Adults in Line to meet Characters

[John's Mom]

There have been a few times over the past several years when my daughter (now 23) was in line to have her picture taken with a character, and parents with young children, who are in line behind her, just go ahead of her. I would politely tell them that she was next in line because she would not say anything.

What is the proper etiquette in a situation like this?

 

[Vijoge]

There have been a few times over the past several years when my daughter (now 23) was in line to have her picture taken with a character, and parents with young children, who are in line behind her, just go ahead of her. I would politely tell them that she was next in line because she would not say anything.

What is the proper etiquette in a situation like this?

Break their kneecaps.

 

[Kramer]

There have been a few times over the past several years when my daughter (now 23) was in line to have her picture taken with a character, and parents with young children, who are in line behind her, just go ahead of her. I would politely tell them that she was next in line because she would not say anything.

What is the proper etiquette in a situation like this?

I think you did exactly the right thing... there is no problem with politely reminding people that they have to wait their turn. Its too bad that their parents aren't paying better attention and making sure that their children don't cut ahead of anyone. Its never too soon to teach children good manners. I can understand that kids get excited and want to run right up, but a gentle reminder to wait their turn is totally appropriate.

 

[iliketoby]

Break their kneecaps.[/QUOTE]
No, no! This is Walt Disney World, not Tonya Harding World!

Seriously, I'd have done the same thing you did. There is always the chance they didn't realize they were cutting in line.

 

[karen l]

Break their kneecaps.

Thanks for the laugh!

 

[Got Quattro?]

Break their kneecaps.

I agree...people are way to nice to those who crap all over them. Don't be mean, but do not let them walk all over you.

"excuse me, I was here first should be fine"


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[Angelgirl13202]

When I saw the Tittle I was totally thinking thinking something else
I would and have done exactly what you said and just politly say i was next.
My friend was on Vacation with her Parents and Brother all basically adults it was for her Brothers graduation--- She was in line and a little Kid cut her And when she spoke up the mother said "WEll The Charicters are for Kids not Adults"
For those of you who Feel this way I have one thing to say "WHAT are adults in disney world, THey are Just Big Kids" That is how walt intended it. He created the original Disneyland so that Parents had a place they could play with thier kids not just watch them play he wanted a place to have fun with his daughters.
So where this started THE CHARICTERS ARE FOR EVERYONE
Parents Please remind your kids that mickey loves every one and wants to visit with everyone not just the little kids

 

[ainmama2001]

We were in line last month to see Ariel with our dd4. There were two guys in front of us, heavily tatooed and laden with piercings. We were SURE that they were with some kids that were ahead of THEM, but LOW AND BEHOLD they had their own little meet and greet with Ariel and they were just about as excited as the kids were! They had pictures done and everything! The photographers were laughing and we thought that it was SO COOL that everyone finds that inner kid in them when in the World!

 

[eam]

I agree!!! Characters are for EVERYONE!!!!!

 

[tink too]

Don't blame the kids - a couple of years ago a woman nearly threw her son over my DD's stroller so that he could be the "last" one to see Donald! The CM did notice though and still allowed us to meet with him although it was eating into his break!

We had great fun at CRT last year watching a dad jumping up excitedly and posing for pics with Jasmine - he seemed more excited than the kids at their table! I also took snaps for a young couple who were in front of us while waiting to meet Buzz and Woody in MGM - DD didn't mind that they got their turn before her as she knew she'd get to see them eventually!

 

[jonestavern]

Break their kneecaps.

Yes, a simple, direct knee capping is always in good taste for a myriad of offenses
It has the added benefit of insuring the target will never forget their tresspass, much less likely to re-offend!

Jean

 

[#1DizGal]

Good one, Vijoge!

I am a solo travel who loves to have my pic taken with the characters, and yes, I have run into that situation numerous times, where parents with kids behind me try to cut in front of me. I usually don't say anything, but just stand my ground. I just figure they don't know any better!

 

[HugsForEeyore]

I just returned from a trip, and I was cut in front of numerous times. I get used to it. Everyone thinks you are just "standing there" for no reason, I guess! Or the cutters assume you are with the group in front of you. I usually speak up, and the CM's are good about helping me.

I got a good story - last week I was in line to meet the princesses during MNSSHP. A family got behind me, who did not understand much english, and maybe did not know line etiquette, I guess. The kids kept shoving against me, or just trying to walk right around me. I stood firm with my legs firmly apart and my huge backpack at my side! But when I reached the top of the line where they take groups of people into the rooms, the CM stopped the line with me and roped it off, so I would be 1st in the next group of people. When the CM was not looking, the family behind me just ran right around me, ducking under the ropes and ran towards the princess room. . Once again, they assumed I was just standing alone in a roped-off line for no reason.

When the CM returned to get more people, she asked me where that family came from. I was more than happy to tell her they cut in line. So when I got to the princess room, the family was there in line, but the CM stopped them, saying whether they understand english or not, they have to wait their turn! The CM let me go ahead of them, and I got to meet Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip! I thanked that CM very much, for it was wonderful to see her "right a wrong" for me, and take a stand.

 

[Deesknee]

There have been a few times over the past several years when my daughter (now 23) was in line to have her picture taken with a character, and parents with young children, who are in line behind her, just go ahead of her. I would politely tell them that she was next in line because she would not say anything.

What is the proper etiquette in a situation like this?

I am an adult with 4 children teens & a toddler. I am guilty of embarassing my kids by "speaking" up to line cutters I always am polite. My mother has also embarrased me by speaking up to line cutters. (while I am an adult) she often feels the need to speak up for my kids. .... I now ask my kids if they would like me to speak up. Sometimes it is not that important. As my kids have reminded me (and I have reminded my mom), this is disney, maybe "their" vacation depends on characters, where as ours depends on experiencing a "family vacation" a.k.a. no stress family time.
Maybe we should ask our children before we go if they would like for us to politely speak up for them. .....or maybe .......
we should break knee caps lol

 

[MariDisney]

This has happened any number of times, and I always politely but firmly say "I'm sorry, the end of the line is here" or something similar. What got me the last 2 times we were in WDW were the numerous folks who thought they could jump to the front of the line because they didn't want autographs, just photos. I bet that happened a dozen times last January.

 

[kmkja1]

Unfortunately I believe this is the worst part of WDW. When other guests are rude and cutting in front of you (this happens way to much) you have not only a right but an obligation to say something. The more often people get away with this the more they will do it. Also, the characters are there for whoever wants to see them. You did the right thing.

 

[Joanna71985]

I love seeing the characters, and I'm 20 years old! The characters aren't just there for kids. I had lots of special moments with the characters. I would just tell people "Excuse me, I was here first. Thank you. "

 

[Meezers]

No matter where I am...WDW or work or whatever....I hate to see bad behavior reinforced. Hence I would say something....just like I tell people who call 9-1-1 that this in not an emergency....please call....and give them the non-emergency number.

If bad behavior gets reinforced...how will anyone know what good behavior is.

Of course....good behavior should be rewarded

 

[jordgubben]

I can't wait to see the faces we get when the 6 of us "kids" (ages 23 - 30)get in line in January.

 

[bytheblood]

I had a woman cut in front of us a few years back who then "offered" to let us go first if we would take a picture for her. WHATEVER.

This year, (on June 3rd around 10:00 AM at CRT if you are reading ) a woman got tired of waiting in line to meet Fairy Godmother and so she walked off, went to the restroom and about 5 minutes later, came back and cut in line in front of my daughter....with no children at that. I told her politely, she mumbled some crap and then said she was already in line. I said which line? And she said right there in front of me. I told her that she must be a fairy as well to just magically appear and disappear like that. She walked off. She knew she was wrong.