Blowing bubbles? yes or no

[maxiesmom]

They wouldn't have to bring protection if people had manners or were considerate.

Holy entitlement Batman!

 

[Albytaps]

They wouldn't have to bring protection if people had manners or were considerate.

Holy entitlement Batman!

The nerve of Dinsey to blow bubbles on their attractions! Tear down Muppet Vison 3D!

 

[meljean]

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.

I wanted to write right away and tell you to delete this post due to the horrible comments you would get. Someone in the past had posted a similiar thread and received a lot of heat. There is no reason for the snarky comments. A simple no that would drive me crazy would suffice. Sorry you had to deal with that and people do not know how to answer questions without the rudeness

 

[maxiesmom]

The nerve of Dinsey to blow bubbles on their attractions! Tear down Muppet Vison 3D!

No one is talking about Disney not blowing bubbles in an attraction. We all have the choice to avoid those attractions if we wish too. We are talking about people blowing bubbles in a line, which is usually a confined space. I would no more blow bubbles where people can't get away from them then I would shoot a water gun a people who couldn't get away from it. It is about being courteous. Why is that so hard?

 

[Albytaps]

No one is talking about not blowing bubbles in an attraction. We all have the choice to avoid those attractions if we wish too. We are talking about people blowing bubbles in a line, which is usually a confined space. I would no more blow bubbles where people can't get away from them then I would shoot a water gun a people who couldn't get away from it. It is about being courteous. Why is that so difficult?

You're the one who's confused because everyone on this thread has agreed that blowing bubbles on line is a no no. The problem is the people that want to outlaw bubbles because of the rare chance a bubble from another guest lands on them wandering the park.

 

[letthewookiewin]

If only protection always worked (theme parks and otherwise but that's another thread aimed at population control lol). Talk to somebody whose kid has a peanut allergy as to their objective to be proactive vs reactive. i'm so glad none of my kids has to deal with that nightmare.

BTW for those of u who scoff, u don't always know when you have a life-threatening allergy. Sometimes it takes repeated exposure to the trigger to manifest and then it's quite unexpected. I have three allergies i didn't develop until my 30's (latex, bees and amoxicillian). I've been cautioned that benedryl and an epipen could only be a stop-gap issue until medical attention is received.

I totally agree with you. My fil has been getting allergy shots for years. This last January, he had an allergic reaction that was so bad it almost closed off his airway. He was lucky that he went to the E.R. when he did, not only for the allergic reaction, but they found blood clots in both his lungs. He has since had several reactions that sent him back to the E.R. and they still don't know what is causing it. He didn't come into contact with any of the same things before the reactions One of his doctors put him on steriods and until he is done taking them, they really can't do further testing. For now, we just have to keep him away from certian known triggers for allergies, and keep an epipen and Benedryl within reach at all times. So sometimes, a person might not know they coming into contact with something will cause an allergic reaction so severe that it could close their airway off.

 

[butterfly71076]

I also think that years ago kids with allergies just didn't make it past a certain age.

There is a problem with blaming chemicals though, most allergies are food related. The top ones being wholesome foods like milk and eggs.

My wife and I think its too much sanitation. If you are not exposed to things early you can't build up a resistance.

Totally agree with you! Way too much hand sanitizer being passed around these days!

 

[Mkrop]

I wouldn't do it on a line where people are not able to get away from it or the bubble are going to directly hit people.

However....

Last year at Seaworld, they were selling these cute bubble guns (and the person selling them was blowing them out showing people how they work) and my daughters wanted them. So we got them and they used them as we walked around the park. This was towards the end of the day so we were pretty much on our way out.

At one point, my wife went to do something (forgot if it was to buy something or the bathroom) and my youngest (3 at the time) was in the stroller and was using the bubble gun straight into the ground. This was a large walkway in a corner of the park so people could easily avoid the bubbles, specially since they weren't flying but just building up on the ground into a bubble mountain.

Most people laughed and pointed as the walked by staring at the bubble mountain (this wasn't a busy location so it was a slow trickle of people) saying OMG or letting out a giggle.

Anyway, the point was that if they employees use and sell these things in the park then the consumers are more than welcome to use them in the park. Just be considerate of the people around you and don't use them in crowded or tight spaces.

As far as people with allergies go, those people should probably be in a bubble themselves.

Also did you or your wife clean up the residue from the cute little bubble mountain so that no one slipped, or did you just leave it and go on your merry way????

I mean if you want to do something like that in the grass but on the ground...

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

You bring the bubbles and I'll bring the Super Soaker. AIM FOR THE HAIRDO!!! AIM FOR THE HAIRDO!!!! FIRE!!!!!!

 

[LilyWDW]

You're the one who's confused because everyone on this thread has agreed that blowing bubbles on line is a no no. The problem is the people that want to outlaw bubbles because of the rare chance a bubble from another guest lands on them wandering the park.

I must be reading a different thread then you because I have no seen anyone say they want to totally outlaw bubbles. I have only seen people request that if you DO bring bubbles to please use them in areas where there is space. Just don't use them in confined locations where people who DO have issues can not get away from them.

 

[luvthemouse71]

Totally agree with you! Way too much hand sanitizer being passed around these days!

Yep, that's the most likely reason for all these fragile kids these days. Overuse of antibiotics and germaphobe parents. It's called the hygiene hypothesis.

 

[Happiest mommy]

wow, this has been bubbles 101

 

[letthewookiewin]

You bring the bubbles and I'll bring the Super Soaker. AIM FOR THE HAIRDO!!! AIM FOR THE HAIRDO!!!! FIRE!!!!!!

My boys have talked about WDW being the ultimate place for a Super Soaker or Nerf gun war.

 

[si-am]

I also think its taught some of us about how "fragile" some people have become.. It's silly.

And how "bored" and even "snowflakey" (for lack of better words) kids have become. I don't remember anyone blowing bubbles in line when I was a kid at WDW, but for some reason children must now be entertained at all times and at all costs or... or... what? I don't even know why.

 

[jedi jen]

This thread is too much fun. I cannot resist. I am not allergic to bubbles. I am allergic to cats, feathers and dust. So, as long as you don't bring your cute little kitten, bird or dusty teddy bear in line, I will be OK.

 

[Bullseye]

Whatever you do please don't cut in line while your blowing bubbles because that would freak me out because it would be so obvious that not only are you cutting...
but you're also blowing bubbles Have you no decency ? You might as well be playing cymbals!

 

[smidgy]

Totally agree with you! Way too much hand sanitizer being passed around these days!

Yep, that's the most likely reason for all these fragile kids these days. Overuse of antibiotics and germaphobe parents. It's called the hygiene hypothesis.

not commenting on bubbles .. but on these points, ITA!!!
let kids get a little dirty. let them have contact with germs so they can build up their own resistance. you cant put them in a bubble, after all! (sorry, couldn't help myself)

 

[Schmeck]

Actually if you look at the child population now, more children than ever have allergies and chemical sensitives. This correlates with the increase in pesticides and water pollution and air pollution. As a child I rarely knew anyone with allergies, and now, it seems every child I know has some form of something. If you ask your pediatrician, they will verify that the more chemicals we use in our daily lives, it's the children who pay the price and become more sensitive.

You are made of nothing but chemicals - so what chemicals are you talking about? Dihydrogen monoxide?

It was shocking to us when my daughter developed an allergic reaction to apples last year. She was 17, we are not germaphobes, and my house is not spotless. She has eaten her share of dirt, that's for sure! She drank a glass of apple juice, took a shower, and came out all red and itchy. At first, I blamed the shower. Then it happened after another apple exposure. The only other issue with allergies she ever had was to scented body products and bubble solution, and she has pretty much outgrown most of those.

So, I'm not seeing a correlation between being a germaphobe, or using multiple household cleaning products, to my daughter's allergic reaction to apples.

I also have developed a few allergies, all showing up after I gave birth - one new allergy for each new daughter! Maybe I'm allergic to children?

To the PP that posted that people with allergies should stay in a bubble - hopefully your children will not develop any allergies.

 

[keishashadow]

I also think that years ago kids with allergies just didn't make it past a certain age.

There is a problem with blaming chemicals though, most allergies are food related. The top ones being wholesome foods like milk and eggs.

My wife and I think its too much sanitation. If you are not exposed to things early you can't build up a resistance.

Problem is, it goes both ways. Sometimes exposure does help along with going thru the shots an allergist administers. However, many allergies are not constant but caused by repeated exposure of common foods and inhaled allergens over time which increases sensitivity and can lead to a full blown life-threatening situation taking people by surprise.

I totally agree with you. My fil has been getting allergy shots for years. This last January, he had an allergic reaction that was so bad it almost closed off his airway. He was lucky that he went to the E.R. when he did, not only for the allergic reaction, but they found blood clots in both his lungs. He has since had several reactions that sent him back to the E.R. and they still don't know what is causing it. He didn't come into contact with any of the same things before the reactions One of his doctors put him on steriods and until he is done taking them, they really can't do further testing. For now, we just have to keep him away from certian known triggers for allergies, and keep an epipen and Benedryl within reach at all times. So sometimes, a person might not know they coming into contact with something will cause an allergic reaction so severe that it could close their airway off.

It really is a horrible thing to go through . IMO the extremely insensitive and judgemental comments here are derived from ignorance. It's likely hard to grasp for many unless it happens directly to the them and their's or they're educated.

Once your FIL finishes his round(s) of steriods they'll likely do an allergy panel, etc. Glad they caught the clots, can't imagine the odds that an allergic reaction would lead them to finding them, best wishes to him.

Schmeck - I'm so glad none of my kids have developed any allergies. I couldn't help but laugh and think your post would be a great tag:

I also have developed a few allergies, all showing up after I gave birth - one new allergy for each new daughter! Maybe I'm allergic to children?

 

[Jennasis]