Do a lot of people give their kids bubbles

[bytheblood]

Have never seen this while in line. And would have to say it would annoy me more than the screaming child.

I do not like the marks the bubbles leave on clothes and if not paying attention, landing on my face.

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The lines are such close quarters. The lines are not really an ideal place for using them.

I do not want bubbles on me so I would not give it to my kid to get on somebody else.

 

[Suellen]

Congratulations!! 200 posts about bubbles. Bubbles have probably never been more talked about.

 

[Puffles]

I think it takes a brave person to think of others and not just themselves. It also takes a brave person to think beyond one's own country.

No that's empathy not bravery.

 

[princess pooh]

i would never carry bubbles around the parks. even if there were a fool-proof-spill-proof way, i would never give my kids bubbles in the parks. my kids are maniacs when there are bubbles around. i mean come on, who blows bubbles to just look at them? mine blow them to chase them, stomp on them, jump in the air and try to catch them. who wants that crap going on in the line?

Yup! My son is pretty patient but he'd want to chase after the bubbles. That's the last thing I'd want to deal with in a crowded line. I don't remember seeing anyone blowing bubbles in line and the whole idea sounds pretty stupid to me.

 

[minniebeth]

I refrain from packing peanut butter for that very reason - and I try to avoid bringing latex stuff too. So, yes, we deal with as many allergies and sensitivities as we can. Oldest daughter is allergic to cigarette smoke, so I get to try to avoid those areas (but they are in the worst spots at MK!) as well, and do tell the ignorant smokers who are not in the zone that they are supposed to smoke in certain areas only.

And that was cruel about the bubble, or could I put your child in a peanut?

I truly do appreciate your sensitivity to other's allergies and truly do appreciate you not bringing peanut butter or other known allergens. Don't take my post so personally, I'm not talking directly to you, but can't believe the amount of strong opinions here about bubbles. My child can die from peanut butter, I have yet to hear of a child die from exposure to bubbles. I have read more threads here about how my child, who has a peanut allergy is not entitled to a peanut free classroom or cafeteria because their child's right to have a peanut butter sandwich is more important. I have heard "tough luck", maybe you shouldn't vacation at WDW because someone's right to have a peanut butter sandwich in line is just the real world, that if it's such a danger, we should just put ourselves in a bubble.

...and the bubble is proverbial, not real...

But this isn't about peanuts, it's about bubbles, so sorry I hijacked the bubble thread.

 

[poohbear227]

wow dont judge much!!! are you the parenting police and tell people how to manage their children?

Yup, that's me!! As soon as your kid bumps into me because they are running around close quarters chasing after their bubble or spraying that gun in my face, you can pretty much guarantee that I'm going to approach you and tell you how to manage your child & how to show respect for others in line.....that is, after I *accidently* trip and break that bubble gun

Manage your children in line and when you are in close quarters of other people, that's it. & don't be so self-centered as to give your kid a bothersome toy like a bubble gun while in line with others. It's common sense & a simple social rule that EVEN needs to be followed in Disney World.

& just to clarify: I am not aiming my annoyance toward those of you who let your kids play with bubbles in an open area of WDW-while you are walking, large open CS areas, etc.... That doesn't bother me one bit. I'm specifically talking about those self-centered parents who think it's perfectly fine to let their kid blow bubbles in close quarters like a line, crowds for parades or fireworks & let them run around spraying that gun in peoples faces, blow them in peoples faces, bump into people, etc.....I mean seriously, didn't you pay attention in kindergarten when your teacher did a unit on Personal Space??

 

[JerseyJanice]

I truly do appreciate your sensitivity to other's allergies and truly do appreciate you not bringing peanut butter or other known allergens. Don't take my post so personally, I'm not talking directly to you, but can't believe the amount of strong opinions here about bubbles. My child can die from peanut butter, I have yet to hear of a child die from exposure to bubbles. I have read more threads here about how my child, who has a peanut allergy is not entitled to a peanut free classroom or cafeteria because their child's right to have a peanut butter sandwich is more important. I have heard "tough luck", maybe you shouldn't vacation at WDW because someone's right to have a peanut butter sandwich in line is just the real world, that if it's such a danger, we should just put ourselves in a bubble.

...and the bubble is proverbial, not real...

But this isn't about peanuts, it's about bubbles, so sorry I hijacked the bubble thread.

I haven't read all the posts, but I'd bet $10 that somewhere in this thread, somebody posted about a fatal bubble exposure that their cousin's neighbor's teacher's child succumbed to.

 

[Snape]

Yup, that's me!! As soon as your kid bumps into me because they are running around close quarters chasing after their bubble or spraying that gun in my face, you can pretty much guarantee that I'm going to approach you and tell you how to manage your child & how to show respect for others in line.....that is, after I *accidently* trip and break that bubble gun

Manage your children in line and when you are in close quarters of other people, that's it. & don't be so self-centered as to give your kid a bothersome toy like a bubble gun while in line with others. It's common sense & a simple social rule that EVEN needs to be followed in Disney World.

& just to clarify: I am not aiming my annoyance toward those of you who let your kids play with bubbles in an open area of WDW-while you are walking, large open CS areas, etc.... That doesn't bother me one bit. I'm specifically talking about those self-centered parents who think it's perfectly fine to let their kid blow bubbles in close quarters like a line, crowds for parades or fireworks & let them run around spraying that gun in peoples faces, blow them in peoples faces, bump into people, etc.....I mean seriously, didn't you pay attention in kindergarten when your teacher did a unit on Personal Space??

What a childish response. You are going to break a child's bubble gun because you don't want a few bubbles blown on you? Think about the lesson you are teaching your own kid. "Son, I don't want bubbles blown on me in Disney World, so I'm going to smash that 3 year old's bubble gun because that will show him who's boss - watch and learn dear."

I have also never seen kids running around Main Street blowing bubbles in strangers faces. I've never seen bubbles there - well, except for in the rides Disney operates. I think people are exaggerating.

 

[pigninnie]

heck i even use bubbles in my house!!!!

 

[jak07]

I say let the bubbles fly! I mean, come on, it's a child and they're having a little fun while killing some time! I think it's annoying when an adult or teen whips out their phone or game system and starts beeping and bonging but I can deal. What do you people do when it starts "snowing" during the Osborne Lights? Do you freak out and put on your ponchos? I know the "snow" is not quite the same stuff but it comes out of nowhere and can strike you at any moment. Sinister stuff! Get a grip people - if a few bubbles can set you off then perhaps YOU are the one who needs a nap.

I think that no matter what a parent does to entertain their child someone will complain about it.

Exactly! Now, I have NEVER given my child bubbles in line, never thought about it. I have never given them bubbles at Disney, except at the Barbershop, and they gave them to him. I never thought so many people would be so rude and annoyed at trying to keep a little one entertained. Thread after thread people complain that the parents should have made them behave or entertained them. So, people try and now it isn't good enough. I understand it can stain your clothes or whatever, but instead of being so grumpy about, politely ask them to stop. Explain you have skin allergies. You will get better result.

I am pretty certain the bubble offenders didn't set out to annoy you, in fact it was probably the opposite.

Would I be annoyed being in line with a bubble offender, not really unless they spill them all over one of us. I carry baby wipes, so a quick wipe and we would be good.

WDW does sell bubble guns and their refills. My 2 yo and I were waiting for my DH and 8yo to come off of RnRC a few weeks ago. Another little boy waiting in the same area had a bubble gun. Two 2 year olds running around chasing bubbles was adorable. They had a blast and it was a time killer. I took pictures, the smiles were priceless.

Relax people and enjoy your vacation!!!

 

[StephC1217]

Exactly! Now, I have NEVER given my child bubbles in line, never thought about it. I have never given them bubbles at Disney, except at the Barbershop, and they gave them to him. I never thought so many people would be so rude and annoyed at trying to keep a little one entertained. Thread after thread people complain that the parents should have made them behave or entertained them. So, people try and now it isn't good enough. I understand it can stain your clothes or whatever, but instead of being so grumpy about, politely ask them to stop. Explain you have skin allergies. You will get better result.

I am pretty certain the bubble offenders didn't set out to annoy you, in fact it was probably the opposite.

Would I be annoyed being in line with a bubble offender, not really unless they spill them all over one of us. I carry baby wipes, so a quick wipe and we would be good.

WDW does sell bubble guns and their refills. My 2 yo and I were waiting for my DH and 8yo to come off of RnRC a few weeks ago. Another little boy waiting in the same area had a bubble gun. Two 2 year olds running around chasing bubbles was adorable. They had a blast and it was a time killer. I took pictures, the smiles were priceless.

Relax people and enjoy your vacation!!!

I absolutely agree with this! For all those parents who lecture that parents should teach their children patience and rip them out of line for not behaving properly, I guess you dont have a background in child development. Kids arent made to wait in long line patiently, as they have trouble waiting their own turn. I am not talking about 10 and 11 year old kids here, I am talking about 2,3, and 4 year olds. They cant be expected to wait in 45 min lines over and over again without freaking out. Wait, I know, someone is going to tell me now how their 1 year old is able to wait in 120 minute lines without a peep. I am talking about MOST kids. Lines are part of life- thats why I make my son wait his turn. And yes, I teach patience to my son when it is reasonable and I expect him to behave well. But there is nothing wrong with little distractions along the way so you are not your child up for failure. There are many things that can be a distraction, bubbles are just one idea. Now, I probably wouldnt use the bubbles because they can be bothersome to other people in "tight quarters". BUT I wouldnt flame other parents for using them or start breaking the toys of innocent children. Another great lesson for kids (besides that proper behavior and patience in lines that everyone is so fond on talking about) is "using your words". If a parent is trying to keep their 2 or 3 year old entertained in line with bubbles, and you are opposed to it, how about ::gasp:: asking the parent politely to stop because you are deathly allergic or bubbleaphobic. I am sure they would be happy to be comply as most likely their main intention was not to annoy you but to keep their child quiet and preventing their child from annoying you.... Not everyone in the world is out to get you!!

 

[d1gitman]

I allow our DS's to play bubbles on their iPods while in line.

 

[poohbear227]

What a childish response. You are going to break a child's bubble gun because you don't want a few bubbles blown on you? Think about the lesson you are teaching your own kid. "Son, I don't want bubbles blown on me in Disney World, so I'm going to smash that 3 year old's bubble gun because that will show him who's boss - watch and learn dear."

I have also never seen kids running around Main Street blowing bubbles in strangers faces. I've never seen bubbles there - well, except for in the rides Disney operates. I think people are exaggerating.

Our kids are all grown up now and have kids of their own. Luckily, they grew up in the "Pre-self centered my special snowflake is all that matters in WDW" Era. Never saw such bad parenting in the parks back then. If my kids had trouble waiting in line or at a restaurant, we either gave them a quiet toy to hold or one of us took them for a little walk or bathroom break. If the line was too long, we didn't even bother and went on to something else, as I could make the determination that my kids wouldn't be able to wait for so long. As they got older, they had RULES-wait in line patiently or don't wait in line at all. YES, just because we were at WDW, our kids still had RULES to follow, as we were well aware that we were sharing our day with thousands of other guests. If they followed all of their rules, they got to pick out a special gift or snack by the end of the day. Simple as that and worked like a charm. My children now have kids of their own and they follow the same procedures & they are always aware that they are not the only ones in the park & very respectful of those around them.

I have also never seen a kid running around Main St. spraying bubbles. & if I did see it, I really wouldn't care because it's a street and an open space & there is plenty of space for the child to move around and plenty of space for me to move away if I'm bothered. I'm specifically referring to the moron parents who allow their kids to spray bubble guns at people and run all over the place popping bubbles while they are waiting in close quarters to crowds of other guests, like ride lines, parade crowds, fireworks crowds, even on buses & yes, I have seen bratty kids behaving this way in these locations over the years. & when I've politely asked a parent to stop, I'd say more than half of them either respond by purposely ignoring us or responding rudely.

So, you are right, it might be childish to break a bratty child's bubble gun if they are spraying it in my face, but be aware that there are plenty of people out there who would respond like that so you might want to have a back up plan when the bubbles run dry.....here's an idea: SET SOME RULES

You and your children ("you" figuratively-not you literally) are not the only ones sharing space in WDW, especially in crowded quarters. So, if you think it's disrespectful and rude for me to light up my cigarette in line and blow the smoke all over your kids, run around and smear peanut butter all over your peanut allergic kids faces, swear loudly in line or talk about my sexual escapades from the night before (oh my....), than have the same respect and use the same common sense & common courtesy in line that I have. I couldn't even imagine being so disrespectful toward those around me. It amazes me that some people just have no clue.....or no class....

& again, I'm not referring to the happy little bubble blower who is playing in a wide open space in the parks or in their chairs at a CS restaurant-I'm talking about the moron parents who give their kids these toys in close quarters to others, set no boundaries, and could care less that their kid is bothering everyone around them.

 

[poohbear227]

I allow our DS's to play bubbles on their iPods while in line.

What a great idea!! I'll bet if we got all of the respectful parents together on here, we could come up with a great list of alternatives of how to entertain your kid in line without pissing off everyone around you......So far, I've seen:

-Playing IPOD, DS, or cell phone games
-Magnadoodle or Etch-a-Sketch
-Listen to music on headphones
-Take your child on a quick walk or bathroom break
-Snack or drink

Anyone else?

 

[mdsoccermom]

What a great idea!! I'll bet if we got all of the respectful parents together on here, we could come up with a great list of alternatives of how to entertain your kid in line without pissing off everyone around you......So far, I've seen:

-Playing IPOD, DS, or cell phone games
-Magnadoodle or Etch-a-Sketch
-Listen to music on headphones
-Take your child on a quick walk or bathroom break
-Snack or drink

Anyone else?

Talk to your child.

 

[Hannathy]

Talk to your child.

and here is a new one for so many parents I see lately:

LISTEN to your child!

 

[d1gitman]

...Playing IPOD, DS, or cell phone games...

Apparently you haven't seen this thread

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2546633

 

[RMulieri]

I have seen it and had a shirt ruined with bubble stains( not a good or expensive shirt, but not the point).I had 4 kids behind me blowing them right into my back.I asked nicely for them to stop blowing them at my back, not stop blowing them, just not at my back. So dear Mom told them to keep going, and blow them where they want.Which happened to be ..At my back.Some bubble solutions contain MINERAL OIL which stains.I understand keeping kids occupied, I have one, and have traveled with small children many many times.I found talking to them and playing things Like rhyming games or I spy works wonders.

 

[ummchacha]

So, if you think it's disrespectful and rude for me to light up my cigarette in line and blow the smoke all over your kids, run around and smear peanut butter all over your peanut allergic kids faces, swear loudly in line or talk about my sexual escapades from the night before (oh my....), than have the same respect and use the same common sense & common courtesy in line that I have.

I suppose I am beating a dead horse once again. I agree entirely with many of the posters who are not in agreement with bubble blowing in the lines, while waiting for parades, etc. CMs blowing them is okay, as they are not in the midst of a crowd, and I can easily avoid the sticky burstings. I'm not allergic, never had stained clothing. I just do not like it.

 

[safetymom]

I try to steer clear of the bubbles. It can create problems if it lands on the lens of DSLR camera.