Have you ever had a shock?

[sheepygirl23]

Wow, some of these are great stories!!

 

[tomerin]

i know this thread is have you ever had a shock but has your behavior ever shocked yourself?

well this past july 5th my family and my brothers, 8 of us, decided to do MK. well needless to say it was very crowded, no suprise but i was not ready for it. well to me it seemed extremely crowded so everywhere we went the lines were enormous. we started out our night by getting FP for SM, return time 10 pm, so we figured we had lots of time to go and enjoy ourselves and start in frontierland. well SPLM and BTMRR lines were superlong and the crowds were crushing so we just ambled over and enjoyed wishes. after wishes we decided to go to POTC, no lines, and worked our way to HM. well after figthing the same crush of people we made it to find HM was down. so off to PP and IASW. well the line for PP was around the building so off to IASW. by the time we got off we saw there wasnt a line for PP so on we went. apparently it was broken down for a bit and had just re-opened. we were thrilled our luck was changing. well by the time we were next in line to be loaded all of a sudden it seemed like a hundred people holding FP came on the line and all of a sudden we had to wait to be let on. not too long of a wait but after almost 2 hours on MK and only 2 attractions ridden i was starting to get frustrated. 11pm and it still seemed like 100 degrees+ well it was time for SM. no problem here. so off to Buzz. Same old stuff here long long lines. so we decided to go back to fronteir land again trying HM. HM still down so onward we went. it was only a half an hour beofre closing so we figured at least one of these disney classics would make our day end on a high note. well SPLM was out of the question. we would have missed breaskfast if we waited on that line. so i saw BTMRR had no lines so along with a few other familiies over we ran. well as i started to go in a CM stopped me and told me it had just broken down and too was closed for the night.

well i turned around and let out with a frustrated and loud "OH #$@" after the words left my mouth i looked in front of me and all i saw was 2 little princesses standing there looking at me with their mouths agape. i was so embarrassed. i always approach any day at WDW with the idea we have to wait and it will be hot and crowded. i apologized to their parents over and over again. i told the princesses that i was sorry for having a potty mouth and hope they arent mad at me for using such bad language and it is never proper to use such talk. well actually there was a silver lining here. the father told me that most of the night his family wasnt having much luck with rides and rude pople but at least i was the only one who made any effort to apologize to the girls because he said that they started to feel like it was always their fault.

the next day guess who we met in innoventions? the same family. as i passed by them, i wasnt sure of what my reception would be, i heard one of the girls say"there is that nice man we met last night". well we stopped and talked and had a nice visit.

i am still suprised today that i actually said that out loud in WDW

 

[Tinkerbell10403]

Let's see...we just got back from a week long trip at Christmas...it was wonderful! BUT..I did see a few things that I was 'shocked' at:

First...the way that some people were dressed. I saw people with curse words on their shirts, thongs hanging out, and skirts too short I am not sure they would qualify as a skirt. Not surprising...just a little shocking. I know FL has nice weather, but let's dress approprately. One day...I saw a lady wearing 6 inch stilettos...who walks the parks in those? My feet would be dead after an hour! Oh..and I also saw a woman who entered the park in pants and a sports bra..only. And the bra was a bit too small for her. I'm sure many people people got an eye full that day. Anyway...aside from that, I saw kids on leashes...and mountains of trash that people had piled up inside of rides that you have to wait for a while to ride...such as Space Mountain. I counted probably 100 bottles before the point where they take your fast pass!! Anyways...my BIGGEST shock comes at the airport...

ME had dropped us off in plenty of time and we were waiting at the gate...
I have sisters...7 and 13. The 7 year old bumped the lady in front of us in line on accident. Well when it came time to board the plan we started to move our carry ons around and one of the suitcase happens to bump her leg. My Dad appologized to her, and she begins to argue with him (very rudely) about how she has been bumped twice my my sister and him. He appologized again, and she began to inslut not only every member of my family including my mother, but also told my dad that he did not know how to raise his children. I could not believe my ears!!! Anyways...that was the shocking behavior of my trip.

 

[philaround]

bumping

 

[Idroveallnight]

subscribing so I can find this again!

 

[resol37]

Lol. When I worked at the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Playground, kids would take off clothes all the time because of the hose that sprays water. This one day, a girl of about 6 or so decided to strip completely naked and run around. One cast member saw her running and warned the next cast member she would pass with a, "Look out! Here she comes!"

 

[CinderellaGirl17]

A couple years back, I was walking through the magic kingdom when I recieved quite a shock. In front of us was a father walking with his daughter and pushing his son in a wheelchair. The trio had just passed our group of 6 and others in the crowd rather aggressively, using the wheelchair as a tool to barrel through. Then the daughter started whining that she wants a turn. The boy got out of the wheelchair and the girl hopped in. The boy grabbed the water bottle out of his father's bag and ran ahead. The girl yelled at him and started chasing him. Obviously, neither child required a wheelchair and the family was using it to get ahead of other people. Needless to say, I was shocked.

 

[PrincessJasmine1972]

...yup...you read that right...buttcheek janglin' across the world...or at least that's what I called the sight I saw today in fron of Dinosaur!!!

This girl probably in the age range of 18-20 was out side of dinosaur pushing a stroller besides her mother and father and parked it out front, and once she turned around to park it

YIIIIIKESSS!!!

Who wears short shorts?! Her two far from cinnamon buns were EXPOSED. The shorts were rolled up so high you could see all but 3 inches of cheeks!!!!!!!!

Everyone was starring the young and old alike...no one knew what to say or do. And as she walked to the stand-by entrance of the ride guess what???

SHE REACHED DOWN AND ROLLED THEM UP MORE!!!

But lemme just add the best part was a British couple walking by and saying "oh, oh my, my, what a pity that girl has her knickers rolled up so far with that terrible behind!"

*faints* I just keep seeing the poor childrens faces...I couldn't stop saying to my mom "Someone has to tell her...oh lord please someone say something"


There is my tale for today.

 

[Rudegrle]

Last year we were in front of ToT and this teenage girl walked by w/ ultra low low low rise jeans on...let's just say she had five o'clock shadow in the front Now, I am a fan of low-rise jeans myself, but there is a big difference between low-rise and no-rise!

 

[PrincessJasmine1972]

The first time I went to WDW I was twelve, and had two rather shocking experiences. We had a group of five, so I always ended up sitting by myself on the shuttle to the parks. One morning, this teenage girl from a Brazilian tour group came up to me and asked if anyone was sitting next to me. When I said no, she sat down and motioned to two of her friends, who proceeded to sit on her lap. They were joking around in Portuguese (I think) having a great time, and by the end of the trip, they were mostly in MY lap, without so much as a "pardon me". The worst part is, there were plenty of seats on the bus. Another day, on the bus back from MK, my aunt, brother and two cousins all sat on one side of the bus, and I sat across the aisle with a boy about my age next to me and his mom on the other side of him. I was pretty tired and I guess I fell asleep sitting up. At any rate, when I opened my eyes the woman had switched seats with her son and was cradling my head to her bosom. I was pretty freaked out and unsure what to do, so I sat there for a minute or so with my eyes WIDE open, but not moving a muscle. Luckily my aunt noticed I was awake, because she leaned forward and said something to me. Even then, the woman was reluctant to let go and gave me a couple of pats on the head for good measure. I think she was foreign, so maybe it was a culture thing, but it was creepy just the same. (oh yeah, and a big ol' thanks for nothing to my family for letting some strange woman accost me in my sleep)

Sounds like I ought to avoid the Brazilian tour groups at all costs after all I have read on here.

 

[o2bacelt]

Well, now I know what to look for in March.

Just wanted to subscribe so I can keep reading.

 

[o2bacelt]

My DH and I honeymooned at Disney in 2004. My hubby is a misplaced Brit and was quite happy to go to the Rose and Crown every afternoon around 4:30/5 p.m. so he could get a warmer than usual beer, because the one thing he misses most about England is beer.

We were there during Easter break and apparently so were most of the residents of the UK. Apparently 4:30/5 p.m. is beer time in England. The place was packed with folks from the UK.

Thing one:

I had to chuckle at the way everyone was standing at the bar, same hand on the bar, same foot on the brass rail under the bar, you could definitely tell who was from where by the way they stood at the bar. My hubby informed me that this was a UK thing.

Thing two:

We were sitting down talking with one of the waitresses when one of the cooks came out for Guinness to make stew. He and I had a little banter, all in good fun, about stew and why people make it with Guinness. I'm of Irish decent so we were having the age old English/Irish stew debate. The waitress we're talking with tells us that this man makes the best curry. You've never seen so many heads turn around so quickly and the universal cry of where?! Those UK folks sure do love good curry! They were all disappointed to find that he was unable to cook curry for the guests. Apparently Disney doesn't think that's British enough.

We had a great time, can't wait to go back the beginning of March with our DD for her first trip. My inlaws are coming over from England for the trip. It should be great fun. At least I don't have to worry about my inlaws, I love them, it's my mom who invited herself along that should prove to be interesting.

 

[PrincessJasmine1972]

WOW..I just finished reading the entire thread..unbelievable, some of those stories. I don't have anything to add as I have never been and am still waiting for that magical 1st visit. However, i am sure that if and when it does come, I will have some stories to post.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

resubscribing!

 

[MickeyNicki]

I guess the biggest shock to me is the bad language, I mean come on people, there are kids around! Leave the foul mouth at home.

Another thing is some people let their kids run wild, I have seen CM's tell kids not to jump on this, or swing that or touch this etc and the parents have the nerve to yell at the CM's for addressing their children, they are only doing it for the safety of the kids because the parents are too oblivious to notice their dear spawn misbehaving!

 

[MickeyNicki]

While staying at the ASMo resort, I noticed many people using....*GASP* OLD refillable mugs!!!! Many of them weren't even for that resort. For shame!!! Thankfully this truly was really the only shocking thing that we witnessed. I couldn't help but chuckle to myself everytime I saw one of those old mugs. I just knew there would be someone here on the board having a fit.

I notice that all the time, and I must say with all the mugs I have from all the hotels I am guilty of grabbing 2 mismatching mugs for our stay. I have seen people using Universal and Sea World cups as well as baby bottles and tupperware drink and go cups.....they can get away with it because NOBODY TELLS THEM THEY CANNOT DO IT!!!!!!!!!

 

[kimluvswdw]

My biggest shock at WDW was last spring after getting off the monorail at Epcot. There was a toddler about 2 years old in a stroller and the mom and dad were screaming in his face. I guess they were mad because the little boy started to cry (who wouldn't at that age) because both mom and dad slapped him across the face. I couldn't believe the boys grandparents who were also there did nothing. The boys little face was so red. I noticed a sherriff at the entrance to Epcot and went to tell him what happened. He didn't care in the slightest. We saw them inside the park and the little boy looked so sad. I thought it was supposed to be the happiest place on earth. It wasn't for that little boy. He was in my thoughts for the rest of my trip.

Spring Break this year at the Fort.

 

[ekmdisney]

Another thing is some people let their kids run wild, I have seen CM's tell kids not to jump on this, or swing that or touch this etc and the parents have the nerve to yell at the CM's for addressing their children, they are only doing it for the safety of the kids because the parents are too oblivious to notice their dear spawn misbehaving!

I wrote something about this some time ago, some where on these boards, maybe even early on, in this thread. To sum up. A mom was with her toddler in the Christmas store at Disney-MGM...the kid was into everything and making a ton of noise. Dad comes in and askes why mom she is not really watching the kid...she points at the two CMs who are busy with guest and says "We are at WDW. I don't have to watch him. That is their job. (She says this while pointing at the two CMs)...dad says nothing else. All the sudden it gets real quite in the store. Then everyone hears a loud POP, then a screaming toddler. The child had gotten his hands on one of the glass ornamints in the shape of a Mickey head, held it so tightly in his hands it broke. It got class in his hands, as well as on his face and in his eyes. I heard all this from a CM, she had no idea what had finally happend to the child, but they got a ride to the hospital. But I would bet anything that that mom blames WDW for her poor parenting skills.

 

[Dislifer]

I wrote something about this some time ago, some where on these boards, maybe even early on, in this thread. To sum up. A mom was with her toddler in the Christmas store at Disney-MGM...the kid was into everything and making a ton of noise. Dad comes in and askes why mom she is not really watching the kid...she points at the two CMs who are busy with guest and says "We are at WDW. I don't have to watch him. That is their job. (She says this while pointing at the two CMs)...dad says nothing else. All the sudden it gets real quite in the store. Then everyone hears a loud POP, then a screaming toddler. The child had gotten his hands on one of the glass ornamints in the shape of a Mickey head, held it so tightly in his hands it broke. It got class in his hands, as well as on his face and in his eyes. I heard all this from a CM, she had no idea what had finally happend to the child, but they got a ride to the hospital. But I would bet anything that that mom blames WDW for her poor parenting skills.

Unbelievable! Can you believe a parent would think like that!!! Who are these people!!! Are they crazy!!!???

 

[Syrreal]

There are actually a LOT of parents that think the CMs are just babysitters for them. They don't realize that the CMs are doing the jobs they were hired for and really are not responsible for watching their "precious babies" and are the 1st ones to get upset at a CM when something happens to their child.