Are bubbles okay?

[kailuagirl]

My DD4 loves bubbles and get's a little crazy at home when she blows them, so I'd say no also, it might get the other kids worked up and then the parents annoyed, or people just might not like them blowing on them.

Surprisingly at home, my daughter has a hard time standing in line at places and gets really bored fast, but at DL she has no problem at all, we look around, talk, play games, plan our next ride, if we are waiting for Peter Pan we keep an eye out for the evil peeking witch, etc.

Have fun!!

 

[HeyItsNickCA]

I would just check the line around you, ask people if it's okay. But for the most part, bubbles wouldn't annoy me unless it is a major long and crowded line.

 

[PineapplePrincessCA]

Another vote for "Eye Spy" for a seven year old.

 

[pixiewings71]

I think outside is fine, but yes, I do also think you should ask those in line around you. You never know what might bother someone else. And if there are other kids around you please be sure to include them as well.

When we wait in line we play games (like 20Q, I Spy, etc) or we play games on our phones/iTouch(es). We generally play pass and play games as there is no wifi. DD12 and I play tic tac toe a lot on my phone.

 

[Lissame]

There's a semi-new book out that I've been interested to look at...does anyone have it?
Lots to Do In Line: Disneyland by Meredith Pierce

Another fun thing would be to get the Hidden Mickeys book or app and look for Hidden Mickeys. You don't even really need the book, you can just look for them anyway.

The Wishing Stars app does have at least one queue (for POC) game.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

Bubbles should be reserved for large, open areas where kids can run after them. It's impossible for a child to see bubbles and not want to run and pop them.

 

[Mugglemama]

I would just check the line around you, ask people if it's okay.

I think outside is fine, but yes, I do also think you should ask those in line around you.

The thing about this approach is that it forces the people around you, *who didn't come to Disneyland to help you make decisions*, to help you make decisions.

It would be difficult for me, personally, to be the scrooge who said, "No actually, I'd really prefer it if you didn't blow bubbles while I have to stand 8 inches away from you for the next 20 minutes...", even though that's exactly what I'd WANT to say. Because then it makes *me* look like the bad guy to your kids, when really...you should just have consideration for others without putting them on the spot when you KNOW they're probably not going to say no even if they really are going to be made to be uncomfortable for the duration of the line (let's face it...nobody really wants to stand in long lines, especially when it's hot and very sunny and kids are bouncing around all over the place - sticky bubbles popping on their skin and in their faces is only going to make that environment less pleasant, not to mention the kids jumping all over the place to swat the bubbles).

Honestly, it seems a little bit manipulative to even ask, IMHO.

I have a sis-in-law who has always done these kinds of things, and it makes people want to strangle her. Even worse..it makes people dislike and resent her kids because she never minds taking advantage of a situation and making other people uncomfortable in order for her "little poopsies" to get what they want (and now of course they've learned to do exactly what she does in order to get their way, as well). Just my .02

 

[Leshaface]

Thanks. Sorry, I didn't realize this question had already been asked.

No worries, sorry I should have specified it was on the 'Theme Parks Attractions' board.

Honestly, I personally, wouldn't have an issue with it, as long as it's only a few times but if it was consistently going and hitting me, I would probably say something about it. As long as you're not being annoying about it and other people around don't seem to mind, i'd use it sparingly.

 

[HeyItsNickCA]

The thing about this approach is that it forces the people around you, *who didn't come to Disneyland to help you make decisions*, to help you make decisions.

It would be difficult for me, personally, to be the scrooge who said, "No actually, I'd really prefer it if you didn't blow bubbles while I have to stand 8 inches away from you for the next 20 minutes...", even though that's exactly what I'd WANT to say. Because then it makes *me* look like the bad guy to your kids, when really...you should just have consideration for others without putting them on the spot when you KNOW they're probably not going to say no even if they really are going to be made to be uncomfortable for the duration of the line (let's face it...nobody really wants to stand in long lines, especially when it's hot and very sunny and kids are bouncing around all over the place - sticky bubbles popping on their skin and in their faces is only going to make that environment less pleasant, not to mention the kids jumping all over the place to swat the bubbles).

Honestly, it seems a little bit manipulative to even ask, IMHO.

I have a sis-in-law who has always done these kinds of things, and it makes people want to strangle her. Even worse..it makes people dislike and resent her kids because she never minds taking advantage of a situation and making other people uncomfortable in order for her "little poopsies" to get what they want (and now of course they've learned to do exactly what she does in order to get their way, as well). Just my .02

After rethinking it, I see your point and you are right. I would just keep the bubbles home.

 

[pixiewings71]

The thing about this approach is that it forces the people around you, *who didn't come to Disneyland to help you make decisions*, to help you make decisions.

It would be difficult for me, personally, to be the scrooge who said, "No actually, I'd really prefer it if you didn't blow bubbles while I have to stand 8 inches away from you for the next 20 minutes...", even though that's exactly what I'd WANT to say. Because then it makes *me* look like the bad guy to your kids, when really...you should just have consideration for others without putting them on the spot when you KNOW they're probably not going to say no even if they really are going to be made to be uncomfortable for the duration of the line (let's face it...nobody really wants to stand in long lines, especially when it's hot and very sunny and kids are bouncing around all over the place - sticky bubbles popping on their skin and in their faces is only going to make that environment less pleasant, not to mention the kids jumping all over the place to swat the bubbles).

Honestly, it seems a little bit manipulative to even ask, IMHO.

I have a sis-in-law who has always done these kinds of things, and it makes people want to strangle her. Even worse..it makes people dislike and resent her kids because she never minds taking advantage of a situation and making other people uncomfortable in order for her "little poopsies" to get what they want (and now of course they've learned to do exactly what she does in order to get their way, as well). Just my .02

I don't feel it forces others to make my decisions for me at all, I feel it shows others that I'm taking their feelings into consideration. I would much prefer that someone asks me if I mind rather than simply blowing bubbles around. I guess we will have to disagree on this point. But we can agree that there are definitely better ways to keep kids occupied than bubbles in lines.

 

[LucasandMickey]

The thing about this approach is that it forces the people around you, *who didn't come to Disneyland to help you make decisions*, to help you make decisions.

It would be difficult for me, personally, to be the scrooge who said, "No actually, I'd really prefer it if you didn't blow bubbles while I have to stand 8 inches away from you for the next 20 minutes...", even though that's exactly what I'd WANT to say. Because then it makes *me* look like the bad guy to your kids, when really...you should just have consideration for others without putting them on the spot when you KNOW they're probably not going to say no even if they really are going to be made to be uncomfortable for the duration of the line (let's face it...nobody really wants to stand in long lines, especially when it's hot and very sunny and kids are bouncing around all over the place - sticky bubbles popping on their skin and in their faces is only going to make that environment less pleasant, not to mention the kids jumping all over the place to swat the bubbles).

Honestly, it seems a little bit manipulative to even ask, IMHO.

I have a sis-in-law who has always done these kinds of things, and it makes people want to strangle her. Even worse..it makes people dislike and resent her kids because she never minds taking advantage of a situation and making other people uncomfortable in order for her "little poopsies" to get what they want (and now of course they've learned to do exactly what she does in order to get their way, as well). Just my .02

I mostlyhave to agree with this. I wouldn't want tobe the bad guy either and would say yes to whatever a person was asking.

I would have no problem with bubbles in line. My DS (2yo) loves bubbles and it would be a great distraction and come on, they're bubbles. Just as magical to kids as disneyland.

That said, I knowit would annoy others people so I personally wouldn't play with them in line. However, we will be bringing DS' bubble gun bought on a past trip for him to play with. I wont let him shoot it directly at anybody tho.

 

[disneychrista]

and come on, they're bubbles. Just as magical to kids as disneyland.

Yeah but it is also, when you get down to it, soap. Which others can be sensetive to.

 

[MICKEYFIL]

I have never seen so many people who are annoyed by bubbles. I didn't even think it was possible to be annoyed by them. I had no idea this would cause problems for people. Personally I wouldn't take bubbles to entertain my kids as they would probably run around after them and then I would have to deal with the fallout of my kids crashing into people trying to catch or step on bubbles.

 

[disneychrista]

I have never seen so many people who are annoyed by bubbles. I didn't even think it was possible to be annoyed by them.

I don't think that is that we are all annoyed or bothered by them but are saying that others may be.

 

[MICKEYFIL]

I don't think that is that we are all annoyed or bothered by them but are saying that others may be.

Didn't mean to say everyone, just some.

"No actually, I'd really prefer it if you didn't blow bubbles while I have to stand 8 inches away from you for the next 20 minutes...", even though that's exactly what I'd WANT to say.

The bubbles annoyed me around the park though I didn't encounter any in line.

bubbles in general annoy me.

 

[DanT]

Kids have been standing in lines at Disneyland for over 50 years now, and up until recently didnt need bubbles to keep them occupied...
For me it would be similar, although not as annoying and harmful, as smoking in lines...thankfully that got handled at DL long ago..
so for me....please do your bubbles somewhere else besides the lines...

 

[larina]

...Honestly, it seems a little bit manipulative to even ask, IMHO....

Totally! If you were that worried about others you find things to do that had no way of interfering with them, like games and such.

...I feel it shows others that I'm taking their feelings into consideration. ...

I disagree. I think it shows the opposite; that you know it bothers some but are just going to do it anyway. Asking doesn't change that you know some wouldn't like it.

I have never seen so many people who are annoyed by bubbles. I didn't even think it was possible to be annoyed by them. I had no idea this would cause problems for people...

At home I am known as the bubble lady. I love them. I give them to all the neighborhood kids. We ALWAYS have bubbles and my kids get them in every stocking and basket every year. But I would never take them to DL to blow while in line because it could bother others and I don't need to do that. I bought my son one of the bubble guns and made it clear he couldn't use it in line, or even in the park when it was super crowded. He did use it when we cut through the empty parking lot though. Just because we love bubbles doesn't mean anyone else does, and nobody likes to get soap in their eyes.

 

[pixiewings71]

Totally! If you were that worried about others you find things to do that had no way of interfering with them, like games and such.


I disagree. I think it shows the opposite; that you know it bothers some but are just going to do it anyway. Asking doesn't change that you know some wouldn't like it.



At home I am known as the bubble lady. I love them. I give them to all the neighborhood kids. We ALWAYS have bubbles and my kids get them in every stocking and basket every year. But I would never take them to DL to blow while in line because it could bother others and I don't need to do that. I bought my son one of the bubble guns and made it clear he couldn't use it in line, or even in the park when it was super crowded. He did use it when we cut through the empty parking lot though. Just because we love bubbles doesn't mean anyone else does, and nobody likes to get soap in their eyes.

wow, that totally shows you have no idea who I am. LOL No, by asking others around me I am showing consideration, if they said they would prefer we didn't then we would find something else to do. and HOW exactly does someone know if it's going to bother others unless they ask?

Altho it's a moot point because my girls wouldn't play with bubbles in line, not at their ages. LOL I posted earlier what we do to stay busy in lines.

 

[larina]

I'm sorry, but smokers KNOW their smoke bothers others. Asking if it is ok doesn't make it any less inconsiderate. I'm sorry, but I don't understand.

I know people are allergic to perfume, I don't wear it. I don't go around and ask if it is alright because I already know that for some people it isn't. That's all.

 

[Mugglemama]

I have never seen so many people who are annoyed by bubbles. I didn't even think it was possible to be annoyed by them. I had no idea this would cause problems for people. Personally I wouldn't take bubbles to entertain my kids as they would probably run around after them and then I would have to deal with the fallout of my kids crashing into people trying to catch or step on bubbles.

I'm not annoyed by bubbles....if they are out in an open area where I can step away if I've had enough. Mainly, I'm just annoyed by people who behave without concern for how their actions affect everyone around them.