A few weird things we saw people do on our trip

[webshark3]

I've gotta disscent from the Group on the Fountain usage.

Other than Disney proably having a policy "Don't swim in the fountains"; which I've never seen, but sure they have:

1) Many countries would find this acceptable. Fountains haven't always been for decoration. They still serve a function. In fact, even Chicago built a huge-$#@ fountain for everyone to wade though and cool off.
2) It's not drinking water, and my kids aren't in it, so it really doesn't affect me.
3) The comic relief of the photo outweighs any "unsightly" behavior. LOL

If you find it offensive, them maybe the Croc Cultists here can convert them. LOL

 

[newharmony]

I just showed DH the photo posted by MzDiz (the fountain). I warned him that I will not just walk by scenes like that when we are there later this month. That is so disgusting. So if you see a middle-aged woman in a sundress "suggesting" that people get out of the fountain or "no cutting", it's me!

 

[TwitterMouse]

ah, "con permisso"... I've got a story about that!
I was in MK, and I was younger, so I'm not positive what ride I was waiting for. A whole group of people started "con permisso"-ing their way through the line. I was a stubborn, annoying little child, so I held hands with my dad so they couldn't walk between us, and my dad and I didn't let them through, or even acknowledge them. Completely ignored them and they were confused. heh.

 

[Smile4Me]

smile you sound like me.. unfortunately sometimes I speak my mind a little too loudly lol. Hubby does too.. As for the picture.. I could just see my 7 yr old going up to them and saying ummmm HELLOOOOOOO thats not a pool! lol and thanks a lot Will I'll never drink out of a fountain there again!!

Debbie-its funny, my boyfriend says I'm odd because I'm afraid of rollercoasters which hundreds of people ride safely everyday, but I'm not afraid to mouth off to a broad who could physically harm me if she wanted!
LOL!!

 

[debbiet1]

LOL omg we are alike.. I'm afraid of coasters too but I will speak my mind lol

 

[trypnotic]

Last Wednesday we were entering AK and going thru the bag check. A guy had a cooler full of beer and they told him that it was not allowed in the park. He was upset that he couldn't bring it in there and asked for security. Another security guard came over and told him the same thing. In the meantime I am mad because now this guy is holding up the line for "beer". We, along with the other 10 people got out of line and went in the next one. My DH and I just couldn't believe that for x amount of hours in the park that this man who was there with his family, couldn't be without his beer.

Letting him bring beer with him was probably the only way that DW could convince DH to come to the parks.

 

[GemmaPixie]

Ahem...

This really takes the fire out of those pool hopping arguments, huh?

Ok another thing I noticed. Look at the woman at the right hand side on the picture. It looks like she is holding a kid's feet. Is he like leaning in the wateR??

 

[Markstudy]

I've gotta disscent from the Group on the Fountain usage. Many countries would find this acceptable. Fountains haven't always been for decoration. LOL

Yep I have to agree with this post.

As much as I hate the South American Tour Groups- chanting and cutting....and blaming it on cultural differences

I also understand that many old world countires had fountains that weren't built only as decorations. Epcot is a copy of many of those old cultures...we see it as Art People from those old countries probably see it as "camp"

 

[jdb0822]

kinda looks like she is taking off his/her shoes for him/her.

 

[jdb0822]

I got a great idea. Tonite I'll goto Walmart and send DW up to the register with just a bottle of soda. Then, just as she is getting close to the register, me an DS, each with a full carriage of items will "con permiso" our way thru the line to her to ring up our items with her bottle of soda.

 

[rosiep]

I've gotta disscent from the Group on the Fountain usage.

I agree...personally they're not hurting anyone so I could care less....

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Last Wednesday we were entering AK and going thru the bag check. A guy had a cooler full of beer and they told him that it was not allowed in the park. He was upset that he couldn't bring it in there and asked for security. Another security guard came over and told him the same thing. In the meantime I am mad because now this guy is holding up the line for "beer". We, along with the other 10 people got out of line and went in the next one. My DH and I just couldn't believe that for x amount of hours in the park that this man who was there with his family, couldn't be without his beer.

Well, AK is really hot you know....

 

[ChevyNat]

Ok so here's my story we were at Magic Kingdom watching Wishes and my husband looked over at me gave me a smile and a wink, looking at him a little confused i asked him what "that look" was for and he said you were just grabbing my butt. yeah NO there was a man standing behind us trying to pick pocket my husband's wallet. YEAH not a good idea on the other's guys part. My husband made it known what had happened the guy and his family was going to get kicked out of Disney but my hubby did not want to see that happen because he had small children so he told the CM to let it go but gave the guy a firm warning !!!
I always say i hope he did not do that to someone else

Ha! ha! can you imagine, your husband thought that you were getting all nice and loving with him...
I surely hope that the man did not try this on someone else..

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Yoy guys need to start thinking on your feet!

Next time you see something like a "fountain Group" take a quick drink from your water bottle, DON't SWOLLOW IT, run up to the fountain, and do the fake ralph into the fountain. wipe your mouth and say in your best pigin spanish "Con Permisso""... and leave.

Make sure to have other members of your group stand back with cameras ready........

Pirate Translation:
Arrrhhhh Arrrggghhh! Ye be a pull'in a fast one on the landlubbers! I be a'thinkin ye could be hav'in a rollickin good time a mak'in a U-tube extravaganza!!! Arrrhhhh arrrrggghhhh!!

 

[webshark3]

With all the warnings for expecting mothers and people with medical conditions, I never expected to see people bring their infant on Kilimanjaro Safaris in an infant carrier. I guess it's no worse than a bumpy car ride, but never thought it would be allowed. Pic taken from my video. best shot I have.

Gives a whole new meaning to the ad "Never Shake a Baby!"

 

[WillCAD]

I've gotta disscent from the Group on the Fountain usage.

Other than Disney proably having a policy "Don't swim in the fountains"; which I've never seen, but sure they have:

1) Many countries would find this acceptable. Fountains haven't always been for decoration. They still serve a function. In fact, even Chicago built a huge-$#@ fountain for everyone to wade though and cool off.
2) It's not drinking water, and my kids aren't in it, so it really doesn't affect me.
3) The comic relief of the photo outweighs any "unsightly" behavior. LOL

If you find it offensive, them maybe the Croc Cultists here can convert them. LOL

Yeah, but they weren't THERE, they were HERE.

If I went to the middle east, I would not give the thumbs up gesture that is so popular here, because it's considered obscene there.

In Japan, I would not be insistent or loud, because it's considered rude there. Nor would I stab my food with chopstix.

In America, I would not cut in line or stick my feet into a public fountain, because it's considered rude here.

Ok another thing I noticed. Look at the woman at the right hand side on the picture. It looks like she is holding a kid's feet. Is he like leaning in the wateR??

I think the foot belongs to the little girl sitting with her back to the wall; you can see her head and shoulder just past the guy in the yellow shirt.

Yoy guys need to start thinking on your feet!

Next time you see something like a "fountain Group" take a quick drink from your water bottle, DON't SWOLLOW IT, run up to the fountain, and do the fake ralph into the fountain. wipe your mouth and say in your best pigin spanish "Con Permisso""... and leave.

Make sure to have other members of your group stand back with cameras ready........

Pirate Translation:
Arrrhhhh Arrrggghhh! Ye be a pull'in a fast one on the landlubbers! I be a'thinkin ye could be hav'in a rollickin good time a mak'in a U-tube extravaganza!!! Arrrhhhh arrrrggghhhh!!

Oh... lo siento! Tengo un malestar!

 

[debbiet1]

I agree fully with you!!!

 

[kaytieeldr]

I'm going to remember that, and I'm going to look up how to say it in Portugese and HOPE some tour group tries the old "con permiso" routine on me next time.

Even better: Point to yourself and say "no speeeek eeengleeesh too".

 

[dislovr]

Ahem...

This really takes the fire out of those pool hopping arguments, huh?

OMG!!! Is this a real photo that you took? No photo shopping or anything. I just can't believe that anyone would even think of doing that. I am disgusted. Maybe I am over-reacting but I defintely would have had to said something or gone to get someone else to do something about it.

 

[Markstudy]

Even better: "no speeeek eeengleeesh ".

Never fall for the "no speeek eeengleesh again" when its coming from someone breaking the rules...

Pause for a second, then look them straight in the eye, and say- "is that yours? I just saw a $20 dollar bill fall out of your pocket, is that your money on the ground?" (don't point)

When they look down BUSTED!