DL Etiquette

[zumfelde]

I live in Ohio near Cedar Point and they have a rule NO LINE JUMPING. I have seen people escorted from the park because they tried to catch up with friends in line. Every one knows the policy and it is enforced. Their lines can get very long so you make sure you use bathrooms before you get in line. I would love for Disney to do this also. Have seen many people abuse this at WDW.

 

[motherhoodandmickey]

I wanted to add an additional question related to the OP's questions: What is considered proper ettiquette for 'urgent' bathroom visits with the very young?

DD (almost 3) is potty trained, and we always visit the bathroom prior to shows and waits that may take longer, but sometimes she just has to go, pronto.

Is it alright to ask to take the next available stall (when there's a line) because your young child needs to use the bathroom, or risk having that accident? What do you think?

I would certainly allow another parent with a young child to go ahead in that situation, since I can relate, especially with the sometimes very long lines for the ladies'.

 

[Lissame]

I probably wouldn't say anything, but it would really irritate me. I probably have to go just as badly and might have been waiting 10 minutes in line. When it's a one time event like a concert or a movie...I don't get as frustrated. But when you multiply a place like Disneyland where there are many (hundreds?) of people in an "emergency" situation, it gets frustrating.

 

[6Smiles]

I have elementary school kids both with special needs. It is important for people to remember just because a child "looks normal" you really don't know the situation ADD, ADHD, Autism, or underlying special needs like seizure disorder or certain types of sensory issues that can make waiting in extremely long lines tough. Also "holding it" is dangerous for everyone and some people forget to go until its a gotta go right now situation (Especially teachers and medical personnel) who habitually have to "hold it".

Now in my family it has become habit to not walk past a bathroom without everyone trying, however there are still those moment when 5 minutes later someone has to go .

I think the best way to think about things like the golden rule: Just ask how would I feel about ... and go with your gut. No one is going to please everyone 100% of the time.

Have a magical time and tons of fun!

Kris

 

[nbliss]

I don't know what's worse, the screaming child or the obnoxiously rude parent who only chooses to pay attention when someone else tries to do what that parent should have done in the first place. I agree, it's sad, but I see this a lot. Frustrating not everyone is taught respectful behavior.

 

[mmlover74]

With my son, Mickey comes in the middle of the night and brings a treat for my son who is 6. I purposely buy him gifts he can play while standing in line.

I have been to Cedar Point once as I grew up in Ohio, but always go to Kennywood as it is smaller, cleaner, and I enjoy the rides.

 

[MommaMouseketeer]

I have elementary school kids both with special needs. It is important for people to remember just because a child "looks normal" you really don't know the situation ADD, ADHD, Autism, or underlying special needs like seizure disorder or certain types of sensory issues that can make waiting in extremely long lines tough. Also "holding it" is dangerous for everyone and some people forget to go until its a gotta go right now situation (Especially teachers and medical personnel) who habitually have to "hold it".

Now in my family it has become habit to not walk past a bathroom without everyone trying, however there are still those moment when 5 minutes later someone has to go .

I think the best way to think about things like the golden rule: Just ask how would I feel about ... and go with your gut. No one is going to please everyone 100% of the time.

Have a magical time and tons of fun!

Kris

This!

 

[Mickey527]

I don't know if they are big at DL but the thing that really bugs me at WDW is those spray water bottles. I can't tell you how many times I have been in front of someone who has on eof those and proceeds to spray me over and over till I am soaked. Sometimes it feels nice but when I am not ready for it I dont' want to be sprayed. The worst is when they spray my face and I have water spots all over my glasses and have to wipe them with a paper towel because they are so wet.
I think any parent who allows their kid to spray the wind should have a bucket of water spilled on them.

 

[teamtreto]

The use of changing tables in the restrooms for anything but changing a diaper. I'd have to wait with my baby, for people doing wardrobe changes for 4-10 year old kids, and using an infant changing area to do this. Ridiculous, if you ask me. Clothing changes should be done in a stall. Many times, especially when crowded, my DH would change the baby in the men's, just because this usually doesn't go on, and sadly, not a lot of Dads do the diaper changing.

 

[Leofoenget]

Well there is the "hidden" restroom by the Carnation plaza back in there

 

[yoyo93]

I don't know if they are big at DL but the thing that really bugs me at WDW is those spray water bottles. I can't tell you how many times I have been in front of someone who has on eof those and proceeds to spray me over and over till I am soaked. Sometimes it feels nice but when I am not ready for it I dont' want to be sprayed. The worst is when they spray my face and I have water spots all over my glasses and have to wipe them with a paper towel because they are so wet.
I think any parent who allows their kid to spray the wind should have a bucket of water spilled on them.

I agree! For me it's people in front of me with those fans that also spray water, and people don't understand that they're someone behind them, so I end up getting soaked because the person ahead of me can't aim.

2nd thing - Please don't talk on your cell phone during shows, even if it outdoor ones, in areas where people are trying to watch it. Case in point - sitting at Plaza Gardens watching RDCT with other familes and a woman proceeds to talk on her cell phone through half of it. I know more about her life and her doctors visits than I would have cared to!

Or on rides! That, and people who hold full conversations during rides. I don't care if they talk a little bit, but when people have conversations about their personal lives the entire length of the ride, it gets on my nerves hahaa.

 

[californiamomof4grls]

I clean up the changing table when I leave it. I spray it with a light spray of lysol before I put Dd up and I use a changing pad. Throw away everything and wipe it down with Clorox wipe. I use to work in a preschool there is no better to pass away a virus or pink eye, then a dirty changing table! I'm not saying do it for others I'm saying do it for yourself and your kids.
IMO It's a very good point that just because a child looks "normal" doesn't mean there isn't extenuating circumstances behind their actions. Just be kind to one another and enjoy your vacation!

 

[Mama Who]

I have elementary school kids both with special needs. It is important for people to remember just because a child "looks normal" you really don't know the situation ADD, ADHD, Autism, or underlying special needs like seizure disorder or certain types of sensory issues that can make waiting in extremely long lines tough.

Those with invisible disabilities would do well to avail themselves of Guest Assistance Cards which will help accommodate their needs. They will not reduce wait times but will provide other options that may help.

 

[Mama Who]

I wanted to add an additional question related to the OP's questions: What is considered proper ettiquette for 'urgent' bathroom visits with the very young?

DD (almost 3) is potty trained, and we always visit the bathroom prior to shows and waits that may take longer, but sometimes she just has to go, pronto.

Is it alright to ask to take the next available stall (when there's a line) because your young child needs to use the bathroom, or risk having that accident? What do you think?

I would certainly allow another parent with a young child to go ahead in that situation, since I can relate, especially with the sometimes very long lines for the ladies'.

No, it is absolutely not okay to line jump in a restroom. Your 3 year old may well not be the only person with an urgent need and the lady with Crohn's you breeze past will be at LEAST as distressed by an accident and is no more capable of "holding it."

 

[Isatricia]

There were a couple times last week that my family would get in line while I was parking the stroller - I wasn't excited about it, but I did have to pass a few people in line because my family was impatient. I never had any issues with the few people I was passing, but I felt like it wasn't the best thing to do. Of course the lines for these rides were less than 5 minutes anyway so it wasn't a huge issue.

I was frustrated after standing in line for over an hour at the Tangled meet and greet with my 6 & 8 yr old daughters. When we finally got to the front of the line the lady in front of us asked the CM if she could go get her kids and she let her. She made the comment that her kids just couldn't stand in line that long. No I know I shouldn't judge by looks, but there was nothing apparently wrong with them and she didn't show a GAC. Her kids appeared to be older than my girls that stood in line the whole time and were well behaved. I mentioned the the CM that it is all about expectations with kids and she agreed.

 

[Isatricia]

Oh and I am not a fan of kids blowing bubbles in line either.

 

[californiamomof4grls]

No, it is absolutely not okay to line jump in a restroom. Your 3 year old may well not be the only person with an urgent need and the lady with Crohn's you breeze past will be at LEAST as distressed by an accident and is no more capable of "holding it."

If it's that bad I'd make a mad dash for the baby center! At least if she does pee you'll be in the right spot to clean her up!

 

[xXtowerOFterrorXx]

I personally dont mind, If you've got the resources (meaning someone to hold your place in line.) use them. why sacrifice your time and your families in the park just all standing in line. You've come here to experience the park as a whole so do what you gotta do. I may sound cocky but thats the way it is. I didnt spend 200+ dollars to just stand in line.

 

[Eeee-va]

Is it alright to ask to take the next available stall (when there's a line) because your young child needs to use the bathroom, or risk having that accident? What do you think?

At first I read this as actually cutting ahead, which I understand but, as has been pointed out, may be very unfair to someone who also seriously needs the restroom.

But only when I was replying did I notice you said ask. I do think you can probably ASK the person ahead of you if your young child (or you!) urgently needs to go. I would probably let you go ahead if I just realized your child needed to go more than I did (and certainly would let you go if you asked nicely). I can't say everyone would say yes, and can't even say that no one will get mad...but if your child has an OBVIOUS need, I think most people would either agree or politely decline. If you want to be certain no one will get angry, though, then no, maybe you shouldn't ask.

I'd honestly probably also let an adult go ahead if they asked--I would assume they wouldn't ask if they didn't have a pressing need, unless they'd been chatting away on their cell phone or something before they asked me. But I wouldn't volunteer to let an adult go ahead unless it was very obvious there was a need. Children are usually more obvious....even Sully recognized when Boo did that dance in Monsters Inc., so it evidently even transcends species!

 

[subtchr]

I personally dont mind, If you've got the resources (meaning someone to hold your place in line.) use them. why sacrifice your time and your families in the park just all standing in line. You've come here to experience the park as a whole so do what you gotta do. I may sound cocky but thats the way it is. I didnt spend 200+ dollars to just stand in line.

You are kidding, right?