A question about DLR rules

[nannyz]

I know that DLR has rules about offensive clothing, etc., but what about offensive language and cursing? Do they do anything about folks with potty mouths?

If not, then I need to warn my husband and son-in-law because they cannot abide such ignorant people.

 

[Mary484]

I've never heard any loud cussing in DLR. That doesn't meant I haven't heard cuss words in people's private conversations with each other, but nothing I ever felt my kids would notice.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

When we have been around those with filthy mouths(and we've heard some pretty horrible things), and a CM has been in the near vicinity as well, I personally, have never seen or heard a CM respond or intervene in any way. Others may have had a different experience.

Maybe the CMs are not allowed to comment on foul language/cursing(even when it is very loud and obvious)?

 

[figment_jii]

I've also heard people using swear words among their own party and not seen any nearby CMs do anything about it. I think, for the most part, the CMs are not going to get involved with something like that, unless it escalates to becoming hostile (as in two guests having a confrontation) at which point security would probably get involved.

In general, I haven't heard a lot of swearing at DLR, but it's not uncommon. My guess is you aren't going to hear all of the time, but you will hear it some of the time.

 

[2tinkerbell]

I've also heard people using swear words among their own party and not seen any nearby CMs do anything about it. I think, for the most part, the CMs are not going to get involved with something like that, unless it escalates to becoming hostile (as in two guests having a confrontation) at which point security would probably get involved.

In general, I haven't heard a lot of swearing at DLR, but it's not uncommon. My guess is you aren't going to hear all of the time, but you will hear it some of the time.

Personally, I have never heard it, but, then again, I don't go around listening to others conversations. If members of you party are looking for cursing, I am sure they will find cursing. If they get confrontational about it, I am sure Security will get involved.

 

[figment_jii]

Personally, I have never heard it, but, then again, I don't go around listening to others conversations. If members of you party are looking for cursing, I am sure they will find cursing. If they get confrontational about it, I am sure Security will get involved.

Just to clarify...it's not like I deliberately go around eavesdropping on other guests, but when standing in line or just wandering around, it's pretty easy to hear the other people around you.

 

[2tinkerbell]

Just to clarify...it's not like I deliberately go around eavesdropping on other guests, but when standing in line or just wandering around, it's pretty easy to hear the other people around you.

Sorry if it came across that I thought you went around listening to others conversations. That is not what I meant. I was trying to reinforce that being confrontational may get Security involved and that you may or may not hear cursing. I don't know how to delete parts of quotes. Maybe I shouldn't have quoted at all.

 

[figment_jii]

Sorry if it came across that I thought you went around listening to others conversations. That is not what I meant. I was trying to reinforce that being confrontational may get Security involved and that you may or may not hear cursing. I don't know how to delete parts of quotes. Maybe I shouldn't have quoted at all.

Ah, no worries!

 

[Dot2Vegas]

I have only seen a CM get involved once. We were in line to meet Merida and there were a few teens using bad language near us. They were not arguing or yelling but you could hear them a few groups down. The CM nearby made a lighthearted, general statement "we are in the presence of a princess and lots of wee ones, please watch your language". The teens quickly stopped and that was the end of it.

 

[MomToOne]

If you hear something you find horribly offensive, I've found one of the following usually works:
1. Ask them politely to watch their language because there are little kids present
2. Move on somewhere else, away from the people you find offensive

Sure, there will be a stubborn fool every now and then where #1 doesn't work, but then I just use approach #2. You can't control other people, only yourself.

 

[Vintage Mouseketeer]

We go to the parks often and really have not heard people swearing. I am sure it happens, but really not any to be overly concerned about.

 

[nannyz]

Thanks for the responses.
I asked the question mainly because of the posts where folks had nasty names and cursing directed at them personally.
I can overlook cursing in general -- that's just ignorance -- but when directed at me, it's another story.
It certainly won't keep me from enjoying my time at DLR.

 

[BriannaRuth]

I also dislike hearing people talk that way, especially around kids. Like others have said, though, I don't recall hearing too much of it at DL.

My kids (10 and 14) are old enough now that when they hear it, they know that kind of language is inappropriate and will comment to me on how the person was using bad language. Out of earshot, of course (they have manners!). Although the 10 year-old has been known to shoot people a look!

 

[dragonflycurls]

I have heard it from people in my party and others. I haven't heard any cms say anything about it.

My wife has a bad potty mouth and I am constantly reminding her to watch her language in the parks.

 

[Stinkerbe11]

We were waiting for fireworks to start and crammed in pretty tightly when a group of teens started cursing very loudly next to us. Our kids were right there, so DH asked them politely to watch their language. A couple of the boys wanted to act tough and got up in DH's face (actually his chest, as he is tall). I think they expected him to back down, but he is in the military and can be very intimidating when he wants to be.

DH never would have fought with them but he very sternly said "Do we need to call security over this?" The boys backed down and slunk away with their tail between their legs. The people around us thanked DH for getting rid of them and we watched the show curse free

OP: We have been APs on and off for 10 years and other than the incident above, we have never had an issue. I think the problems occur when you are in close proximity with would-be offenders for a period of time (such as waiting for a parade, fireworks, WOC, etc...) Just be aware of who you are sitting next to and politely remind them that there are children around if they are using offensive language.

 

[nannyz]

I am sure that my 6 ft. 5 in., 250 lb. husband could intimidate a group of rowdy teens, too.

 

[figment_jii]

I am sure that my 6 ft. 5 in., 250 lb. husband could intimidate a group of rowdy teens, too.

I don't know that deliberately trying to intimidate someone is best option either. I, like some of the other posters, have found that if you just ask politely and point out the small kids around, most people will clean up their language.

 

[nannyz]

I agree, figment. What I meant was that his size alone would probably persuade them to pipe down.

 

[alvernon90]

I agree, figment. What I meant was that his size alone would probably persuade them to pipe down.

If his size alone will convince curse-word users to pipe down, why are you worried about it at all? You should be able to enjoy DL in a cone of silence, because of the sheer intimidating size of your husband.

Unless, of course, you are secretly looking for trouble because you and your husband and son-in-law get a thrill out of telling other people what to do and watching them back down due to fear of being physically hurt. I've seen that kind of behavior at DL before, but I'm sure it wasn't you.

 

[zanzibar138]

I agree that a polite reminder is probably the way to go. In Australia we have a more casual approach to cursing and it's really not a big deal unless it's accompanied by aggressive behaviour. There are also words that are considered cursing or just plain rude in the US, which are perfectly acceptable in any company in Australia. I really try to watch what I say in the US generally, but especially at places like DLR where there are lots of kids around. If I did start cursing it would be completely accidental and if someone politely pointed out that I was doing it I would be absolutely mortified and stop immediately, and possibly even leave the line or waiting area I hate confrontation and if someone tried to intimidate me I would probably end up a crying shaking mess and it would ruin my day.

I have to say on our last trip to the US we definitely noticed the lack of cursing and found it quite refreshing