ANYONE BUY heelys for there kids in Disney??!

[LuvOrlando]

DS8 has Heely's and I see nothing wrong with them as long as they don't replace sneakers. He has pleanty of shoes and is allowed to wear the Heely's 'for fun'. He has never knocked someone over but then again, he isn't allowed to wander off without me anyway.

The only time they ever presented a problem was when DS wore them to NYC and DH gave him the once over instead of me, DS didn't see the danger and DH didn't recognize the shoes. I had a fit when I saw him get out of the car because sidewalk cracks cause tripping and I had a real fear of DS falling into an intersection or falling while we were crossing the street. I broke a key trying to pop those darn wheels out and ended up using a knife.

DS would not be allowed him to use the shoes at WDW (or in any crowd) because they just aren't that easy to control. Add that to the number of little kids running around who don't look when they are walking and its an accident waiting to happen.

Oh, if anyone ever dared to bump, push or touch my child on purpose they'd have to answer to me. The notion that an adult would get a sense of satisfaction by hurting a child who is so much smaller than them turns my stomache. It is assault no matter how one trys to justify it in their minds.

 

[suz72]

Remember the OP is a kid

 

[Mickey&Donald]

Good lord people.. get a grip! I am not such an a**hole that I would actually trip or push a child. But when I see kids who are totally disrespectful to others and their parents do absolutely nothing to control them, it really makes me mad. The lack of parenting in this country is absolutely appalling, and I witness it every single day. It terrifies me to think of how these horrible children are going to act as they get older, honestly...

 

[plutolovr]

If a kids comes whizzing by me with no regard to the fact that hes about to hit me, hes going to find that hes going to get "bumped"

Actually I would call this self-defense. If a kid is coming toward you and appears out of control, or unable to stop and you're going to feel the brunt of it, you have to defend yourself. It's not that you mean harm to the child, but it's human nature to defend yourself. If the child falls, oh well!

 

[JESW]

Please people, if you see kids on them at Disney then complain to DISNEY!! They will not do anything serious about it until enough people complain. We were there in April and they were a problem then. We go back in 3 weeks and if I see them around I *will* complain. I really think Disney is becoming lax in so many areas and soon it may just turn into an over-priced six flags! (ok, an exaggeration....)

On another note...I was disgusted with some of the t-shirts I saw people wearing back in april - doesn't Disney stop these offensive people anymore??

Jill

 

[Mickey&Donald]

On another note...I was disgusted with some of the t-shirts I saw people wearing back in april - doesn't Disney stop these offensive people anymore??

Well.. there's a problem with this little thing called "Freedom of Speech"...

I'm not saying I enjoy seeing offensive t-shirts in public (just the other day I saw a t-shirt on a woman at the mall that said, "F*** you - it's my birthday!" ) but until Disney has the power to adjust the Constitution of the United States, I don't see that changing anytime soon.

 

[JESW]

Mickey&Donald....while I understand people's freedom of speech, doesn't Disney also have the right to limit what goes into their parks? I thought they used to have people remove offensive shirts before or ban them from entering??

Jill

 

[briar_rose_59]

I thought that they used to make people change into a non-offensive shirt or turn it inside out too

 

[taximomfor4]

I can't speak for WDW, but my ex-dh had to turn his shirt inside out at Cedar Point.

 

[rhiannonwales]

well everyones idea of offensive is different - i remembber one who complained about the "i'm surrounded by idiots" shirts that wdw sells. I think that aslong as its not sexually suggestive or contains swear words, it will probably get through.
JESW, what was it that you found so offensive?

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Well.. there's a problem with this little thing called "Freedom of Speech"...

I'm not saying I enjoy seeing offensive t-shirts in public (just the other day I saw a t-shirt on a woman at the mall that said, "F*** you - it's my birthday!" ) but until Disney has the power to adjust the Constitution of the United States, I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Disney *can* make guests change offensive shirts- either turn them inside out or cover up. Truly it is supposed to be stopped at the gate- you are not supposed to be allowed in with any shirt that has profanity or nudity on it. I once saw a man turning his inside out because it had cartoon breasts on it. While people do have Freedom of Speech, there's a point where it infringes on other people's rights. Disney World would not be successful if they allowed people to say, do and wear whatever they like, throwing their hands up and citing "Freedom of Speech". If you are loud, use profanity, or are otherwise offensive to other park guests, you will be warned or asked to leave.

 

[disneyjunkie]

I'd rather have the CMs ignore the shirts and stop those wearing Heelies.

Add me to the list of parents who would not be happy to have little Johnny or Susie bump into me while doing something stupid.


Heelies and theme parks don't mix.

 

[pugdog]

Well.. there's a problem with this little thing called "Freedom of Speech"...

I'm not saying I enjoy seeing offensive t-shirts in public (just the other day I saw a t-shirt on a woman at the mall that said, "F*** you - it's my birthday!" ) but until Disney has the power to adjust the Constitution of the United States, I don't see that changing anytime soon.

WDW does not need to change the constitution, They are a private company and if they want to kick somebody off because of what they wear they can. Freedom of speech does not get free rein on private property. Will that person be pissed off and tell everyone about it? Most likely but WDW has the option to boot them if they so desire.

 

[G-Z-G Mom]

Ok...I"m a little surprised! I've seen the kids with Heely's here in the neighborhood and never had a problem with it. At the malls and at Wal Mart I"ve seen them and never had a prob. (Am I living in a bubble or what!) So when my kids wanted them for Christmas I hunted all over town for them. We're going to WDW in Jan so I asked my travel agent if they were allowed and SHE SAID YES! That's why I bought them.....boy do I feel stupid now! SIGH...don't know what to do!

 

[perdidochas]

I can not stand those shoes, and my DS will never be allowed to wear them. He hasn't asked for them, which is good, because the answer would be NO!

I have yet to see a well behaved child wearing them. They are a menace. I sincerely hope Disney enforces the ban on them. I think they are dangerous for the child wearing them and everyone around said child. It is totally ridiculous to try to skate through any crowded venue - the mall, Disney, or anywhere else. If a child can't manage to walk then perhaps a stroller is in order?

Well, I have seen some pretty good kids with them. However, they also didn't use them in a crowded area....

 

[perdidochas]

Well.. there's a problem with this little thing called "Freedom of Speech"...

I'm not saying I enjoy seeing offensive t-shirts in public (just the other day I saw a t-shirt on a woman at the mall that said, "F*** you - it's my birthday!" ) but until Disney has the power to adjust the Constitution of the United States, I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Disney is private property. They can kick people out for offensive t-shirts if they wish. The 1st amendment only applies to the government. It doesn't apply to private entities--my boss can fire me for saying the wrong thing about the company if he really wants to.

 

[ducklite]

I was in the MK a few weeks ago. It was the day they were taping for the parade, and it was very crowded. A kid came right at me full blast in Heelies. I stopped dead in my tracks, he was unable to stop and ran into me, then fell backwards and hit the pavement hard. His mother was running behind him and gave me a dirty look because I didn't get out of her demon spawns way. I was dead stopped, it was the child who was unable to control his forward propulsion. I didn't trip him or push him. He ran into me.

Was he hurt? I have no idea, and frankly don't care. Not my problem. I almost hope he was hurting bad enough to learn a lesson, but not seriously hurt, KWIM? I stepped aside and kept walking.

Anne

 

[shefellnl0v3]

Heleys (sp?) made news in the new england area this year when a little boy was rolling along out from behind a car and got hit by a woman in an SUV who didnt see him. The little boy died as a result.

Just thought I'd share. I agree, they should be banned from parks, even malls. I've almost run into many little kids on them.

 

[daisyduck123]

Ok...I"m a little surprised! I've seen the kids with Heely's here in the neighborhood and never had a problem with it. At the malls and at Wal Mart I"ve seen them and never had a prob. (Am I living in a bubble or what!) So when my kids wanted them for Christmas I hunted all over town for them. We're going to WDW in Jan so I asked my travel agent if they were allowed and SHE SAID YES! That's why I bought them.....boy do I feel stupid now! SIGH...don't know what to do!

You leave them at home (the Heelies, not the kids ).

**And btw, don't feel too bad.....you are not the 1st person on this board to report hearing incorrect WDW info. from a travel agent.

 

[daisyduck123]

Actually I would call this self-defense. If a kid is coming toward you and appears out of control, or unable to stop and you're going to feel the brunt of it, you have to defend yourself. It's not that you mean harm to the child, but it's human nature to defend yourself. If the child falls, oh well!

Yes, I agree. If a kid on Heelies is coming straight at me...and it looks like it's gonna be ""me" or "him" - well, it's gonna be "him".