Bubbles or Not

[squirrel]

Don't recall a single person getting bumped while 3 children were having fun!

What better way to teach children about personal space.

 

[aussietravellers]

I selected No, as I have never heard of this, I was thinking, when I first read this, that you were talking about bubble gum bubbles .

I have never thought to blow bubbles in line (with bubble gum or with a soapy mixture and little blower), nor have I seen bubbles being blown in line at any Disney park we have visited. Where do you get the bubbles blowing mixture and blower from? Do they sell them at WDW?

I'm not totally apposed to blowing bubbles in line, don't know that we would do it, I don't really know, I had never thought about it, my DS does love bubbles. I certainly wouldn't be bothered if someone was blowing bubbles around me (unless they got me in the eye ).

 

[DWFan4Life]

I haven't done this but if ever I blow bubbles, my kids will loved it and enjoy the bubbles. I'll better take some pictures if this will happen.

Have a nice day everyone.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Allergies aside, I would find it very annoying. My kids wait on line and we talk etc. Oh what fun to tell them that no, you can't chase the bubbles all over the place. If you have to entertain your child, (which we do with our own) then entertain your child and don't make it infringe on others. I am sure my kids would find my blowing an air horn very entertaining and I can guarantee that every other kid in line would love to blow the horn too but again, not really nice for those around us. YMMV.

 

[Schmeck]

As a parent with a child who was (we're thinking she's outgrown her reaction) allergic to some bubble solutions, I'd say please save your bubbles for some place not as contained as a queue.

For those allergic to perfume who think it's fine to blow bubbles because if people are not catering to your needs, why cater to others - it's a lot easier to stop blowing bubbles than to remove previously applied perfume in a queue.

I'm thinking I may need to bring a fan mister next time we go, so I can use the fan to blow the bubbles away from us. If I mix a little vinegar in the water, I can use the spray to wipe the residue off my daughter's skin so we won't have to leave the queue to rinse her off in the ladies room. I really don't want to risk her getting a bad skin rash.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Maybe it is me but why do kids need a million gadgets and gizmos to entertain themselves while they are on line in Disney?!!! Talk to them, point things out etc. If they are cranky then perhaps it is time to take a break? Or maybe plan so you don't have to wait for 2 hours for a ride? I don't know, I don't get it.

 

[mjkacmom]

Maybe it is me but why do kids need a million gadgets and gizmos to entertain themselves while they are on line in Disney?!!! Talk to them, point things out etc. If they are cranky then perhaps it is time to take a break? Or maybe plan so you don't have to wait for 2 hours for a ride? I don't know, I don't get it.

Seriously, I have 5 children, a couple who are probably undiagnosed ADHD, and we had NO problem in the lines. However, my little ones might have run towards bubbles if they saw them.

 

[Krissy Marissy]

I also said leave the bubbles at home. It is annoying to me and I find it rude when people think that they can just do whatever they want when in a small confined space with others. Blowing bubbles in a park is one thing but I dont believe they belong at disney. Find something else to keep your kids happy in line with. I was never given bubbles in line as a child and we did just fine. I agree with PP's that said find ways to entertain your family without disturbing those around you. And if your child can't wait for 2 hours...then dont wait 2 hours.

 

[cinmell]

Maybe it is me but why do kids need a million gadgets and gizmos to entertain themselves while they are on line in Disney?!!! Talk to them, point things out etc. If they are cranky then perhaps it is time to take a break? Or maybe plan so you don't have to wait for 2 hours for a ride? I don't know, I don't get it.

Thank you!!!!!!! I don't get it either. We have fun talking about the parks, rides, things we've done and still want to do. We play I spy and tell stupid jokes when in line. We also try to plan it so we go at certain times during the day so we hopefully don't have to wait in long lines.

I do bring coloring books and books for the plane ride but nothing for waits at the parks. What's wrong with talking and joking with your kids, actually interacting with them? Why do they always have to have something to play with?? If the kids get cranky we avoid ride lines and most of the time head back to our hotel to cool off in the room or swim.

I voted no for bubbles in line. The space is too confined and crowded for them.

 

[RitaE]

Well, unless they've invented some type of bubble where you can guarantee that the soap won't be floating around and be hitting other people in the head and face, then no -- I'd never even consider it.

To me it really doesn't have anything to do with allergens, it has to do with respecting the concept that other people in line might wish to do something rather than playing duck and cover with a bunch of floating soap bubbles. Not everybody at Disney is there just to entertain the kids.

 

[WantToGoNow]

My kids love bubbles but I would not blow them in the ques where there are other people. It's called respect. I wouldn't mind if someone elses bubbles popped in my hair, face, clothes, etc. but I understand that other people would. We have never taken anything to occupy my children in lines (they were 5.5 and almost 3 last visit). Our trip in November however will have 7 children ranging from 2 to 9 -- it will be the first trip for the 5 children other than my own (who will be 8 and 5).

My son has allergies - including a latex allergy. If I see someone in a que with a balloon or foam or something else I know will cause a reaction in him, it's not my place to ask the other family to conform to our limitations, it's my responsibility to remove my son from danger. I would think it would be the same thing with other allergies as well.

 

[katyjeka]

We are a bubble lovin family, but, fighting a crowd in 90 degree weather, covered in soap is not my idea of fun. There is a time and place for bubbles, one of which is not standing in a crowded line with sweaty people.

 

[mom2meiko]

i would probably not use them in line but they might be a great thing to bring to the park to entertain the kids while waiting for someone else to finish a ride. find a relatively quiet space off to the side - blow the bubbles and let the kids chase after them. sounds good to me!

 

[Scurvy]

I feel so mean saying this, but I hate it when people blow bubbles in line. I also hate it when people use those misters while they are in line. The reason has nothing to do with allergies (because I love bubbles, and mist, and I am not allergic to water or bubble solution). I hate, hate, HATE getting spots on my glasses. And if you blow bubbles in line, they will be attracted to my glasses like magic.

I personally think it's rude to do something like that in a confined space, where the people around you have no choice but to put up with it. The thing about bubbles and the misters, is that once you use them you can't control where the stuff goes. Sure, it might blow onto your child and on no one else, but if the breeze shifts then it's getting all over my glasses.

In the more open areas of the park I don't mind it as much because I can just walk further away from you and it won't bother me at all. But when I am stuck next to you please don't be spraying stuff into the air where it's going to get all over me (or my glasses) and expect me to be happy about it! That includes bubbles, mist from misting fans, spray on sunscreen, silly string, perfume droplets, Reddi Whip, spray paint, hairspray, Pam cooking spray . . . anything that's going to float around in the line. It will inexorably be drawn to my glasses and then I can't see the ride without seeing spots before my eyes and I will be horribly unhappy with you. Please don't put me (or any other unfortunate glasses wearer) in the position of being unable to avoid the bubbles or other floating things unless I stay out of line completely.

 

[la79al]

I voted no to the bubbles because I have visions of my littlest one getting sticky. Not that I am expecting to keep her clean but ice cream on her arm then rubbed into her eyes is not going to cause the kind of screaming that bubble soap rubbed into her eyes will cause. Not to mention telling my children that they can't leave the line to go play with your bubbles is going to cause more problems than I (and those around us) would like to experience. I don't understand why parents are always giving their children something to be entertained with.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

I feel so mean saying this, but I hate it when people blow bubbles in line. I also hate it when people use those misters while they are in line. The reason has nothing to do with allergies (because I love bubbles, and mist, and I am not allergic to water or bubble solution). I hate, hate, HATE getting spots on my glasses. And if you blow bubbles in line, they will be attracted to my glasses like magic.

I personally think it's rude to do something like that in a confined space, where the people around you have no choice but to put up with it. The thing about bubbles and the misters, is that once you use them you can't control where the stuff goes. Sure, it might blow onto your child and on no one else, but if the breeze shifts then it's getting all over my glasses.

In the more open areas of the park I don't mind it as much because I can just walk further away from you and it won't bother me at all. But when I am stuck next to you please don't be spraying stuff into the air where it's going to get all over me (or my glasses) and expect me to be happy about it! That includes bubbles, mist from misting fans, spray on sunscreen, silly string, perfume droplets, Reddi Whip, spray paint, hairspray, Pam cooking spray . . . anything that's going to float around in the line. It will inexorably be drawn to my glasses and then I can't see the ride without seeing spots before my eyes and I will be horribly unhappy with you. Please don't put me (or any other unfortunate glasses wearer) in the position of being unable to avoid the bubbles or other floating things unless I stay out of line completely.

I'm really surprised no one else mentioned these two along with their bubble annoyances. I have seen more kids running ramped squirting each other, or adults squirting their kids with these things than I have ever seen anyone blowing bubbles. The spray sunscreens and bug sprays, I would think, would be far more dangerous for those with allergies. I personally can't stand the stuff and never use it. It smells

Could you imagine if someone compiled a list of everything that annoyed EVERYONE while at Disney and wrote a book about "what no to do" ? We'd all look like a bunch of robotic freaks

 

[disneydave2003]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[disneyohbear]

I feel so mean saying this, but I hate it when people blow bubbles in line. I also hate it when people use those misters while they are in line. The reason has nothing to do with allergies (because I love bubbles, and mist, and I am not allergic to water or bubble solution). I hate, hate, HATE getting spots on my glasses. And if you blow bubbles in line, they will be attracted to my glasses like magic.

I personally think it's rude to do something like that in a confined space, where the people around you have no choice but to put up with it. The thing about bubbles and the misters, is that once you use them you can't control where the stuff goes. Sure, it might blow onto your child and on no one else, but if the breeze shifts then it's getting all over my glasses.

I have to agree with this post although I voted yes and have used bubbles however I haven't used them in a crowded line. I have carried bubbles with me for years to Disney World to entertain the kids and i'd say 99% of the time have forgotten I even had them until this last trip with my nephew who is autistic. We were not in a line but were patiently waiting on my mother to get out of the restroom. We were off to the side and he was getting very impatient to go somewhere so I pulled out the bubbles for him. I blew a few and that distracted him enough to get us thru till mom returned. We even had a few kids to join us. I never really thought about allergies to the bubbles or other people not liking them and tried to be careful about blowing them because my mom wears glasses and complains about all the misty fans in WDW.

If people try to be considerate of those around them then bubble blowing and misty fans are great in WDW.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I have to agree with this post although I voted yes and have used bubbles however I haven't used them in a crowded line. I have carried bubbles with me for years to Disney World to entertain the kids and i'd say 99% of the time have forgotten I even had them until this last trip with my nephew who is autistic. We were not in a line but were patiently waiting on my mother to get out of the restroom. We were off to the side and he was getting very impatient to go somewhere so I pulled out the bubbles for him. I blew a few and that distracted him enough to get us thru till mom returned. We even had a few kids to join us. I never really thought about allergies to the bubbles or other people not liking them and tried to be careful about blowing them because my mom wears glasses and complains about all the misty fans in WDW.

If people try to be considerate of those around them then bubble blowing and misty fans are great in WDW.

Now that would not have bothered me. If I am waiting on line for a ride, and am trapped in bubble world then I would be annoyed.

 

[MEF01]

Please no bubbles in line!