Elevator Rage - My Story

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

OK, I've grown up near a metropolitan area, so I've had the experience of elevators for awhile... but really... isn't stopping at every floor BORING? Unless it's your first time in an elevator, why do it? Life is outside of the box!
(P.S. by taking the stairs, you earn an extra dessert!)

 

[peagreenid]

I respectfully disagree. We always took the stairs......and probably always will, but, GOSH, I believe that I have paid for the right to take an elevator when and If I would like. I also believe that DISNEY has provided all children with enough "FUN" things to do, that playing in the elevators for 7 days straight is un-necessary? The elevators are entirely too small to manage the crowds that are on these ships. Please remember that this ship has elderly, small children and Handicapped that NEED an elevator. Someone NOT quite as able-bodied as yourself could be forced to walk that extra distance to try and find an elevator that kids aren't playing in. Let's try to use the elevators for their intended purpose. Moving people between floors.


smiles Patty

 

[minniegidget]

Thank you Peagreenid. I was going to say the same thing. My mother is 71 years old has a bad knee. Walking up or down stairs hurts her. So for someone to say if you need to get somewere fast just use the steps it is not a option for her. She paid for the use of the evevators and yes she would wait 10 -12 minutes for one. While I use the stair and I got to were we were going much faster than she did. There is alot more things for kids to do then press bottons.

 

[bnickle3]

some basic courtesy. At the risk of sounding like all the people who made me nuts when I was young....there seems to be an overall lack of civility and courtesy in our culture nowadays. My mom says that her generation tried to instill courtesy and politeness in their children because that is how people function in a civilized society. Now, I teach my children the same things simply hoping it will rub off on some of their friends.

While the whole elevator button thing seems trivial to some, simply laughing it off as that thing that all kids do sends a message to children that I think is bad. Flame away, but I think it's disrespectful and rude, and to teach our children that it's ok blurs the lines between what is polite and what is not. Inconveniencing other people is not polite. That's the deal. I have no doubt my kids would think it's funny, and might try it when they think I'll never find out (they are, after all, normal kids....all appetite and little thought beyond the next ten minutes) but I would hope that at least of of them thought better of it, or that I found out about it so I could address it.

I'm not Miss Manners here...5 year old Andrew can belch the alphabet and is proud of it. But I just think this is an example of a small lesson of common courtesy we can pass along. Just my little ol' opinion.

Brenda

 

[Mike Bartenhagen]

Is anyone aware of any instances in which these young "button pushers" went on to commit more serious offences. Things such as talking by the Quiet Cove pool, maybe going on the Mickey slide when they knew that they were 2 inches to tall, possibly not following the dress code at supper?

I have an 8 month old son that I have given 70 shots in his leg since July 3rd of this year to control seizures. He is doing very well, thank God. I quickly learned in the last few months that there are things worth worrying about and things that aren't. I don't think the button pushing is that big of a deal. I do agree that there are a lot of rude idiots in this world and several of them do make their way on to the ships but they won't bother me. If someone pushes their way on to the elevator and we can't get on we'll walk. When they get where they are going they will still be a rude jerk and when I get where I am going I will still be having a great time.

 

[peg2001]

As sad as it may sound, many people just do not KNOW the courtesy rules regarding elevators. If they were not taught as children by their parents (maybe they never went anywhere with elevators!), no one is likely to say anything to them as adults for "violating" the courtesy rules.

I make it a point to verbally instruct my children (2 and 5) while we are waiting for an elevator. I don't just do this once either, I do it almost ever time we use elevators. Children aren't born knowing how to behave!

For those who don't know and are too embarassed to ask, here's some general rules:

1. Let people get OFF the elevator before getting on. This one is key! Once on, step to the back and/or side. Do not hover near the front unless you are getting off at the next floor or the elevator is full.

2. If you are the first to enter an elevator, push your floor button and either step away from the buttons, allowing the next person to push theirs, or better yet, politely ask what floor they need and push it yourself. If you find yourself by the button panel, as on a crowded elevator, continue to ask each person who gets on for their floor number.

3. If the elevator is obviously full, do not squeeze in. Either wait for the next elevator or take the stairs, if you are physically able.

4. If someone needs to get on an elevator with a wheelchair or stroller, let them on first. It is much easier for YOU to step on the elevator and get around the wheelchair or stroller than it is for the wheelchair or stroller to navigate around you. Even if you are already ON the elevator, it would be nice to step out and hold the door for someone in a wheelchair and then step back in.

Does anyone have any others? I'm willing to learn!

Peggy

 

[Mike Bartenhagen]

Peggy,

I agree with your comments but this is just common sence. There is no such thing as "Elevator Rules". Who would arrest you if you violated them? The Elevator Police?

 

[RickW]

Well, on the 9/5 Wonder cruise (Which I believe is the same one as natsmom125 was on), we had better luck with the elevators.

We had a single incident with a kid on an elevator, that I thought I would share to help show the other side.

On Friday evening, we had Palo reservations for 7:00. We decided to go to the show, then head straight for dinner. We left the WD Theater and walked to the other end of the ship and got on the aft elevators to go up to deck 10. Just as we got on and pusshed the button, a 11 or 12 year old boy ran on to the elevator after us. He was headed up to Deck 9. He pushed the button for deck 9, and as we were riding up, we had the following exchange:

Boy: "Where are you headed?"
Us: "We're off to dinner at Palo"
Boy: "Are you enjoying the cruise so far?"
Us: "Yes, we are having a great time."
Boy: "Me too."
At this point we arrive on deck 9
Boy: "Well, enjoy your dinner."
As he leaves the elevator.

I think it is important to mention the good experiences in these areas, since as humans, we tend to sometimes dwell on the frustrations.

 

[DisneyCruiseluvr]

We RARELY rode the elevators on our cruise. We took the stairs as much as possible. Sure kept our weight down after eating all of those great meals!!!

 

[TartanFan]

.... start a debate - although I can appreciate all the valid comments made. Just thought I'd share what I thought was an amusing episode which shows that us "oldies" can be mischevious in our own way too! (As Barb says in her signature - "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional"!!!!!!!!!!!)

 

[hazmat1212]

i'll be the next elevator police on the next cruise, LOL
so i get a badge, LOL
and handcuffs ....
sorry, folks, this is a family cruise!
LOL LOL LOL
i'm still in favor of dryer stuffing all incorrigible children, LOL
cin in NJ
(ok, sitting back, prepared to get slammed)

 

[Jhondy(210)]

i should prboably clarify myself. when we pushed buttons in the elevator it was because it was 2am. now the ship gave us some things to do but at 2am there was nothing to do and we had talked and what not so we rode the elevator.
now if i had an elderly woman in the elevator with me or i knew it was prime time for the elevators i wouldn't push the button but at 2am there is nothing to do.
as far as 10-12 years old pushing the buttons in the elevator they obviously arn't doing it at 2am. they also arn't in there clubs(obviously at the time) so besides swimming, movies, and the arcade (oh and the gift shop) there is not much for them to do. yeah i think after the 1st time riding the elevator with all the buttons pushed it is boring but it was better then them pushing the buttons and running out.
on a tangent about that. if you saw people in the elevator with all the buttons pushed they possibly could of had someone before them do that. i know my sister has tried that(not on the cruise) and i've yelled at her and told her then she has to ride the elevator to all the floors she pushed that deterred her from doing it.
but kids pushing all the buttons in the elevator has been going on for aslong as elevators were around and its something that will continue. you can't yell at parents for things there kids do. when i'm with my friends i couldn't care less what my mom said if its nothing major. i'm going to goof around not act like a propor lady. also kids pushing a button is not a big problem, so its a little of an incovenice so what you are on vacation who cares if you are in the elevator for 2 minutes(at the most) longer then you are used too, just pretended you had to wait that time for the elevator. its no biggie and doesn't ruin anyones vacation.

 

[ennazus]

In reference to the children... I have to ask....

Where are their parents?!! Do they let their small children run around their town unsupervised? Then why do they let them do it on the ship? (rhetorical question)

Bravo, bnickle3!

 

[Jhondy(210)]

depending on age they might let there children run around the town. i was running around my town at a young age (younger the 10 prob. by the time i was 8) i was with my best friend or my twin so it was all cool. i run around in my new town and so does my sister who is 10. on the ship i guess its no different. we do remeber our manners when there is people older then us around but when its 2am and i'm with a bunch of friends manners fly out the window. but 10 isn't that young of an age to being running around the ship by themselves during the day. i mean its a ship they can't. i understand there might be some 'bad' people on the ship but during the day and when kids our in groups of friends most likely nothing will happen.

 

[Tluvs2talk]

Jhondy(210),
Parent's can be blamed when their children are running around unsupervised at 2am. I certainly think parent's should give their children some freedom but 2 a.m is a little late. You said yourself "When it's 2 a.m. and I am with a bunch of friends manner's fly out the window" This is exactly why parent's should check up and see what their kids are up to.

 

[Mike Bartenhagen]

I thought of another "elevator rule" that was not mentioned.

Under no circumstance is it appropriate to relieve yourself of gas on the elevator. This is especially true when you are by yourself as you may get off and the next rider may be unfairy blamed for your inapropriate behavior.