wants my kids at the parks (and my money) I guess corndog, if you dont want to be run into by a stroller stay out of their way. After being a bit angry with this no kids line of thinking I thought it was too funny!! Takes all kinds to make the world go round and I intend to continue to take my kids to disney in a stroller and have a fantastic time. I hope I dont run into people like corndog and when someone pushes in front of me or bangs into me I'll just forget it and enjoy the time I'm spending with my family and try and teach my kids to have good manners. Alittle kindness, patience and tolerance for others goes a long way. PS. My brother has been in a wheelchair since he was 22 because he is paralized and I have too heard the snide comments about going to the front of the line or handicap parking. he would give anything to trade places and have to "walk" from the back of the parking lot!!!

[nwdisgal]

Deb8821 - I am sorry to hear about the insensitivity towards your brother and other people that require special assistance at Disney. And I agree, that any of those people who require extra assistance (whether its a wheelchair, or front of the line access for another type of disability, injury or sickness) would gladly give up their place in line to resume a normal life. I wish people would remember that, and also remember that disability isn't always visible to the naked eye (chronic illness, certain medical conditions, etc.) and to be mindful of that.

One comment on the strollers - I wish they had adult sized ones. There was a time or two at Disney when I wish I could have conveniently collapsed in a stroller and had my DH push me around the park :D Maybe I need to send Uncle Mikey an e-mail? Also, Disney is for kids of all ages (from the very young to the very old). IMHO, if people don't like kids in strollers or kids in the pools, or those that just act like kids, then they should stay home, or find an adults only resort!

[Cameo]

corndog -

I can only say, I sort of know where you are coming from. I think I used to feel the same way about folks with strollers. But, guess what, that was before I had kids!!!:D Funny how your opinion changes then!!!

[DeeP]

My kids have been going to WDW since before my youngest was a year old and we not only used a stroller we used a double stroller! How dare anyone say that children not big enough to walk around the parks should not be there! My children always enjoyed WDW no matter how small they were and we enjoyed taking them even when they were babies. If someone does not like the fact that there are, always have been and always will be many, many strollers at WDW, maybe THEY shoudl not be at WDW!
My children are now young adults, so it has been many years since I have used a stroller. We go to WDW 3-4 times a year and have done so for the last 20 years and I can honestly say I have only been hit once with a stroller and the parents apologized profusely and could not have been nicer!
I find it hard to believe that someone could write a post like this and be surprised that others are upset at his comments and "attacking" him! Corndog, you attacked the many families that go to WDW everyday with their children and use strollers. What do you think about strollers in the malls, is that also a place families should not bring their children? Get real, this is WDW for goodness sake!! Obviously Disney does not share your feelings since they have their own fleet of rental strollers available in every park.

[Dismom63]

Cameo, you took the words out of my mouth! I was far less tolerant of others (stroller using and the like) before I had children of my own.
Corndog- I read your post closely...And your intent is very clear! I just think it is ironic that you seem to believe it is about consideration of others?!
Sharon

[nwdisgal]

This thread almost belongs over on the Debate boards. Question is, should Disney add padded bumpers to their strollers, or better yet, have them play "Its a Small World" when they hit you in the back of the heels.

Cameo - you're totally right about the pre/post kid perspective. My famous pre-kid last words were "My kids will never act like that at the supermarket." :D

[luvthemouse97]

I just have to say, I dont know many kids that can walk through the park all day without getting tired.I have a 5 year old and he is old enough to enjoy WDW.When he does get tired we do head back to the hotel-Have you tried to carry a 45lb child back out of the park or to a shuttle?:( That alone is not an easy feat.Kids do not tell you ahead of time-when they decide to stop walking-they just stop.

[elemusing]

Corndog obviously doesn't have children. Even kids as old as 5,6,7,8. . . need strollers sometimes. Especially since their legs are smaller and they tire easier.

My 2 year old absolutely loved DW and still does!!! (He'll be 4 next week and guess where he is going to reward him for potty training and his birthday???) :)


GIve the guy a break. When he has kids, then he'll look back on this in shame. ha ha

[cindyfan]

Give Corndog a break ;)

He did start his post saying he was VENTING!!
and how many times have we ALL said similar things like this just out of frustration!!?? :eek:
I know that I understand what he is saying completely......I have scars on my ankles from last May!! And I only remember one person actually appologize for running me over with the stroller :eek:

But I have also gotten frustrated with TEENAGERS!!!
Been there during cheerleading tournaments...that also included NON-English speeking Teenagers!!! OMG!!! :eek:
Nothing worse than having to listen to a group of 30 teenagers screeming in another language when you are waiting in line at Splash Mtn!!!:eek:

We all go to WDW expecting to have a Magical time....and there are rude and obnoxious people we all have to deal with.
What is the harm in venting a little!!
I am sure he had no intention of offending anyone!

[SueM in MN]

Countless times we see families with wheelchair in the group go to the front of the line, where when it's time to get on the ride the person in the wheelchair has no problem walking then.

1) Most lines at WDW are "Mainstream Access" which means that those in wheelchairs wait in line with everyone else. A few lines are not wheelchair accessible, but waiting areas were updated to mainstream access whenever possible a few years ago.

2) There's a big difference between being able to walk all day and being able to walk a few feet to get into a ride car.

3) Not all disabilities are visible. Some of the healthy looking kids in wheelchairs are on MAKE A WISH trips (kids with life threatening or terminal conditions).

4) My DD can't even stand up, but we have heard people comment that "she doesn't need a wheelchair" because they have seen her sitting on a bench, with her legs crossed, swinging her leg. Swinging her legs is about all she is able to do with them since they don't work for walking. She isn't even able to cross them herself; we have to help her do that. But she doesn't look disabled once she's sitting there with her legs crossed.

5) We pay the same admission price for our DD even though she can only go on a few of the rides in some of the parks. If the wheelchair can't go on, we have to lift her onto the ride car since she can't walk there.

For informational purposes, here's a link to one temporary wheelchair user's experience at Epcot. (http://198.65.131.237/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15452&)

[skiwee1]

Originally posted by corndog
Did I say anybody shouldn't be allowed in the parks? NO! Please read my posts before you decide to tear into me. How would it be cruel to let your children walk? I don't think I understand that. I guess you don't have a problem with the people that get wheelchairs just because they don't want to walk either? Countless times we see families with wheelchair in the group go to the front of the line, where when it's time to get on the ride the person in the wheelchair has no problem walking then.


LOL! I thought your first post was bad enough about kids that need strollers are too young for WDW. And then I read this where you are complaining about people in wheelchairs. Corndog I honestly think you are a few bricks shy of a load. Maybe you should consider staying away from WDW until you get rid of your horrible intolerant attitude. My 3 year old is going on her 3rd trip in 3 years and she uses a stroller. She also remembers just about everything from her previous trips. If basing memory on doing things with the kids then we should just skip buying them presents for Christmas and birthdays until they get old enough to remember. It is obvious that you have no children. I can almost bet that you are a child yourself with all the whining you are doing. :rolleyes:

[caitycaity]

without getting into what i think of indivduals on this thread, i will agree that there are some stroller nazis at wdw. even without stopping in front of them suddenly, etc., i got "run over" by strollers several times last summer when we were there, and the people pushing the strollers that ran us over weren't very nice about it either!

i am not saying that all people who use strollers are rude or bad or shouldn't be there, but maybe a little extra consideration on everyone's part would be nice. :)

[skiwee1]

Originally posted by corndog
This world would be a much better place if people would think just for a second about others. It's just a little golden rule thing. That's all. [/B]


I totally agree with this statement. Now maybe you can follow your own advice!!!!!:p

[Laurabearz]

We are headed to the World in May with our preschools and plan to hog the pool too! SOrry! :-)

[fsu]

Wow I hate it when its too hot somebody should do something about that too!!!

[Aliisa]

I just have to reply to the comment that if your child is young enough to be in a stoller they shoudn't be in WDW. I'm taking my 13 month old next week IN HER STROLLER. Now, if I ever accidentally bumped into someone I would feel terrible and apologize- I wouldn't want someone bumping into me. Thats just common courtesy. As for taking my baby girl to Disney World being a "waste of money" thats ridiculous- she doesn't even cost anything!! Her plane flights free, her stay is free, and her park passes are free. What do you care about how people spend their money anyway. She is going to love it, and my husband and I are so excited to see her face when she sees Mickey. So what if she doesn't remember it. She not going to remember me singing to her, reading to her, taking her for walks, but I still do it- because it makes her a happy baby, who will turn into a happy child, who will turn into a happy adult. Yes, I could go away on vacation with my husband somewhere, and leave my daughter home. But thats not what we choose to do, thats why WDW is so wonderful- its a vacation place for people of ALL AGES. I apologize to everyone for going on and on, but it really upset me to this post. My daughter is my life, and for someone to say I am wasting my money on her--there's no such thing.

P.S. I'll try not run anyone over with my stroller