Behaviours That Should Possibly Be Banned?

[Disneyliscious]

As much as I might want to complain about people with children on their shoulder, I have to remember tha tmy boyfriend is 6ft 7 inches. We stake out our spot, and we don't budge. So I really cant complain.

 

[lizard1]

Well, for some I'm guessing that their attention isn't fully on their surroundings when balancing a child on their shoulders, and an inconvienience for those around them trying to navigate around them in a busy park and when watching shows.

There are a lot of things that can divert one's attention and cause inconveniences in a crowded park. I think you can only take the inconvenience to others thing so far- there are a lot of things that others do that inconvenience me, but they aren't about to ban people walking in large groups abreast of one another, using cell phones in the parks, or the use of strollers or scooters to keep people from being run into by them.

 

[sersee05]

I think that *sitting* during fireworks is a safety issue!



But they have the lockers on the rides that people were using them on; WDW lets people bring stuff on all rides so they don't have that "infrastructure" in place. And I'm not actually sure how far the ban has gone there.



I've seen kids get banged into low doorways.


If you can get your kid to your shoulders and keep them there, you can get your kid on your back with legs wrapped around the waist piggyback style. That puts their heads at shoulder level. (unless they are very young, in which case you can hold them on your hip, darnit) That way they can see almost like you can. And it doesn't create a giant.

I am massively against shoulder-carrying. One time I went off with my brother to ride something and when I came back to find DH and DS I saw DS on DH's shoulders. AUGHHHHH. That ended quickly. DH is a big guy to begin with and for him to make himself very very tall on top of it was just NOT fair to those behind him.

Im not defending being rude putting your kid on your shoulders. I think it's inconsiderate if people are behind you. My argument is the OP talking about banned behaviors and this was the example.

 

[Disney Khaleesi]

Pick your battles.

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

Banning items is a lot more enforceable than banning behaviors. You can't confiscate a behavior at the front gates.

 

[DetroitDisney]

Disney just needs to open a theme park in Canada. Manners problem instantly fixed by the locals.

 

[KTrain15]

I can see the selfie stick being a hazard especially when people using them lack common sense. I can guess that they were being used on all kinds of rides. If the stick broke or got loose from the handler's hands it could strike other riders causing injury. I'm glad they banned them for that and the fact that they are just ridiculous pieces of equipment.

 

[mom2rtk]

Maybe the child can't see because there is a six foot tall person in front of them . Should tall people be banned?

But if there's a tall person in front of you, you know that when you decide to stand there.

The problem with kids on shoulders is that they don't get crazy tall until the last minute, and then you have no choice to find a new spot because it's wall to wall people.

I would have no issue with kids on shoulders if people put them there from the time they arrive, when those around them still had time to adjust. But the never do that.

As for the view, yes, most of the show is up in the sky. But I suffer the crowds for fireworks at Disney to see fireworks over the castle, not to mention the projection show that takes place there as well.

That said, Disney is not going to do anything about this. They are generally non-confrontational. They only did something about selfie sticks because people were using them on rides and reaching parts of the ride they were never intended to reach (potentially causing damage to ride scenery and dislodging camera parts that could seriously injure those benind them).

 

[DetroitDisney]

But let's be real, kids on shoulders is just something you must accept when you travel to Disney, much like loud children in restaurants.

It's not rude to allow your children to see the show. The parks are, after all, designed for the children most of all. And nobody will have the kids up there early because nobody wants to hold their kids up there any longer than they have to.

And I don't have kids yet, so I am not biased on this issue. I do find it annoying, but I accept it for what it is.

 

[Jennasis]

As I've said on other threads, I would settle for this simple announcement prior to parades and fireworks:

"Please, for the consideration of those around you, refrain from putting children on your shoulders or holding up tablets, ipads or any recording device with a bright screen as these things can obstruct the view of your fellow guests...and now..ENJOY THE SHOW!"

It doesn't make it a mandate/rule, but perhaps it may make the idgits of the world think twice about what they do.

 

[mom2rtk]

As I've said on other threads, I would settle for this simple announcement prior to parades and fireworks:

"Please, for the consideration of those around you, refrain from putting children on your shoulders or holding up tablets, ipads or any recording device with a bright screen as these things can obstruct the view of your fellow guests...and now..ENJOY THE SHOW!"

It doesn't make it a mandate/rule, but perhaps it may make the idgits of the world think twice about what they do.

I totally agree. As Disney continues to try and cram more and more people into the same space in the parks, it sure would be nice to see them give some consideration to something like this.

 

[maxiesmom]

I disagree. Cast members have no problem telling people to put away their video cameras way during shows. All they would need to do is have an announcement before the show starts to ask everyone in the street or the edge of the sidewalks to sit down and for safety reasons and the enjoyment of others to not place children on their shoulders. Then if it does happen a cast member can go to the parent to ask them not to do it.

That would be even more distracting than a child on someone's shoulders. People wouldn't listen or follow the announcement. I can just see the guests arguing with CMs. That is what would be distracting!

I would ban people that thing banning all sort of behavior will someone turn WDW into a theme park Garden of Eden. As long as you have a bunch of people in one place, some of them are going to annoy others. There is no amount of banning that will stop that from happening. At it is, quite frankly, ridiculous to think you can ban away all of life's annoyances.

 

[mom2rtk]

I disagree. Cast members have no problem telling people to put away their video cameras way during shows. All they would need to do is have an announcement before the show starts to ask everyone in the street or the edge of the sidewalks to sit down and for safety reasons and the enjoyment of others to not place children on their shoulders. Then if it does happen a cast member can go to the parent to ask them not to do it.

Cast members actually do walk the streets before parades at DL and tell people on the curb that they must sit during the parade.

I see no reason they couldn't add a comment about kids on shoulders.

 

[sersee05]

Sure wdw could say something. I've seen it where there was a taller person in front of a child. The parent picks up their child and hold them on their hip to see. So now the child behind that person can't see, so the parent puts the child on their shoulders. I have also seen people come together and let all the kids sit in front so they all can see.

I don't think anyone is disagreeing that this issue stinks and people can be rude.

The OP is suggesting it should be a banned behavior. You can't just ban stuff that you don't agree with. Its a slippery slope.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

I've seen kids get banged into low doorways.

I've done this before, but since I can't (or don't allow myself to?) generate any forward speed with a kid on my shoulders it wasn't serious -- in fact, DD jokingly scolded me. I'll carry the kids on my shoulders for their convenience from time to time. If we're doing a lot of walking and don't have a stroller, it helps to keep them from getting worn out and cranky. It's also better for my back and arms than a piggy-back ride or carrying them in my arms since it puts their weight directly above my hips. I've never dropped them, and I've never seen a kid get dropped while sitting on their dad's shoulders.

All that said, putting a kid on your shoulders in a crowd to see better when there are people behind you is rude, plain and simple. I'm 6'4", and I'm always self-conscious about blocking peoples' view. If I put a kid on my shoulders to see better I make sure I'm backed up to a wall or tree or something that ensures I won't be blocking someone else.

Banning it? It's not going to happen, and it shouldn't.

 

[larryz]

Cast members actually do walk the streets before parades at DL and tell people on the curb that they must sit during the parade.

I see no reason they couldn't add a comment about kids on shoulders.

And what about people who sit, then put kids on their shoulders?

And don't get me started about those who sit on their kids' shoulders...

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Cast members actually do walk the streets before parades at DL and tell people on the curb that they must sit during the parade.

I see no reason they couldn't add a comment about kids on shoulders.

Perfectly reasonable. It would be a good reminder for those who are inclined to be courteous but may be lost in the moment.

 

[Mkrop]

But let's be real, kids on shoulders is just something you must accept when you travel to Disney, much like loud children in restaurants.

It's not rude to allow your children to see the show. The parks are, after all, designed for the children most of all. And nobody will have the kids up there early because nobody wants to hold their kids up there any longer than they have to.

And I don't have kids yet, so I am not biased on this issue. I do find it annoying, but I accept it for what it is.

I ask this question every time this issue comes up...what age is the parks designed for? Only the shoulder sitting crowd kids? What about the kids who are too old or too big to sit on the parents' shoulders, should they just suck it up and not be able to see the show? What about the parents who dont have enough shoulders for the kids to sit, I guess too bad for them, they didnt plan their kids properly?

It is ridiculous, the parks are for everyone. And we have gotten there early, near the hub, only to have dad lift up the kiddo on their shoulders, after there is no ability to move, so at the time my 8 year old could not see and we had to move around the best we could to get him to see. Dad could have held child in front of him or on his hip. Now both of my boys are taller than me, so I am the one with the issues seeing lol.

 

[crostorfer]

Imo...you can't ban rudeness

...Nor can you fix stupid.

 

[sersee05]

And what about people who sit, then put kids on their shoulders?

And don't get me started about those who sit on their kids' shoulders...

Lol..