Bubbles or Not

[goofy4tink]

I will admit that I didn't take the time to read the entire thread, so not sure if this has been mentioned. I once had bubbles being used in a line that I was in. My issue?? I had a bubble that landed on my camera, with the lens open, and it popped, leaving residue on that lens. I didn't realize it quickly enough and had some photos that had some interesting effects.
I've also had bubbles hit my glasses with the same result.
I also don't like those water misters in line....same reason. I had a camera get nice and wet due to two kids having a water fight in line...somehow they got turned around and I got the brunt of their 'war fare'!!! Not pleasant.

 

[disneybound2010]

EVERYTHING IN MODERATION....... EVERYONE MUST BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS.... I see no problem with bubbles as long as you follow the above rules... If I were asked to have my kids stop we would.. also I would not allow my kids to blow them at anyone or for an excesseve amount of time... As for allergens.... Many people have all sorts of them we can not live in a bubble... My son is allergic to the "world" but that doesnt mean I would tell everyone dont wear perfume in Disney or better yet I am severly allergic to menthol and peperment... so based on your therory of allergies I would then have to say all you with chap stick dont use it in line dont suck on thoes pepermints... REALY NOW...

Very well said!

 

[hopesmommy]

I am so sick of people telling others what "THEY" believe is common courtesy!

I was one that used bubbles in line. I blew the bubbles only if the kids around me were good and after I asked their parents if I could. EVERYONE of them said yes and the LOVED it.

As for the allergy issue, is it not "common courtesy" to not wear fragrance in public when you know there are people that are allergic to it? I am one of those people. I get migraines very quickly because of certain scents. Are you telling me that is not infringing on my right to be in line? Are you telling me I should have to get out of the line when you are the one wearing the frangrance making me sick?

If people want to use bubbles, USE them! If someone has a problem, then POLITELY ask them to stop. But to make a general statement that there MIGHT be someone allergic to the bubbles, therefore, they should not be used, is going overboard.

At some point people have to learn how to deal with their allergies in public, just like I deal with my allergy to fragrance.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

It is a little bit more than allergies. Yes, it is common courtesy to not blow soap all over people.I don't really think there is anyone that has to decide that. Having a scent (perfume, BO etc.) is not something that they are rubbing all over you. Knowing that you are going to run into people that smell and it will give you a migraine then you can take preventative measures, (ie- have your meds handy, if you smell someone with strong perfume wait a bit to put some space between you and them etc.) but when I get into line and halfway through someone decides that they are going to blow soap all over me and my family because you cannot control where bubbles go then that is just rude. I really don't see how you can say that it is not common courtesy to not make a captive audience have to put up. JMHO.

 

[RMulieri]

I complained about the bubbles.(Not because of allergens).I really don't mind them.Just not blown at me and my clothes,my hair,sunglasses or camera.When I asked the 4 kids behind me to stop,after 30 mins of it, I expected it to stop.I was not trying to be a grump or a meanie.Sorry.I don't think asking someone to not blow them in a confined space is going to ruin anybodys life or vacation.Waiting for parades or outside the queues ..no problem.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I complained about the bubbles.(Not because of allergens).I really don't mind them.Just not blown at me and my clothes,my hair,sunglasses or camera.When I asked the 4 kids behind me to stop,after 30 mins of it, I expected it to stop.I was not trying to be a grump or a meanie.Sorry.I don't think asking someone to not blow them in a confined space is going to ruin anybodys life or vacation.Waiting for parades or outside the queues ..no problem.

Exactly!

 

[Scurvy]

I am so sick of people telling others what "THEY" believe is common courtesy!

I was one that used bubbles in line. I blew the bubbles only if the kids around me were good and after I asked their parents if I could. EVERYONE of them said yes and the LOVED it.

As for the allergy issue, is it not "common courtesy" to not wear fragrance in public when you know there are people that are allergic to it? I am one of those people. I get migraines very quickly because of certain scents. Are you telling me that is not infringing on my right to be in line? Are you telling me I should have to get out of the line when you are the one wearing the frangrance making me sick?

If people want to use bubbles, USE them! If someone has a problem, then POLITELY ask them to stop. But to make a general statement that there MIGHT be someone allergic to the bubbles, therefore, they should not be used, is going overboard.

At some point people have to learn how to deal with their allergies in public, just like I deal with my allergy to fragrance.

That really isn't a fair comparison, though. If I wear perfume and you smell it and get a headache, I am very sorry about that. I would not spray perfume on you, though, which is more comparable to people blowing bubble solution on others.

And again, allergies are not the only issue with bubbles - in fact until this thread I had never thought about the fact that some people were allergic to bubbles. They can also damage glasses and camera lenses (at least temporarily) and can also be a general nuisance.

The fact is that it is common courtesy to refrain from getting any substance on another person or on their stuff when it is avoidable. It's a shame that so many people don't see that. If my child was greatly amused by blowing raspberries and so I did that in line, thereby spraying saliva on you or your camera, would you find that acceptable? If my child thought being sprayed with glittery lotion in line was fun and it kept getting on you, would you like that? What makes bubble solution any different that those things?

 

[RMulieri]

Certain Bubble solutions also happen to leave oily stains on clothes.

 

[hopesmommy]

I would think it is more of a common courtesy to keep my child happy and entertained however I see fit rather than to let her swing on the ropes/bars, constantly ask when we get to ride, cry because she is tired of standing in line, etc.

My entire family has glasses. We just clean them off if ANYthing gets on them. If you see bubbles and you are concerned about your camera, cover it or clean it. It is not that big of deal.

I did say if the bubbles bother you, ask politely for them to stop. I don't have a problem with misters, or glitter, or anything of that sort, as long as the kids are having fun. Which is what Disney is all about. If it has fragrance, then I ask the parent politely for them to stop and explain.

For the PP that said to just let people get in front of me if I smell a perfume...How would that work when someone is behind me or when I pass them in the line that winds around? I do have my medicine with me at ALL times. Why don't the people with other non-life threatening allergies carry their medicine so my child can be happy playing with bubbles?

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

I will admit that I didn't take the time to read the entire thread, so not sure if this has been mentioned. I once had bubbles being used in a line that I was in. My issue?? I had a bubble that landed on my camera, with the lens open, and it popped, leaving residue on that lens. I didn't realize it quickly enough and had some photos that had some interesting effects.
I've also had bubbles hit my glasses with the same result.
I also don't like those water misters in line....same reason. I had a camera get nice and wet due to two kids having a water fight in line...somehow they got turned around and I got the brunt of their 'war fare'!!! Not pleasant.

Totally agree, I don't want my camera or my back to get a bath from bubbles or mister fans..

Certain Bubble solutions also happen to leave oily stains on clothes.

i never knew this. how interesting

 

[Scurvy]

I would think it is more of a common courtesy to keep my child happy and entertained however I see fit rather than to let her swing on the ropes/bars, constantly ask when we get to ride, cry because she is tired of standing in line, etc.

My entire family has glasses. We just clean them off if ANYthing gets on them. If you see bubbles and you are concerned about your camera, cover it or clean it. It is not that big of deal.

I did say if the bubbles bother you, ask politely for them to stop. I don't have a problem with misters, or glitter, or anything of that sort, as long as the kids are having fun. Which is what Disney is all about. If it has fragrance, then I ask the parent politely for them to stop and explain.

For the PP that said to just let people get in front of me if I smell a perfume...How would that work when someone is behind me or when I pass them in the line that winds around? I do have my medicine with me at ALL times. Why don't the people with other non-life threatening allergies carry their medicine so my child can be happy playing with bubbles?

I hadn't realized it was an either/or thing. I think it's polite to keep from putting foreign substances on other people whenever possible, you think it's polite to keep your children entertained . . . why can't we do both? You find a way to entertain your child that doesn't result in me having to clean up after you and we'll all be happy! The only way that wouldn't be possible is if your child is only entertained by bubbles, and honestly if that's the case you could just skip the lines entirely anyway.

 

[lulugirl]

I voted no. I think blowing bubbles in a confined space is rude.

 

[billwendy]

I dont mind the bubbles at all - we have had lots of fun with them in lines (outside lines only) - what drives me nuts is people talking very loudly on their cell phones while in line, or people cutting a line or people trying to eat an entire meal in line (had their kids sit on the ground and spread everythign out and then pick it up and move it every few minutes - it was truely crazy!!!!)!! Also kids getting yelled at or people fighting with each other in line at Disney is the worse!!!!! Makes me so sad in my magical spot!!!!

I too get sick from perfumes, but also really HATE it when others dont partake in using some type of odor control and us standing near them get a wiff.....whew!!!! Come on people - florida is known for being hot and people get sweaty!!!!!!!!!! lol!!!

 

[Kit'smommy]

I am in the no bubbles camp. Most of these lines get packed pretty tightly with people and I don't think breaking out the bubbles is appropriate.

I was in a line a couple of years ago when some parents decided this was a good idea. Their 3 year kept stepping on my feet in her excitement over the bubbles.

If you can't keep your child entertained while in line, then maybe you should wait until they are older to visit the parks.

I am not a big fan of perfume either and wish people who wear strong scents considered the effect scents have on others especially when they are going to be in confined spaces. I have asthma and perfume is my worst trigger. I spent two miserable hours on a sold out flight back in September wheezing because a lady had used tons of something very strong. You don't always have the luxury of leaving a line. And just expecting others to carry their meds while you do what you want is very selfish. Meds for many conditions don't always complete fix the issue and can have some nasty side effects of their own.

 

[Erin1700]

Bubbles ARE allowed in Disney...... who ever said they were not is wrong... for goodness sakes they are USED by disney in all sorts of different attractions...

Drama always Drama....

I kid you not, the CM told the lady she could not blow bubbles in the Pooh line. Perhaps when you were using them, a CM looked the other way, just like they do with the refillable mugs.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I would think it is more of a common courtesy to keep my child happy and entertained however I see fit rather than to let her swing on the ropes/bars, constantly ask when we get to ride, cry because she is tired of standing in line, etc.

My entire family has glasses. We just clean them off if ANYthing gets on them. If you see bubbles and you are concerned about your camera, cover it or clean it. It is not that big of deal.

I did say if the bubbles bother you, ask politely for them to stop. I don't have a problem with misters, or glitter, or anything of that sort, as long as the kids are having fun. Which is what Disney is all about. If it has fragrance, then I ask the parent politely for them to stop and explain.

For the PP that said to just let people get in front of me if I smell a perfume...How would that work when someone is behind me or when I pass them in the line that winds around? I do have my medicine with me at ALL times. Why don't the people with other non-life threatening allergies carry their medicine so my child can be happy playing with bubbles?

I almost agree with that. When you entertaining your child infringes on me and mine then that is the problem.

 

[RMulieri]

I would think it is more of a common courtesy to keep my child happy and entertained however I see fit rather than to let her swing on the ropes/bars, constantly ask when we get to ride, cry because she is tired of standing in line, etc.

My entire family has glasses. We just clean them off if ANYthing gets on them. If you see bubbles and you are concerned about your camera, cover it or clean it. It is not that big of deal.

I managed to keep a 2 yr old ,4 yr old and an infant occupied in a long line without bubbles.There are lots of diversions that don't involve bothering others in line.I-spy,guessing games, colored pipe cleaners to bend into shapes etc.If you are occupying your child by infringing on the rights of others than it is a problem, your right and freedom to do as you please and see fit ,ends when it infringes on my rights .As for for your comments regarding glasses and "cover it or clean it"... It is a big deal.My clothes had oil like stains on the back from all the bubble solution...it did not come out.It was not fancy or expensive clothing, but that is not the point I am trying to make. My point is entirely possible to entertain the kiddies without upsetting anyone else around you.I have done it as has many others.If a child can not function on a line using other diversions ( that don't involve bothering everyone else), there are greater issues to deal with here.I am not a mean person..blow bubbles till your hearts content outside of the lines.The lines are densley packed to begin with.

 

[monorailsilver]

I have small kids & never brought bubbles & would never bring them.

There are too many people in lines plus what happens if your child spills it. I know my kids still spill the solution so we end up in the bathroom washing our hands, legs, arms ,etc...

There are other things to look at while in line plus it is a good time to give a snack assuming it is snack time.

 

[hopesmommy]

Yall are assuming that ALL will entertain my child is bubbles. You are completely wrong. I have done the pipe cleaners, I-spy, guessing games, paper and pen, snacks, etc. My child is very well behaved (not just my opinion) and loves talking with others. But there are times that those things do not work. So I pulled the bubbles out (outside lines only) and everyone around loved them. I am sorry some people have had their clothes stained. I know not all bubbles do that. I have said since my very first post that I blow the bubbles for my child, so she can't spill them.

If I looked at things with well what could happen with that item as yall have done then I could get poked or scratched with the pipe cleaners; someone could be allergic to what my child was eating, my child could spill the drink, the guessing games might get too loud for someone, my child might write on someone with the pen/pencil/crayon/marker.

The point is everything COULD bother or infringe on your rights if it is not controlled.

 

[RMulieri]

Yall are assuming that ALL will entertain my child is bubbles. You are completely wrong. I have done the pipe cleaners, I-spy, guessing games, paper and pen, snacks, etc. My child is very well behaved (not just my opinion) and loves talking with others. But there are times that those things do not work. So I pulled the bubbles out (outside lines only) and everyone around loved them. I am sorry some people have had their clothes stained. I know not all bubbles do that. I have said since my very first post that I blow the bubbles for my child, so she can't spill them.

If I looked at things with well what could happen with that item as yall have done then I could get poked or scratched with the pipe cleaners; someone could be allergic to what my child was eating, my child could spill the drink, the guessing games might get too loud for someone, my child might write on someone with the pen/pencil/crayon/marker.

The point is everything COULD bother or infringe on your rights if it is not controlled.

I am only reacting from personal experience...of course anything can be an issue, but that was not the original question.The poll was Bubbles or not.I respect your reasons for doing them, as long as you can respect and understand my reasons for saying not while on lines,and you have just said you do not do them on lines, so there is no longer an issue.The problem with bubbles,water misters or any of those things on line, is simply that not everyone around you is going to be ok with it.You seem to be respectful of others , but not everyone else is( i.e. the kids I had to deal with).