bus driver choking got me thinking about Rude guests at WDW...

[dizcraze1]

We encountered a rude woman at MSSNP our first year. My kids were standing at the curb waiting to see parade and my DH and I were standing about 8 ft away watching them. It was crowded and people were pushing, and I had told my kids to stand their ground and not to lose their spot. They were really good about it until about 5 minutes before the parade when this crazy woman with 3 kids all under the age of 5 in 2 strollers starts screaming at my kids to get out of the way cause her kids can't see. They did what I had told them but stood looking at her with deer in the headlights eyes and then looking at me. I walked over and she started screaming profanities at them. Now, I am mad and grab their hands and say to her " Stop screaming at my children" and she lets loose another profanity stream. At this point, I am ready to punch her out, but my DH comes over and leads us all away, as she screams after us and shoving her strollers into other people. I was so mad! There was this nice couple next to us, and the guy says to me "I am from Jersey so if you want me to take her out...." I laughed and felt better, but it was all I could do to not let that woman ruin my night. Then 5 minutes later, this guy next to my husband shoves his video camera in front of my DH's face and basically pushes my husband over to the side. Now this man is right next to me and trying to knock me over. My DH taps him on the shoulder and says "Excuse me, but could you please move back so I can stand with my family?'' The guy looks at both of us and I scowl at him. He stands there for another 30 seconds of us staring at him, and then disappears into the crowd. It seems that people get ruder and ruder anymore. Is ruder a word? Anyway, if you cannot act like a civilized human being when you go out in public, STAY AT HOME!

 

[A Mickeyfan]

That thread did remind me of many rude guests at Disney.. there seem to be some that really think just because they have young children that they should have special treatment.. When we all pay money to enter into the parks, we all have the same rights... it doesn't matter if you have a child that wants to see the parade, please don't have him/her push in front of me and my adult children who have been there for an hour waiting in that prime viewing area.. and yes, I do see this often.. and we as adults are suppose to accept this I hate to say it, but we are not. When people go to Disney, many seem to check their manners at the gate.. they feel that they have paid so much for their vacation, that they can do whatever they want to do.... and that is by far from the truth..

I would tend to lean on the side of not only is Disney getting more ill mannered guests, there are more ill mannered people in society.. it is all about me.. me ...me ... me... and I am not referring to Tinkerbell either...

 

[plutotek]

It would have been defensive - the PP said "Then her husband came over and slapped my husband's face knocking his Raybans across the room, breaking them." Last time I checked, getting slapped gives the slap-ee the right to return fire in kind (and maybe a bit extra to make sure the learning moment is clearly demonstrated! ).

In that situation, yes, it would have been. However, I was referring to the PP's statement about getting physical when they found their language offensive. The husband showed remarkable control in the slapping incident, and is to be commended.

 

[4Robins]

In that situation, yes, it would have been. However, I was referring to the PP's statement about getting physical when they found their language offensive. The husband showed remarkable control in the slapping incident, and is to be commended.

You are missing the point with what the PP (me) said, i said, i get physical AFTER i ask them in a very nice way to Cool It, as there are children around. I say it quite clearly and with a smile

 

[LarryNabisco]

What a disgusting story this guy attacking the driver. People have lost thier minds.

 

[4Robins]

I would have thumped him too! Of course I seriously doubt he would have had the gumption to try that with me - just one benefit of being a former football lineman. Speaking of pints, I discovered the Strongbow cider on our last trip at Rose & Crown. How did I miss that in all these trips?!

I hear ya on that one OhioDisneyDad...were you "O" or "D" line? I was a run stopper, not to fast, but I took up alot of space, in both directions!!! At my size i tend to be looking down at most of the world, which isnt a bad thing. Never had the Strongbow, but ill be in WDW in a few short weeks and ill give it a taste.

 

[Santana]

As my mother and I were entering the line for Buzz Lightyear this summer, a large group of people from Uruguay (or so I assume, judging by their matching t-shirts emblazoned with URUGUAY in big bold letters) entered the line at the same time. There were about 30 of them, and half the group pushed their way past us to cut in front of us. We decided to ignore it, so we were in the middle of this big group of people who are shouting over our heads in a foreign language. It was giving both of us headaches, but we still chose not to say anything. Right as we're about to be sorted to get onto the ride vehicle, one of the girls in front of us literally pushes both of us out of the way and pulls her friend (who was behind us) ahead of us so she would be beside her. The girl obviously thought nothing of it, and my mom tapped her on the shoulder and said "Excuse me, but we were in front of her. She needs to go back to her place in line." The girl just rolled her eyes and looked away. We were livid. A cast member who was standing nearby asked us if everything was okay, and we said yes. After the ride was over and we were walking out, we watched the group to see which direction they were going in and went in the exact opposite direction.

 

[ArmandXG]

Karma.

That's what I was going to say... It's not poo, it's karma!

 

[mzozzietj]

we are at WDW now and I have to say I think the people have been so much more rude than we've ever seen before. We saw one guy flipping out on the boat back from the MK on Sunday night 10/10 and he was violent. His own friends/family were holding him back. We have no clue what it was about but he was screaming all kinds of swears and trying to hit and kick people. Then the next night on Monday during the MNSSHP we took DD out of her stroller to play a bit over in the small play area in toontown and this young child maybe around 6 or 7 was running all over the place knocking all the other kids down swearing Fbombs constantly. His parents/guardians were completely ignoring him reading a map drinking sodas, etc on the bench. So many other examples but those stuck out more than the others. If he had knocked my DD down I might not have been so polite either, TBH.

 

[rie'smom]

I encountered one of the rudest families at WDW last trip. We were outside of the Teacups and WHite Rabbit was there. I approached the character handler and asked her if she was still taking people in her line and she said "Yes you will be the last family. If she had said no I would have just thanked her and moved along. So, while I waited, no less than 5 or 6 families came up and tried to get in line and the CM nicely told them that the line was closed. White Rabbit was going in for the day and her would be back tomorrow. Almost every family argued a bit..."its their last day" ,"white rabbit is his son's favorite"...you get the picture. The CM stood her ground. Then, an extended family came up and tried to get in line...the CM told them no in a nice way...and they ABSOLUTELY FLIPPED OUT ON HER. They screamed and yelled and cursed like truckers. They were dropping F Bombs at the top of their lungs as they walked away...then came back to scream some more. She nicely threatened to have them removed from the park and they moved on...all while dropping hot FBombs as they walked away. It was awful awful awful. My son was crying, my stomach was in knots. Terrible terrible terrible. It definitely put a little damper on our day.

I think the sense of entitlement in the world is just out of control. Too bad I didn't have it on tape for You Tube...

While this family's sense of entitlement was "out of control", I don't think it's fair to say that "the sense of entitlement in the world is just out of control".
If it was then none of us could bear to go not just to Disney World but anywhere.
What is out of control is the superlatives people use.

 

[livndisney]

While this family's sense of entitlement was "out of control", I don't think it's fair to say that "the sense of entitlement in the world is just out of control".
If it was then none of us could bear to go not just to Disney World but anywhere.
What is out of control is the superlatives people use.

I think the sense of entitlement is out of control outside the world as well. Stops signs are suggestions safe to ignore, children running and climbing in stores is "acceptable" as they are "just kids". Just a few weeks ago we went to a history museum that was taken over by a large group intent on turning it into a gym and knocking people down. When management was approached we were told to come back later as they could not ask the other group to behave.

Daily on this very board are threads, I know the rule is XXXX but I am going to do what I want anyway.

Entitlement is out of control.

 

[rie'smom]

I think the sense of entitlement is out of control outside the world as well. Stops signs are suggestions safe to ignore, children running and climbing in stores is "acceptable" as they are "just kids". Just a few weeks ago we went to a history museum that was taken over by a large group intent on turning it into a gym and knocking people down. When management was approached we were told to come back later as they could not ask the other group to behave.

Daily on this very board are threads, I know the rule is XXXX but I am going to do what I want anyway.

Entitlement is out of control.

Maybe it's a regional thing because I do not see that behavior in the stores where we live. Not to say it has never happened but I have not seen it. People do stop at stop signs here in our town. When I need to pull onto the highway, usually within a minute or two, someone in another car stops and motions to me to go ahead. Manners are pretty important and are stressed by parents and grandparents.

 

[livndisney]

Maybe it's a regional thing because I do not see that behavior in the stores where we live. Not to say it has never happened but I have not seen it. People do stop at stop signs here in our town. When I need to pull onto the highway, usually within a minute or two, someone in another car stops and motions to me to go ahead. Manners are pretty important and are stressed by parents and grandparents.

Perhaps...... I know when I visit my family at home the people are nicer. I don't know that people will stop on the freeway and motion you in.

I will say I was raised with manners and get complimented all the time for my child's manners. (My grandmother would have killed me otherwise LOL)

 

[rie'smom]

Perhaps...... I know when I visit my family at home the people are nicer. I don't know that people will stop on the freeway and motion you in.

I will say I was raised with manners and get complimented all the time for my child's manners. (My grandmother would have killed me otherwise LOL)

Maybe we shared a grandmother?

 

[honeydiane1953]

Being told by a bus driver that his bus is full is NO EXCUSE for some nut to try and strangle him. I hope this family is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Some folks these days r acting like animals over NOTHING.

 

[PaulaSB12]

Yes it is....obviously the person who continues to speak like that AFTER they have been asked not to needs a little more educatoin on how to act in front of children. Teaching my kids not to be passive and not take crap from anyone is a good life lesson.

How is being arrested for assault a good life lession for you children?

 

[smidgy]

Unfortunately, in this day and age you don't know what kind of a weapon some lunatic is going to pull out of his pocket/ jacket/boot. So, why put your family and those all around you at risk. Best to let those in uniform handle it. Like someone said previously, if it was bar at 2am, then sure, go for it. At Disney, surrounded by kids, you can't add fuel to the fire when crazies are involved.

I have been a bartender, on and off, for most of my adult life. therefore, I strongly object to the suggestion that this behavior is ok at a bar (at 2 AM or whatever time).
it is hard enough for us to keep control at 2 AM (usually closing time), without someone with "beer muscles" trying to "help us out".
we have protocals and training for these situations. let US handle it (esp. in a bar, since we're probably the only sober ones!)

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

Ah, yes, rude people. We have seen our share. The most outrageous was the couple that wanted to "box" my husband over a table they believed was "theirs". The wife had staked out a whole section of tables at a CS restaurant for a group of apparently invisible people. When my husband and son walked up and sat down she went berserk. My DH said, "ok we'll move when they get here, we're just waiting for my wife". Then she really lost it. Then her husband came over and slapped my husband's face knocking his Raybans across the room, breaking them. Now... my husband is 6'1" and 220lbs. He could have crushed this creep, but he stayed cool and called for security.

Security asked if he wanted to press charges, he said no.

Now if you ever wondered how slow the service at some CS restaurants can be... all this happened while I was in line for food!! I only walked into the aftermath. A bunch of stunned diners, little kids looking scared and confused and my hubby keeping his cool. The crazy people had been screaming, spewing profanity for all to hear. It had ruined everyone's meal.

People are nuts and it seems to be getting worse and worse.

It seems to me that you married a man of impeccable character!

 

[maxiesmom]

I think the sense of entitlement is out of control outside the world as well. Stops signs are suggestions safe to ignore, children running and climbing in stores is "acceptable" as they are "just kids". Just a few weeks ago we went to a history museum that was taken over by a large group intent on turning it into a gym and knocking people down. When management was approached we were told to come back later as they could not ask the other group to behave.

Daily on this very board are threads, I know the rule is XXXX but I am going to do what I want anyway.

Entitlement is out of control.

I hate to say it, but I agree with you. I live on the West side of Michigan, which is not know for being an area full of aggresive people. But lately it is just crazy! I'm almost afraid to drive, and I avoid the highways if I can. People just cut you off and slam on thier breaks without thought. People swerve in and out of lanes and speed like crazy!

I work retail, and let me tell you people who are out and about shopping act like animals. They throw merchandise on the ground and step on it without thought. They let their kids climb all over displays. They yell and and use profanity with the sales staff.

Respect for anything and anybody is long gone. And this is what they are teaching their kids. Do what you want, and yell at people if they don't like your bad attitude. It doesn't supprise me at all that they show this attitude in spades at WDW.

 

[Mamu]

I think our fast pace society has attributed to the problem of waiting. No one wants to wait for anything anymore.

Anyone remember the day before FASTPASS, I sure do and remember waiting in lines for over a hour.

Disney has expanded and expanded over the years and visitors want to see and do it all in one vacation, impossible.