Have you ever had a shock?

[Kath2003]

TBH it's all about consideration.

There are thousands of families with strollers in WDW at any one time. There are, however, only a few muppets who don't think outside their own little bubble and realise that other people are trying to enjoy the parks just as they are. These are the people who block walkways, swing a backpack in your face or ram their stroller into your ankles. Thankfully, these people are few and far between.

But, like everything, a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch. There are far far more reasonable and considerate people out there, but it's the arrogant ones you remember

 

[MASHELL]

I am aware of how different the world is now. I have been to WDW over 25 times in the past 31 years, stayed onsite and offsite, and taken my children from infant to adult. I am just amazed at how much we think kids need, (and we try to think of everything) but in actuality they need very little, just to be warm/cool, dry, fed and loved. Just how many times have you packed and found at the end of the day, that you needed less that half of what you had? That's all I'm saying, lighten the load, you'll be much happier!

 

[jjarman]

I am aware of how different the world is now. I have been to WDW over 25 times in the past 31 years, stayed onsite and offsite, and taken my children from infant to adult. I am just amazed at how much we think kids need, (and we try to think of everything) but in actuality they need very little, just to be warm/cool, dry, fed and loved. Just how many times have you packed and found at the end of the day, that you needed less that half of what you had? That's all I'm saying, lighten the load, you'll be much happier!

That is so true. My second trip was as an 11 year old. My mother took me, DB6 and DB16. There are pictures of us all in the parks and, God forbid, no stroller, no ice chest, no drink bottles, no first aid kit, no campfire materials, no rolling backpack, not even a fanny pack on any of the 4 of us. I'm sure my mother brought her purse but that is all we brought. How did we ever manage? LOL

 

[Ava]

I don't know if this really fits the theme of this thread, but it's a funny story nonetheless. My partner and I were in WDW a couple weeks ago, and had dinner at Bluezoo at the Dolphin one evening. We'd just ordered our meal and were chatting when in walked the Burger King. No joke, someone dressed in the full Burger King costume, accompanied by two escorts in sequined cocktail dresses. (We had another word to call them, but we'll keep it G-rated here.) Turns out the group in the private room, which we were seated right outside of, was a conference of BK execs. The Burger King went inside and we could see him and his "girls" taking photos with the execs. It was funny and creepy all at the same time, and definitely the weirdest, most "shocking" thing we saw during our trip.

 

[WishingOnAStar]

I don't know if this really fits the theme of this thread, but it's a funny story nonetheless. My partner and I were in WDW a couple weeks ago, and had dinner at Bluezoo at the Dolphin one evening. We'd just ordered our meal and were chatting when in walked the Burger King. No joke, someone dressed in the full Burger King costume, accompanied by two escorts in sequined cocktail dresses. (We had another word to call them, but we'll keep it G-rated here.) Turns out the group in the private room, which we were seated right outside of, was a conference of BK execs. The Burger King went inside and we could see him and his "girls" taking photos with the execs. It was funny and creepy all at the same time, and definitely the weirdest, most "shocking" thing we saw during our trip.

OMG I am terrified of that Burger King guy- he gives me nightmares!! LOL That would have ruined my night for sure!

 

[Renee1061]

No joke, someone dressed in the full Burger King costume, accompanied by two escorts in sequined cocktail dresses. (We had another word to call them, but we'll keep it G-rated here.)

So that's why he's always got that big ole smile on his face.

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

I don't know if this really fits the theme of this thread, but it's a funny story nonetheless. My partner and I were in WDW a couple weeks ago, and had dinner at Bluezoo at the Dolphin one evening. We'd just ordered our meal and were chatting when in walked the Burger King. No joke, someone dressed in the full Burger King costume, accompanied by two escorts in sequined cocktail dresses. (We had another word to call them, but we'll keep it G-rated here.) Turns out the group in the private room, which we were seated right outside of, was a conference of BK execs. The Burger King went inside and we could see him and his "girls" taking photos with the execs. It was funny and creepy all at the same time, and definitely the weirdest, most "shocking" thing we saw during our trip.

OMG I LOVE IT LMAO! I would have asked to let me take his pic before he went inside. LMAO! totally creepy but so funny none the less!

 

[jann1033]

That is so true. My second trip was as an 11 year old. My mother took me, DB6 and DB16. There are pictures of us all in the parks and, God forbid, no stroller, no ice chest, no drink bottles, no first aid kit, no campfire materials, no rolling backpack, not even a fanny pack on any of the 4 of us. I'm sure my mother brought her purse but that is all we brought. How did we ever manage? LOL

our kids were almost 6 & 8 our first trip and they actually walked and all we took was what fit in our pockets ( still do 20+ yrs later... except for our camera but i'm getting a smaller one before next trip. i have to say that is generally shocking to me...seeing families who look like they are going on a wilderness trek, laden down and crabbing every step of the way ... all to save a few cents on a bottle of water while spending $5000 to stay at the GF

 

[SpectroMagic*o*]

I don't know if this really fits the theme of this thread, but it's a funny story nonetheless. My partner and I were in WDW a couple weeks ago, and had dinner at Bluezoo at the Dolphin one evening. We'd just ordered our meal and were chatting when in walked the Burger King. No joke, someone dressed in the full Burger King costume, accompanied by two escorts in sequined cocktail dresses. (We had another word to call them, but we'll keep it G-rated here.) Turns out the group in the private room, which we were seated right outside of, was a conference of BK execs. The Burger King went inside and we could see him and his "girls" taking photos with the execs. It was funny and creepy all at the same time, and definitely the weirdest, most "shocking" thing we saw during our trip.

That is the most hysterical thing I've ever heard, I wish I was there to see for myself! I just told my DBF this story cuz he LOVES the Burger King and he got such a kick out of it (He was supposed to be the Burger King for Halloween...except he lost his mask on that night so we had to make a quick change of plans)...great story, thanks!

 

[MELSMICE]

our kids were almost 6 & 8 our first trip and they actually walked and all we took was what fit in our pockets ( still do 20+ yrs later... except for our camera but i'm getting a smaller one before next trip. i have to say that is generally shocking to me...seeing families who look like they are going on a wilderness trek, laden down and crabbing every step of the way ... all to save a few cents on a bottle of water while spending $5000 to stay at the GF

Since our youngest twins were 5 we've done without the stroller also. It was just too cumbersome. We went to water bottle holders/fanny packs & sweatshirts around the waist if you thought you'd get cold.

We're now down to a small over the shoulder purse for myself & sweatshirts around the waist for everyone else. We breeze through the bag line & no one is complaining about having to carry anything!

 

[Lcm2108]

My DD works twice per week at MGM, Little Mermaid/Playhouse Disney. There are so many shocking things that people do while at WDW I couldn't believe.

The thing that has me fuming mad though---last Sunday, a guest (thats what they call him but I have other words), poured a bottle of water over my daughters head. She was working, in uniform (costumes, lol) and at Little Mermaid. This obnoxious man kept asking her if she wanted water, over and over. He told her if she didn't drink the water he would get, she would get wet. He even stopped a manager and told them Ash would get wet if she didn't drink the water.

Well, lo and behold, the man bought a bottle water and when she didn't drink it (they can't), he poured it over her head.

He went into the show. After, she and a manager looked for him but couldn't find him. Well, she needed to call security and press charges on him. In fact, we don't think they (WDW) made enough effort to locate him. I would have turned the lights on in the theater, made announcement someone assaulted a CM and found him, had him escorted out the park, and pressed charges. I don't think he would have done this to a guy but picked on a young girl who he knew he could probably get away with the incident.

You would think people would be HAPPY on vacation, not stupid!

Lisa

 

[thptrek]

Seeing the Burger King would have been great. I would have run up to get a photo - Not with the King, just his princesses.

 

[Joanna71985]

My DD works twice per week at MGM, Little Mermaid/Playhouse Disney. There are so many shocking things that people do while at WDW I couldn't believe.

The thing that has me fuming mad though---last Sunday, a guest (thats what they call him but I have other words), poured a bottle of water over my daughters head. She was working, in uniform (costumes, lol) and at Little Mermaid. This obnoxious man kept asking her if she wanted water, over and over. He told her if she didn't drink the water he would get, she would get wet. He even stopped a manager and told them Ash would get wet if she didn't drink the water.

Well, lo and behold, the man bought a bottle water and when she didn't drink it (they can't), he poured it over her head.

He went into the show. After, she and a manager looked for him but couldn't find him. Well, she needed to call security and press charges on him. In fact, we don't think they (WDW) made enough effort to locate him. I would have turned the lights on in the theater, made announcement someone assaulted a CM and found him, had him escorted out the park, and pressed charges. I don't think he would have done this to a guy but picked on a young girl who he knew he could probably get away with the incident.

You would think people would be HAPPY on vacation, not stupid!

Lisa

That is horrible! I wish they could have done more for her.

 

[aterriq]

our kids were almost 6 & 8 our first trip and they actually walked and all we took was what fit in our pockets ( still do 20+ yrs later... except for our camera but i'm getting a smaller one before next trip. i have to say that is generally shocking to me...seeing families who look like they are going on a wilderness trek, laden down and crabbing every step of the way ... all to save a few cents on a bottle of water while spending $5000 to stay at the GF

This sounds like our family.

Spent a lot on conceirge at CR on 14th floor but only bought our DDs one starter pack of pins for them which they had to share with mom and dad.

I was thinking then, how much did we spend on this vacation, but can't buy our DDs a second pin.

 

[dwaters]

I've been reading this thread in bits and pieces for a while and have almost been disappointed that I couldn't think of anything "shocking".

I remembered a few-

In March I went to The Land Pavillion in Epcot to get "Soarin'" fastpasses for our group (never got to use them that's another story).
On the way down the escalators, I saw what looked like a homeless man sleeping on a bench (it was still morning). He was wearing light colored pants and appeared to have had an "accident". I had to look again. It threw me off guard.
When I came back up he was gone, but I felt guilty for not checking on him or telling a CM.
It was Epcot. It's not like someone can just wander in from downtown. Maybe it was a tourist having medical problems There didn't seem to be any family/friends with him. I just wonder what it was all about.

A few days earlier in Animal Kingdom I saw a guy walking around with a T-Shirt with two hands pictured on it. One was a middle finger and the other on was pointing straight ahead (---- You). I was just more disappointed than shocked. Do you HAVE to wear that to Disney? For some I guess they get a kick out of "getting away with it" or maybe they just don't have a clue how offensive that is to some. (More likely the former).

 

[vellamint]

A few days earlier in Animal Kingdom I saw a guy walking around with a T-Shirt with two hands pictured on it. One was a middle finger and the other on was pointing straight ahead (---- You). I was just more disappointed than shocked. Do you HAVE to wear that to Disney? For some I guess they get a kick out of "getting away with it" or maybe they just don't have a clue how offensive that is to some. (More likely the former).

I thought this was not allowed as it is a family friendly park....!?!?

 

[UrsulasShadow]

In March I went to The Land Pavillion in Epcot to get "Soarin'" fastpasses for our group (never got to use them that's another story).
On the way down the escalators, I saw what looked like a homeless man sleeping on a bench (it was still morning). He was wearing light colored pants and appeared to have had an "accident". I had to look again. It threw me off guard.
When I came back up he was gone, but I felt guilty for not checking on him or telling a CM.
It was Epcot. It's not like someone can just wander in from downtown. Maybe it was a tourist having medical problems There didn't seem to be any family/friends with him. I just wonder what it was all about.

Wonder if it was an "elderly relative" dump...

A few days earlier in Animal Kingdom I saw a guy walking around with a T-Shirt with two hands pictured on it. One was a middle finger and the other on was pointing straight ahead (---- You). I was just more disappointed than shocked. Do you HAVE to wear that to Disney? For some I guess they get a kick out of "getting away with it" or maybe they just don't have a clue how offensive that is to some. (More likely the former).

I think it might have been fun to "accidentally" squirt a good quantity of ketchup all over the front of that shirt.

 

[CBCit]

Last week at AK I was in line for ice cream when a four or five year old boy told his Mom in line in front of me that he had to go the bathroom. She pointed to some bushes across the path from us, next to a souvenir stand and calmly watched while he walked over, pulled his pants down and urinated. This was not even behind anything, but in plain sight. She must have felt my eyes staring into the back of her head because she looked at me, gave a litlle smile and shrugged. I have a 15 year old son and I NEVER let him do such a thing, no matter where we were or what we were doing I found him a bathroom in time!

 

[philaround]

After 3 years on these boards I finally have a shocking moment to post. On Sunday 4/30 while at the MK my DW, DD, DGS, and I stopped at Pecos Bill's for our evening meal. While my DW and DD got the food I took a quick ride on BTM. I got back to Pecos Bill's just as they were sitting down. My wife went off to the fixin's bar with her burger and did not come back for quite a while. Since my DD had also gone to the fixin's bar a few minutes after DW I was alone at the table with my DGS and his chicken strips so I could not go looking for them. They got back to our table about 10 minutes later with this story. A couple had parked themselves right in front of the fixin's bar and loaded their burgers up and proceeded to eat them right there in front of the bar. Everytime the fixin's got a little skimpy on their burgers they would fill them up again and keep on eating. I guess they thought it was like the Sushi Bar at a fancy Japanese restaurant.

 

[dbenlee]

I thought this was not allowed as it is a family friendly park....!?!?

There was a day when DL was first opened that someone wearing a shirt like that would not have been admitted.