Bubbles or Not

[pixiemomamy]

Do you have a problem with kids blowing bubbles in line?
Have you done it with your kids??

 

[TwoRoos]

I've never blown bubbles with my kids in line, but I'm sure they would like it. I can't really see my 2 year old staying calm enough for it to work out without annoying everyone around us, though.

As far as whether I would mind it if others around me were doing it...I guess it depends. As long as they weren't blowing them right in my face or hair (or my kids'), then I wouldn't mind. I also wouldn't want the kids to be so excited about the bubbles that they were bumping into me or reaching right into my space to catch them/pop them, etc. But I'm assuming you're not talking about rude bubble blowing, just the nice fun kind. So I say have fun!

 

[ilandrazdsw]

Bubbles VS a cranky kid...BUBBLES!!! As long as I don't have to blow them no problem.

 

[liznboys]

I've never used them and don't plan to. I agree with the pp, I would be fine with others using them as long as they're being respectful.

 

[catjams]

We used bubbles in line with our almost 3-year old DD in Sept and she loved it! It passed some time and no one else seemed to mind. When we were leaving on the Magical Express to go back to the airport, we passed on our extra bubbles to another family who was checking in - they really appreciated it!

 

[roscoepc1]

I said yes, and I've done it before...but to be completely honest, it never occured to me about allergens. Now that I've been made aware, I'll no longer do it.

It's one thing to do it in a wide-open space like a grass park, but to do it in close quarters where people may be allergic and you know that? No. I won't be doing it any longer.

To me, that's common courtesy, and if it were me or my child with the allergy, I'd feel the same way as these other ladies here. jmho.

 

[mnasmom3]

I say no. I'd be very annoyed to have bubbles flying all over around me.

 

[livndisney]

I said yes, and I've done it before...but to be completely honest, it never occured to me about allergens. Now that I've been made aware, I'll no longer do it.

It's one thing to do it in a wide-open space like a grass park, but to do it in close quarters where people may be allergic and you know that? No. I won't be doing it any longer.

To me, that's common courtesy, and if it were me or my child with the allergy, I'd feel the same way as these other ladies here. jmho.

Then I guess the same would go for eating in line. Lots of people have food allergies. As I understand bubble allergies are not life threatening, yet some food allergies are. But if you asked someone in line to stop eating, I don't think it would be well received.

I know Disney has shows with bubbles and even CMs that blow bubbles, so I guess I am little surprised bubbles would "annoy" people.

 

[mnasmom3]

I know Disney has shows with bubbles and even CMs that blow bubbles, so I guess I am little surprised bubbles would "annoy" people.

Getting a single shot of bubbles is entirely different than standing in line for how knows how long with a bubble blowing kid behind you.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Getting a single shot of bubbles is entirely different than standing in line for how knows how long with a bubble blowing kid behind you.

Very true. I also do not want bubble soap all over us.

 

[Tiffany_MommyOf3]

I think they would be fine until someone elses kid sees them and decides to run away from their parents while waiting in line to get to the bubbles LOL - I could totally see my kids ducking through the people and lines to get to someone elses bubbles if they saw them LOL.

 

[parkers*momma]

We have always used bubbles...waiting in lines, waiting for the parage to start, etc. In lines, just a bubble or two at a time...not a bunch blow at once. At the parades...I've actually had parents encourage their lil ones to join in the fun with our children. Again--this is when we are sitting on the curb blowing them towards Main Street.

Allegens...I hear this so often and I respect it but I'm allergic to many perfumes and deal with it(yes, I have left a line because someone's perfume was so strong that I was getting physically sick-certain perfumes immediately cause migraines and I feel like I can't breathe). When visiting such places like WDW, ppl have to realize that not everyone can work around everyones allergies. Can you imagine if we were made not use items, eat items, etc., that might case an allergic reaction in someone else? SHUTTERING! Everyone walking around WDW naked (my brother is allergic to certain material), smelly, skinny from not eatting and dirty from not using certain soaps. Not a sight I wanna see anytime soon!

And before anyone decided to flame---yes I know certain ppl are highly allergic to things like peanuts. But we are responsible for our allegies...making sure we avoid them...not eveyone else. I definitely love peanut butter. If I was eating it at the Parks and someone set down beside me and noticed I was eating it. Should I throw it in the trash because they are allegic to it or would the correct thing be for them to move? (and yes, if I was eating it in line for a ride and someone politely commented they were allergic to peanut butter, I would put it away.)

YES YES Bubbles, it makes life so much easier at wdw with a cranky child. If someone comments, then please be nice and put them away. 90% of the time, the other parents will be kicking themselves for not thinking of long lines and bubbles.

 

[disneygal2007]

Please leave the bubbles at home. People may not like the popping in their faces. Or blowing in their faces when they are trying to have a conversation. Also the kids trying to pop them may get a little too excited.

 

[#1 Pocahontas]

It wouldn't bother me at all, unless a kid spilled the soap down my leg. LOL

 

[eliewriter]

I love bubbles, they're a blast! But I have to say I'm in favor of trying to be as respectful as possible of those around you. There are plenty of things to do in line that won't cause a problem for others and I think WDW is probably a fantastic place to teach our children this important lesson by example.

Kudos to this thread for allowing discussion about something that people may not bring up while waiting in line. In a face-to-face situation people may refrain from speaking up just to keep things happy and peaceful.

 

[hopesmommy]

The last time I was in MK, I blew bubbles not only to the kids (at their level), but was also asked to blow them at some fo the adults. I personally do not know anyone who sees bubbles and can be upset about them. I do not really like the bubble soap, but I put up with it so my DD can be happy.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

BUBBLES BUBBLES BUBBLES!!!

 

[LisaMommy]

We have always used bubbles...waiting in lines, waiting for the parage to start, etc. In lines, just a bubble or two at a time...not a bunch blow at once. At the parades...I've actually had parents encourage their lil ones to join in the fun with our children. Again--this is when we are sitting on the curb blowing them towards Main Street.

Allegens...I hear this so often and I respect it but I'm allergic to many perfumes and deal with it(yes, I have left a line because someone's perfume was so strong that I was getting physically sick-certain perfumes immediately cause migraines and I feel like I can't breathe). When visiting such places like WDW, ppl have to realize that not everyone can work around everyones allergies. Can you imagine if we were made not use items, eat items, etc., that might case an allergic reaction in someone else? SHUTTERING! Everyone walking around WDW naked (my brother is allergic to certain material), smelly, skinny from not eatting and dirty from not using certain soaps. Not a sight I wanna see anytime soon!

And before anyone decided to flame---yes I know certain ppl are highly allergic to things like peanuts. But we are responsible for our allegies...making sure we avoid them...not eveyone else. I definitely love peanut butter. If I was eating it at the Parks and someone set down beside me and noticed I was eating it. Should I throw it in the trash because they are allegic to it or would the correct thing be for them to move? (and yes, if I was eating it in line for a ride and someone politely commented they were allergic to peanut butter, I would put it away.)

YES YES Bubbles, it makes life so much easier at wdw with a cranky child. If someone comments, then please be nice and put them away. 90% of the time, the other parents will be kicking themselves for not thinking of long lines and bubbles.

But the question was not "should bubbles be outlawed?" it was "do you have a problem with kids blowing bubbles in line?" Yes, I do have a problem with that. I'm not saying everyone should work around me or my children, I'm just saying that it irritates me. My daughter is allergic to many things (not food), including perfume, deodorant, soap, and yes, bubbles. I'm not saying people should have to walk around smelly just because it causes my daughter to loose her voice, vomit or have pains in her muscles/joints, but when I smell someone walking around with excess amounts of chemicals sprayed on them, yes, I do have a problem with it.

 

[squirrel]

I took bubbles on my trip to DL with my niece. We only used them while waiting to go on Nemo. I was talking with a couple with 2 sons and blowing bubbles for them and my niece.

I agree that the allergy thing is getting out of hand. I too am allergic to things (perfume, smoke and anything sprayed by a can) but have to deal with it as these are common things. I try to avoid places that I know I will come in contact with them. I have to hold my breath and run through perfume sections in the stores. I don't think I will be going to any more hockey games anytime soon-the last time as I was leaving I had an asthma attack from all the people who had to have a smoke on their way to their cars. PS you can be 10 feet or more away and if the wind is blowing towards me then yes I will have an asthma attack.

If bubbles keep your children happy while in a long line then I say go ahead. If someone were to tell me they or their child were allergic then of course I would stop blowing bubbles.

 

[disykat]

It seems rude to me. IMO, anytime my children are doing anything that might put them in the personal space of someone else, it is rude of me to allow them to continue. It's seems like blowing bubbles in a confined space like a line is just asking for the kids to be bumping and jostling people.