Have to get this off my chest, was I wrong?

[Bouncin-Tigger]

I believe you were out of line to do that, you are just hurrying up to wait.

 

[ramsfootball92]

I truly do not intend this comment to be confrontational but I have noticed that a few posters have stated that they would pass the 'picture taker' only to then allow them to return to their original place in line. I don't understand this thought process.

I believe that most of it boils down to perceived courtesies. I would never dream of passing someone without asking. I lean towards asking permission and not forgiveness. Others have stated that they would walk around. A majority of those posters, I sincerely believe, do no feel as if those actions are considered rude.

At the end of the day, as many have pointed out, we may have to agree to disagree and move on. I have taken a few pics in front of MPH myself. (only 1 or 2) I never considered asking those behind me if they would like to pass. Historically, it would only be 10 feet or less. Perhaps I will do so in the future so another's reality isn't dampered by my picture taking. It isn't a huge deal to me and I wouldn't want someone to have a less than magical day because I hold up the line for 15-30 seconds.

 

[Day-Day]

Why do some posters insist on using logic and reason?

 

[Eeyore2003]

Perhaps I will do so in the future so another's reality isn't dampered by my picture taking. It isn't a huge deal to me and I wouldn't want someone to have a less than magical day because I hold up the line for 15-30 seconds.

THIS is MY problem with complaints like this. NOW I have something else to worry about that I am "doing wrong" on my supposedly "fun relaxing" vacations at Disney World. Note to self: Do not take pictures in line.

I usually don't read posts like this anymore it only adds to my list of things I need to apologize for when I do them.

 

[LilyWDW]

It isn't a huge deal to me and I wouldn't want someone to have a less than magical day because I hold up the line for 15-30 seconds.

I don't think most people who would pass the picture takers are talking about 15-30 seconds. I know I would just wait for them. But when you get people who stand there and allow the line to nearly empty out... THAT is rude to the people behind you.

People focus on the rudeness of those who pass. Is it not inconsiderate and rude to force others to wait on you for an extended period of time? The consideration needs to go both ways here.

 

[KrazyKollector]

You weren't wrong.

I think that if you choose to to take more than one quick pic while the line is moving, then you relinquish your spot in line until you are ready to re-enter when you're done with your photo shoot.

That's life. People are so selfish. The whole line should not have to wait so that you have ten pictures to choose from of Mr. Potato Head for your scrapbook. If you want that, it's more than fine, but just accept that you may end up farther back in the line. No big deal.

ITA!!

I may surprise some people, but the whole rest of the world does not enjoy watching you (NOT meaning anyone here, it's a general you) take pictures of your kid. Yep, I'm impatient and would not want to wait behind someone taking tons of pictures. I would want to go by or I would sooner or later get my mouth moving and make sarcastic cracks about the pictures. They take 5 minutes worth of pictures and the next family takes 5 minutes worth of pictures and then the next and the next and the next.....it would sooner or later totally back up the ride. Take a pic or two and then move on so someone besides YOU can get a chance for a pic.

OP--you weren't wrong at ALL. Yeah, they got back in line because you moved on and THAT woke them up. If you had stood there waiting, you could possibly still be in line as they try to get Johnny and Jane to both take a good picture at the same time.

People are selfish and never think of the others around them and the fact that they might want a picture too or that the family behind them doesn't care if you are trying to get pics for your kids "Toddlers and Tiaras" portfolio. You want to have a photography session? Then get out of line and step back into line when done or step aside when others want to get one or two pictures only.

And yes, when we go to WDW, I plan to take tons of pictures of my DGD. I will not expect people to stand and wait or hold up a line or block a pathway in the park to get that perfect picture.


The above is my opinion and my opinion only, guaranteed to to me by the First Amendment of our fine Constitution.

 

[MomtoGKC]

Is it sad when I think of this thread in my real life? I was at Home Goods with a friend today. Those of you who have been there know that they have tons of items to browse while you are waiting in line for the registers. Today we got to the line and there was a lady looking at some items, but there were still some people in front of her. My friend walked past her and I just stood there for a minute trying to decide whether to pass her or not. She gave me a look as if to say go ahead so I finally went. But I really did think back to this thread for a second!

And since I haven't put my 2 cents into the conversation - if I was there while the family took pictures I probably would have waited as long as I could still see the line ahead. This has happened to us at Pooh where my kids stopped to play, but I have either scooted them ahead or told other people to pass us.

 

[Day-Day]

.... She gave me a look as if to say go ahead so I finally went. ....

Please let us know how to recognize this "look".

 

[maxiesmom]

I don't think most people who would pass the picture takers are talking about 15-30 seconds. I know I would just wait for them. But when you get people who stand there and allow the line to nearly empty out... THAT is rude to the people behind you.

People focus on the rudeness of those who pass. Is it not inconsiderate and rude to force others to wait on you for an extended period of time? The consideration needs to go both ways here.

I agree with you. For me, I would let someone snap a few pics and stand there, patiently waiting. If it turned into a full blown photo session with multiple pics and poses, then I'm passing them. It is very rude to hold everyone else in line up while you try and take enough photos to fill an album up.

 

[peter.scott279]

I don’t think you were wrong in what you do. One doesn’t have the whole day to wait for someone who is taking so much time posing. But, I would suggest that you try to be polite with such people, if you think that they can understand that they are wrong in what they are doing.