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[goofyernmost]

I didn't read the whole thing because after the first few I started to feel a little throw up in my mouth. My, my how quickly all you grown up kids that Walt designed the place for, turn into pointed tooth monsters when something is said and you read wrong to begin with. The OP never said that Disney was just for kids, in fact, if you take the time to read each word instead of deciding because you think you know what they are going to say next, you might not be misinterpreting the post. The OP mentioned the kids in front of the line for a parade situation and said that they agreed with that. The problem is that if you have kids and don't mind them standing up front, away from you, then you don't have a problem. If, however, you feel it is OK to wander up a few minutes before the parade and think that you and you children should be up front, then you, my friend are 100% wrong. If you want to be up front with your kids, then get your butt up there before the others and you will be right there. These other people want to see the parade too and for all of you that feel that Disney is for everyone, not just the kids, then you should understand that cutting in front of people is just rude and thoughtless. Kids should be able to go to the front... without parents if they get there late, simply because they are shorter and cannot see over the heads of adults. Not because they are kids and the parade is for them.

 

[Allison]

People didn't read it the wrong way. The poster changed the title of the thread that people reacted to. It is rather rude to come along hours later and accuse others of not reading correctly. It might be helpful to read the whole thread next time.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I didn't read the whole thing because after the first few I started to feel a little throw up in my mouth. My, my how quickly all you grown up kids that Walt designed the place for, turn into pointed tooth monsters when something is said and you read wrong to begin with. The OP never said that Disney was just for kids, in fact, if you take the time to read each word instead of deciding because you think you know what they are going to say next, you might not be misinterpreting the post. The OP mentioned the kids in front of the line for a parade situation and said that they agreed with that. The problem is that if you have kids and don't mind them standing up front, away from you, then you don't have a problem. If, however, you feel it is OK to wander up a few minutes before the parade and think that you and you children should be up front, then you, my friend are 100% wrong. If you want to be up front with your kids, then get your butt up there before the others and you will be right there. These other people want to see the parade too and for all of you that feel that Disney is for everyone, not just the kids, then you should understand that cutting in front of people is just rude and thoughtless. Kids should be able to go to the front... without parents if they get there late, simply because they are shorter and cannot see over the heads of adults. Not because they are kids and the parade is for them.

Not to be rude or anything but the original title of the thread was something to the effect of "Disney is only for kids"- totally paraphrasing here. The OP, after others responded, did end up changing the title and also after others responded clarified or voiced more of their thought process into their original post. The OP also edited their post 3 hours after originally posting it. What people were intially reacting to and what the conversation throughout the 4 pages (so far) actually had to do with the original post PRIOR to it being edited. Important things were edited out (no offense meant towards the OP).

Here is the original post by the OP: "I might get flamed but please flame on. I was reading a post the other day that disturbed me. A comment was made that why should this Diser allow children to have a spot up front during a parade just because they are kids. I would gladly give up a position for a young prince or princess to have a better view. One person was complaining because they didn't get recognized on there SPECIAL Birthday maybe it was 40. My daughter went on her 9th Birthday and she received all the bells and whistles because she was turning 9. We are a family of 5 with 3 children in the group. Honestly if it were not for our children we wouldn't be traveling to WDW. Maybe I am the exception. Walt Disney created Disney so that Children could enjoy and explore the Magic. I saw a dad cuss out a cast member at MK because a Character Meet and Great line was closed and his kid couldn't see Aladin on that go around. I have seen people FREAK out because they couldn't get that ADR that they had to have. I think everyone should take a deep breath and remember that the Magic becomes Unmagical when you go thinking that you are owed something. Step back and enjoy your children and grandchildren as they explore the most Magical Place on Earth. Rant over"

Now here is the edited on: "I might get flamed but please flame on. I was reading a post the other day that disturbed me. A comment was made that why should this Diser allow children to have a spot up front during a parade just because they are kids. I would gladly give up a position for a young prince or princess to have a better view. One person was complaining because they didn't get recognized on there SPECIAL Birthday maybe it was 40. My daughter went on her 9th Birthday and she received all the bells and whistles because she was turning 9. We are a family of 5 with 3 children in the group. Honestly if it were not for our children we wouldn't be traveling to WDW. Maybe I am the exception. Walt Disney created Disney so that families could enjoy and explore the Magic. I saw a dad cuss out a cast member at MK because a Character Meet and Great line was closed and his kid couldn't see Aladin on that go around. I have seen people FREAK out because they couldn't get that ADR that they had to have. I think everyone should take a deep breath and remember that the Magic becomes Unmagical when you go thinking that you are owed something. Step back and enjoy your family as they explore the most Magical Place on Earth. Rant over"

I don't think all threads require people to read every single post..but please understand that when you as a poster come on and say you didn't read the whole post but you're bashing those who did.........Please read the whole post in this situation so you can understand the views of not just the OP but that of other posters and the points each have brought up.

Also OP please don't take offense to me bringing up your edited and non-edited post.

 

[crystalsmom1021]

I didn't read the whole thing because after the first few I started to feel a little throw up in my mouth. My, my how quickly all you grown up kids that Walt designed the place for, turn into pointed tooth monsters when something is said and you read wrong to begin with. The OP never said that Disney was just for kids, in fact, if you take the time to read each word instead of deciding because you think you know what they are going to say next, you might not be misinterpreting the post. The OP mentioned the kids in front of the line for a parade situation and said that they agreed with that. The problem is that if you have kids and don't mind them standing up front, away from you, then you don't have a problem. If, however, you feel it is OK to wander up a few minutes before the parade and think that you and you children should be up front, then you, my friend are 100% wrong. If you want to be up front with your kids, then get your butt up there before the others and you will be right there. These other people want to see the parade too and for all of you that feel that Disney is for everyone, not just the kids, then you should understand that cutting in front of people is just rude and thoughtless. Kids should be able to go to the front... without parents if they get there late, simply because they are shorter and cannot see over the heads of adults. Not because they are kids and the parade is for them.

Thank you for your support..even though I changed the title my feelings are the same. Little ones should be a priority at Disney. I think it's more for them than for me. I never said adults should not be at Disney or able to enjoy the park.I have always felt this way about the issue I will say again my children are not rude they do not cut in the line and they do not expect something from everyone. They have been taught to be polite and respect others. My hubby was taught to hold a door for a female and would give up his seat for someone and did a couple of times on a crowded bus.I guess what I have learned from this thread is the same issue that's wrong with a lot of theworld these days. It's all about me.

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

I think a couple celebrating their engagement, or a person celebrating their cancer going into remission, or adult children taking their elderly parents on 'one last trip' together all deserve just as much pixie dust as any child age 10 and under. People come to Disney for all sorts of reasons, and the magic should be there for all of them.

Everyone should, of course, be polite and courteous to CMs and other guests alike. But, courtesy doesn't require someone to lessen their own experience for the benefit of a stranger (or a stranger's kids).

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

My family (when going to Disney) is me and my hubby. I've grown up loving and going to Disney so I want to share that magic with my loved ones. When I have kids, I can't wait to take them too! There's nothing like entering the Disney bubble, it's like you magically transform back into a kid. I don't think it's reasonable to say that only kids should feel the magic of Disney. The magic at Disney is whatever you make it.

 

[maxiesmom]

Yes I believe that children should be the FOCAL POINT. I have already corrected my original post. I believe Disney to be for families any shape and size. Any mother will sacrifice for her children. Maybe that is where my thought process is coming from. Willing to sacrifice for the younger kids. Yes an 8 yo little girl dressed up in a Princess costume should be flooded with pixie dust. A 40 yo woman in a tutu not so much.
Again a 40 yo woman in a tutu in WDW is GREAT just don't EXPECT to be treated like a princess. I would think the majority of adults not drinking the WDW koolaid would realize that is not entitlement

I don't think you can make a snarky comment such as the "not drinking the koolaid" one above and wonder why people still think your intentions are less than kind. Walt made the parks for everyone to enjoy and you don't get to arbitrarily decide that some people need to expect less because of the age you have picked as being too old.

Title change and editing aside, your whole post comes off as "Hey you adults, sit down, shut up, and let the kids have all the fun". And as an adult who enjoys going to the park with her adult nieces and nephews, I have a huge problem with that. We shouldn't feel as if we need to step aside every time a child wants the front row/best view/longest character interaction.

 

[BadPinkTink]

I don't think you can make a snarky comment such as the "not drinking the koolaid" one above and wonder why people still think your intentions are less than kind. Walt made the parks for everyone to enjoy and you don't get to arbitrarily decide that some people need to expect less because of the age you have picked as being too old.

Title change and editing aside, your whole post comes off as "Hey you adults, sit down, shut up, and let the kids have all the fun". And as an adult who enjoys going to the park with her adult nieces and nephews, I have a huge problem with that. We shouldn't feel as if we need to step aside every time a child wants the front row/best view/longest character interaction.

thank you for the bolded parts. and just think for a moment, that 40 year old woman wearing a tutu may be dying of a terminal illness and it could possibly be her first and last visit to a Disney park. Why should she not receive extra special pixie dust just cos she is not under 10 years old!!

There is NO cut off age , just sit and watch character meet and greets, there are adults who play and act silly and get great character interaction and there are kids under 10 who clearly have no interest in the character and are just going through the motions cos the adults want a picture of their kid with a character.

Also what about the under 10 boys, why should an under 10 girl dressed as a princess get more extra special pixie dust than a boy not dressed in costume??

 

[winterwhite]

Yet another person who feels that just because she birthed out a kid the world owes her (and her kid) something special.

Disney World wasn't built solely for little kids.

If we were doing this right, your kid would wear her princess dress and stand in front of a friggin' REAL LIFE PRINCESS CASTLE and that would make her feel like a princess. But, no, having the chance to meet real life characters from her favorite stories, eat dinner in the Beast's ballroom, go on a pirate adventure, and eat candy from a Victorian confectionary all in one place isn't magical enough. Because she's a kid, she should get the grand marshal, red carpet treatment!

Where do people get this stuff?

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

DH and I went to WDW on our honeymoon. Our DD went with us when she was little, she is now an adult and still loves WDW. No grands and we go every year for F&W. DH and I go on a DCL cruise at least once a year. WDW is not just for kids..as you said it is for families. Not all families have children and can still enjoy every aspect of the parks.

 

[crystalsmom1021]

I would think the majority of adults not drinking the WDW koolaid would realize that is not entitlement. It appears more than I realize are drinking the kool-aid. Snarky comment or not it appears to be the truth. You have taken my original post and turned it so that its about everything from Granny Scooters to Terminal People(my Mom died of cancer in April believe me I have compassion and I UNDERSTAND this battle)and that all Adults don't belong at WDW. As I stated above the world is not all about you or me or the dog. Take a minute to think about others. Take a breath while on vacation. Don't freak out about things and just enjoy your family. I will be there in September for one day then We will enjoy the remainder of or time at Universal. Hope you all have a great day.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

I would think the majority of adults not drinking the WDW koolaid would realize that is not entitlement. It appears more than I realize are drinking the kool-aid. Snarky comment or not it appears to be the truth. You have taken my original post and turned it so that its about everything from Granny Scooters to Terminal People(my Mom died of cancer in April believe me I have compassion and I UNDERSTAND this battle)and that all Adults don't belong at WDW. As I stated above the world is not all about you or me or the dog. Take a minute to think about others. Take a breath while on vacation. Don't freak out about things and just enjoy your family. I will be there in September for one day. If the responses on here reflect the feelings of most at Walt Disney World then we will enjoy the remainder of or time at Universal. Hope you all have a great day.

Actually people are taking your original post at face value. The original post, not the edited one. Oh, and the original title. Not the edited one.

And it comes down to, we aren't the ones drinking the Kool-aid.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

I would think the majority of adults not drinking the WDW koolaid would realize that is not entitlement. It appears more than I realize are drinking the kool-aid. Snarky comment or not it appears to be the truth. You have taken my original post and turned it so that its about everything from Granny Scooters to Terminal People(my Mom died of cancer in April believe me I have compassion and I UNDERSTAND this battle)and that all Adults don't belong at WDW. As I stated above the world is not all about you or me or the dog. Take a minute to think about others. Take a breath while on vacation. Don't freak out about things and just enjoy your family. I will be there in September for one day then We will enjoy the remainder of or time at Universal. Hope you all have a great day.

Wow... all adults don't belong? I don't even like kool-aid. Have fun at Universal, there are plenty of adult families that enjoy it too!

 

[Allison]

I would think the majority of adults not drinking the WDW koolaid would realize that is not entitlement. It appears more than I realize are drinking the kool-aid. Snarky comment or not it appears to be the truth. You have taken my original post and turned it so that its about everything from Granny Scooters to Terminal People(my Mom died of cancer in April believe me I have compassion and I UNDERSTAND this battle)and that all Adults don't belong at WDW. As I stated above the world is not all about you or me or the dog. Take a minute to think about others. Take a breath while on vacation. Don't freak out about things and just enjoy your family. I will be there in September for one day then We will enjoy the remainder of or time at Universal. Hope you all have a great day.

It appears the point of your thread was to come on the board and insult other people here and let them know how you thought they should construct their park visits. Why bother doing that? Why worry about other people and how they enjoy their visits and come here to tell them they are doing it wrong and throw insults in the process?

 

[porschegrl]

It appears the point of your thread was to come on the board and insult other people here and let them know how you thought they should construct their park visits. Why bother doing that? Why worry about other people and how they enjoy their visits and come here to tell them they are doing it wrong and throw insults in the process?

You said this much more succinctly than I was going to. Thank you.

 

[smiths02]

I might get flamed but please flame on. I was reading a post the other day that disturbed me. A comment was made that why should this Diser allow children to have a spot up front during a parade just because they are kids. I would gladly give up a position for a young prince or princess to have a better view. One person was complaining because they didn't get recognized on there SPECIAL Birthday maybe it was 40. My daughter went on her 9th Birthday and she received all the bells and whistles because she was turning 9. We are a family of 5 with 3 children in the group. Honestly if it were not for our children we wouldn't be traveling to WDW. Maybe I am the exception. Walt Disney created Disney so that Children could enjoy and explore the Magic. I saw a dad cuss out a cast member at MK because a Character Meet and Great line was closed and his kid couldn't see Aladin on that go around. I have seen people FREAK out because they couldn't get that ADR that they had to have. I think everyone should take a deep breath and remember that the Magic becomes Unmagical when you go thinking that you are owed something. Step back and enjoy your children and grandchildren as they explore the most Magical Place on Earth. Rant over

I think the OP was trying to get people to consider the little guys rather than saying the big ones aren't welcome (that's how I read it anyway!)

I will happily let a little kid in front of me if they can't see a parade, the same as someone in a wheelchair; not the entire group just the people that need a little help.
I've not bought a balloon because it was the last Tinkerbell in the bunch and the little girl in line behind me told her mom that it was the one she wanted, I've given up my seat on the bus/monorail for another mom who just looked like she'd was at the end of her tether.

I have been to DW waaaay more times childless than with my boys, and I have always lined up for character photos etc. but I try to be as kind and thoughtful to others as I can be!

I think anyone who pays entry gets to enjoy as much as anyone else.

I don't think someone should have to move, but I don't understand not being considerate. People were considerate many times when we have been with younger children (giving up seats on the bus, letting us cut in line for the potty when there was an "emergency" etc.)...I made a point when we were on our couples only vacation to return the kindness. I don't expect people to be extra nice, but most of them were.

 

[Allison]

Just an fyi for the OP. You have edited your original post several times but since it was quoted, the original post will still be visible. I didn't know if you were aware of that.

I hope you enjoy your visit to Universal. I need to try and get there myself.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

Thank you for your support..even though I changed the title my feelings are the same. Little ones should be a priority at Disney. I think it's more for them than for me. I never said adults should not be at Disney or able to enjoy the park.I have always felt this way about the issue I will say again my children are not rude they do not cut in the line and they do not expect something from everyone. They have been taught to be polite and respect others. My hubby was taught to hold a door for a female and would give up his seat for someone and did a couple of times on a crowded bus.I guess what I have learned from this thread is the same issue that's wrong with a lot of the world these days. It's all about me.

And here is the problem.

Disney is for everyone. Every person that walks through that turnstile is a priority at Disney. It doesn't matter your age. You can be a little girl all dressed up in a princess gown or an old man that cries the first time he sees the castle. It is Magic for everyone.

You are correct in saying that it is the ones that seem to think it should be all about them that cause the problems. And I am sorry to say, you sound like you are part of the problem since you seem to think it should be all about your kids. They should get front row for parades. They shouldn't have to wait behind a 40 year old woman in a tutu to see a princess. They should have a seat on the crowded bus.

Maybe it is time for you to take a long look at yourself, rather than pointing out the possible flaws in others.

 

[TavieP]

I'm not going to prioritize someone's kid's vacation over my own but I'm not gonna stomp on a kid's fun, either. I extend courtesy to kids and adults and if I'm standing in front of a kid that can't see, I'll move so the kid can see. It's called not being a jerk. If someone needs extra help and you can give it to them, you do it. If I sacrifice a better view of a parade so a kid can see it at all, I STILL feel good.

I go every year, and if I miss out on some special view or experience this year it's not going to be a big deal. That said, I work hard for my money and I deserve to have just as magical an experience as any kid.

 

[Oozma_Kappa]

Drinking the koolaid....this will not end well.

Ya know, Chuckee Cheese caters entirely to kids. Although I did hear they serve beer now...