Behaviours That Should Possibly Be Banned?

[Miskey]

Just ban kids. Problem solved.

HOLDING UP IPADS DURING SHOWS. I hate that people do it during fireworks and such, but that would be difficult to enforce.

But during indoor shows the CM's should say something. We were at the frozen sing along and a woman was on about the 4th row, dead center. She held her IPad up OVER her head. I kid you not. I think it may have actually been resting on the top of her head. I guess she wanted to watch the show in real life and not through a screen I wasn't behind her, so it didn't block my view, but it was still distracting.

The older I get, the more I try to let stuff go, and not let the rude actions of other affect me, but if I'd been behind her, I would have been livid.

 

[CT Disney]

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).

The bolded part...this exactly! In all our years of traveling to WDW we had never seen the good morning / welcome / rope drop show at MK until August 2013. I really, really wanted to see it but my family members just weren't morning people. Well, one day I insisted we get there on time. So, with baggy eyes, some minor grumbling, and lots of coffee we stood outside the gates of MK waiting for the show. I was psyched!! And, just as the show began the dad in front of me hoisted his kid up onto his shoulders. I did let him know that he was totally blocking my view. And, at that point there was nowhere else to move to...we were totally boxed in. Luckily, he was very understanding and decided to hold his child on his hip which made a huge difference.

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 really, really like this idea. Sometimes people don't stop to think about other guests. They are simply in the moment, and just thinking about their own families. I think that just a gentle reminder would help others realize that kids on shoulders, tablets, etc. affect those around them.


Actually...Now that I think of it...Disney should just ban "all standing" during the fireworks. We should all be forced to just lay on our backs and look straight up. That would be much safer.

 

[Missyrose]

I think carrying a child you have more control then when having them on your shoulder. If I am carry a child they are actually resting against my body with my arms holding them. When they are on my shoulders I only have my hands holding them, plus they can be top heavy. Not saying it should or should not be banned, but it certainly is a safety issue.

Isn't that a choice parents should make for themselves, why should Disney tell parents how to attend to their own kid?

 

[DetroitDisney]

Well if you hold an iPad up then you're just an idiot. Your iPhone is much smaller, has a 10x better camera, and is much lighter. These people should be banned from being in public places.

Not to mention the already amazing HD video all over YouTube of everything in Disney.

 

[mom2rtk]

Isn't that a choice parents should make for themselves, why should Disney tell parents how to attend to their own kid?

I totally agree. Way too many people telling parents how to best care for their kids these days.

That said, the issue of kids on shoulders during shows is completely different as it impacts others.

 

[mom2rtk]

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.

We'll have to agree to disagree on that.

I think it is rude to choose your child's viewing experience over the experience of the people behind you.

If Disney was primarily designed for children, then I want a discount on my adult admission.

 

[gdrj]

With the recent banning of the selfie sticks, I am curious to know what you think about people placing children on their shoulders and standing up during the fireworks and other shows when people are trying to enjoy that experience?

I would think that would be a safety issue as well as diminishing the experience of others trying to watch those shows.

So why hasn't Disney addressed that issue or have they?

I have to disagree on the kids on shoulders. I have done that when my kids were young, not to be rude or block others views, but for my child to see after a family, or a couple of adults squeeze in front of my (at the time) 3 yr old who could then only see an adults backside. This was many years ago but I always attempted to be considerate, stepping further back or holding to the side if there were people behind me. The "safety" issue to me is a red herring, there are plenty of dangers at parks and life that are more concerning. I would be more interested in banning scooters, or scooters with young kids sitting on grandmom's lap, or banning (OK maybe taser) the family that walks 5 or 6 wide oblivious that they are blocking a hoard of people behind them.

 

[CTDisneyfan816]

When you go to a place with thousands of people it is inevitable that you will run into some rude people. Instead of letting them ruin your day just concentrate on having fun

 

[mom2rtk]

I have to disagree on the kids on shoulders. I have done that when my kids were young, not to be rude or block others views, but for my child to see after a family, or a couple of adults squeeze in front of my (at the time) 3 yr old who could then only see an adults backside. This was many years ago but I always attempted to be considerate, stepping further back or holding to the side if there were people behind me. The "safety" issue to me is a red herring, there are plenty of dangers at parks and life that are more concerning. I would be more interested in banning scooters, or scooters with young kids sitting on grandmom's lap, or banning (OK maybe taser) the family that walks 5 or 6 wide oblivious that they are blocking a hoard of people behind them.

If you were moving to the side or back, then I'm sure nobody cared about a child on your shoulders. I agree the safety issue is really just a red herring.

 

[larryz]

I would be more interested in banning scooters, or scooters with young kids sitting on grandmom's lap, or banning (OK maybe taser) the family that walks 5 or 6 wide oblivious that they are blocking a hoard of people behind them.

And while we're at it, let's ban people who:

a) blow their nose at the dinner table
b) talk on cell phones while eating
c) don't wear deodorant
d) wear too much perfume
e) leave their CS tables a mess
f) sing along during the rides
g) talk during movies
h) scream like a little girl in the HM stretching room (exception for actual little girls)
i) try to cut in attraction lines
j) squat on toilet seats
k) yell at spouses, kids, CMs and other people for non-existent perceived slights
l) won't wait for the next tram after being told that the tram is not boarding any more
m) don't fold their strollers on the monorail
n) don't tip their bartenders
o) spit off the peoplemover/TTA
p) make a "eww" face if they see you eating sushi
q) gripe about other people eating turkey legs
r) won't spin the teacup
s) spin the teacup too fast
t) spoil the magic for little ones by asking the characters if they're "hot in that suit"
u) won't fill in all the available seats in the row starting at the other end
v) get upset by the two-lane registers at the CS venues
w) spend 10 minutes in line, then don't decide what they want to eat until they get to the register
x) won't make their kids behave
y) behave like 2-year-olds (exception for actual 2-year-olds)
and finally
z) make up ridiculous lists like this one.

 

[MillauFr]

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

They already have a theme park where everyone has good manners. Its called Disneyland.

 

[MillauFr]

And while we're at it, let's ban people who:

a) blow their nose at the dinner table
b) talk on cell phones while eating
c) don't wear deodorant
d) wear too much perfume
e) leave their CS tables a mess
f) sing along during the rides
g) talk during movies
h) scream like a little girl in the HM stretching room (exception for actual little girls)
i) try to cut in attraction lines
j) squat on toilet seats
k) yell at spouses, kids, CMs and other people for non-existent perceived slights
l) won't wait for the next tram after being told that the tram is not boarding any more
m) don't fold their strollers on the monorail
n) don't tip their bartenders
o) spit off the peoplemover/TTA
p) make a "eww" face if they see you eating sushi
q) gripe about other people eating turkey legs
r) won't spin the teacup
s) spin the teacup too fast
t) spoil the magic for little ones by asking the characters if they're "hot in that suit"
u) won't fill in all the available seats in the row starting at the other end
v) get upset by the two-lane registers at the CS venues
w) spend 10 minutes in line, then don't decide what they want to eat until they get to the register
x) won't make their kids behave
y) behave like 2-year-olds (exception for actual 2-year-olds)
and finally
z) make up ridiculous lists like this one.

You mean all of these activities aren't banned already?

 

[3Gsandme]

They already have a theme park where everyone has good manners. Its called Disneyland.

Yeah. No.

I saw just as many late comers trying to duck in under the ropes at Paint the Night as I ever have in WDW.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

And while we're at it, let's ban people who:

a) blow their nose at the dinner table
b) talk on cell phones while eating
c) don't wear deodorant
d) wear too much perfume
e) leave their CS tables a mess
f) sing along during the rides
g) talk during movies
h) scream like a little girl in the HM stretching room (exception for actual little girls)
i) try to cut in attraction lines
j) squat on toilet seats
k) yell at spouses, kids, CMs and other people for non-existent perceived slights
l) won't wait for the next tram after being told that the tram is not boarding any more
m) don't fold their strollers on the monorail
n) don't tip their bartenders
o) spit off the peoplemover/TTA
p) make a "eww" face if they see you eating sushi
q) gripe about other people eating turkey legs
r) won't spin the teacup
s) spin the teacup too fast
t) spoil the magic for little ones by asking the characters if they're "hot in that suit"
u) won't fill in all the available seats in the row starting at the other end
v) get upset by the two-lane registers at the CS venues
w) spend 10 minutes in line, then don't decide what they want to eat until they get to the register
x) won't make their kids behave
y) behave like 2-year-olds (exception for actual 2-year-olds)
and finally
z) make up ridiculous lists like this one.

f. For sure. IASW is torture. Joking of course.

 

[CTDisneyfan816]

Breathing! I just hate hearing people breathe!

 

[Mkrop]

Isn't that a choice parents should make for themselves, why should Disney tell parents how to attend to their own kid?

Disney tells parents how to attend to their children from the minute they enter the park in a variety of ways

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

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.

During a show with a captive audience? Like in an auditorium?

That is different.

And they ask us to stand during wishes in the FP area. Why? To allow more people room.

Once people sit, they require more space. This means less people fit. When was the last time Disney did something to allow less people to enjoy an experience that did not cost an additional fee?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I think carrying a child you have more control then when having them on your shoulder. If I am carry a child they are actually resting against my body with my arms holding them. When they are on my shoulders I only have my hands holding them, plus they can be top heavy. Not saying it should or should not be banned, but it certainly is a safety issue.

I am carrying a baby right now. I am constantly being careful because a simple trip could be extremely dangerous for him.

Try falling down stairs and see how much control you have. Or stumble on a curve. Or just wipe out on Main Street.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

What is the safety issue? I have never in my lifetime seen anyone drop their kid off their shoulders. I'm sure it has happened...but I think it's more of an inconvenience ..

The only time I have heard if this was an incident on ice and not really the wisest choice made to carry the child on the shoulders. Child had a serious leg fracture. Because they slipped on ice.

Have not heard of an injury since and this was over 30 years ago.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

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.

Presumably the streets are near clear when they do this and the CM can easily get them. Having a CM nudge through the crowds of be hub to reinforce rules on how someone should view the fireworks is impractical.

It works in the FP area to get people to stand up because there is space for he CM to navigate.