The only thing I find weird here is that the OP started this thread at all. What was the point? People have replied; some like the idea and some don't, many have chimed in about their own experiences and/or suggestions on modifying the scenario. Just like any other DIS thread. What did she expect was going to happen? I'm confused by her hostility...
Do you have kids? If so, handing an extra glow stick to another child who is talking to yours is very nice. If you don't have kids, this seems a bit weird to me.
I find the posts of people of pixie dusting strangers completely weird. I personally think it is an ego thing and not generous. Why do people think they need to be responsible for somebody else's vacation? And with DOLLAR store stuff. Sitting down with your children at a parade and you happen to have an extra glow bracelet for the child next to you, that is kindness. Buying cheap dollar store crap to bring on vacation to "pixie dust" strangers already on an expensive vacation is an ego trip.OP I don't know why people are being so grumpy to you! I don't think any of this is weird, and there are plenty of posts about "pixie dusting" your fellow WDW travelers. If you offered my children glow sticks at a parade I would be appreciative. Also, I would not find it weird if you said to me in the hotel lobby "Hi, I'm going home tomorrow, and I have these blinking princess bracelets that were fun to wear here but I will never wear them at home. Would your daughters like them?" I would think that was very nice, and no my children really don't need any more little bracelets and stuff, however it teaches them a lesson about being kind and generous to strangers.
I totally disagree. It's fun to get an unexpected gift, even if it something as simple as a glow bracelet, and I love when someone does that for my kids. I don't pay attention to whether the person has a kid with them or not. I take an act of kindness for what it is and don't waste my time over-analyzing the thought behind it.
I really think there is room for different opinions without putting others down.
Huh?