Cutting in line....?

[momrek06]

Okay, then I'm sorry to have invaded your thread. I'm out.

 

[Bsbllmom]

One year we were there the day before they closed IASW to take down the Christmas stuff. We had just gotten to the line and my youngest said he has to go to the bathroom. He has Type 1 diabetes and if he is running high when he has to go it is all of a sudden and he has to go now. So I sent my oldest with him to the bathroom while DH and I stood in line. There wasn't anyone behind us at the time but when they came back there was a line forming behind us. Well the guy behind us started ranting about how my kids were cutting and what kind of example was I showing them. That is why the lines are so long because people are always cutting. We just let it go especially since this was the first year DS was diagnosed and I would probably cry if I did say anything. So when we got to the front of the line around an hour later the guy behind us actually tried to get us kicked off of the ride. We explained to the CM what had happened. She just looked at the man and smiled while directing us to the next boat.

So it bothers me when it is a whole group of people but when it is a couple you never know the reason why they weren't there to begin with.

 

[c&m]

One year we were there the day before they closed IASW to take down the Christmas stuff. We had just gotten to the line and my youngest said he has to go to the bathroom. He has Type 1 diabetes and if he is running high when he has to go it is all of a sudden and he has to go now. So I sent my oldest with him to the bathroom while DH and I stood in line. There wasn't anyone behind us at the time but when they came back there was a line forming behind us. Well the guy behind us started ranting about how my kids were cutting and what kind of example was I showing them. That is why the lines are so long because people are always cutting. We just let it go especially since this was the first year DS was diagnosed and I would probably cry if I did say anything. So when we got to the front of the line around an hour later the guy behind us actually tried to get us kicked off of the ride. We explained to the CM what had happened. She just looked at the man and smiled while directing us to the next boat.

So it bothers me when it is a whole group of people but when it is a couple you never know the reason why they weren't there to begin with.

I am so sorry to hear that happened to you. Just wish that there was more compassion shown towards you. As I always believe, it's never a big deal for a couple, or even a few, people to come into the line-up to rejoin their family members. The problem is when a big group of teens or a whole tour group cuts into the line-up -- happened to us -- and then does this in a not-so-graceful manner (i.e. pushing us, squeezing us out of our space).

 

[Lizzybear]

Someone else mentioned that they saw this more at DL than WDW and from my own experience I have to agree.. The worst I saw was on Peter Pan's Flight when a woman and daughter in front of us had SEVEN family members join them near the front IMO little kids needing to use the bathroom is one thing but for the group I saw this blatantly wasn't the case. I did actually comment on it, hey i'm British we don't take kindly to those who don't respect the sanctity of the queue!

 

[ORMom2Four]

Until we start making a fuss when people do this, it will continue to happen. Disney CM's are stationed at the entrance and do not see the people cutting into lines.

Twice one of our little ones had to go to the bathroom while we were in line. Dh and I took turns taking them to the bathroom. Whomever went to the bathroom waited at the exit for the rest of the family to finish the ride. We did not try to squeeze back through those tight lines to get back with the family afterwards. (people are packed in lines like sardines!) The kids quickly learned that they need at least try to go potty when we take them, lol.

 

[nunzia]

Yes, it would be the same wait time, however if they were there all along, you would be eexpecting an extra wait. It's so frustrating to know that while you were spending your time in line, someone in front of you was holding a place for all their family members while they were off riding something else.

I don't mind if its 1 or two people, but often times I notice a mom or dad waits in the line, while everyone else goes off to do something else. Plus, some of the line queues are not that roomy, and I hate having to smoosh against it to let these people go by!

Well said... I know little kids don't like to wait in line and sometimes some just CAN'T (autism and other problems) but we had 5 of our GK, including one with Aspergers and we all thought it was important they learn that you sometimes have to wait, and that is part of life. They all did fine..we had snacks in line and played and entertained. It is sending a very bad message to let kids line jump unless they are medically unable to wait. They will learn that what they want is more important than anyone else and that the rules apply to others but not them.
I had a friend who went to Cedar Point and they are very clear that line jumping can get you kicked out...Disney should do this..it wouldn't take long for people to get the message.
Again, I'm talking about abusers..not people who just have to take a kid to the restroom or have a child who sincerely has medical issues.

 

[Peace.love.mickey]

I think it is funny that everyone says that the little kids have to use the bathroom, when in truth, our bladders might be worse! HA HA!!!! Well, mine sure is...it just kinda comes on and bam...must go NOW!!!

 

[Krissy Marissy]

Yes, it would be the same wait time, however if they were there all along, you would be eexpecting an extra wait. It's so frustrating to know that while you were spending your time in line, someone in front of you was holding a place for all their family members while they were off riding something else.

I don't mind if its 1 or two people, but often times I notice a mom or dad waits in the line, while everyone else goes off to do something else. Plus, some of the line queues are not that roomy, and I hate having to smoosh against it to let these people go by!

I think what audrabolster meant was that the people who join at the last minute are still waiting so they should just get their bums in line with everyone else to begin with.

I personally hate cutters and wish we could give them the boot. There are exceptions but when it is adults only it is wrong. Little kids, injured...been covered. But teens and adults should be old enough to know better!

 

[daneenm]

I think it is funny that everyone says that the little kids have to use the bathroom, when in truth, our bladders might be worse! HA HA!!!! Well, mine sure is...it just kinda comes on and bam...must go NOW!!!

Oh, I SOOOO hear this!

This topic is actually something that we have discussed quite a bit in my house. We, admittedly, have a pet peeve about people who save spots for their while group. On the other hand, we have often wondered what we would do if our son (who also has Type 1 Diabetes) was running high and suddenly had to go. In his case, it comes on almost as suddenly as it does for me, after delivering 2 children Our thought is that we would have to get him out of line to go and join the group afterward.

I guess all this is to say that I agree with what seems to be the popular opinion - allowing a parent and child to rejoin their group is OK, but letting a massive group of people in who never had any intention of being in line until the end, is maddening!

 

[GBShorts]

When we went in October last year we had a group of girls off school for the day try to skip line on Space Mountain. One or two of their friends were a few spaces ahead of us and the remaining 5 or so had worked their way through the line to catch up. The line had been moving quickly up until we got into the room where you load into the cars themselves and they had been running past people walking through the queue.

When I noticed what was taking place with the 5 cutting past people, I grabbed both of the rails and held on. They started calling to each other saying something about not being able to get through. I politely (but firmly) told them that their friends were welcome to go back and join them but that it wasn't right for them to cut in front of people.

They didn't have anything to say back and just kept their place in line.

I know it wasn't busy but I paid the same amount to get in (or even more becaue I don't have an AP) and ride the ride. I don't care how short the line is, I'm not going to let them skip it. Parents with children or one person with a small bladder I'm not going to pitch a fit about, but more than one adult together or groups of kids who are otherwise perfectly capable of waiting in line I have no tolerance for.

Can you tell I'm a teacher and a stickler for rules?

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

I think it is funny that everyone says that the little kids have to use the bathroom, when in truth, our bladders might be worse! HA HA!!!! Well, mine sure is...it just kinda comes on and bam...must go NOW!!!

Yeah, after having a kid mine is no better then a small childs! LOL However that's why we make a bathroom stop BEFORE getting in a long line. Same with snacking, whatever. If we need out of the line, we don't expect to get back in. We always kept ds entertained, even when he was 1 years old! So I don't get needing to get in and out for that either. It's Disneyland, nothing BUT lines! lol If it was that bad I probably would wait until they can handle it!

But those really aren't the reasons I see people cutting in line the most. It's to join friends and family, usually because they were on another ride. I've also seen whole groups of teens walk up and just try to cut, not joining anyone!

The problem I have is usually they need to squeeze by you. Shoving you up against a wall, the rope, stepping on you, and it's usually more then one or two people. AND yes when you've waited a long time, you start feeling good that you only have X amount of people in front, and you'll be going soon. Not good when 5 more people walk up and get in front of you! It's just not a considerate thing to do.

 

[XTinabell]

One year we were there the day before they closed IASW to take down the Christmas stuff. We had just gotten to the line and my youngest said he has to go to the bathroom. He has Type 1 diabetes and if he is running high when he has to go it is all of a sudden and he has to go now. So I sent my oldest with him to the bathroom while DH and I stood in line. There wasn't anyone behind us at the time but when they came back there was a line forming behind us. Well the guy behind us started ranting about how my kids were cutting and what kind of example was I showing them. That is why the lines are so long because people are always cutting. We just let it go especially since this was the first year DS was diagnosed and I would probably cry if I did say anything. So when we got to the front of the line around an hour later the guy behind us actually tried to get us kicked off of the ride. We explained to the CM what had happened. She just looked at the man and smiled while directing us to the next boat.

So it bothers me when it is a whole group of people but when it is a couple you never know the reason why they weren't there to begin with.

I think you just had a jerk standing in line behind you. If there was nobody behind me when my kids took off to pee, I would probably tell the person who got in line behind me. You could have told the man "Just to let you know, my son has diabetes and had to run to the washroom quick. There was no one behind me when he left, so I just don't want you to think he's cutting in line, he was already here"
However in your case, the guy sounds unreasonable and probably would have told you to get out of the line to wait for the kids. But I would still let people behind me know if they didn't see him leave.

To the OP, I think to me it sounds as though the group of people got in line WITHOUT the rest of the party which I think is unfair. It's different if you're already in line and oops the kids have to pee, but completely different if you're 4 adult ladies who tell everyone else go get in line we'll catch up. That is rude.

I've cut in line before, I admit it. It was on Toy Story. Dh had to pee, my sister ran and got in line and I waited with Dh, I can't remember why. Then when we got to Toy Story the line was so long that we got in the back of the line and eventually the line wrapped around and we were right beside my sister so we ducked under the bar. Fortunately the lady behind her just laughed.

 

[brocklesnar69]

I was in line at Indiana Jones, but right before that my girlfriend and I just got done eating at the French place, I had two Mint Juleps PLUS half my GF's Hot Coco. Anyway, by the time we got on IJ, I had left the line 3 times to go PEE! Oh man, it was bad! I'll never make that mistake again. The line was LONG too. Like a two hour wait. Eventually (after the third time) I just walked in through the exit and hoped over the little baboo blockade. No trouble though.

 

[Lizzybear]

In some cases the CMs may not see the 'cutters' but in the situation I saw the mother actually asked the CM if the 7 people could join her and her daughter and the CM let them in through the wheelchair entrance! I figured they just didn't want the drama of saying no but I wish they'd shown some backbone like the guy at the ticket booths who basically (though more politely of course ) told some woman to wait her turn like everyone else when she just walked up to his booth when we were being served *** she 'just wanted to ask a question'

 

[alvernon90]

To the OP, I think to me it sounds as though the group of people got in line WITHOUT the rest of the party which I think is unfair. It's different if you're already in line and oops the kids have to pee, but completely different if you're 4 adult ladies who tell everyone else go get in line we'll catch up. That is rude.

I've cut in line before, I admit it. It was on Toy Story. Dh had to pee, my sister ran and got in line and I waited with Dh, I can't remember why. Then when we got to Toy Story the line was so long that we got in the back of the line and eventually the line wrapped around and we were right beside my sister so we ducked under the bar.

I'm not quite clear, are you saying that you admit to being one of the rude people in this instance? Because having your sister enter the line while two adults do something else, and then joining her later, is the very definition of rude line cutting, as it seems to be appearing through this thread.

Fortunately the lady behind her just laughed.

It's interesting that people seem to think that the person directly behind has sole authority to absolve the line cutters. If that person thinks it's OK, then it must be OK even if the other 50 people who just got jumped might have had a problem with it.

 

[Stacerita]

It seems that its subjective as to when its ok to let someone join in the line. True line cutters though should never be allowed. DD and I were in line at Indy on day and a group of teens were exiting. They saw a break in the line, and hopped in. There was a younger couple in front of DD and I and they were to shy to say anything. But this was blantant cutting. They just got off the ride, and now by cutting saved at least an hour in line. When we got up to the CM, I told on them. They were removed from line and I don't know what happened after that. They were with a high school group as they all had the same school shirt on. The couple in front of DD and I thanked us. They said they wanted to say something, but were to scared to. Not me though.

 

[kaoden39]

It seems that its subjective as to when its ok to let someone join in the line. True line cutters though should never be allowed. DD and I were in line at Indy on day and a group of teens were exiting. They saw a break in the line, and hopped in. There was a younger couple in front of DD and I and they were to shy to say anything. But this was blantant cutting. They just got off the ride, and now by cutting saved at least an hour in line. When we got up to the CM, I told on them. They were removed from line and I don't know what happened after that. They were with a high school group as they all had the same school shirt on. The couple in front of DD and I thanked us. They said they wanted to say something, but were to scared to. Not me though.

You are the bomb!

 

[Stacerita]

You are the bomb!

Thank you. But it was just the right thing to do.

 

[kaoden39]

Thank you. But it was just the right thing to do.

I realize that but too many times people won't do anything for fear of retribution or something.

 

[zeitzeuge]

I usually don't mind it when people are needing to get in line to catch up with their family. Often the other members were held up either on another attraction or in line for food/bathroom. It all depends on how apologetic or friendly they are when pushing or trying to get past me to get to their party. Will I say anything? No, but if they shove past me without saying anything it might upset me but I'm not about to ruin my trip or put a damper on it because of someone being inconsiderate.

The only time that I have said something is when people deliberately cut in line just because they don't want to wait. Then I will say something to a CM. No sense getting into an argument with the line cutters. Let the CM's take care of it.

We try to make sure we have what we need and have taken a bathroom break before getting in line for anything. I just hate confrontation and try to avoid it.

Busy days, long lines, crying children and tired parents can put people on edge, especially when it's getting late. Everyone starts to get on edge by late afternoon it seems.

It's just not worth the trouble I guess to do anything about it.