Cheerleaders: Respect the Guests! Rah-Rah-Rah!

[donaldbuzz&minnie]

Why can't Disney set a high bar next year and enforce it? Word would get around pretty fast, and the year after that I'd be willing to bet there'd be a lot less enforcement to do.

Let the cheerleading groups know ahead of time that cheering is to be confined to the cheerleading competition sites, period. NO cheering on hotel property (or at least between certain hours.) NO cheering on buses, or in parks. CMs call security if their warnings are ignored. Bad behavior = ejection from the parks for the day. Period.

It sounds as if many chaperones honestly don't see the problem with the kids cheering all over Disney property, so realistically they aren't going to be the ones to stop this unless Disney enforces a rule that penalizes the kids (and the adult who has to sit with them once they've been kicked out of a park.) It also isn't very realistic to ask unrelated Disney guests to stop rude behavior.

And by the way, I was once a cheerleader, and I really can understand the "high" you get from all that. It's a lot of fun. But I also know that these kids are perfectly capable of quieting down if expected to do so, and I think more should be expected of them. In the long run, they're only being asked to pipe down in exchange for a lot more self-respect in the future and a lot fewer annoyed strangers now.

 

[princessgirl2238]

so maybe they shouldn't be called punks, but there are so many other names such as spoiled and stuck up that can also be used- as a cheerleader that use to go to wdw in the spring for competions, my group actually stayed in a seperate hotel (we had to pay extra and was not given a group discount that many get for staying with the organization) also my coach made it really clear that she would send one of us home if we were to get out of line while down there (she was really strict)- now this was about 3 years ago (in high school), and i was down this year during PW (cast member) and they have gotten so bad that it's out of control- i've already decided that i will be out of town that weekend next year- they were so rude to even some of the littelest guests by cutting infront of them to meet characters, jumping in the way of kids having their pictures taken cause they are too cool to be seen waiting in a line for an over sized cartoon character (yet not too uncool to have to see them) and when some cast members got brave enough to say something about rules, they were down right rude and nasty and ignoring anything said to them! i mean they need to be reminded that they aren't the only ones at WDW and yes they are cool for being able to go down for a competion at WDW, but their are so many others that do not share their love for the sport and do not wish to hear/ see cheers and just want them to act like normal guests (that follow rules and aren't a nightmare to control)
-ok, said my peace-

 

[esclibster]

Go above to theme parks and check out WW of Sports- they dont have the Dec 2007 events listed yet- you should be OK- they are usually there the first Sat in Dec for about a week.

Thank you very much.

Esclibster

 

[tink4ever]

First I want to start by saying I too do not like to see Rude children and adults ignoring them and I am sorry that the cheerleaders/football players ruined some of your trips but here goes.... My DD has been a cheerleader for 12 years and we went to Superbowl week in 1998, High School nationals in March of 2005 and she now cheers every Jan for the UCA College Cheer and Dance Competition in Disney. I have been with her and her group on every trip and they Never acted like what is described. She is very respectful and recently became a High School Cheerleading Head Coach. My point is that yes you should be angry but remember that not all cheerleaders are rude and stuck up. And maybe Disney should be more accountable for the lack of control on these teams. The children really get excited and in groups can be very hiper. And yes some of the chaperones should do more. Definately! Maybe Disney should cut back on some of the amounts of teams invited. There has to be something that can help but I really don't like reading some of the names that the adults on this thread have called the cheerleaders. My DD is a wonderful young woman who never acted up in Disney. There are many quiet respectful cheerleaders that never offended anyone.

 

[bytheblood]

DizzKneeGeek, every time I read one of your posts I end up almost crying and/or peeing. You just CRACK ME UP!!!! Everybody, let's line up at Space Mountain and do a cheer for DizzKneeGeek.

 

[maxiesmom]

And maybe Disney should be more accountable for the lack of control on these teams. The children really get excited and in groups can be very hiper.

Umm, no. The cheerleaders should be accountable for themselves. If they do get out of control, Disney should step in and say "Enough. Either behave, or remove yoursleves from our property." But these young people should not behave in such a manner that that should ever happen. Put the accountability where it belongs, on the individual, not on a corporation.

 

[angey77]

I agree with many fellow posters ... there needs to consequences set by either PW or the member organizations for being unruly. Back in '95 when my high school went to Grad Nite, more than 300 of our students were able to stay in line ... after being told if we acted a fool, we would not walk for graduation. Worked for us.

 

[C.Ann]

Definately! Maybe Disney should cut back on some of the amounts of teams invited.

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While I agree that Disney should do a better job of enforcing rules regarding large groups, the children/teens themselves should be held accountable for their actions.. Half the reason that kids run rampant today is that they are not held accountable for their actions - it's always someone else's fault: coach; chaperone; teacher; parents; etc. If these young people are old enough to be in competitions and travel far from home, then they're certainly old enough to be held accountable for their inappropriate and inconsiderate behavior..

 

[beck0321]

She is very respectful and recently became a High School Cheerleading Head Coach. My point is that yes you should be angry but remember that not all cheerleaders are rude and stuck up...There has to be something that can help but I really don't like reading some of the names that the adults on this thread have called the cheerleaders. My DD is a wonderful young woman who never acted up in Disney. There are many quiet respectful cheerleaders that never offended anyone.

I read through most of this thread and I never saw anyone who said ALL cheerleaders were like this. They were just sharing horror stories from SOME of the cheerleaders they encountered. As with any group of people, there will be good ones and there will be bad ones.

I think the reason everyone is getting so annoyed is because, let's face it, a lot of people over the age of 20 don't find ANY group of hyper-active pe-teens/teens amusing. Let alone, hyer-active cheerleaders for that matter. It's just annoying to most people. It's something about tween girls' piercing, shrill cheering that grates on a lot of people nerves and invokes a response of hostility. Another thing that makes people angry, is that cheering in inappropriate places is perceived as a way of getting attention, "Look at me! I'm so great! I'm a cheerleader!" Maybe that is not the case, but it is still aggrevating to have to sit through a cheer session, especially when you hate cheers (I said cheers, not cheerleaders) as much as I do. I would never confront someone for simply cheering, however. I would just sit queitly screaming in my head "SHUT UP! for the love of God, PLEASE?!"

 

[Adi12982]

I agree with many fellow posters ... there needs to consequences set by either PW or the member organizations for being unruly. Back in '95 when my high school went to Grad Nite, more than 300 of our students were able to stay in line ... after being told if we acted a fool, we would not walk for graduation. Worked for us.

I went to grad nite in 2001 - and EVERYONE is super strick on the HS students. Not only did we have to be dressed up and told the rules - those that did not follow them would be thrown out of the park and have to sit on the bus until it was over.

So I understand why many of you are calling for strickter rules - if Disney can be strick after hours for hard ticket events then why not during the day with some of these other groups? (disclaimer: I am NOT saying all groups are not following rules, just some. AND we all pay to get in - so we should all be held to the same standards)

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Funny enough, in high school I competed several times in the UCA competition in Orlando. We NEVER acted like many of you have described. I just think that over the years the discipline and respect has gotten worse and worse with the younger generation. I'm a college professor and I see the decline in college-aged 'adults' getting worse every year. Can you believe that I actually have their PARENTS calling me directly when their adult child has a problem with my class? That's just pathetic.

Flame me all you want, but I blame it on the parents and the so-called coaches and chaperones.

When I was that age we had so much fear of our parents & especially our cheer coaches during those days that we didn't do anything that might get us in trouble.

Spoiled. Totally spoiled. THAT is a dis-service to your children if you raise them spoiled.

 

[kaysmommie]

I really want to go to Disney the first of December 2007 for my anniversary, with the kids of course. After reading this there is no way I'm going to put up with this bull**** on vacation that my DH works hard to pay for. We wait all year for our family vacation. That is completely rude that these parents of PW have no respect for others. My DD is in Dance and I would never allow her at act this way and be so selfish and spoiled with no respect for others. She won't be cheering anytime soon, especially with groups of people like these! I wish I had a different Anniversary but it's Deccember 3 . I guess we will wait until DD gets off school for Christmas to go to Disney.

 

[Mickiethepooh]

Not just Cheerleaders/footballers. I have avoided the Pop Warner groups so far. I did get caught up once with Brazillian tour groups and had many awful experiences there, but the worst for me so far has been
1. a cub scout troup, it was my anniversary, Hubby and I were taking the boat from POR to DTD the moon was full beautiful night, cub scout troop with two male leaders gets on, and they all start singing Sponge Bob Square pants song. Very loud and continuously egged on by the "leaders" the entire way. I was LIVID. the Boat captain did nothing at all of course.

2. I got tickets for Night of Joy since it was while we were there. I figured oh that will at least be a well behaved group.

I have NEVER in my life heard that much swearing, running people down and smoking everywhere in the park. and of course the noise of the music all over the park was deafening, but THAT part I can understand.

 

[poohsmommy4]

You know what, you guys are right. i get really defensive when someone starts bashing cheerleaders. Everyone pays a lot of money to go to Disney and you shouldn't have to put up with loud disruptive guests. I would be pissed off too.

A lot of these kids are here with out their parents so they act out. It is the parents and chaperones responsibility to correct it. If they can't Disney should step in.

Also when my dd went she was with us. We made it a family vacation. My kids were not running with their friends. They acted like spoiled brats with their parents. J/K.

I also want to state my kids would not act mean or rude to anyone. Cheering on the bus or in line, maybe. It does get annoying to me too. I don't allow cheers in my car. I will let them know that it bothers other to do that sort of thing if they win next year. I'm sorry some of you had bad experiences.

 

[maddhatir]

When I was that age we had so much fear of our parents & especially our cheer coaches during those days that we didn't do anything that might get us in trouble.

ahhh- good old FEAR! Whatever happened to that?!

Oh- thats right our government made it WRONG to instill the fear of parents and authority into kids-- I personally think we should bring it back- this country will be a better place for it!

Where do I sign?????

 

[maddhatir]

DizzKneeGeek, every time I read one of your posts I end up almost crying and/or peeing. You just CRACK ME UP!!!! Everybody, let's line up at Space Mountain and do a cheer for DizzKneeGeek.

RAH! RAH!

Give me a D


......ok next!

 

[SnackyStacky]

Oy.

The cheerleader threads.

We see these every year, and every year these degenerate into debates.

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[maddhatir]

RAH! RAH!

Give me a D


......ok next!

I .......????

 

[dizprincess717]

When I did my College Program there were tons of them in January/February. And let me tell you, I cheered for 4 years and coached for another 4 years and the ONLY time I was ever allowed to (by my coaches/team moms) cheer that loud was at the competition venues. I loved to cheer, and I have so many good memories from winning so many competitions.

However, after this event at WDW I was embarassed to say that I was a cheerleader. I will tell you right now that I encountered not ONE polite cheerleader. They were all very rude, loud, obnoxious and ignorant. And the moms that spoil them to no end... It's just disgusting. All of the CMs made fun of them, and when the parks were open an extra 2 hours for them was torture to us. Apparently being told 10 times "You must have your wristband on" doesn't register in their non-existent brains. If I had to tell one more cheerleader that she/he must have on her/his wristband I was going to scream.

Regular Guests are soon going to complain so much that WDW could stop the competitions. I would love to see that. Or maybe they'll be more strict as to what they can/can't do.

You don't even want to know what (compromising) positions the girls (AND MOMS!) have been caught in. It's sick. And it ruins lots of Guests' days.

 

[Poohbear123]

Maybe if Disney gets enough complaints, they might tell them not to come anymore.