Disneyland is getting filled with rude guests

[DisneyDamion]

I have been a Disneyland annual passholder for almost 8 years. And before I vent, let me just say that I really enjoy the park and it's cleanliness and the very helpful CMs. One thing I have noticed lately are the number of rude guests. It seems to be going up everyday! I was there yesterday, which was very busy, and rode several rides. While waiting for every single ride there was at least 2 or 3 people that would be coming through the lines saying "My friends are up there", "My parents are saving our spots", "I'm going up there where our group is" and similar stuff. I think you get the picture. I have come to expect this stuff at Knott's Berry Farm and Magic Mountain but not Disneyland. A couple of times while people passed, I informed them pleasantly that we are all in line here, and they would just look at me and again say the same thing. I make a point of not getting in line for rides or food unless my whole party is with me. Obviously not everyone does the same. Has anybody else noticed this recently at Disneyland?

 

[Goofster57]

We were there last night and after just a couple of hours we decided that we needed to leave. It was very crowded which we can deal with, but what we ere having a hard time with was the rudeness of the guest. We were constantly being stepped on, kicked and elbowed and not one person said excuse me. It is like everyone checked their manners and brains for that matter at the front gate.

In no way do I believe that this Disneyland's fault, I think that there is just an upswing in society of a lack of Courtesy for your fellow human beings, You see it in the park, the mall even on the road.

More people these days just don't care about anyone but themselves.

 

[snoodledoo]

I agree with Goofster57.

I think this thread would probably fit better in the DL forum than the Trip reports though.

 

[we3disneygo]

Hi we just got back a week ago from our first trip, and had 10 kids and 1 adult cut in front of us a party of 3 so they could ride with their group!!! we also had a family of 7 do the same thing......unreal.....the CM's would not confront the partys and I think they should have more or at least 1 CM to monitor the lines. the last family looked like locals. one lady stood in front of a bunch of little kids blocking the view of parade.... we also saw alot of kids...some way to big to be getting a diaper changed in public on the benches next to the rides?!!??

 

[BookIT]

I was in a ladies room at DL on Main St. last Saturday and when I walked past a woman and said "excuse me" she told me I was the only person who did that all day! ( I wasn't raised by wolves...at least!)
Speaking of the bathrooms.....I actually wrote an email to Disney cust. service concerning the lack of cleanliness in various park restrooms. They were filthy. Really really GROSS. I realize that the inconsiderate clods who can't clean up after themselves are to blame but I would think Disney would have sufficient staff to clean up.
Just my two cents.

 

[VWCat]

We were amazed at how no one watches where they are going in the crowd,we had to constantly weave in and out or people would just smash right into us,a fullgrown man smashed right into me one day while I was chatting with some other guests about where to get hats,he just barrelled right thru me and never stopped to say sorry We had to walk single file most of the time or we'd never get anywhere with the stroller gridlock and people walking side by side and taking up the whole "lane" so to speak. My man just stopped after a while and let the people smash into him and see how many people said sorry,it was mostly teens actually that said sorry Ladies with strollers were mostly out of touch and didn't care and men just gave dirty looks. I witnessed some rank parenting as well. There are some selfish rude people out there. I did get pissy one night myself as I just couldn't take the entitlement and arrogance anymore I knew it was time to go home,I had had enough of crowds by then Alot of people were super nice though

 

[Jennifer03]

I just returned from Disneyland on Wednesday and noticed a few rude guests while I was there. Several times someone bumped into me and never said they were sorry. However, there were many people who were very polite, said excuse me, and apologized if they bumped into me.

 

[mystic_path]

I was talking with my dad on our last trip as we were looking at the window displays at the Emporium (Cause those are so cool) and there was a guy on a motorized scooter bombin down the Main Street sidewalk. I wasnt paying too much attention and I took half a step and BAM a guy in the scooter hit me sideways. It hurt and naturally I started rubbing my back and the side of my legs and the guy in the scooter had the nerve to sit there and yell at me that I was in his way and that I should be more careful next time. My dad told him to be quiet, chill out, and watch where hes going and for him to go on his way.

I didnt feel the need to appologise as my body was pretty much pressed against the Emporium window. Scooter dude didnt even appologize he kept on going. I think he should have been more careful as to where he was going. Now im back at work and I stand for most of the day and I think im gonna have to go see someone cause my body aches now at times. Thanks Scooter Dude!


ALSO

I have to agree, there are alot of pushy people when it comes to rides. Several times we noticed people pushing infront of us, we ended up having to walk 3 people across if we could so people couldnt get around us, it was silly. Even on pirates people would jump over the railings into an empty spot of people didnt move up fast enough. Very Nervy.

 

[BookIT]

Well at least we know that all of our families know how to act civil!

 

[Goofy_Dave]

I agree that it's not the CM's or the Management's fault. It's just the way people are becoming, especially younger people. I've noticed a lot of people these days seem to have this unrealistic sense of entitlement. Like they're the only people that matter and life should never be unfair and things should always go your way. I can only blame weak, indulgent parents.

Plus you have to keep in mind you're there during peak season with large crowds and hot weather. People are bound to be more grumpy in those conditions. This is why I always go there off-peak.

 

[bouncy54]

It isn't just DL...rudeness is everywhere these days. Either everyone forgot the Goldend Rule or it was never taught to them to begin with.

When we were at WDW in 2005, my family found a really great spot to watch the electric parade and fireworks. We were "staking" out our spot there for nearly an hour and with 5 minutes to go before show time, a man, woman and 3 kids just stood right in front of us...they were actually physically elbowing/pushing us so that we had to stand behind them.

Needless to say...I was After politely asking them to give us our place back and refusing to do so...we just left. We didn't want to get into some kind of fist fight over a parade and fireworks show.

The next night we were at Epcot and a very nice young CM escorted our family to probably the best spot to view Illuminations that night. I couldn't help but hope that the very rude family from the night before got theirs in the end...I envishioned them stuck behind a tree as they were trying to watch this very spectacular firework show.

 

[Master Mason]

It isn't just DL...rudeness is everywhere these days. Either everyone forgot the Goldend Rule or it was never taught to them to begin with.

When we were at WDW in 2005, my family found a really great spot to watch the electric parade and fireworks. We were "staking" out our spot there for nearly an hour and with 5 minutes to go before show time, a man, woman and 3 kids just stood right in front of us...they were actually physically elbowing/pushing us so that we had to stand behind them.

Needless to say...I was After politely asking them to give us our place back and refusing to do so...we just left. We didn't want to get into some kind of fist fight over a parade and fireworks show.

The next night we were at Epcot and a very nice young CM escorted our family to probably the best spot to view Illuminations that night. I couldn't help but hope that the very rude family from the night before got theirs in the end...I envishioned them stuck behind a tree as they were trying to watch this very spectacular firework show.

I had a similar situation at WDW, I had posted up 90 minutes before the parade so I had a good place to stand, this family came up and got right in front of me, where I couldn't even see. The didn't say anything, just got in my way. So I told them they needed to move as I was there first and they were blocking my view, they got all pissy and I told them fine, go ask the CM what they thought, they left. About 5 minutes later another family came up, and the mom asked me very politely if it would be alright if her two small children got in front of me so they could see. I said of course and then we all enjoyed the parade. There are always mulitple ways to deal with situations, and if one is nice to others, they will often get treated nicely in return.

 

[teacups]

Its everwhere. I disagree that it's mostly younger folks too. Where I live anyway there seems to be an excess of snooty snotty upitty manicured, pedicured, bleached out, gaucho and high heeled boot wearing queens!

Pushy. Rude. Better than all us mere mortals.

One of THEM bumped into me at the store, sorta hard actually. She said NOTHING. So I said, "ooops, sorry". She gave me a dumb look and huffed off, and it was her fault in the first place and it was very obvious! I couldnt help myself I said down the aisle to her, "hey, its easy to say sorry!"
She didnt care.

Ahhh. Its good to get that off my chest.
Sorry. I know it had little to nothing to do with the original post.

 

[PrincessSitka]

I was walking to Indiana Jones ride and a lady ran over my foot with a stroller. She didnt say a world. I say that was was pretty rude she said something smart. She then ended up at the same ride I was at. I tried my hardest to get back to her stroller and but it upside down.

 

[crasher11]

We had the same thing happen in May when we were there, People telling those in line that they had friends or family ahead of all the rest of the people. My DW was kind of embarrassed by me telling each one of the groups that slipped past us that maybe they should have gotten in line with the rest of their group or had the party wait for them till they all got there. I totally understand a family with little ones having to leave for a potty break and then rejoining their family but we had groups of people cutting thru the line several times.

 

[joeysmommy]

I know some people are not able to go to DL in the off season, but it is sooo worth it to me to take my kids out of school to avoid the scenarios you are all describing.
There are still rude people who line jump and don't say "excuse me" of course, but I don't have a lot of patience, which is why we go when school is in.

 

[4bugzinarug]

Yes, rude people are definitely everywhere! Especially when the park is crowded. And yet, for every "bad" experience we had with the rude or self-entitled people at DL ... there were too many good memories to let it bug us too much.

THAT SAID ...

1. The blingified department-store queen Mommas seemed to be the rudest of all. One woman in particular with very large hair, plenty of plastic surgery, lots of sparklies, Chanel sunglasses and two model-perfect name brand children seemed to be following us around and almost making it a point to cut in front of us at different attractions. VERY STRANGE! She actually physically pushed me out of the way to jump in front of the line for meeting Buzz Lightyear - all while talking nonstop on her cellphone and hollering bits of nonsense at her toddlers at the same time. What a wacko! It's DL, for Pete's sake, have some pixie dust, turn off the phone and relax that Botoxed face a bit so that you can smile and be happy while on vacation with your kids! (disclaimer: no offense meant towards Chanel, brand names, diamonds, Botox, or handsome children)

2. WHAT IS WITH PARENTS THAT HAVE ROADWAY ENTITLEMENT ISSUES WHILE PUSHING A STROLLER!! Yes, you have children (I do too) .. yes, if one is barfing or otherwise in a state of emergency, others really should give you the right of way. But strollers are not meant to be used as crowd separating devices, or used to gain "move it or lose it" privileges. Granted, in my stroller-pushing years, I may have accidently run over a few toes or took out a few knee caps or innocent ankles. But never intentionally, and always followed by a truly genuine "I am SO sorry, are you ok??".

The line jumpers don't actually bother me that much, not sure why! And I find the above complaints more amusing than annoying .... some people need to just learn to slow down, relax, take time to really enjoy what's around you

 

[Albort]

haha, you think thats bad...

I speak fluent Chinese... but i dont look Chinese...
so what does that matter?

Well, if you plan to diss the CM, dont think its a good idea to diss in your language that the CM happens to know... DUMB DUMB...

happened today... damn teenagers...

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

haha, you think thats bad...

I speak fluent Chinese... but i dont look Chinese...
so what does that matter?

Well, if you plan to diss the CM, dont think its a good idea to diss in your language that the CM happens to know... DUMB DUMB...

happened today... damn teenagers...

I always tell my husband to be careful of this. He and SIL like to go into Spanish when they don't want people to understand them. I've warned him more than once that just because people don't look like they understand Spanish doesn't mean they don't.

We had a very good experience and a very bad experience on our last trip to Disneyland. I'll start with the bad. We had staked out a spot for the parade, but hadn't taken up a large amount of room. All of a sudden this family of 5 adults, including one in a wheelchair, come in front of us. We politely ask them to move so that my 3 year old could see the parade and the woman's suggestion is that I put my 3 year old on her 80 year old husband's lap (the one in the wheelchair) to watch the parade. Luckily her daughter stepped in and told her that wasn't a good idea because she was about to get a piece of my mind. Then out of nowhere this other family gets involved who doesn't know any of us and starts explaining how they were polite enough to move back to make room for this family. Ok, so I'm not nice. Sue me. I have a 3 year old who I care more about. Plus this guy's wheelchair couldn't even fit behind the room. A CM came over and told them have special seating for people in wheelchairs and their family and moves them. Problem solved, right? Wrong. The people who got involved start saying how we technically stole their spots because they were first there, which they weren't. Then one of the women made her 10 yr old stand the whole time, just to make sure she blocked the view of my 3 year old. So mature. And the poor girl looked so uncomfortable. And don't even get me started on the family who came late to the parade and then tried to push their 4 kids to the front, trying to get them to crawl over me!!

Ok, just to balance, here's the good. We were in that store on Main Street that does those cut out silhouettes and there was a large group in front of us. After they did their first two, they offered to let us get ours done since we had small children with us. It was so nice of them and was the perfect way to start our last day there.

And for the record, we take a double stroller, but I don't use it as a weapon to get through the crowds. However, if you stop right in front of me for no reason (why do people do this in the middle of the road/walkway) you might get hit the heals. I do always apologize though.

 

[joeysmommy]

Albort-what did they say?