Down Right Rude :(

[MomLC]

Not sure where to put this but I think it will make for a good tip. My 10 yr old dd & I were waiting in line at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Downtown Disney when a lady in front of us started complaining out loud to her daughter that they should have an age limit of girls getting their hair done to only 8 yrs old and younger. My dd heard this lady say that and the look on her face was so sad that she almost started to cry. I looked at the lady and told her that she should learn to keep her comments to herself because my daughter is getting her hair done and she is 10 yrs old. Well she went on to say that she had to cancel her daughter's appt. and they were hoping they would be able to get in without an appt. She went on to say how could she tell her daughter that she couldn't be a "princess" that night. I then stated at what age do you tell your daughter that she is no longer a "princess". I then left it at that and unfortunately she did not get in. After my daughter had her makeover she felt so beautiful and loved every mintute of getting her hair done.

 

[Pesky]

Good for you! Glad you said something to her so your DD could still understand that it's okay to still want to be a princess and enjoy herself. I like how that lady just started making up arbitrary "rules" to suit her purposes and poor planning.

 

[cah5525]

So what if there was an 8 y.o. cut-off, her daughter would have been able to get a walk-in? Come on...this is so popular and that's why people schedule this at six months out.
I'm sorry that your daughter had to experience a moment of sadness. That woman's rude behavior has no place at Disney. That was your daughter's magical moment and how DARE she?! for your daughter!

 

[Ginny Favers]

I then left it at that and unfortunately she did not get in.

I would say, "fortunately ." Although I do feel bad for the daughter, to have such an inconsiderate mommy who obviously doesn't know how to plan ahead.

Glad your princess had a magical time!

 

[AshleeH]

I hate that your daughter had to hear that! I'm glad to hear she loved getting her hair done - heck, I love getting mine done for formal events, so why should the cutoff be 8 years old at Disney??

Negative people at Disney baffle me - they're at the happiest place on earth and still have to have issues with minor things.

There was a woman in front of us last year (for the Sorcerer Mickey line at HS) whining about the long line and saying how she couldn't believe that adults with no children would get their picture with Mickey and hold up the line for kids. Ridiculous. My son asked what she meant and I told him not to worry about it, that everyone pays to get into the parks and can enjoy all the same activities and we don't know anyone else's circumstances. Those people could've been cancer survivors who wanted to meet Mickey, they could've been taking their first trip ever, they could've had a lifelong wish to have a picture with the Mouse - one thing I constantly preach to my kids: you just don't know, so don't judge.

 

[pmdeve]

I hate that your daughter had to hear that! I'm glad to hear she loved getting her hair done - heck, I love getting mine done for formal events, so why should the cutoff be 8 years old at Disney??

Negative people at Disney baffle me - they're at the happiest place on earth and still have to have issues with minor things.

There was a woman in front of us last year (for the Sorcerer Mickey line at HS) whining about the long line and saying how she couldn't believe that adults with no children would get their picture with Mickey and hold up the line for kids. Ridiculous. My son asked what she meant and I told him not to worry about it, that everyone pays to get into the parks and can enjoy all the same activities and we don't know anyone else's circumstances. Those people could've been cancer survivors who wanted to meet Mickey, they could've been taking their first trip ever, they could've had a lifelong wish to have a picture with the Mouse - one thing I constantly preach to my kids: you just don't know, so don't judge.

Thanks for teaching your children not to judge. I am a cancer survivor. After my treatment, we all went to Disney and there were 5 Adults with me. We all got in line to get a picture with Mickey. There were parents in line with their children who were making comments about us being in line and no children. It was very uncomfortable, but we stayed in line anyway. We got the the best picture ever!

 

[Blackbeltdisneygirl]

People need to just shut up and be happy at Disney!!! I am sad that they made the cutoff 12 years now! I had to tell my 13 year old that she couldn't do it this year, and that was awful. I felt terrible b/c she loved it so much last year, and her other 3 sisters were still going to do it, so she would've had to watch. She was sad but accepted it. Then we found out they have a mermaid package at Pirate's League for all ages, and my 12 year old daughter volunteered to do it with her! I am so happy. Glad your daughter recovered from hearing that.

 

[AshleeH]

Thanks for teaching your children not to judge. I am a cancer survivor. After my treatment, we all went to Disney and there were 5 Adults with me. We all got in line to get a picture with Mickey. There were parents in line with their children who were making comments about us being in line and no children. It was very uncomfortable, but we stayed in line anyway. We got the the best picture ever!

I'm so glad you got your picture! And many congratulations on being a survivor - I'm so happy for you! People having an issue with something so innocent as taking a picture... honestly it confuses me. It adds maybe one minute to their wait and if they can't spare one minute in their lives while on vacation, something is very wrong. I guess it could be argued that those one minutes add up, but people get into these lines knowing how many are in front of them, so I just can't wrap my mind around what the issue is. And I know Walt created this world for everyone to enjoy - not just kids. I think that is forgotten a lot.

My husband and I will be taking an adults only trip at some point in the future and you can bet we'll be posing with some characters - just because it's fun .

 

[kirboo]

I would say, "fortunately ." Although I do feel bad for the daughter, to have such an inconsiderate mommy who obviously doesn't know how to plan ahead.

Glad your princess had a magical time!

Agreed!

 

[ceemys]

When we went in 2006 I never heard of BBB. We saw it in World of Disney and walked up and tried to get in but no luck. My daughter was 7 and I just said we will make sure to make ressies next time we go. She was sad, but quickly got over it. How rude of that person.

 

[MomLC]

People need to just shut up and be happy at Disney!!! I am sad that they made the cutoff 12 years now! I had to tell my 13 year old that she couldn't do it this year, and that was awful. I felt terrible b/c she loved it so much last year, and her other 3 sisters were still going to do it, so she would've had to watch. She was sad but accepted it. Then we found out they have a mermaid package at Pirate's League for all ages, and my 12 year old daughter volunteered to do it with her! I am so happy. Glad your daughter recovered from hearing that.

I never new they do have a cut off age. That is TERRIBLE Every girl wants to be treated like a princess sometime in their life and this is the one place where dreams can come true. Think of writing WDW and asking them to change this policy. Never know a little goes a long way

 

[CdnKayDee]

I notice the other mom said she had to cancel her daughters appointment at BBB.I hope she did not cancel so she could make a spa treatment.

 

[noahdove]

What a great lesson to teach children, not to judge. Anyone who goes to Disney must be children at heart, sorry the rude lady had to make those comments, but, yet your daughter was blest in a multitude of ways but, mainly because she has an awesome mom I hope she will remember the joy of the making of a beautiful Princess, and not the rude lady. OP, cancer survivor, congrats, and I am happy to hear you had a wonderful time, Disney is for everyone and those who think it's only for certain ages need to stay at home..

 

[Blackbeltdisneygirl]

I never new they do have a cut off age. That is TERRIBLE Every girl wants to be treated like a princess sometime in their life and this is the one place where dreams can come true. Think of writing WDW and asking them to change this policy. Never know a little goes a long way

Yeah, I looked at the Disney website, and the age limit was right there. I did not see it last year, so I am almost positive it is new. In fact, I seem to remember people saying that anyone regardless of age could do it. Bummer. Maybe I will have to write that letter. Never thought to do it. Thanx!

 

[pigletto]

Some people are so silly. I bet you if her daughter was 9 then she would have thought the cut off age should be 9. Because hey.. it's all about her child isn't it?

As for the pictures.. I have never once looked at a teen or adult in line for pictures and wondered why they are doing it. It's for everyone!!! That's the magic at Disney.. we all get to be kids.
The only time something like that would bother me is if a random group of teenagers were in the kids splash pool or something. And even then, I wouldn't care if they were being nice.
People need to get over themselves. I'm glad your dd had a nice time despite this woman's comments!

 

[semo233]

We took our daughter to DisneyWorld for the first time when she was 11. Before we went, I had a conversation with her that we are ALL children at Disney. Since it was her first time, she could do whatever she wanted....if she had wanted to do BBB, I would have done it with a smile.
Disney World is "the happiest place on earth", so anything but pure joy and excitement should be left at home.
If I were there, I would have assured my daughter that she was just fine and to say a prayer for that woman that some fairy dust was thrown her way!
I'm glad you didn't let one person spoil your daughter's day!

 

[Butler_chic07]

This makes me sad. Like everyone has said Disney should be for everybody. It makes me sad they put age limits on it...

For example: I have always loved Disney, but was raised by a single mom... vacations were limited. We never got to go to Disney World. I only dreamed about it. Now that I've grown I try to go as much as possible. DH doesn't quite understand, but I've talked him into going and even talked him into having our wedding there! We are the couple who stand in line to meet characters. I make him. I apologize if I ever upset parents, but I try not to take a lot of time, but those are memories I'm making with my DH and memories I did not get as a child.

We go on vacation to relax and I never get stressed. Yea sometimes I don't like waiting in line, but I'm still at Disney and it's definitely not going to make me angry or rude

 

[emksmama]

That's awful. We are taking our girls, ages 8 & 9, in July, and NO WAY would I want them to feel like they are "too old" to do something at WDW. This is a once in a lifetime trip (according to DH...I hope it's the first of several!) and I wish they could do it all. We just started planning so I'm sure I'm too late for BB ressies, but I will take extra makeup and 'sparkle' stuff to do them up one day at our hotel room!

 

[kirboo]

This makes me sad. Like everyone has said Disney should be for everybody. It makes me sad they put age limits on it...

For example: I have always loved Disney, but was raised by a single mom... vacations were limited. We never got to go to Disney World. I only dreamed about it. Now that I've grown I try to go as much as possible. DH doesn't quite understand, but I've talked him into going and even talked him into having our wedding there! We are the couple who stand in line to meet characters. I make him. I apologize if I ever upset parents, but I try not to take a lot of time, but those are memories I'm making with my DH and memories I did not get as a child.

We go on vacation to relax and I never get stressed. Yea sometimes I don't like waiting in line, but I'm still at Disney and it's definitely not going to make me angry or rude

Why should you have to apologise for anything, is your time and the value of your experiences less than theirs? I think people who mouth off think that someone might overhear them, take pity on them and give them their reservation/let them infront of them in the line???? - otherwise they are really just speaking to hear their own voice.

For most people going to Disney is a once in a lifetime trip, its so sad that for some individuals this is not enough and they forget to appreciate how fortunate they really are.

 

[MomLC]

This makes me sad. Like everyone has said Disney should be for everybody. It makes me sad they put age limits on it...

For example: I have always loved Disney, but was raised by a single mom... vacations were limited. We never got to go to Disney World. I only dreamed about it. Now that I've grown I try to go as much as possible. DH doesn't quite understand, but I've talked him into going and even talked him into having our wedding there! We are the couple who stand in line to meet characters. I make him. I apologize if I ever upset parents, but I try not to take a lot of time, but those are memories I'm making with my DH and memories I did not get as a child.

We go on vacation to relax and I never get stressed. Yea sometimes I don't like waiting in line, but I'm still at Disney and it's definitely not going to make me angry or rude

No matter what the situation I never compalin about anyone regardless of their age, waiting for any ride, attraction or character. We are all there for the same reason and same purpose; to have a "magical and memorable" vacation. Good for you for enjoying yourself with your DH