Behaviours That Should Possibly Be Banned?

[mummabear]

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

I think it is rude of you to choose your viewing experience over that of the child who got there before you.

 

[mummabear]

But, in most cases they have been able to see fine because we get there early, stake out a good spot, and teach them that good things are worth waiting f

You do realize that it is physically impossible for everyone to get a good spot. If we all decided to wait 1.5 hours there would still be people at the front and people at the back. You could end up with the situation that DLR had with their fantasmic where people were camping out 5 hours....

 

[Mkrop]

That person is 6 feet in front of you because they got there first. Why should this child not be able to see for your sake?

This child can see by being on their parent's hip or held in front of them. Why should I or my child be able to see...bc we paid for this experience as well. I certainly want the child to see but there are other ways to accomplish that .

I think it is rude of you to choose your viewing experience over that of the child who got there before you.

That child got there before me at their original height, not at the height of their parent plus. That is the problem, you have no idea when you get a spot that the parent is suddenly going to put that child up on their shoulders. It is rude!

 

[maxiesmom]

So how do you expect the thousands of young kids to be able to see over the adults in front of them. They have paid (or their parents anyway) to be there too

Hold them level with your own head. Or pay for the dessert party. Or get a FP. Or plan a dinner at the California Grill or Grand Floridian, or have dinner at the Poly and go to the beach. Lots of options besides blocking the view of those behind you. Many of whom are also young kids.

 

[CT Disney]

You do realize that it is physically impossible for everyone to get a good spot. If we all decided to wait 1.5 hours there would still be people at the front and people at the back. You could end up with the situation that DLR had with their fantasmic where people were camping out 5 hours....

Yes, of course I realize it's not possible for everyone to get a good spot. That's life. What I DO realize is that situations like these are teachable moments for kids:

1. If we didn't get there early enough to have a great view then too bad for us.
2. Sometimes you will be disappointed. That's fine. I can not always make life perfect for you.
3. While this experience may not have been perfect, we will try to make the best of it. HOWEVER...
4. You are not entitled to ruin someone else's experience for your own benefit.
5. Above all, value courtesy. You are no more important than anyone else around you.

When my kids were little we never put them on shoulders during a show. Bottom line...it's just not polite. And, being at Disney and spending a lot of money does not mean that we check courtesy at the gate.

Edited to add: Look at my ticker!! I really should be packing and not on the computer!!

 

[AdamsPrincess]

how about touching the ropes when we are sitting and waiting for the parade while getting smacked in the face

 

[CTDisneyfan816]

I'd like to ban the behavior: do not enter ANY line (food) without knowing what you AND YOUR PARTY want...AND all patrons MUST keep their payment amount in hand.

Also, ALL LINES ARE EQUAL. Just because you're an idiot for standing in the longest line at the register, doesn't mean i cannot go to the other side and walk right up to the cashier.

This is a peeve of mine as well. Lines are always long and there is always a menu right in front big enough for everyone to see. Put your darn phones away and quit the yapping until you know what you want. When you get to the register you should have your money/card out for payment and know what you are ordering. No reason to keep the line waiting longer than necessary.

 

[mummabear]

Hold them level with your own head. Or pay for the dessert party. Or get a FP. Or plan a dinner at the California Grill or Grand Floridian, or have dinner at the Poly and go to the beach. Lots of options besides blocking the view of those behind you. Many of whom are also young kids.

And how about you do these things instead so you get the view you want? Why should I have to leave the park or pay extra money?
When you have 3 young kids you cant hold them all at eye level.

 

[mummabear]

That child got there before me at their original height, not at the height of their parent plus. That is the problem, you have no idea when you get a spot that the parent is suddenly going to put that child up on their shoulders.

So if every parent that was going to put thier child on their shoulder did so at the start you would have no complaints?
Maybe use your head, when you stand behind someone with kids, given this very common practice that you should expect it.

 

[maxiesmom]

So if every parent that was going to put thier child on their shoulder did so at the start you would have no complaints?
Maybe use your head, when you stand behind someone with kids, given this very common practice that you should expect it.

I don't think the majority of parents do put their kids on their shoulders, only a few, so why should it be expected? Maybe the parents should expect that if they don't take steps to ensure their kids can see without hindering other people's view that their kids won't be able see the fireworks or show? People who hoist their kids onto their shoulders don't just block the view of those immediately behind them, but block the view for a few rows.

 

[maxiesmom]

And how about you do these things instead so you get the view you want? Why should I have to leave the park or pay extra money?
When you have 3 young kids you cant hold them all at eye level.

If you can't be bothered to do the things for free that you can do, then yes. Many people at WDW have kids. Having them doesn't mean being polite or considerate of other guests should be tossed out the window.

 

[mummabear]

If you can't be bothered to do the things for free that you can do

We do, we got there and we waited. If you didnt put in the time then you cant complain.

 

[maxiesmom]

We do, we got there and we waited. If you didnt put in the time then you cant complain.

If you waited somewhere knowing you are going to block other guest's views, then that does make you rude. Maybe it would be better to wait somewhere you have the view without messing it up for other guests.

 

[mummabear]

If you waited somewhere knowing you are going to block other guest's views, then that does make you rude. Maybe it would be better to wait somewhere you have the view without messing it up for other guests.

And where we can we do,
I just dont think that if we dont get a good spot that I should sacrifice my kids viewing for people who arrive after us.

 

[ttintagel]

how about touching the ropes when we are sitting and waiting for the parade while getting smacked in the face

Or climbing, swinging, and sitting on the barriers in a crowded queue! I'm always getting knocked around by humans who have reverted to monkey form that way! Not only that, but it makes me so nervous because I just KNOW that eventually one of them is going to fall and crack their head on the concrete.

 

[22Tink]

Or climbing, swinging, and sitting on the barriers in a crowded queue! I'm always getting knocked around by humans who have reverted to monkey form that way! Not only that, but it makes me so nervous because I just KNOW that eventually one of them is going to fall and crack their head on the concrete.

Yes! When we were waiting in line a couple of weeks ago for Soarin at DL, there were kids that had definitely gone into monkey mode. The CMs announced numerous times to please not hang on the chains but the kids and their parents both chose to ignore the announcements. They were pretty far away from me or I would definitely have said something!!!

 

[Mkrop]

So if every parent that was going to put thier child on their shoulder did so at the start you would have no complaints?
Maybe use your head, when you stand behind someone with kids, given this very common practice that you should expect it.

It is not a common practice, and I expect other parents to be considerate as my DH and I were when our kids were that age. This isnt all about your kids, there are others to consider when you are in a public place. If you want your child to have an obstructed view then you should take maxiesmom's advice and pay extra. Because you have now made sure you and yours dont have an obstructed view but you dont care about those around you

We do, we got there and we waited. If you didnt put in the time then you cant complain.

We have gotten there plenty of times early, in the hub and waited just like others, and not a shoulder sitting child in sight UNTIL the music begins, then I guess for you your family is all that matters and the nonshoulder sitting kids do not

 

[mummabear]

It is not a common practice, and I expect other parents to be considerate as my DH and I were when our kids were that age. This isnt all about your kids, there are others to consider when you are in a public place. If you want your child to have an obstructed view then you should take maxiesmom's advice and pay extra. Because you have now made sure you and yours dont have an obstructed view but you dont care about those around you

It is a very common practice.
My point is that you say "all I care abou is my kids" yet all you are saying is that you don't care about the kids as long as you get a good view it is just as selfish.
You say that if I want my child to have an unobstructed view than I should pay-so that I am out of your way so that you can have an unobstructed view. You are being ridiculous. If you want an unobstructed view boo the dessert party then.

We have gotten there plenty of times early, in the hub and waited just like others, and not a shoulder sitting child in sight UNTIL the music begins, then I guess for you your family is all that matters and the nonshoulder sitting kids do not

Yes all that matter to me is my kids, its up to other people to look after their own kids, usually in the hub everyone is sitting so I havent had that problem.
But, as I have pointed out once we are behind standing people it is my place to make sure the kids can see, and we were waiting before you if we are in front f you so...yes my kids have more of a right than you because they waited longer.
We do though normally have them on our shoulders already because it is easier than loosing them in the crowd.

 

[sleepymouse]

No you can't. During the Halloween parties many guests can't even be bothered to keep their feet out of the road for the riding of the Headless Horseman. And they are told that many times before he rides. I highly doubt an announcement to lower your children from your shoulders would be followed any better.

I bet it would stop some people from doing it, of course, not all. Also, the announcement does no harm, so why not?

 

[mom2rtk]

It is a very common practice.
My point is that you say "all I care abou is my kids" yet all you are saying is that you don't care about the kids as long as you get a good view it is just as selfish.
You say that if I want my child to have an unobstructed view than I should pay-so that I am out of your way so that you can have an unobstructed view. You are being ridiculous. If you want an unobstructed view boo the dessert party then.



Yes all that matter to me is my kids, its up to other people to look after their own kids, usually in the hub everyone is sitting so I havent had that problem.
But, as I have pointed out once we are behind standing people it is my place to make sure the kids can see, and we were waiting before you if we are in front f you so...yes my kids have more of a right than you because they waited longer.
We do though normally have them on our shoulders already because it is easier than loosing them in the crowd.

So I'm curious. Suppose you have a child who is too big to hold on your shoulders. You find a good spot and your child has a nice view. Then at the last minute someone right in front of your child hoists their child up in front blocking your child's view, you're good with that?