DIS is making me scared to go to Disney

I have been one who has "complained" about a couple different things, so as one who has participated in that, I can say that for myself, I am ONLY referring to people who are flat out rude and don't care about it. That's my biggest beef...and it's not just with WDW, it's ANYWHERE (even on my commute to work). People will always do things accidentally, and I don't think any of the complainers are referring to them. Pretty much all of us are referring to those who think the world should be handed to them on a silver platter while they enjoy stomping on those they consider "the little people." So if you're not in that category, don't sweat it. ;)
 
Our culture is increasingly bent upon insulating ourselves from our fellow neighbors and friends (for example, we build decks out back not porches out front anymore)



Sort of OT, but you can't always blame the "deck builders" for this trend, I mean you have to also ask WHY are people building their decks in the back? My sister and her DH had a beautiful front porch, but built a deck off the back because they live on a corner and were constantly disturbed while trying to enjoy their porch by incredibly loud music and bass coming from cars at the stop sign or by people walking by with blasting loud music or using foul language. So, maybe our culture isn't trying to necessarily insulate ourselves from our fellow neighbors and friends, but their increasingly selfish actions.
The first quote is mine and I still stand by the gist of what I meant; however, it is undeniably true that a large part of the reason we build decks vice porches (or whatever other actions we take to keep our distance from others) is because the world has become an increasingly noisy, selfish, and insensitive to the common courtesies we once took for granted. But more than that, we don't as a whole in society, seek to nurture close ties to neighbors or our communities, often because we live in such large metropolitan areas and our jobs, hobbies, schools, and sports activities are spread out huge distances apart. So, our immediate neighbors may be nice folks (or maybe not), but none may share our religious beliefs, political stances, avocations, or interests. This is not a condemnation of such insular behavior, just a comment on how less neighborly we've become, in general. We may each individually be really nice people, but as neighbors, sometimes the connection with others just isn't there.

As such, this observation is relevant to Aidensmom's original post--when we have an opportunity to vent about those who aren't courteous or thoughtful or polite, it's hard to resist not relating a "horror" story of our own. That being said, I have found that the likelihood of meeting kind-hearted, generous people in WDW is in much greater than in most cities. Yes, there are definitely those we run across each trip whose actions cry "look at me, I'm important!" Thankfully, they are in the minority. So, Aidensmom, go and enjoy all that WDW has to offer, and when I whack into you with my stroller, step back onto your foot in line, or crowd next to you on a bus because we really have to get DD4 back to the room before her head starts spinning around, I promise to apologize. :earsboy: And right after that, I'm heading over to Artist Point for a bottle of Amavi Syrah! Cheers! :cool1:
 
Hiya

If someone were to ram my ankles with a stroller on purpose I would be annoyed
If someone were to drink alcohol and get rowdy in my face I would be annoyed
If someones kid was creaming and throwing itself in my way I my way I would be annoyed

HOWEVER

If someone were to ram my ankles by accident it wouldnt bother me
If someone were to drink and enjoy it wouldnt bother me
If someones child was upset and the parent was dealing with it, it wouldnt bother me

There are plenty of rude people about who think WDW was designed for them and onlt them, So long as they enjoy themselves then however many people tey trample over to achieve that doeant matter. I am sure that everyone on these boards feels the same as me about this, That accidents happen and kids get cranky but we are happy to go with the flow.

:flower:

Jodie
 
Hi!

Just wanted to add my "right on" to the reply from Sorcerer Figment. It just pays to be considerate, and the original postperson need not worry about over-reacting to some negative comments from people who have had bad experiences with rude people at the parks.

Just follow the "golden rule" and "do unto others..." :earboy2:
 

Aidensmom, I am not trying to be rude but when my youngest daughter was smaller the "stroller people", as we call them, wouldn't stop running into her ankles, she was probably 5 or 6 years old and that really hurts when you are so small. Now she is 13 and it doesn't hurt as bad, but it extremely annoying. We feel that "stroller people" use their strollers to get them closer in a parade and in front of just a few more people. And about behavior of children at WDW, yes it is a family place but I have had a personal experience of a misbehaving child and a parent that wasn't much better. Well hope you dont think badly of WDW.. enjoy your next trip, I know we will...9 days!! :cool1:
 
My family was at WDW last June. Me, DW, DS (18) and DS fiance (18). It was graduation trip. Pay no attention to half of what you read on the boards. We didn't get run into with any strollers, :confused3 Was on lots of the buses and if a mother or someone that shouldn't be standing, someone always gave up their seat for them. Didn't see any kid meltdowns. :cool1: Sat next to people waiting for parades and chatted. :grouphug: Ate supper one night at Ohanas, only trouble there was, DW and I couldn't see the coconut races or the other activities! :sad2: Had a great time, looking forward to next trip already. My advice, go and have a great time and don't worry!! Hakuna Matata :wave2: :wave2:
 
My son and I just got back from WDW this morning. The things I saw and heard were just amazing.

I will never understand why people will get on a standing room only bus, while holding a child, then complain because they can't find a seat. :confused3 If you don't want to stand, why board the bus?

My son offered his seat to a lady holding a infant one night. There were two buses boarding at the same time. Why this family didn't get on the the second bus or wait for another one is beyond me.
 
disneyjunkie said:
My son and I just got back from WDW this morning. The things I saw and heard were just amazing.

I will never understand why people will get on a standing room only bus, while holding a child, then complain because they can't find a seat. :confused3 If you don't want to stand, why board the bus?

My son offered his seat to a lady holding a infant one night. There were two buses boarding at the same time. Why this family didn't get on the the second bus or wait for another one is beyond me.
Can we please not get back into the bus debate?
 
If one is going to venture out into today's world, one runs the risk of running across people who don't think and act the same way. That's how it is, like it or not. One can choose to not let others words and deeds bother them, ( a wise course of action since you can't change their behavior anyway ), or one can choose to let the actions of others drive them crazy and ruin their vacation time. It's an easy choice in my mind...

I don't mean to sound unduly harsh, but sometimes it seems like some of our posters here must never go anywhere because they seem so surprised when they encounter people's behavior that doesn't match their own or meet their approval. Happens all the time, wherever you go. No place is safe from "those who act differently from me", so I just deal with it and move on.

Good luck with your trip and just have a great time!
 












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