Have you ever had a shock?

[foreverscarlett7]

I hadn't realized until this past summer how painful it can be to leave MK after Wishes. My DBF and I decided to leave then, instead of taking our time wandering through the park, and found ourselves amongst what seemed to be a stroller derby. I'd never seen so many people with strollers trying to push past eachother. My bf and I kept up with the pace, but this woman behind me kept bumping my heels or my calves (depending on the instance) and then ended up trying to go around me... though there wasnt anywhere to go. She ended up almost hitting another stroller so she swung back and knocked me into the trolley track. So, of course I sprain my ankle because I hadn't braced myself for that. Off she went and I saw her "tailgate" someone else. My ankle ended up being badly sprained, and the backs of my legs had bruises (from her bumping into me). I got to spend the rest of my Disney vacation w/ an ace bandage limping all over the place. Never again will I try and head out of the park at that moment... and for those of you that do, watch out for the crazy people!

 

[feistyblue]

Ok they're not biggies but a few things shocked me during my first trip.

That the food at Crystal Palace was so disgusting after reading so many good things about it.

That there were no benches at the bus stops at the parks!

The amount of people I saw openly screaming at and hitting their kids hard!

 

[PatriciaH]

My friend got attacked by a seagull a few week ago when he was visiting. He was carrying his hot dog and fries out of Caseys (in the MK) and a seagull swooped down, landed on his back and then flew off with his hot dog. They were also attacking other people. They flew around this one guys head until he dropped all his food and then proceeded to carry it off! A nice CM got our friend another hot dog. She said it happens several times a day!

 

[Humphrey Bear]

My wife just reminded me of two things that we found shocking:

We were at AK about a month after it opened and everyone would get to the park first thing and race to the Kilimanjaro Safaris. We had just come off the safari and stopped at the little stand that sold fresh fruit. A little boy about 7 sees the fruit stand and asks his mom "Mom, I'm hungry, can I please have a banana?" Well mom just flips out and starts yelling at him saying "Daddy and I got up at five in the morning to get breakfast. We told you to get up and eat...but you HAD to sleep. So I'm not wasting time to stop and feed you. You will have to wait till our seating time for lunch to eat". The little guy was crying and saying "I'm sorry Mom.." It just broke my heart! I wanted to buy a banana and give it to him, but his mom would have really gone off then.


On the same trip we were at Epcot. I was waiting outside the restroom for my wife when this woman and her young daughter head for the women's room. The mom is yelling at her saying "I told you to go poop at the hotel." My wife said the lady was really getting loud in the bathroom. She told her daughter that she would never take her anywhere again since they were spending so much money on the trip and they didn't have time to stop to go the bathroom. I wondered what memories they would take away from their trip.

 

[disneyaggie]

My wife just reminded me of two things that we found shocking:

We were at AK about a month after it opened and everyone would get to the park first thing and race to the Kilimanjaro Safaris. We had just come off the safari and stopped at the little stand that sold fresh fruit. A little boy about 7 sees the fruit stand and asks his mom "Mom, I'm hungry, can I please have a banana?" Well mom just flips out and starts yelling at him saying "Daddy and I got up at five in the morning to get breakfast. We told you to get up and eat...but you HAD to sleep. So I'm not wasting time to stop and feed you. You will have to wait till our seating time for lunch to eat". The little guy was crying and saying "I'm sorry Mom.." It just broke my heart! I wanted to buy a banana and give it to him, but his mom would have really gone off then.


On the same trip we were at Epcot. I was waiting outside the restroom for my wife when this woman and her young daughter head for the women's room. The mom is yelling at her saying "I told you to go poop at the hotel." My wife said the lady was really getting loud in the bathroom. She told her daughter that she would never take her anywhere again since they were spending so much money on the trip and they didn't have time to stop to go the bathroom. I wondered what memories they would take away from their trip.

Wow -- how sad. I wonder if the Mom would have eaten something when she got hungry or did she wait until lunch, too! And as far as the Mom yelling at her daugher, my heart goes out to the kiddo. I doubt that lady (using the term losely) is so "regular" that she can tell time by her own potty time! What a kook! They should both (the Mom's) be put in time out!

 

[klmall]

He is a redhead (copper red almost) and his fair skin is a rosy pink whenever it is above 50 degrees. Trouble is, now that he is 18 he won't let me force the sunscreen on him anymore! He uses that federal law giving over 18 the right to keep parents out of college records and from wearing sunscreen unless he chooses to!



"And on a final note... many had mentioned seeing bright red sometimes sunburned children... and there were some who mentioned red headed children... My oldest is a red head, very fair skin, tons of freckles. I keep all of my kids slathered in sunscreen all the time. But the minute my oldest gets a tad too warm or embarassed, he turns beat red! Face, legs, arms etc... (even indoors playing basketball) Someone actually said to us one day, while at MK "I cant believe you would let your son burn like that. What kind of parents are you??! " Now, I understand that some of you get super irritated over parents who do let their children burn... but dont you think it is odd that only one of my kids looks burned? We didnt realize what they were talking about until the lady looked at my son and said "do you need me to get something for that sunburn for you son?" I didnt really know what to do or say, but of course became defensive, and said to her "MY son does not need any assistance, thank you very much though. He is a red head in case you can not see, and it is 90 degrees out here, and he is hot. He is not sunburned, in fact just reapplied his lotion 20 mins ago. He simply turns red when he is hot or embarassed. He was already hot, and I think you have embarassed him completely! But thank you for being so concernedd!" As we walked away my son asked, Mom, what was wrong with that lady? Doesnt she know I have a mom to take care of me? Why would I need her help...
lol
I suppose I could have handled it better, but the way she came off, assuming she knew what she was talking about and acting as if she were the sunscreen police, it didnt sit well with me!
Sorry to be so long!"
Gabby[/QUOTE]

 

[married@wdw]

Well, we ratted out some parents at RNRC this weekend. The parents (foreigners with either a British or Austrilian-type accent) left their two kids -- I'd guess about 4 and 8-years-old -- outside RNRC while they went to ride. I just imagined all the horrible things that could go wrong, so I mentioned it to a CM who immmediately called security. I could never imagine leaving small children unattended in the parks for any length of time!

 

[disneyaggie]

Well, we ratted out some parents at RNRC this weekend. The parents (foreigners with either a British or Austrilian-type accent) left their two kids -- I'd guess about 4 and 8-years-old -- outside RNRC while they went to ride. I just imagined all the horrible things that could go wrong, so I mentioned it to a CM who immmediately called security. I could never imagine leaving small children unattended in the parks for any length of time!

When I was in Finland, I noticed a baby carriage outside of the post office. I told my host sister, "There is a baby in that carriage"! She said, rather no-big-deal-like, "Yeah". I said, "NO! You don't understand. There is a baby in that carriage, we are on a public sidewalk and no adult is around to protect it". She looked at me like I had a snake on my head. She said, "Here in Finland, that is acceptable". I told her that in America, that baby would be snatched and Heaven knows what. She replied, "WOW! We don't have to worry about that here"! So perhaps in their country (the mentioned story above from married@wdw) that is totally safe for them.

 

[PrinceJohn]

Last Nov, my wife and 3 boys were waiting in line to see Ariel in the Grotto - almost at the same time, my wife and I noticed that Ariel's mermaid suit was a little too low-cut - in the front - exposing what you might normally see at the Grotto at the Playboy Mansion if you know what I mean.
It became the joke of the trip. For the rest of the week, I kept asking my boys (so that my wife could hear me), if they wanted to go back and see Ariel again...She was less than amused every time, but she played along.

 

[DizBelle]

Last Nov, my wife and 3 boys were waiting in line to see Ariel in the Grotto - almost at the same time, my wife and I noticed that Ariel's mermaid suit was a little too low-cut - in the front - exposing what you might normally see at the Grotto at the Playboy Mansion if you know what I mean.
It became the joke of the trip. For the rest of the week, I kept asking my boys (so that my wife could hear me), if they wanted to go back and see Ariel again...She was less than amused every time, but she played along.

 

[PrinceJohn]

My wife suggested that they rename Ariels' Grotto, Ariels's Landing Strip... I'm not making that up.

 

[MELSMICE]

Most shocking thing this past trip was watching my DH change from pants into shorts in the Dollar Rent-A-Car parking lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a loser!!!

My DD's & I started blaring the horn when he decided it was okay to "drop his drawers". He thought it was "no biggie" because he had his boxers on. I told him he was going to be a topic on "the boards" when I got home!!!

 

[rayelias]

Just got back and I couldn't WAIT to post this...

So, my DF and I have fast-passes to Space Mountain for 12:35. It's 12:30, and we're waiting for the clock. One of my pet-peeves is people trying to sneak their way in early. So, we just sit there quietly waiting for our time. (Usually, if the fast-pass CM sees you waiting patiently and not trying to negotiate your way in early, they frequently let you in. They seem to really appreciate it when you don't try to get them to bend the rules.)

Anyhow, there is this European family who try to get in a couple minutes early. You know the type - don't bother to even ask, they just flash the ticket and keep walking. They KNOW they're breaking the rules and trying to get away with it. The CM VERY politely tells them they still have a few minutes, and to please wait with the rest of us who are patiently (and fairly) waiting our turn. The father (great role model, here), gives a loud harumph, turns around, and starts to make fun of the poor, young, CM behind her back. The girl is just trying to do her job and be fair to everyone, there's no need to make fun of her! So, for the next couple minutes, the whole family is making fun of her and laughing at her. Real class.

The CM knows we've been quietly sitting and waiting, and that the other family has been quite rude (to say the least), so at 12:35, she subtly looks over at us, smiles and nods, to let us know it's OK to go in - kind of give us a "head start" over the other people. Well, as soon as we get up, EuroFam races in front of us, practically knocking us over. The CM gave us a look and rolled her eyes. We smiled back.

Even with the fast-pass, there's a little bit of a line. So, we're in line behind our favorite family, and there's this rather offensive odor. DF turns to me with this look, and we both know... it smells like someone needs a diaper changed. We look around - there's no baby to be seen. It's an unmistakable smell, but it seems to dissipate every time the line moves forward. It was Euro-Dad! We figured that out, because he was directly in front of us for most of the time. But, in a continued rush to try and get ahead of everyone, he took the lead in his family, and we had the rest of EuroFamily between us. No smell.

All I can say is thank GOD, when we got close, the loading CM called out for a party of 2 to fill in empty spots on a loading car. We VERY quickly jumped at the chance to save ourselves from being downwind of Euro-Dad on the ride. I feel bad for whoever was behind us!

 

[mitros]

YOW! been there, smelt that!!!!

 

[MommyPoppins]

Some things from our trip....

First thing happened before we even left the parking lot. We piled on to the tram. DH first with the stroller and then our 3 DS(4,3,23mo.) then I got in with the backpack and DS(7weeks). I carried him in asling so I had both of my hands free. It was a lifesaver..anyway.. After we get in this family of 4 starts getting in the seat in front of us. They had about a 4 year old and the baby looked around the same as my DS7wks. Mom and 4 yr old get in Mom is holding the baby. Her DH hands her the infant car seat(for the life of my I can't figure out why SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many people do that, I would NEVER bring my CAR SEAT to the parks, talk about carry too much stuff.... Okay, so now Dad lifts up the double stroller and gets in. Great, were ready to go ...nope. CM comes over and tells Dad that the stroller has to be closed. No big deal right, we've all done it a MILLION times. Well aparently it was his first. He can't figure out how to do it. He pushes the butten and twists and handle and it only closes a little bit. Mom is trying to explain it to him all the while getting more and more PO'd that he can't close the stinking stroller. Dad is also getting VERY PO'd and at this point starts slamming the stroller up and down. This man from their row got down and was trying to help..but nope. It won't close..well it could have something to do with the fact that they had 3 big bags in the basket. We had twice as many kids and only one backpack(without wheels. ) I don't know why they needed sooooooooooooooooooooo much stuff. So now he trys to take a bag out, with the stroller half collapsed...of course it doesn't come out and he resorts to more up and down banging of the stroller. Finally she got a clue and they got off the tram because he wasn't going to be able to close that stroller. He obviously never took, "Stroller 101". When she got off the CM said over the speaker, "Yeah, I didn't think so." But really, I felt horrible for them starting their day out that way. I hope things got better.

Other smaller things include:

Very Rude CM's

Rude people cutting in line - We were standing wait for the CM to check out FP tickets for Buzz and this woman rudely comes up to us waiting and says,"Excuse me I have more people to get through." And then about 6-8 people get in front of us all and we almost got run over by their ECV.
Isn't the handicap entrance for BUZZ at the exit? Anyway, I don't mind letting people ahead with their family's(although I think everyone needs to wait together if they want to ride together) I'm not going to not let them pass, but my claws come out when people are rude.

Parents letting their kids run wild in the middle of busy areas. DH run over 2 kids, 1 of them twice because they were running around out in front of people.

Rude people hitting you in the back of the legs with their strollers...oh wait that was DH hitting me.

And I just want to let everyone know that yes, I breastfed my baby in public. I'd gladly go to a designated area if they had more than ONE. But if someone saw me that's their problem and they shouldn't be staring. I was completely covered up and sitting on the ground in a corner with my 2 strollers in front of me. After reading about all the breastfeeding haters here on the DIS I didn't want to take any chances of someone reporting about me.

 

[DizBelle]

And I just want to let everyone know that yes, I breastfed my baby in public. I'd gladly go to a designated area if they had more than ONE. But if someone saw me that's their problem and they shouldn't be staring. I was completely covered up and sitting on the ground in a corner with my 2 strollers in front of me. After reading about all the breastfeeding haters here on the DIS I didn't want to take any chances of someone reporting about me.

In general, I have no problem with breastfeeding in public. As long as you don't whip the puppy out in full view of everyone and leave it there while Jr. hooks up. It sounds like MommyPoppins did it right. She was pretty discreet and covered up.

 

[MommyPoppins]

In general, I have no problem with breastfeeding in public. As long as you don't whip the puppy out in full view of everyone and leave it there while Jr. hooks up. It sounds like MommyPoppins did it right. She was pretty discreet and covered up.

I have been accepted by my fellow DISer's...

 

[ksoehrlein]

The Riddle thread reminded me of a shocking riddle I overheard a classless father telling his 6- or 7-year-old daughter. Q: "Why is Mickey going to divorce Minnie?" A: "Because she's f-ing Goofy." And no, he didn't use the abbreviation I just used; he actually said the F-word!

 

[disneyaggie]

The Riddle thread reminded me of a shocking riddle I overheard a classless father telling his 6- or 7-year-old daughter. Q: "Why is Mickey going to divorce Minnie?" A: "Because she's f-ing Goofy." And no, he didn't use the abbreviation I just used; he actually said the F-word!

Wow! What a loser! Can you imagine how crass he is in the comfort of his own home? Blah!

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

The Riddle thread reminded me of a shocking riddle I overheard a classless father telling his 6- or 7-year-old daughter. Q: "Why is Mickey going to divorce Minnie?" A: "Because she's f-ing Goofy." And no, he didn't use the abbreviation I just used; he actually said the F-word!

Living, breathing proof that some people should not reproduce.