Have a heart!

[Mousequake]

Also, any time I have used a tripod, I have kept it at eye level, with the legs only extended as wide as my own stance so I do not trip anyone or obstruct any space other than the space I am standing in, and I have only used it at night, never during a daytime parade. I have not used my monopod when I take photos of fireworks because even the slightest wobble distorts the picture. I am always very conscious of being in the way of others, but I guess it is not enough. Had anyone mentioned to me in the park that I was in the way, I would have made an immediate change to where I was.

Your story sure does seem to have changed from your initial posts, where you admit that you knowingly block the view of those behind you because you'd rather get good pictures, and advise them to get there earlier if they want an unobstructed view.

 

[SMD]

That must be it then. I have not seen a parade in DL for quite some time, but have in WDW.

This is what I found on the wdwinfo website in regards to parade viewing...

Do - Sit or stand in the space you claimed to view the parade. Depending on your height or where you are adjacent to the curb you may decide to sit or stand to view the parade. Inevitably, you are going to do what is most comfortable for you and your companions. The choice should be yours. If another adult behind you asks you to please sit down so they can see it should ultimately be your decision based on you and your family's comfort. Just remember, the parade floats and their passengers are elevated for a reason.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/columns/disney-parade-viewing-dos-and-donts.cfm

That info is not from Disney. If they want to enforce their own rules they're allowed to no matter what someone read was acceptable on a website.

 

[V2000]

My daughter and I had the same experience. We even were attempting to find a spot 4 1/2 hours before on 5/22. My daughter found a spot we can sit in and politely asked a couple ladies if we can sit behind them. They said no because they need room to stretch their legs. I was like what?!? But we were asking to sit behind them not even in their way. Turns out that all the people that were sitting were asked to stand and move all the way forward which makes room for other guests to go under the ropes. The cast members did this 2 hours before the show started.

Why be rude? I get that people waiting longer get the space of their choice but why can't you let other people in? Do you need the entire area?? No matter what, once the show starts it is going to be crowded in your area! Guaranteed!

My daughter was confused why our last trip we experienced the most rudeness. I told her that we should lead by example. We helped a lot of people that day. We made room for others and helped when we could. We felt good about that.
I wish Disney would release something about courtesy to others. This is what we are teaching our children.

 

[V2000]

Disney is getting more and more popular each year. When I go I expect crowds and I also expect to be patient. If you go with that mindset I believe you will have a better experience.

 

[modegard]

Your story sure does seem to have changed from your initial posts, where you admit that you knowingly block the view of those behind you because you'd rather get good pictures, and advise them to get there earlier if they want an unobstructed view.

Wow, you sure seem have a problem with me. My story has not changed a bit. I have never intentionally blocked someone's view, and never would. There is nothing wrong with getting there early for a good view.

 

[V2000]

Wow, you sure seem have a problem with me. My story has not changed a bit. I have never intentionally blocked someone's view, and never would. There is nothing wrong with getting there early for a good view.

To me, you sound very courtesy

When I record I also make sure I don't block anyone's view. I usually don't record for very long either. It takes away from actually watching the parade. I think you are setting a good example. Keep it up fellow Disney fan

 

[V2000]

Cast member told me that front row sits and all rows behind have to stand.
This makes more space for everyone.

 

[modegard]

That info is not from Disney. If they want to enforce their own rules they're allowed to no matter what someone read was acceptable on a website.

You are correct, this article is from a Disboard info website. Disney does not have a hard and fast rule when it comes to parades, I imagine what they ask people to do (sit or stand) varies depending on crowd control. I have only ever stood in areas acceptable for standing during parades, but I do sit to wait for the parade. Next time I will stand a couple rows back and video the whole thing with my ipad held over my head instead. Just kidding! Had a cast member asked me to sit, I would. Had another guest asked me to sit, I would.

I am just a little surprised that there seems to be so much animosity directed towards me for getting to the parade route early and then standing to take a few photos. Some posters have even mentioned cast members asking them to stand to allow for more room, even curbside.

It still comes down to the same thing, get there early for a good view. Standing or sitting.

 

[SMD]

I am just a little surprised that there seems to be so much animosity directed towards me for getting to the parade route early and then standing to take a few photos. Some posters have even mentioned cast members asking them to stand to allow for more room, even curbside.

I have also stood up when the parade comes by instead of sitting on the curb. Photos from ground level are not good, standing photos of the floats are much better. Why do I have to sacrifice my view for yours? If you want a view with no people in front of you, get there early.

Here's why. Because at Disneyland the front row sits and you said your pictures are more important than anyone else's view. They're just pictures. When you say others don't matter, the others will bite back. Be happy that you got there early to get the front row view. It's selfish to say you have to stand to get better pictures when others are just trying to experience it. It's a different culture at Disneyland.

 

[JinglePoem]

This is why my husband and I always stand in the very back row, in front of Main Street Station, with our child on my husband's shoulders. She can see everything, there isn't anyone behind us, so no views are blocked, and even if I can't neccessarily see the bottoms of the floats, I see enough to keep me happy and we don't have to deal with pushy people nor wait for hours in one spot. Win-win for us.

 

[vrajewski10513]

Rude behavior is especially perplexing for someone of my generation (baby boomers). We were raised to be polite and respectful. And I hesitate to speak up when it affects me because one never knows what an angry or rude person will do.

Rude people come in all shapes, sizes and ages. I'm considered a millenial (i guess?) and I've seen just as many rude boomers as I have millenials, and younger. And just as many polite and friendly. I don't like my actions to be pre determined by someone because of my age.

 

[Jack23]

Here's why. Because at Disneyland the front row sits and you said your pictures are more important than anyone else's view. They're just pictures. When you say others don't matter, the others will bite back. Be happy that you got there early to get the front row view. It's selfish to say you have to stand to get better pictures when others are just trying to experience it. It's a different culture at Disneyland.

sorry but this is what i read..

I am always very conscious of being in the way of others, but I guess it is not enough. Had anyone mentioned to me in the park that I was in the way, I would have made an immediate change to where I was.

SMD stop trying to pick fights. this post was about rude people in general. i am sure modegard wants to be courteous to others.

the second row is perfect for standing shots. it may be annoying when people take pictures or videos but its going to happen regardless. as long a people are courteous doing so then i dont see a problem.

 

[Malcon10t]

Rude people come in all shapes, sizes and ages. I'm considered a millenial (i guess?) and I've seen just as many rude boomers as I have millenials, and younger. And just as many polite and friendly. I don't like my actions to be pre determined by someone because of my age.

I agree. I am of the Baby Boomer group, so my kids are Millenials. They were also raised to be courteous and polite. They are the first ones to tell me to move if they see someone I didn't notice and I am blocking their view, even if I am in the second row, but they are also the first to contact a CM if the people sitting in front of me decide to stand. I understand getting there first to get the best spot you can, but that also means the best spot for sitting vs. standing. We used to stake out for 3-4 hours for Remember... when it fist debut. One visit, we stakes out right in front of the castle. We had been there (all 9 of us) for 3 hours. Kids brought cards, daughter had her service dog, we were enjoying. At 9, they had us stand to make more room. Everyone moved up towards us. We had made friends in the area and all was good. About 920p (fireworks started at 930p) this woman about 30 was walking by on the walkway in front of the castle with her older parents. She decided that the spot we had been in would be a great spot for the 3 of them to watch the fireworks from. She informed us we should pick up the service dog and hold her and that would give the 3 of them room to stand. We (and people around us) explained we had been here for 3 hours and she would need to find another area. She was very aggressive. A CM came over and explained the area was full and they needed to find another area. She informed us we were killing her father, he had a heart condition and couldn't sit that long, and was only going to live another week, how they deserved our spots, etc... It ended up with a CM getting security and they were told to move on, but not before a few 4 letter words flew, and security opted to escort them. Some people do have major entitlement issues.

 

[V2000]

I am very proud of my daughter but I also told her not to be a push over. Lol. Once we got a spot for Fantasmic hours before in the front row. We were standing with the gate in front of us. My daughter heard a little girl behind us stating that she couldn't see. Actually she was more like whining and fighting with her siblings next to her. She was pushing both of us forward too. My daughter decided to kneel so that kids behind us would get a better view. I thought that was very kind of her, although, the little girl still was pushing her forward and marking her territory with her hands gripping the gate. So now my daughter was smashed against the gate.
I politely asked the little girl not to do that. I explained that my daughter would kneel so her and her siblings could see. I was nice I promise. LOL. Her mom just looked at me with a death stare. I was like wth? At least she stopped pushing.
Things happen and I think if it is necessary we should speak up. Always be nice and lead by example.

 

[V2000]

Does anyone have a story about when someone was nice to them? Or went out of their way for you?

 

[ten6mom]

DD (5) and I planned ahead. I explained to her that if we wanted to watch the parade and fireworks we would have to look for a spot 2 hours in advance...which she agreed to (Mind you this was on Sunday) We found a front row spot in the IASW mall. At one point she did need a potty break and since it was it just her and I asked the people around us if they could watch our space and everyone was more than happy to help. Everyone was cheerful and friendly, but protective of our area as a group. We planned ahead why should we be inconvenienced for those who did not...

I am thinking we will try the isaw area, also, but I am not very familiar with parade tips since we have never tried to see one. Can you tell me if there are any seated areas or if that area is all standing?

 

[Malcon10t]

I am thinking we will try the isaw area, also, but I am not very familiar with parade tips since we have never tried to see one. Can you tell me if there are any seated areas or if that area is all standing?

Most of that area is seated. Here is a pic from last weekend. Note the area in front is a seated area.

Does anyone have a story about when someone was nice to them? Or went out of their way for you?

I've had people pass off fast passes, offer to share a table when spaces were few.

My favorite one I did recently was during our Christmas vacation. My girls and I decided to stop at French Market for lunch. I went to order while they grabbed a table and condiments. I noticed the 2 teen girls in front of me reminded me of my daughters at that age. Dressed kind of goth, but friendly. Bad me eves dropped on their conversation. They skipped dessert because it was going to put them over "their budget." But they were eyeing the cheesecake. So, I grabbed an extra one. When we got to the cashier, I signaled the cashier I was going to pay for theirs, so he rang up their trays, then rang up mine and the girls started "No, no, just these 2." The cashier grinned and said "I think she is paying for yours..." I smiled and said "Merry Christmas" and placed the cheesecake on their tray. They were stumbling all over themselves thanking me. I loved the look on their faces.

 

[ten6mom]

Most of that area is seated. Here is a pic from last weekend. Note the area in front is a seated area.

Thank you, Malcon10t. Is that seating directly on the ground, then? Presumably there are ropes up that will tell us where we can sit?

 

[SMD]

While I was waiting for the parade last week the people next to me gave away their FPs. I gave them glow bracelets that I had in my bag. A few weeks ago a woman on the tram handed me a pin and said happy trading. I paid it forward a few days later by giving a kid an old autograph book I had from the outlet while waiting in line for Mickey.

But this started as a vent thread, so it makes sense that there are negative experiences shared.

 

[SMD]

Thank you, Malcon10t. Is that seating directly on the ground, then? Presumably there are ropes up that will tell us where we can sit?

Yes, there isn't a curb there. There are some raised areas, but they fill up fast, people can stand in front of them and there's only room for 2-3 people if you have a large party. But the nice thing about doing the first parade there is you don't have to wait as long because it's the start of the route.