Blowing bubbles? yes or no

[tosha27]

Ok - I had no idea that it was going to turn into such snark. I have already stated (on page 1 I believe), that we will not be blowing bubbles in line. The reason that I originally asked the question was because there were people blowing bubbles in the dumbo line (which is outside) the last time I was there and the parents were all happy with it (or seemed to be). It occupied a lot of cranky toddlers. Like I also stated, I didn't consider the allergy/health part of it because no one that I know or no one that I have EVER been around (with bubbles) has had any problems with bubbles. I appreciate those who politely explained the allergy/health situation without having a fit and using sarcasm and snark. Thank you, you are the kind of folks I would like to meet at Disney world. So unless you just want to add to the snark, the question has already been asked and answered and I don't know how to delete this thread.

Original post:
Can we take bubble guns in to play with while waiting in line? Does it aggravate you when kids are blowing bubbles with these things? If you don't know what I am talking about it is a gun that shoots out a lot of bubbles at once for lazy people like me who do not want to manually blow bubbles.

 

[deegack]

No way on the bubbles especially bubble guns! They get on everything, glasses clothes, the ground and leave a film. Also people are allergic. Keep the bubbles home.

 

[minnie mum]

No. A lot of people don't enjoy having bubbles blown at them, having the stuff land on their hair and in their faces. It may be a fine way of keeping children amused, but inconsiderate of the other people when you are all crammed into an attraction queue.

 

[Reddog1134]

In a confined space where people cannot move aware from you, I would say "no" on the bubbles.

 

[tosha27]

LOL ok we will spare y'all the pain.

 

[Jennasis]

Sweet baby Jesus in the manger...NO.

It's annoying to those trapped in close quarters to you. The bubbles can leave a soapy residue on clothes, hands, skin. They can be irritating to eyes and skin. If it has been raining or wet, they can cause an unsafe slippery surface.

And did I mention it's annoying?

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

LOL ok we will spare y'all the pain.

Just want to give you a kudos on being considerate and asking beforehand, some would not have bothered and just done whatever they wanted.

From someone that wears contacts that literally cost more than some of our Disney trips I thank you for being considerate of others and issues bubbles in confined spaces may cause.

 

[Twende]

Oh my! I brought this up a few years ago and the thread got a bit heated.

I had used bubbles for years while in the parks. My mother had dementia and it truly helped her to calm down and not stress out at the people around her. It allowed us to help control her behavior.

It turns out that the liquid in bubbles is usually made with corn syrup and that is a high allergen product. If a person or child is highly allergic to corn, the bubbles can cause them to have a reaction.

After learning this, I was much more careful when and where I used bubbles for my mother. I made sure we were in an open area with no one near us. If people came up and joined us in our bubbles then I figured that they chose to come to me and if it were a problem for them, they could leave.

I never used a bubble gun. I carried a small test tube size bubble container in my purse. It has a small wand so it makes little bubbles.

I think it all comes down to awareness and respect.

Some of our most magical moments in the parks revolved around those bubbles. We had a time once, while waiting for a bus, where at least 20 adults and children were interacting with my mom's bubbles. Watching grown adults chase and catch bubbles and beg for more was something you would only see in Disney! My mom passed a few months ago, at the age of 93, but this was a magical moment and will be in my memory forever.

 

[luvthemouse71]

I dont mind bubbles. Some here do though.

 

[tosha27]

I'm sorry y'all (wasn't trying to stir the pot)- people were blowing bubbles everywhere last time I went, so I just thought it was the norm. I will be completely honest I never really considered that people might be allergic and whatnot. I guess it really just didn't cross my mind because I don't tend to be bothered by stuff like that or give it a second thought.
We will find something else to do while standing around!

 

[tosha27]

Oh my! I brought this up a few years ago and the thread got a bit heated.

I had used bubbles for years while in the parks. My mother had dementia and it truly helped her to calm down and not stress out at the people around her. It allowed us to help control her behavior.

It turns out that the liquid in bubbles is usually made with corn syrup and that is a high allergen product. If a person or child is highly allergic to corn, the bubbles can cause them to have a reaction.

After learning this, I was much more careful when and where I used bubbles for my mother. I made sure we were in an open area with no one near us. If people came up and joined us in our bubbles then I figured that they chose to come to me and if it were a problem for them, they could leave.

I never used a bubble gun. I carried a small test tube size bubble container in my purse. It has a small wand so it makes little bubbles.

I think it all comes down to awareness and respect.

Some of our most magical moments in the parks revolved around those bubbles. We had a time once, while waiting for a bus, where at least 20 adults and children were interacting with my mom's bubbles. Watching grown adults chase and catch bubbles and beg for more was something you would only see in Disney! My mom passed a few months ago, at the age of 93, but this was a magical moment and will be in my memory forever.

I'm sorry about your mom.

 

[dsnyrn]

Thank you for posing this question. We were thinking of bringing them for the pool area, but will not now due to the allergy aspect of them. Thank you to the person that posted! I am a nurse, but never thought about bubbles as a source for allergies.

 

[Twende]

I'm sorry about your mom.

Thanks! I miss her so. She was handful, especially in the parks, but she also had such a great sense of humor and so loved anything Disney!

Have a great trip!

 

[alicia080979]

I would not be bothered by bubbles at all in an open space but in a line, I wouldn't like that at all.

Maybe before your trip you could pick up the hidden mickey book and your family can search for hidden mickeys while waiting in line...that might help keep everyone occupied.

 

[Julylady]

On our last two trips, I have noticed A LOT of cast members using the bubble machines. Most typically, they stand at the entrance to the gift shops. I have most often seen them in the morning as people are rushing by the shops to get to the attraction. I agree with those that say they don't appreciate being sprayed with bubble water, but that's just a personal preference. There is no "rule" about blowing bubbles at the parks. If you do choose to take them along, please make sure that you have a lot of room and the bubbles are not landing on other guests.

 

[madalex]

people were blowing bubbles everywhere last time I went, so I just thought it was the norm.

On 20+ trips over the last 15 years, I don't think I've noticed people blowing bubbles in the parks and certainly not while waiting in ride lines. I'm surprised to hear that this was going on "everywhere."

 

[jmm476]

I would not be bothered by bubbles at all in an open space but in a line, I wouldn't like that at all.

Maybe before your trip you could pick up the hidden mickey book and your family can search for hidden mickeys while waiting in line...that might help keep everyone occupied.

Another idea besides the hidden mickey book (which I also like to use) is to play the alphabet game, Disney style. One time through could be character names, then Disney movies, etc. We played it a lot during our last trip (especially during the hour wait for Fantasmic) and it was fun. Some letters aren't as easy as you would think!

 

[BELLEDOZER]

First off I appreciate you asking the question before taking them on vacation. In off seasons I can't see it being a problem, as the crowds are lighter, and the bubbles would be less of an annoyance factor. But in heavy crowds with many people doing this, it becomes an annoyance in the sense the bubbles get onto clothes, and my biggest grumble my camera as I'm a photo geek. And it becomes impossible to avoid getting hit by the bubbles when the crowds are really heavy. You either love or hate the bubble machines.

 

[CMJeanae]

Thank you for your consideration of others! And for those who wish to take bubbles - go with the little containers they sell for weddings with the tiny wand. Just as enjoyable for kids, easier to pack, and much smaller radius of annoyance. I'd still confine those to open areas but it doesn't have to be a very large open are with how small those bubbles are.

And personally I think that bubbles are pure magic - however even then the constant pop-pop-pop on my arm in a 15 minute line would be a bit much. Keep 'em out where they can float free.

 

[tosha27]

On 20+ trips over the last 15 years, I don't think I've noticed people blowing bubbles in the parks and certainly not while waiting in ride lines. I'm surprised to hear that this was going on "everywhere."

IDK what to tell you. Guess I should have taken pics??
It was May 2010 in the MK. We went for one day that year and I specifically remember the bubble blowers because my daughter was 2 at the time and pointed out everytime she saw someone blowing bubbles. It was actually very helpful in the dumbo line, because it distracted the hot and cranky kids.
The word "everywhere" may have been an exaggeration, but there were plenty of people blowing bubbles.