2 year old in lines

[RedStars]

I am interested in knowing too.. Our son will be 2 when we go. I didn't realize you couldn't take a stroller?

You can take a stroller, just not in line.

We went last year, late Oct, with my then 4yo and 18mo old. Lines were pretty manageable. My kids are both VERY high energy and we never had an issue. We just made a game of it.

And I'm also in the "it's Disney" camp. Young kids are inevitable. As long as they're not being disruptive, I don't see the issue.

But again, some may think normal toddler behavior IS disruptive. And to them, I just ask that they remember that you may be seeing the kid at their worst. We've all been there. I wish my kids were angels all the time. But alas, they're normal kids. Lol

 

[sb682]

Hi there, I'm a parent and grandparent (not that I should justify that I have the necessary rights to comment) but I do mind having little people continually jump on my feet, swing things that hit me, scream non stop all without any adult intervention. So,yes I am a stranger, but I also have the right to stand there in relative safety without being driven to crazy town by an out of control toddler or child of any age.....

The attitude of "People who have kids will understand, people who don't have kids might not get it, but who really cares what a bunch of strangers think?" really bugs me and isn't helpful for anyone. Its an elitist attitude I am seeing more and more.

We all have the right to be comfortable waiting in line, and whether or not I have kids really isn't the issue, the issue is "are you controlling the anti-social behavior of your child"?.

Being a parent doesn't give you more rights than those who have no children, and that mentality is just selfish.

YMMV.

Whoa whoa WHOA! I think you misread my comment.

I do NOT condone bad behavior at ALL. Bratty behavior that annoys other people is NOT cool and is the fastest way to get in trouble in my house. We have very high expectations for him and people comment on how polite and well-behaved he is. My son is expected to talk in an inside voice and be *mostly* still when we're in line. However, if he is a little fidgety or forgets to speak quietly, we gently remind him of the rules and to think about the other people around him. The behavior you're describing would earn him a one-way ticket to his stroller and we would not be riding that ride.

My whole point is that most people don't have a "children should be seen and not heard" mentality. They are very forgiving of excited, squirmy children as long as their parents are managing their behavior. I think that's what OP was worried about, and I wanted her to know things will be OK. Crazy behavior should be nipped in the bud ASAP.

 

[Help Please!]

Just took my son to Sea World on Wednesday. We saved snacks/drinks/toys for lines. Also...we didn't take him on many rides...he had more fun in the play and water areas. So maybe choose the most important rides/shows for you all to do, and sit out the others and find a place for him to play (or sit and rest/people watch).