Down Right Rude :(

[Feisty Fairy]

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.

It does not matter the age to me. That was rather rude. I am an adult with no children and me and my husband have went to Disney every year since 2007 and we stand in lines for characters are first year my husband patiently waited about an hour and some change for Princess pictures with me. I would get the BBB done if the allowed adults.

 

[LionKingRules84]

Yeah some people really don't understand that other people can hear them and it might upset someone if said aloud.

Good for you though for saying something and sticking up for your daughter!

I met Cinderella for the first time on my trip back in '07 and she called me a princess and I was 23 at the time. Why would she call me that if I wasn't one? Every girl at Disney is a princess if she wants be no matter the age!

 

[Kidgoingon40]

Ugh, I am sorry that happened. I don't understand why people want to waste time acting like that at wdw.

We had an incident like the previous poster mentioned while in line for mickey. Hubby and I (no kids) were excited to get to see the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet at the MK last summer in his dressing room. I had seen pictures online, and it looked great!! We had a fast pass and literally waited 10 minutes maybe (very short!!!). We were in the dressing room part and had a couple of families in front of us, and one of the groups had no kids, only adults. There was a couple with a little child behind us. The husband starts very loudly complaining how ridiculous it was that adults were getting their picture taken with minnie. He went on about how it was messing up his vacation and it was ridiculous. He went on for a couple of minutes, and his wife kept trying to get him to be quiet lol. Hubby and I just stared at each other. It was really rude, and it is fine if he thinks that - but why does he feel the need to loudly say it in line when their are groups around him that don't have kids?? Like others have said, everyone pays to get in the park and everyone is able to get a picture with a character if they want. It is part of the experience!

 

[MickeyMoguls]

We went to MVMCP this Dec and were the last ones for the night to get our picture taken with Cinderella and company. Right before we got to the front of the line they brought in a Make-A-Wish child for pictures and the people who were denied entry to the line got upset and started making comments about it. They couldn't believe first that my husband and I were in line without kids and their kids couldn't have their picture taken with Cinderella, then they really got mad because of the child they let in. A cast member came up to us and asked if it would be ok if the little girl went before us and we told them that was perfectly fine and we'd understand if they had to go after that & didn't have time for us. The characters spent about 10 mins with the girl which was so lovely to watch. She was so thrilled. They spent a good amount of time with us too, even though we didn't want to keep them. They were making a fuss over us because it was our anniversary and my husband had bought me a ring. I know we originally felt funny getting pictures taken without having kids but we figured we might as well do it since we can't have kids and would never have the chance if that was a rule. It' salways refreshing to see people like the OP who stand up to rude people to protect their children and the others who teach them not to judge.

 

[CampbellScot]

We live in a world where parents are teaching their children to be entitled and selfish and to think of themselves first. It's distressing. I am sorry your daughter had to listen to somebody acting so ugly.

Teaching our children not to judge is a precious gift. We never know what the circumstance might be. I am always telling my step kids that they are blessed with good health and they need to be grateful for that. We do not complain about long lines or what somebody else might be getting. My step daughter is so sensitive to children who are ill or have special needs. She is the first one to stand up if she sees nasty behavior. When she was 8 she got very upset at a couple waiting in line with us for the bus. There was a woman on scooter and she was being loaded first and it was taking a while. The couple behind us was making nasty and loud comments about having to wait for someone who was too lazy to walk to get on the bus first. My SD turned around with fire in her eyes and said "You don't know why she's in that chair! You should be glad you have two legs to stand on!" Oh I just about died laughing. She was so cute, and SO right!! When we got on the bus my step daughter spoke to the woman on the scooter and said "We weren't mad for waiting". The woman was very nice and she told us that she had had knee surgery several months ago. She had intended to be all rehabbed and ready for the family reunion at Disney World that summer. Then she had developed a terrible infection in her knee and had to have additional surgery. She was very ill and the infection nearly killed her. She had to beg her doctor for clearance to go to the reunion. He finally gave it after making her promise she would not put any weight on her knee whatsoever. She said she was having a marvelous time even though she hated being immobile, she was grateful to be able to be there with all her children and grandchildren.

The point being that we just never know why a person might be taking longer, or wanting their picture with Mickey or whatever it is.

Good tip! Don't be a rude, self important, judgmental meanie!

 

[noahdove]

I would like to make a comment CampbellScot, you give your SD a big hug for me, bless you soul. A few years ago, I took my SGD and it was after Wishes so everyone was so very tired. Well, a lady on a scooter as well as someone who was traveling with her was on a scooter, took way tooooooo long to board the bus, needless to say there were several of us wondering what was going on. So after about 40 minutes the driver had to call bus security and get the first lady put in her place. As I understand it, she didn't want to get out of her scooter and was arguing with the bus driver!!!! So, after that very long wait, and someone put her in her place, we were allowed to board the bus. The bus was full and the lady causing the wait, announced rather loudly to a group of teenage girls to stay away from her foot and don't crowd her!!! Well, a few other people on the bus, well, lets just say, they weren't very polite about their comments!! Tod top the whole things off, she had no shoes nor socks on either foot!! Until that time, I was like your SD and would have most likely said the same thing, however, I was ready to walk back to Pop Century as my patience were gone!! Not only did she cause this mess, she didn't apologize at all, in fact the only thing she said was that comment to the teenagers! The next morning, she and her friend were waiting for a bus, and my SGD said, we aren't going to get on that bus are we?? Well, no we didn't but, I did try to tell my SGD what we needed to understand. I do hope I have impressed her enough so that we go back in August, she will set the example like your darling SD did.Sorry to take up so much space on here..

 

[Stitch_Is_King]

My wife and I are big kids when we go to Disney. We get in line to pose with the charcters on each trip and don't see anything wrong with it either. I remember we were at Hollywood Studios on one trip when the had the show with the Green Army Men from Toy Story. After the show my wife was in line to have her picture taken with Sarge and the family behind us told there daughter to go in front of us because we really were not in line. My wife turned right around and told her politely but firmly that we actually were in line.

Needless to say that my wife got a nice pic with her and Sarge.

 

[zenmama]

I'm so glad your daughter didn't let that ruin her time! We just went for the first time, and I loved how happy most everyone was, but was baffled by the few uptight rude people.

 

[Bonniec]

That woman's rude behavior has no place at Disney.

There must be something in the air. We went to Blizzard Beach Saturday and were in line to buy some mini doughnuts. There was a woman in front of us yelling...and I mean YELLING at the poor CM working there. The lady's kid supposedly dumped the doughnuts she bought into the sand. So she brought back the emtpy container and yelled at the poor CM demanding to be given new doughnuts. After holding up the line, she finally got her way.

I wanted to speak up SO bad. It was just ridiculous.

 

[newlittleminnie]

I have to admit I am a little worried about some of the remarks people may make as at the time of my visit I will be 22.

I wan't to meet as many characters as possible because it's my first visit, and well, it's just plain fun

But I'm one of those people who take other people's comments to heart and I would just hate to hear people complaining about me being an adult in line without children

 

[Feisty Fairy]

I have to admit I am a little worried about some of the remarks people may make as at the time of my visit I will be 22.

I wan't to meet as many characters as possible because it's my first visit, and well, it's just plain fun

But I'm one of those people who take other people's comments to heart and I would just hate to hear people complaining about me being an adult in line without children

Do not worry. I have not run into many rude people and I have been eight times. Just have fun.

 

[xipetotec]

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.

My daughter (12) went with my cousin (8) 4 years ago. She came out of there looking beautiful and happy and that's all I care about. I would encourage DW to go if she wanted ( she doesn't ). I think if you're feeling the magic and you want to "be a princess", then go for it! If she cancelled her appointment, clearly part of her knew she NEEDED one since she had one in the first place. Sure it's dissapointing to not get in, but really!

 

[jennylyn_b]

OP, great job! I'm glad your daughter had a great time despite miss grumpy pants. I agree ppl shouldn't judge. Some ppl just like being miserable and making those around them miserable. I choose to ignore them!
For anyone worried about being too old or not having any kids for character meets:
My first trip was when I was 26 yrs old. My then dbf, now dh and I were in mgm, now dhs and saw sorcerer mickey! Without a line, when i peeked in Mickey saw me and waved me in. I was so excited! His handler told me that no one is too old to meet Mickey and get their picture taken. So don't worry! Just enjoy yourselves and laugh inside at the grumpy ones!

 

[Msmit002]

I dunno about most of you, but I have to make and appointment with my regular hairdresser 12 weeks out. I could never just walk in and expect her to take me. BBB is the most sought after 'hair dresser' in all of DW, so why would anyone just expect to walk in and get an appt?

 

[jennb529]

I have to admit I am a little worried about some of the remarks people may make as at the time of my visit I will be 22.

I wan't to meet as many characters as possible because it's my first visit, and well, it's just plain fun

But I'm one of those people who take other people's comments to heart and I would just hate to hear people complaining about me being an adult in line without children

Don't worry about it. I'm sure some people think it's weird that I'm taking my husband and two sons to breakfast at CRT, but it's always been my dream to eat in the castle and I have the means to do it this trip so we are going!

I'm the only princess in our house (well, except my bulldog Pippa) so all the stinky boys can do what the princess wants for a few hours

 

[noahdove]

newlittleminnie, don't give another thought about standing in line to meet the characters..You are paying for your time there as are everyone else..don't even look back, enjoy this special time and let the magic begin

 

[ramsfootball92]

My daughter was upset that she and her best friend were too old for BBB when celebrating her 13th birthday this past March. It was her friend's first trip to WDW. Honestly, I was surprised that she wanted to go. Most people guess her to be 17-18 and she is mature for her age...What I would have given for her to be 'young' enough by Disney standards. Never fear, we had a wonderful trip but I say, let's hold onto the pixie dust as long as we can We were one of the lucky few girls to have the very first appointment at BBB all those years ago and it was an experience that she wanted to share with her best friend. I'm getting choked up just thinking about it. Kudos to the OP for saying something in a nonconfrontational way. I do hope that your daughter enjoyed her make over.

On a side note, this adult only trip that I am taking next week...you better believe that I plan on posing with characters! My kids never want to wait in line. This time, I'm dragging my DH along. I can't think of anything I would rather do than to spend some quality time with him and Mickey

 

[AshleeH]

Don't worry about it. I'm sure some people think it's weird that I'm taking my husband and two sons to breakfast at CRT, but it's always been my dream to eat in the castle and I have the means to do it this trip so we are going!

I'm the only princess in our house (well, except my bulldog Pippa) so all the stinky boys can do what the princess wants for a few hours

Haha! I was the same way Jenn - we ate at CRT on our first trip (boys were 7 and 4) because I love the princesses and I wanted the experience of eating in the castle. Surprise of all surprises - my boys loved it! They left the castle covered in lipstick and glitter from all the pampering the princesses lavished on them.

This year (boys will be 9 and 6), we're eating at Akershus. Again, for me. Although this time it's not for the princess interaction - I want to see the decor and I really want to try one of the meals I've heard so much about!

 

[ItsyBitsy]

You all have WAY way more self control than me.
When it comes to my Younger siblings I find myself getting VERY protective.

When I was 20 I came home for a summer and was with my mother and younger brother at Target. He was still pretty small. I took him to the toy isle and let him pick out a toy. A tradition I had with him everytime I came home. Well, I turned around for like 1 min to look at a baby doll for my baby sister. Literally, less than a min. When I turn around this woman pushes her cart into the isle, hits my DLB, knocks him to the ground, he starts crying and she just tries to walk away like nothing happened. Now granted, I should have been holding his hand. But the store was pretty empty and he is really good about staying right next to me. And he did - he was directly behind me.

Anyways, the woman tried to walk away. I quickly picked him up and ran to go catch up with her. When I got to her I yanked her cart to get her attention and asked her if she was kidding. She looked at me like I was crazy and said "What?". I said you need to apologize to him and pay more attention to what you are doing. She cussed, several times, called me an ugly w---e teen mom, and told me to watch my child better. She tried to walk away but i still had ahold of her cart. Eventually Target security came and they reviewed the security tape. She banned from Target for life - I guess the target corporation looks down on running over toddlers, screaming and cursing in the stores and theatening minors (I looked 16 when I was 20).

I know I didn't react the way I should have, It just made me so upset to see my innocent little borther treated that way. I mean really all she had to do was say "Im so sorry" and stop. But she kept walking like she didnt care if she injured a child.

It's not just my little sister and brothers though. If anyone has ever been to the Sea World in Texas they know how over populated it is and how it seems to attract the wrong crowd. One time while waiting in line for the bathroom a woman and her young daughter came up in line behind me. The daughter kept telling her mom in a very polite inside voice that she really had to go. I turned around and looked at her and she had to have just turned two/ had jsut started potty training. I smiled at the mom and asked "Potty Training?" The woman laughed and said "yeah, we just started last month. She's been doing really well." I looked at the little girl and smiled and I told her to cut in front of me. The mom thanked me and then we continued the conversation. After about a min I was surprised by the fact that not one of the ten grown women in front of us had offered the same thing. We were in very compact area and everyoen else was silent. Am I crazy? I understand if they were waiting in line for food or to take a picture,but for the restroom really? No matter how bad you have to go you can still hold it longer than a 2 yr old that is potty training.



ANYWAYS, sorry I didn't mean to ramble. But if I ever over heard someone say somthing like that to any little girl I don't think I am a big enough person to not say something. Luckily my little borther and sister have two more siblings that can be thier role models. My little brother turns 6 soon and when ever hes afraid he always comes to me. So at least I've got that going for me.

 

[KS_Disney_Dad]

Great for you OP for addressing it and addressing it the way you did. My mouth would've responded something to my DWs like "Don't worry princesses she lost her witches broom and she's taking it out on you" (loud enough for the lady to hear).

My DWs would've laughed but my DW would've scolded me for teaching our DWs bad stuff.