Bad "etiquette", or not?

[tjmw2727]

It dosen't bother me to have one person try and join their party or especially a parent and child who may have left the line for an emergency.

However to answer the OP, No I don't think it's "good etiquette" and I wouldn't do it. We would all like to go get fast passes while others hold our spot in another line but most of us don't. Imagine the chaos if everyone did things this way? It can also very difficult to time the lines and often its very difficult to pass through a queue to join your family, it may be not be worth the trouble.

TJ

 

[Sleeping~Beauty]

I am only answering the OP's question about the fastpass runner (not bathrooms or anything else, just fastpass). I think a lot of people use the fastpass runner, my family does. We wait for my husband and then go in as a family. I don't have my DH cut anyone to catch up, and I don't expect it to be done to my family.

 

[jngwright]

so just to throw another stick on this topic...what about someone needing to use the restroom while waiting in line? Myself, I have a hard time going longer than an hour without using the restroom. It stinks having to judge whether or not I can stand in a line based on A) how long the wait time is (over 60 minutes..forget it..will have to pee!) or B) if its the middle of summer and I can't drink water while waiting in line out of fear of having to use the restroom and so I get very light headed. So, how do my fellow DISers feel about an adult having to step out of the line to use the restroom then stepping back in with their family?

I have read time and again on here about how people should go to the bathroom before getting in line, and make sure their kids do too. IMHO-sometimes this is just not possible. You can ask a kid a dozen times if they have to go, and they say no (I still make them try-tinkle tinkle) Lo and behold, you get in line and stand there 20 minutes and "Mooommmy, I need to go-NOW" Some adults also have bladder/bowel issues that are beyond their control. I agree with a PP who said we just need to chill and not get all nasty about it.
That's just me, but I won't glare at you and block your way while you try to connect with your family.

 

[Markstudy]

my answer is not directly aimed at the OP... I appreciate you taking the time to ask the question

But I must admit, if I'm in line, I won't let people pass me

I didn't come to Disney to make their day better at my expense, by giving up my time.

I play by the rules and expect others to do so also

What will you do when you run into trouble? There is going to be one or two people like me in every line? I am very nice about it but it rubs me the wrong way. So I do speak my mind. (I'll make the exception for someone that left the line and is now coming back)..but if I didn't see you leave, your not cutting

I guess as long as you're ready to go hunting for your family after the ride... then take a chance. But don't be surprised if you get stopped.

Disney builds the lines to snake around and be hard to see or tell where your party is. They do this in part to make it much harder for people to join the party.

PS-
Its not just one person.... if the idea gets popular its 1 person in each party times 75 parties

 

[KorieDWnut]

I can't speak for others, because some people are really tough about it, but for ME, I don't mind at ALL when it is one person, or like one person and a child. But when it is 2-3 teens and they are pushing their way through like they just totally have the right to plow past you, then I get miffed. I also get upset when there is ONE person in line and then a whole family catching up. One person, fine, 2 people...ehh..fine too. So long as you are polite about it I doubt I would give it much thought but like I said, when people just start charging their way through like you are in THEIR way...I get all passive aggressive about it and "accidently" stand in their way.

 

[DizzKneeGeek]

So...I have this resort mug...

 

[DISNEY FIX]

I would wonder about the frequency this is done as well 5 times a day...?????That would start to be annoying to other guests.

 

[KorieDWnut]

To answer the ettiquette part, I would say NO it is definitely NOT good ettiquette to do. While some people don't mind, it is not something I would call a good idea at all. And really, running for fast passes won't save you THAT much time waiting in line anyway, what, like 5-10 mins? Not worth it to me. You never know WHO you are going to tick off. Stuff happens but I wouldn't do it intentionally.

 

[RllngRckBrw]

I would not have a problem with it because I understand the logic behind it, and I would hope that people are doing it just to catch up and not take advantage, but I dont do it myself because I see it as bad etiquette, because there are to many people that would exploit people's kindness if it became a common thing.

 

[dobball23]

With regards to using fastpass:

Would it be considered bad etiquette if I was to go get fast passes for an attraction while the rest of my family goes to the standby line. I then excuse my way through the stand-by line to catch up with my family?

Thoughts?

I think it is completely wrong and rude to cut in line at any time. Why should someone who went to go get a fast pass deserve to get in line in front of me, who has been waiting patiently. If that person would like to go on the attraction with the rest of his or her party, they should be considerate enough to wait. If not, then that person should get at the back of the line like everyone else who shows up.

 

[sassyat30]

I can't speak for others, because some people are really tough about it, but for ME, I don't mind at ALL when it is one person, or like one person and a child. But when it is 2-3 teens and they are pushing their way through like they just totally have the right to plow past you, then I get miffed. I also get upset when there is ONE person in line and then a whole family catching up. One person, fine, 2 people...ehh..fine too. So long as you are polite about it I doubt I would give it much thought but like I said, when people just start charging their way through like you are in THEIR way...I get all passive aggressive about it and "accidently" stand in their way.

I can't tell you how many times we saw groups weaving their way through the line to meet up with one member towards the front! And most of you have a pretty good idea of how small the queu areas are to begin with.

It got to the point where my mantra was "I'm on vacation I'm on on vacation I'm on vacation" over and over.

Seriously, people it's rude to cut the line.

 

[ScarletFire]

With regards to using fastpass:

Would it be considered bad etiquette if I was to go get fast passes for an attraction while the rest of my family goes to the standby line. I then excuse my way through the stand-by line to catch up with my family?

Thoughts?

What's the hurry? Why can't your family wait for you while you get the fastpasses? It's just a matter of a few minutes.

 

[TLSnell1981]

PS-
Its not just one person.... if the idea gets popular its 1 person in each party times 75 parties

Good heavens! I have been going to WDW for years...I used to live in Orlando. I don't think the problem is any worse now than it was then...it hasn't escalated into a free for all. I think the problem is that people just don't have any tolerance for their fellow man. Chill...."it's the happiest place on earth."

 

[Markstudy]

Good heavens! ...I don't think the problem is any worse now than it was then...it hasn't escalated into a free for all. ."

You do make an interesting point.

Out of 100 people... my guess is
-85 of those folks would never cut the line
-5 are jerks and will always try to cut
-10 might try to cheat if they think they can get away with it

Of the 85 who would never cut the line....
-85% won't say anything if people pass them in line
-14% will stand-up to the cutters (Me * included)
-and -1% might start a fight

I guess it is not something that catches-on (once it is exposed on the web) that most people don't mind- people cutting in front of them. Its more about the make-up and morals of the people at the park....which is actually very consistent over time.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I bet the 85% number of people who would never cut line...is probably even higher than that.....more like 95% or maybe even higher. I believe that people are basically good. Especially in an atmosphere like WDW....where it's mostly sober people with families.

 

[photobob]

I'm the designated fastpass runner. When I go to say Space Mtn (at opening when crowds are low) to get a FP and everyone else heads to Splash they go ahead and ride while I'm gone. Then we ride again when I get there bearing in mind that it is still a walk on. When however there are rides closer together I'll go while they take a bathroom break, but they wait until I get back. We never do the "go ahead and I'll catch up with you in line." The reason though is a courtesy to the member of the group that has gone to get the fastpasses not linebreaking etiquette. We just wouldn't consider getting in line until our entire party is there.

 

[BelleChick]

I am pretty sure that Disney has the rule of not holding places in line. If that is true, the rule should be followed.

 

[Finally08]

Personally, I wouldn't care. If a herd of people are catching up to a few, then yeah that bugs me. But one or two? I don't care. I have kids...stuff happens, we could be in line and my dd need to pee...so what, everyone in my group should leave line and wait for me to get back with dd?

My dh uses the bathroom ALL the freakin' time...so I think we will often have him "catching up" to the rest of us already being in line, because he needed to go off course to find a potty.

 

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

To answer the OP I do think that it is bad etiquette.

I love it when people tell me to chill out on vacation so they can break the rules! My family always waits for th FP runner before entering a line. There are so many things you can do while the FP runner is gone. You can literally stop and smell the roses, catch a character interaction, grab a snack, use the restroom and so on and so on!

 

[bobbiwoz]

so just to throw another stick on this topic...what about someone needing to use the restroom while waiting in line? Myself, I have a hard time going longer than an hour without using the restroom. It stinks having to judge whether or not I can stand in a line based on A) how long the wait time is (over 60 minutes..forget it..will have to pee!) or B) if its the middle of summer and I can't drink water while waiting in line out of fear of having to use the restroom and so I get very light headed. So, how do my fellow DISers feel about an adult having to step out of the line to use the restroom then stepping back in with their family?

This happened to us in the safari line. I have a friend with IBS and she had to go. Luckily, we saw a CM...led us to the stroller place, and told us to come back. We all went, we all came back. Nice CM but really there are emergencies.

Bobbi