Admit it, you've been that rude guest!

[Disneylover99]

Well then... that is a plus for the values! POFQ/ POR do not. I can only guess that the other moderates are the same way?

Yes. No roped off lines at moderates.

 

[Magpie]

It's the same as saying to those behind you "I have decided my child's experience is more important than yours".

My child's experience will always be more important to me than yours. That's just a fact of life. However, if there's a way to make everyone happy (such as propping the child on a hip), then I'll opt for that whenever possible. If it's not possible, and especially if I see other children on shoulders... then I'd probably stick the kid up there, too. And feel no guilt.

Because what it comes down to is, I can't imagine telling a child to stand there for half an hour, staring at adult legs, while the rest of us enjoy the show. That'd seem awfully mean of me, and not terribly character building for the child, either. (Suck it up, Buttercup. Someday, when you're all grown up and tall enough to see, then you can enjoy the fireworks. For now, button it.)

Thankfully, when mine were small enough to be carried, I had a hip sling for exactly this reason. They're SO much happier up at adult-eye-level, than stuck in a stroller staring at everyone's rear ends. And the sling saved my back.

 

[cckp72]

I guess this is why I was scratching my head wondering what everyone was talking about....I've only stayed at Value resorts.

Why would they only install them at Value resorts? I don't get it....

 

[mgentry210]

I usually dont even bother sitting if I know its going to be close to a full bus. I always head straight for the back door, then we're the first ones off

Oooh Nooo HS family STICKS together! No one can walk ahead. It makes people feel " left out " Also if someone wants a snack we ALL have to stop. Also if you need Chapstick you better go right to the resort store & get it as a group Wven if we are trying to make RD.

Sigh. Honestly it wasn't the worst trip ever but we won't be vacationing with them again

I feel your pain! My ex-MIL was very similar. Purposefully mean all the time. Not Disney but we took a trip with them to a small town in CO and there are not a lot of restaurants. Almost all of them are steakhouses. After 3 days she moaned and whined about how she couldn't eat another bite of steak so I spent the entire day researching menus for the town and found the one that only had 1 steak item on it. The rest was home style cooking. Guess what she ordered? The steak. Never again did we go anywhere with them!

 

[cckp72]

That sure stirs up a memory. Not a Disney incident; but my daughter and I were at a basketball game when she was really little, between 3 and 4 years-old. The child wasn’t really good about giving much lead time when she had to use the restroom so by the time we got there she was doing the dance.

The Accessible stall was the only one open; but we were also the only ones waiting; so after some hesitation I took her in, thinking okay, she’ll go and we’ll get out of there. It’s once we are in there she informs me she has to do #2.

A minute later, I hear a very loud voice ranting about how there is only one Handicap stall and it is rude to use it when you don’t need it. It was that passive aggressive type of rant where they acted as if they were talking to someone else.

I stayed silent and would have continued to do so except even at that young age, my daughter realized this was directed at us and got scared. So in a voice just as loud I explained I would not have used this stall except it was the only one open and we were the only ones waiting and my 3 year-old was about to wet herself and was now trying to poop; but the yelling was scaring her. Crickets

I know I wasn’t wrong; but I still haven’t been able to use one of those stalls since without thinking about that, even sometimes letting people go around me. She’s 12 now.

Personally, I don't think it's rude to use it unless of course there is someone obviously waiting to get into it. If it's free and there doesn't appear to be anyone around, why let it go to 'waste' especially if your little one has to go so badly.

I think that person could have waited like many of us have to do while trying to use public facilities. And also, how did she know there wasn't a handicapped person in there! Grr.

 

[Mikie]

Why would they only install them at Value resorts? I don't get it....

Good question. . . I suppose they don't look very upscale and Deluxes have other transportation options, so fewer people using buses and no ropes needed? That doesn't really fly as an explanation for moderates.

(Fully tongue in cheek as I stay in both mods and values) maybe us Value guests can't be expected to behave as nicely as moderate guests and we require ropes?

 

[stitchfan75]

I still don't understand the standing at curbside for parades or how no one gets bloodied doing it. Hearing all these stories is actually making me worried about our upcoming vacation and I'm now considering skipping the parades and fireworks.

 

[Magpie]

Why would they only install them at Value resorts? I don't get it....

They expect larger crowds of bus riders at Values, and are less concerned with theming and/or comfort. So, Moderates and Deluxes get seats and shade and attractive bus stops, while the Values get roped queues and efficiency.

 

[Magpie]

I still don't understand the standing at curbside for parades or how no one gets bloodied doing it. Hearing all these stories is actually making me worried about our upcoming vacation and I'm now considering skipping the parades and fireworks.

It's really not that bad. We travel in the fall and spring, in a variety of crowd levels, and we never had much issue finding a good spot to see a parade about half an hour before. Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom is good, but you can also often find good viewing down at the front of the park, right by the gate. Never had a serious issue with another guest.

 

[22Tink]

Does the front row always stand during parades in WDW? We were just in DLR/DCA and we sat on the curb for the parade. The whole front row sat and the CMs asked the people behind us to stand.

 

[cbellasmomma]

My child's experience will always be more important to me than yours. That's just a fact of life. However, if there's a way to make everyone happy (such as propping the child on a hip), then I'll opt for that whenever possible. If it's not possible, and especially if I see other children on shoulders... then I'd probably stick the kid up there, too. And feel no guilt.

Because what it comes down to is, I can't imagine telling a child to stand there for half an hour, staring at adult legs, while the rest of us enjoy the show. That'd seem awfully mean of me, and not terribly character building for the child, either. (Suck it up, Buttercup. Someday, when you're all grown up and tall enough to see, then you can enjoy the fireworks. For now, button it.)

Thankfully, when mine were small enough to be carried, I had a hip sling for exactly this reason. They're SO much happier up at adult-eye-level, than stuck in a stroller staring at everyone's rear ends. And the sling saved my back.

I'll probably be flamed but I think Disney ,first and foremost, is meant for the enjoyment of children...eep!! . Adults don't REALLY believe it's Mickey right??? So yeah my kid would be on my shoulders if I could do it. Unfortunately she is too tall/big! So I booked the Pirates and Pals Cruise to watch the fireworks because she gets so worked up when she can't see. And if an adult is on the boat and impedes her ability to see, overboard they go ...just kidding...maybe

 

[sunflowerfields]

I feel so bad about this. I wasn't rude on purpose but I am sure everyone around me that heard thought I was. My granddaughter and I were going back to the resort one night and it was late. I had a seat on the bus but she was standing. I guess I was kind of spacing off because when some other people were getting on, my granddaughter said "grandma can you let that lady sit down" and I guess it didn't really register what she was asking because I just said no. She looked at me so horrified and then I noticed the lady was very pregnant and it dawned on me what I did. I felt so bad. I tried to give her my seat when I realized what I had done and I apologized but she was so sweet and said it was fine she didn't mind standing. I could have stood just as well.

 

[SureAsLiz]

Does the front row always stand during parades in WDW? We were just in DLR/DCA and we sat on the curb for the parade. The whole front row sat and the CMs asked the people behind us to stand.

Usually people sit, but there isn't a formal rule and castmembers don't ask anyone to sit. In all the times that I have watched the parades, only 3 or 4 times have people stood at the curb (I usually go to the parks multiple times a week and try to catch both FoF and MSEP as many times as possible)

 

[allwritemel]

I've never intentionally been rude, but others may have felt differently. On my last trip, I was waiting to board Big Thunder solo. When I got on, a mother and young daughter tried to get on with me and I told the mom that they're supposed to wait for the next one. If it had just been one person, I wouldn't have said anything, but I don't think Big Thunder is really meant to hold three people (at least not when all three of you aren't one family). I hope she wasn't offended, but you never know.

Also a few years ago, while looking for a spot to view Wishes, I may have unintentionally blocked the view of some people who were sitting down on Main Street since I was standing in front of them. But I figured everyone could see since the fireworks are all the way up in the sky. I could've been wrong though.

That's interesting! I just came back from Disney in Florida and there were a few problems (mostly not serious ones) but we DID have a problem when the cast member put my friend and I in a carriage with a teenager who was with the family in front. It would have been OK but it was actually dangerous (not to mention uncomfortable) - we felt sorry for the lad! We tried our very best not to hurt him but we were constantly pushed into him ... we didn't complain at the time but I did think about saying something. It was unfair to all concerned ... Oh I know what you mean about the fireworks ... now the whole thing is fast passed. I'm tiny (4 ft 11) and have problems standing but we couldn't get anywhere NEAR where we needed to be for a half decent view of the castle. In desperation one day I forced my way to almost the front and promptly fell (an accident, I swear!) The guy in front let me sit in front of him and I saw everything (sorry, this was the laser show) ... if I had my time again I would have left the area and gone further back to see the fireworks but you can't have everything! When I tried standing up (which was difficult, I tried leaning on a bin ... inevitably I would have a reasonable view and someone would put a child I hadn't seen on their shoulders or, worse, start moving backwards and forwards, completely blocking my view. I confess that I did get annoyed on those occasions! Apart from when I fell, the ONLY time I had a decent view was the very last day (so I was in a bad mood!) when we FINALLY got a fast pass! All credit to the cast member here. We got there early and she let us in, which was really good. She could see I was unwell and went out of her way to help me. If EVERYONE was told to sit down, we would ALL have a good view of the castle show!

 

[AshleeH]

I know, if a mother with kids gets on, I will stand and tell them to sit. I also have some telling me to have a seat and they will stand, I'm 60 and they must think I'm a senior, LOL, I'm on my feet most all day anyway so riding the bus is no different. I'd much rather stand and let a mother with kids sit than have her stand with here kids.

On one of our early trips, I was carrying my then-4 year old and had my then-7-year old leaning against me (DH was holding onto the folded up double stroller) while trying to balance on the monorail at the end of the night. A man behind me who was in his 50s or 60s stood up and guided me to his seat. In general I always stand and teach my kids the same or give up my seat to anyone 20+ years older than me or the overburdened mom. Being the overburdened mom in that moment, I thanked him profusely and still remember that little bit of pixie dust years later . So, from exhausted moms everywhere, thank you for standing and letting us sit when necessary!

 

[allwritemel]

OK, yes, I hold my hand up. I was VERY rude this time and it's not like me. I came feeling super stressed after a hellish 4 years ... one occasion I'm particularly ashamed of was my behaviour on the last day in Wolfgang Puck. I've waited 4 years and 2 weeks to say I wanted a Chinois Salad and these delicious bread rolls. I'm flying (an 8 hour flight - was much shorter because of dreadful turbulence), I felt really ill ... not the best day for things to go wrong. The guy told me they don't do any rolls. Oh yes you do. Jay (the manager) said so when I emailed him (last year, as it turned out!) What else would you like? We have focaccia ... no, I want those bread rolls. I need them for the flight. I need 5 to take with me ... we don't sell them. And so on ... I turned around, humiliated at my reaction but frantic ... then I stopped and turned back ... 'Can I SEE this focaccia bread please?" I was MORTIFIED when he (rather stroppily - who can blame him?!) brought me one and they were exactly what I'd wanted all along (sadly I was too ill to eat them) only over here in England we do not call that focaccia bread!!!!!!!!!!! Ooooops! He didn't accept my apology! I don't usually lose my temper (magic kingdom works its magic on me whenever I go and I'm totally chilled out ...) If that had happened on ANY other day it wouldn't have had the same reaction ... I HATE the last day with a passion (generally speaking it's no less than 5 years between visits - God knows how much will have changed by next time. I tried to convince myself that I'm coming back in August but because I don't truly believe it (not booked yet and we were in this position last year ...) it didn't work ...

I did shout at someone when we went to Walmart and Wallgreen's because I needed some lucozade ...I'd had many many assurances they 'sell it everywhere' ... WHERE?! Not one of the shops we went in (even Walmart) had even heard of it! They gave me these useless glucose drinks (60 fl oz) ... my sugar level is always very low in America for some reason, possibly a combination of the heat and walking around so much (and now I;m having trouble eating chicken and things I can't compensate with anything else) ... over here, if your sugar level is low you drink a lucozade. They said to drink more of the glucose stuff (very berry or something) ... a) I couldn't afford to buy any more and b) they didn't HAVE any more! I was so frustrated that day!

To be fair, the cast members were brilliant and helped calm me down when things got a little fraught ... the ONLY time I was angry was when I heard someone complain 'she's walking around with her eyes closed ...' after their child stepped on my foot and I turned around. ASK ME WHY and I'll tell you I have a rare condition which I CANNOT CONTROL ... it's not my fault my eyes closed ... I lost my sight so often on that holiday for varying lengths of time. Still that's not bad, 3 incidents like that (different people) in one holiday. I also heard someone say I should be ashamed of myself being drunk ... that made me cry because it's a problem with my balance and hip - I actually don't drink.

 

[DisneyFan2013]

That's interesting! I just came back from Disney in Florida and there were a few problems (mostly not serious ones) but we DID have a problem when the cast member put my friend and I in a carriage with a teenager who was with the family in front. It would have been OK but it was actually dangerous (not to mention uncomfortable) - we felt sorry for the lad! We tried our very best not to hurt him but we were constantly pushed into him ... we didn't complain at the time but I did think about saying something. It was unfair to all concerned ...

Were you riding Big Thunder Mountain?

 

[Magpie]

I also heard someone say I should be ashamed of myself being drunk ... that made me cry because it's a problem with my balance and hip - I actually don't drink.

Aw, I'm sorry that happened to you. This is why I never assume anyone's drunk, not even at Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival. On a personal level, a student of mine's birth mom has a nerological disorder, but because she's Native she's had a heck of a time getting treatment. Emergency room folks always assume she's drunk. My student's adoptive mum is having to advocate for her, because they'll actually listen to a middle class educated white lady.

Also, I also occasionally need to close my eyes, if I'm getting double vision, so you've got my sympathy there, too. Disney's just so bright that even with my tinted glasses, it's sometimes hard to see.

 

[shh]

My confession. My husband and I will both "yell" (slightly raised voices) at kids who chase the wildlife at Disney World. This is when the parents aren't around. If they parents are around and grinning while their kids chase the wildlife, we tell the kids to "stop it" in a normal voice. That is the only time we will intentionally be "rude". "

Love that you do this: I can't stand it when kids chase or even throw things at the ducks and squirrels and the moronic parents just laugh. I always feel like hurling a rock or two at mom or dad to see how they'd like it. Maybe I'll go for it on my next trip and report back on this confessional thread

 

[maxiesmom]

I'll probably be flamed but I think Disney ,first and foremost, is meant for the enjoyment of children...eep!! . Adults don't REALLY believe it's Mickey right??? So yeah my kid would be on my shoulders if I could do it. Unfortunately she is too tall/big! So I booked the Pirates and Pals Cruise to watch the fireworks because she gets so worked up when she can't see. And if an adult is on the boat and impedes her ability to see, overboard they go ...just kidding...maybe

So once your kids hit 7 or 8 or so and no longer believe it is Mickey then what they want to see will no longer matter?

See how silly that statement is?