Has anyone ever had an altercation with another guest and/or family while at WDW?

[saratogadreamin09]

when i ws 13 my family was staying at fort wilderness. I was riding my bike on the bike only path and next thing i know a golf cart is beeping at me. The golf cart shouldn't have been on that path and it had 10(not kidding or exaggerating) people on it. I looked at the man driving it and said "I'm sorry but your not supposed to be driving on this path". he responded by saying "We're just using a shortcut" I was still pretty mad because no one follows the rules when using those golf carts . So I said to him" but you could hurt bike riders and you have too many people on your cart" At that point he got really mad and tried to pass me even though there was very little room on the sidewalk(in other words he tried to run me over) so i got off the sidewalk. I never saw the people again but to this day this still makes me mad

 

[pweyl36]

I have also used handicapped stalls when taking my children in with me. I never for one minute thought that these stalls were "reserved" for handicap only. It is not like a parking spot. Youre not going to get fined if you take a seat. If there is a line, whoever is next takes the next available spot and if that happens to be a handicap stall thats what you get. Of course, I wouldnt use it if there was other stalls available and didnt have a need. Am I wrong on the rules?

Too me no, if there is a long line why would people not use it. I mean ,if there was a handicapped person in line then they sould use it first.

 

[pweyl36]

This is very different, but I'll tell another story of a rude handicapped person.

A while back we went on a Royal Caribbean Cruise. Since we were leaving the country, everyone had to line up for what we call "the ID check". Apparently they had all the seniors line up first, which there were TONS of, and then everyone else had to line up later. The line for the seniors was huge, it extended all the way through the lobby, blocking the elevator. We had been eating breakfast and were trying to get back to the room, so we had to navigate through the line to get to the elevator. My DD, then 9, fell a little behind (which worried me in itself) and I guess stopped for a minute to let someone go. This one lady behind her, who was in a scooter, who was apparently holding someone's cane, started poking my DD with it to get her attention. She said "There's no cutting young lady!" and rammed her scooter right into her ankle! I couldn't believe it, when she caught up to us she had this big chunk of skin cut out of her leg and was beginning to bleed. If the lady wasn't handicappedd (which she may have even not been) my Dh would have gone after her.

I just don't understnad so many people.

Handicapped ,old ,what ever that lady would of gotten a piece of my mind

 

[DevilDuckie]

I resisted the urge to create a huge scene once. I raised my voice but I didn't hit anyone.

So we're sitting on a curb waiting for the parade to start. We got lucky and got prime seating on a curb shortly before the mob showed up. A large Hispanic (yes, it's relevent, no, I'm not a racist, my last name is Rodriguez, okay) family group shows up and stands behind us. Two women with strollers and an assortment of children in various sizes.

So one of the little boys, maybe 6 years old, stands right behind me and clearly wants my spot. Shoving forward, pushing at me with his feet, you know the drill. I ignore him because he is not going to get my spot. He can see over me just fine, I'm seated and I'm short.

Out of the blue there is a blinding pain in the top of my head. Little bugger has HIT me. I wheel around in time to see him pulling back and giving me an ugly look. There is no way this was accidental. My friend saw it happen and was too stunned to warn me. (Reflexes, girl. I'm buying her some for Christmas.) So I look at him and his mother and say very loudly, "You just hit me! NO HITTING!" I turn to his mother and say, "NOT OKAY!" I then turn around to ignore them as best I can because the parade is about to start and if I miss the roller skating snowflakes I'm a'gonna find a bear to feed him too.

Her friend asks her in Spanish why I'm yelling. The mother begins complaining, also in Spanish, about how mean I am and how it isn't the boy's fault because... *he doesn't speak English*. No kidding. That was her reason for why it was okay for her child to hit people. I was unaware that hitting required translation.

At that point I turn around and explain to her, also in Spanish, that I understand Spanish. She got very quiet.

But seriously. "My kid isn't accountable for hitting people because he doesn't speak English."

 

[DevilDuckie]

As far as the bathroom thing goes, im a policeman and I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing as charging someone for using a handicapped stall. Completely outrageous. Those stalls are just larger to accomidate a wheelchair or power chair, there is nothing else special about them. Glad to hear you son is ok, hope he enjoys many more trips to WDW. Without the hassel!!

Handicapped stalls also have toilets at specified heights to make them easier to use. (Not that that changes the rest of your post, just that it's a handy thing to know if you're ever assisting someone who doesn't need extra room but could use the higher seat.)

 

[DevilDuckie]

If I saw a child I wanted to take a picture of in a public place, I wouldn't think twice of snapping the shot.

I do not understand the "asking them to stop". What harm could come from a simple photo?

Well, on the flip side, what possible reason is there for you to take random pictures of other people's children? The ones that spring to mind are all filthy. I don't want some perv making his own porn out of my kiddo.

 

[HerdOHuds]

Well, on the flip side, what possible reason is there for you to take random pictures of other people's children? The ones that spring to mind are all filthy. I don't want some perv making his own porn out of my kiddo.

I agree and also, there are sickos out there that will take one family's picture and use it as their own. This has happened to more than one higher order multiple family that I know. They post pictures with names and details and ingratiate themselves into the group and then start asking for freebies or apply to companies for free stuff. It can be very invasive and disturbing and can go farther than you would like.

I don't care if you ask nicely. I will not allow a stranger to have a photo of my children intentionally. The random photos that happen on accident aren't a problem. And I completely realize that it can happen without my realizing it with cell phone cameras. But if I know it, I will to everything in my power to make it stop.

 

[pweyl36]

Really, you should have sat down. I can't imagine why anyone would stand so close to the castle much less for 90 minutes! How could you enjoy the fireworks knowing how you were upsetting so many families?

Its fireworks,just look up. She was in standing only.

 

[PrincessMom4]

I would have told the lady in the wheel that my son has *insert condition" and that I am sorry she had to wait an extra while I assisted my son in helping him toilet.

No offense to wheelchairs, but I have a child with a disablity its not one that can be seen for example like with a wheelchair you can see that the person is in it.

Sorry you all had to go through negative experiences too. I've had certain people run over my feet or run into the stroller when we were clearly in the right and think that we should apologize.

 

[DisneyKT]

I resisted the urge to create a huge scene once. I raised my voice but I didn't hit anyone.So we're sitting on a curb waiting for the parade to start. We got lucky and got prime seating on a curb shortly before the mob showed up. A large Hispanic (yes, it's relevant, no, I'm not a racist, my last name is Rodriguez, okay) family group shows up and stands behind us. Two women with strollers and an assortment of children in various sizes. So one of the little boys, maybe 6 years old,* stands right behind me and clearly wants my spot. Shoving forward, pushing at me with his feet, you know the drill. I ignore him because he is not going to get my spot. He can see over me just fine, I'm seated and I'm short.Out of the blue there is a blinding pain in the top of my head. Little bugger has HIT me. I wheel around in time to see him pulling back and giving me an ugly look. There is no way this was accidental. My friend saw it happen and was too stunned to warn me. (Reflexes, girl. I'm buying her some for Christmas.) So I look at him and his mother and say very loudly, "You just hit me! NO HITTING!" I turn to his mother and say, "NOT OKAY!" I then turn around to ignore them as best I can because the parade is about to start and if I miss the roller skating snowflakes I'm a'gonna find a bear to feed him too.Her friend asks her in Spanish why I'm yelling. The mother begins complaining, also in Spanish, about how mean I am and how it isn't the boy's fault because... *he doesn't speak English*. No kidding. That was her reason for why it was okay for her child to hit people. I was unaware that hitting required translation.At that point I turn around and explain to her, also in Spanish, that I understand Spanish. She got very quiet.But seriously. "My kid isn't accountable for hitting people because he doesn't speak English."

Wow, nice kid and mother. I hope you had some tylenol.

 

[GrowingUpDisney]

hi

companion bathrooms are for people who need to be transfred to go to not a private changing room to put5 little girls in princess dresses and do there hair !

I am sorry, but exactly where did you receive this information? As I recall these "companion restrooms" are commonly called Family restrooms and are not HANDICAPPED restrooms. I would love to know where you got these "rules" from.

 

[klj27]

I am sorry, but exactly where did you receive this information? As I recall these "companion restrooms" are commonly called Family restrooms and are not HANDICAPPED restrooms. I would love to know where you got these "rules" from.

I agree. Family restrooms were instituted to solve the problem of father/daughter, mother/son, parent/multi child bathroom needs. I know our YMCA started it when they got so many complaints about opposite sex children being in the locker rooms.

 

[livndisney]

I am sorry, but exactly where did you receive this information? As I recall these "companion restrooms" are commonly called Family restrooms and are not HANDICAPPED restrooms. I would love to know where you got these "rules" from.

The information comes for "Disney guide for Disabilites". It CLEARY lists the companion restrooms. Disney does not label them as Family restrooms.

"Most restrooms throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort have facilities designed for access by Guests using wheelchairs.

Companion-assisted restroom facilities are located at all First Aid locations, as well as at:

Magic Kingdom® Park
Lower level of Cinderella's Royal Table
Mickey's Toontown Fair
Next to Space Mountain®
Pirates of the Caribbean
Splash Mountain
Transportation and Ticket Center East Gate "

(I did not copy the rest of the parks)

Please remember these toilets are sometimes the ONLY facilities people in wheelchairs can use. As I understand it, these restrooms are not listed on the regular maps, just in the Disabilities Guidebook.

 

[emh1129]

Of course, there have been plenty of strangers who aren't foreign and have the same culture as me who have put their paws on another dd - my infant daughter - at other times. I hate that! Keep your germy paws off my baby.

Ugh. This is one of my biggest pet peeves! I hate it when strangers try to touch dd (5 months old). Especially when they try to go for her hands... I always want to scream- "she puts those in her mouth! Get your germy hands away from her!!" But I usually just take a big step back and start rocking her back and forth & change the subject.
A baby sling helps somewhat, because people are more hesitant to invade an adult's personal space, but there are still idiots who will try

 

[saratogadreamin09]

I resisted the urge to create a huge scene once. I raised my voice but I didn't hit anyone.

So we're sitting on a curb waiting for the parade to start. We got lucky and got prime seating on a curb shortly before the mob showed up. A large Hispanic (yes, it's relevent, no, I'm not a racist, my last name is Rodriguez, okay) family group shows up and stands behind us. Two women with strollers and an assortment of children in various sizes.

So one of the little boys, maybe 6 years old, stands right behind me and clearly wants my spot. Shoving forward, pushing at me with his feet, you know the drill. I ignore him because he is not going to get my spot. He can see over me just fine, I'm seated and I'm short.

Out of the blue there is a blinding pain in the top of my head. Little bugger has HIT me. I wheel around in time to see him pulling back and giving me an ugly look. There is no way this was accidental. My friend saw it happen and was too stunned to warn me. (Reflexes, girl. I'm buying her some for Christmas.) So I look at him and his mother and say very loudly, "You just hit me! NO HITTING!" I turn to his mother and say, "NOT OKAY!" I then turn around to ignore them as best I can because the parade is about to start and if I miss the roller skating snowflakes I'm a'gonna find a bear to feed him too.

Her friend asks her in Spanish why I'm yelling. The mother begins complaining, also in Spanish, about how mean I am and how it isn't the boy's fault because... *he doesn't speak English*. No kidding. That was her reason for why it was okay for her child to hit people. I was unaware that hitting required translation.

At that point I turn around and explain to her, also in Spanish, that I understand Spanish. She got very quiet.

But seriously. "My kid isn't accountable for hitting people because he doesn't speak English."

first, you shouldn't have screamed at the kid first, always talk to the parent first


second, he was 6, it was most likely his first trip and wanted a good view, you couln't have moved for a 6 year old

 

[GrowingUpDisney]

The information comes for "Disney guide for Disabilites". It CLEARY lists the companion restrooms. Disney does not label them as Family restrooms.

"Most restrooms throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort have facilities designed for access by Guests using wheelchairs.

Companion-assisted restroom facilities are located at all First Aid locations, as well as at:

Magic Kingdom® Park
Lower level of Cinderella's Royal Table
Mickey's Toontown Fair
Next to Space Mountain®
Pirates of the Caribbean
Splash Mountain
Transportation and Ticket Center East Gate "

(I did not copy the rest of the parks)

Please remember these toilets are the ONLY facilities people in wheelchairs can use. As I understand it, these restrooms are not listed on the regular maps, just in the Disabilities Guidebook.

Thank you for posting where the information came from. I do want to point out, however, that these "companion restrooms" are not the only facilities that people in wheelchairs can use...there are handicapped stalls in EVERY bathroom (it is the law). I am not in any way, shape or form saying that people should not respect that and not be curteous to those with disabilities - my nieces have disabilities and I am very sensitive to those that do; my point is that just because someone is in a wheelchair does not entitle them to skip ahead of everyone else waiting to use the restroom. They can still wait their turn just like everyone else.

 

[vod2117]

I also had a problem with a person at The Mad Tea Party. I was an individual guest using a tea cup for myself and I didnt want another guest using mine. So I got into a fight with them about it. Then the CM told me I can have my own and they were so mad. I got the last laugh.

 

[GrowingUpDisney]

first, you shouldn't have screamed at the kid first, always talk to the parent first

I agree 100%

second, he was 6, it was most likely his first trip and wanted a good view, you couln't have moved for a 6 year old

He/She shouldn't have to move if they got there first. Not only that - but this person was not obstructing the view of the child...I have two 6 year old boys and would NEVER expect someone to move so they can have their spot if they got there first. I certainly wouldn't allow my child to hit ANYONE - much less another adult.

 

[livndisney]

Thank you for posting where the information came from. I do want to point out, however, that these "companion restrooms" are not the only facilities that people in wheelchairs can use...there are handicapped stalls in EVERY bathroom (it is the law). I am not in any way, shape or form saying that people should not respect that and not be curteous to those with disabilities - my nieces have disabilities and I am very sensitive to those that do; my point is that just because someone is in a wheelchair does not entitle them to skip ahead of everyone else waiting to use the restroom. They can still wait their turn just like everyone else.

I missed a word in my original post. It should have read the companion restrooms are the only restrooms SOME people in wheelchairs can use. In the case of the person in the wheelchair needing to transfer, etc.

And, also in some cases some "handicapped" stalls you mentioned are not wheelchair accessible. (stall door is too narrow, broken equipment etc.)

And at no point did I suggest someone in a wheelchair "skipping" a line. You asked a question and I answered as best I could.

There is a very well worded post on another thread on this subject recently written by Sue (moderator of the Disabilities board), but the search is not working for me right now.

Ok, I found the thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26245608#post26245608&highlight=companion+restrooms

post #23

 

[TexasMinnie82]

first, you shouldn't have screamed at the kid first, always talk to the parent first


second, he was 6, it was most likely his first trip and wanted a good view, you couln't have moved for a 6 year old

She never said she screamed, she said she told him very loudly. And the kid shouldn't have hit her. I probably would have done the same thing.

My first trip was in June and I was 26. It was also the first for both my kids. As long as they could see, I wasn't moving for ANYONE if I was there first!!!!!