Am I being rude?

[lorrainesy]

I was just wondering….normally when we find multiple characters signing autographs in the same area of a park what we do is one of us will wait in line with my nephew and then one of us will stand in another character’s line. When he gets the autograph from the first character then he will come join us in the other line. I have never thought of it as if we are letting him cut in line as he is the only one getting an autograph…it is more like I am holding a space for him in line. Is this rude? I was just reading on the shocking this you’ve seen at Disney thread about all the people who cut in line. Personally I think it is wrong when they do that and tit got me to thinking, I wonder if people think it is wrong what I do. I do not want to start a heated discussion, I am looking for honest opinions . On my next trip should I continue my character line time saver or is it no better then cutting in line? My sister tells me I am oblivious to other people at times and I just want to make sure this is not one of those times. Whatever the outcome from this thread is I will follow. Thank you for your time.

 

[Marseeya]

I think this is one of those times!

 

[twinz]

Personally I don't think that is rude, there is a lot I see at Disney that I "let slide" hey I am on vacation I have 51 weeks out of the year to get p*** off at people. Plus it's not like you are letting 15 to 20 people in, just one little boy.

 

[Mom to Will and Finn]

It does seem rude to me.

 

[erikthewise]

When somebody asks "am I being rude?", the answer is usually yes, but at least they care enough to ask. Seems to me that nearly all the people waiting behind you are waiting in ONE line WITH their child. Doesn't that answer your question?

 

[DISUNC]

Nope! I dont think it is rude! Then again you just given us all a GREAT idea! hehehehehehe!

Really...Dont think its rude! It's not like you are waiting online for a hour waiting for a autograph and a family of 20 jump in front of you! Most times, those autograph lines go pretty fast, and the CM's are usually very good at keeping things in order!

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

In the ride lines, this is frowned upon for the most part. So I'd guess that it would be here too. Are you talking about like at Camp Mickey Minnie where they have seperate areas for each one but that they're close by?

I saw a few instances in the stray characters like near the hat at MGM where the CM handlers for the characters formed one line, you went to each character in turn at the end of it and they didn't let you walk up to the other one stray.

 

[snowwite]

I dont think it is rude at all.There is no difference in having him wait in line or you in line. Sometimes I think people get mad at the silliest things. When we were waiting in linem for Space mtn the wait was well over an hour. I had my kids go get a water and sit in the shade until we were ready to go inside the building. I did not see the point in everyone over heating. When we fly Southwest I login 24 hr ahead and get to airport early enough to be 1st or second in line. We then take turns in line while the others go to bathroom,eat,shop,sit in the seats instead of waiting on the floor.Shortly before boarding the kids come stand with thier belongings. This is not cutting the line but it is holding a place for someone. If a person walks up and just jumps in front of everyone else I would have a problem with that but what you suggest should be fine.

 

[lorrainesy]

When we were waiting in linem for Space mtn the wait was well over an hour. I had my kids go get a water and sit in the shade until we were ready to go inside the building. I did not see the point in everyone over heating.

See that is I was thinking. As far as rides go as long as you are in the same cart you are not taking anything away from anyone else, and in fact you are saving the rest of the line from listening to a whining child....not that I ever did this (my nephew is great about standing in line as long as he has his camera to divert his attention). As far as the character line goes the reason why i thought it was ok is because it would be the same about of time for everyone else if I stood in line and got the autograph or if I stood in line then he came over and was the one to get the autograph. (this is my justifying why I did it, not that I should be able to do it.) Thank you to all who answered, you are probab;y right and we will not do it next trip.

 

[Skylarr29]

No, I dont think that is rude at all.... some people need to relax lol. Its not like you are allowing a whole group of people or teenagers in front etc. It's a little boy for crying out loud. Now what is rude is when someone just grabs their child and runs up to the front and straight to the character as if there was not a line standing there at all.

 

[makinorlando]

It was announced by a CM at the lines for the Power Rangers on a recent visit families should NOT do this.

On another occasion we saw people do this whose other members didn't get through the line as quickly has they had hoped, and when their turn came the kids were not there and they did not have the camera or autograph book - so guess what - they lost their turn in line, and this is where my issue comes with this practice. Some folks think they should be able to step to the side, and have their turn when the other family members are done in the other line. This just causes confusion. Power Ranger meet and greets in particular are quite a FRENZY of activity!

If you have not had an experience to be in the PR Meet and Greet area at the time when the PRs appear - it is a sight. You would think they were giving away money.

I found some of the rudest adults on a recent Sunday. People do not think that their children should have to stand in line, and actually walked right up and shoved the autograph book in the PRs hand while DD an DGreatNephew were having their turn. We were first in line and had waited 1/2 hour for the spot!!! CM had to finally ask them to move and get to the back of the line.

 

[maddhatir]

i agree- i would not like it if a whole group of people jumped in- but its -one- person- whats the difference anyway- if you are in front of me i have to wait for you to finish anyway!

i am sure someone will tell you its rude.....so brace yourself!

 

[bongkel]

No. We have done this as well. Its not rude. It won't bother me a bit. All I can think is that "what a nice mom to wait in line for her son"... I hope they won't give you a hard time. Enjoy!

 

[tinker&belle]

I may get flamed for this, but besides the rudeness factor, also think about what this says to your son about cutting. As a teacher, waiting in line is very hard for children. Other children would not tolerate this behavior, so if your child does this type of cutting (even if you are holding a spot,) but then does the same thing at school holding a spot for a friend, the child's peers or teacher may not accept this, and it may be difficult for him to understand since it was something he learned from mom. Not to give an opinion of rudeness, just wanted to point out other implications. You sound like you are thinking about how others will feel, so I just thought this might be a factor you might not have considered.

 

[Marseeya]

No. We have done this as well. Its not rude. It won't bother me a bit. All I can think is that "what a nice mom to wait in line for her son"... I hope they won't give you a hard time. Enjoy!

See, therein lies the difference. You do it, so it's just fine and dandy for you. I would never do that, and I've always taught my kids to wait in line like everybody else. So when I'd see a parent doing it I'd think, "What a jerk of a mom not making her kids wait in line while mine have waited patiently all this time."

 

[daisyduck123]

I don't see how it can be deemed as rude. You are one person waiting in line. Then, instead of you getting the autograph, you let one little boy do it instead. That is not "adding" anyone else to the line...he is replacing you.

 

[pdchris]

I had my kids go get a water and sit in the shade until we were ready to go inside the building. I did not see the point in everyone over heating.

No, I don't think the OP's idea was rude. However, for standing in line for rides it may be different. You didn't mention how many kids or their ages. I'd not mind if Mom has her little ones wait in the shade when it's sunny and hot out. I'd much rather they stay cool than suffer heat stroke. However, imagine 3 or 4 people doing that. Someone else comes along and thinks "Hey, that lines not too bad." So, they get in line and all of a sudden, here's a bunch of people coming out of the shade and that short line is a lot longer. Anyway, I don't wait in line. I just use Fast Pass. And, here's hoping Disney doesn't take a page out of Universal's book and start charging for the privilege!

 

[brymolmom]

Sign me up with another 'it is not rude' vote. As long as you don't have 6 kids you are letting in with you at the last minute, I wouldn't have a problem with it.

I have a question for those who think it is wrong and it is only right to have the whole family wait in each line together...have you ever let one person in your party wait in a FastPass line and swipe EVERYONE'S cards in to get the FP's? Seriously, I'm curious - maybe you have everyone in your party wait in these lines too. I consider myself an authority on fairness and I really don't see a problem with it.

 

[mikesluss]

I don't see how it can be deemed as rude. You are one person waiting in line. Then, instead of you getting the autograph, you let one little boy do it instead. That is not "adding" anyone else to the line...he is replacing you.

Agreed But I would try to Judge the line sometimes you can just tell the frustration level of one or two people just by the look on their face
if level is high wouldnt do it if low and mellow why not

 

[ToontownPrincess]

I think it's inappropriate to "hold spots" in line. Whethere or not it is rude will differ on opinion. Imagine if you get in front of someone who DOES believe it's cutting and they may not control their temper well. Is it really worth getting into an argument over a few minutes in line....it was stated that the character lines aren't that long normally anyhow. This goes for many circumstances......I was at WDW on a VERY busy day.....me and my boyfriend were waiting for the fireworks to start and we were very exhausted. There was no where to sit because this family had three people saving places for the rest of their group. They spred out and wouldn't let anyone sit down while people in their group got to enjoy the attractions. Meanwhile, tons of guests had to stand their on their tired feet..........I felt this was very rude and unfair. Just think about how other people might feel when you "hold places in line". A few extra minutes in line won't hurt anyone!