Have you ever had a shock?

[TrueEeyore]

I just remembered another shock I had this past January. It was a good shock though. Me and my fiance were at Downtown Disney and I was buying some souvinirs for my family and the total was like, $22 something and all I had were large bills so I asked my fiance if he had a couple of dollars. He was talked to the man that was checking me out and they were talking about hurricane Katrina. And the guy was like ''You are from Louisiana?'' And we nodded and he was like, "Hold on" and pushed some keys on his register and gave us a discount! He said it was being from a disaster area. I was so surprised and I couldn't stop thanking him. We weren't trying to get sympathy or anything, he was just so sweet. That's all I could talk about for the rest of the day, how sweet that man was. Disney truly is the best place on earth!

 

[Amyality]

I just remembered another shock I had this past January. It was a good shock though. Me and my fiance were at Downtown Disney and I was buying some souvinirs for my family and the total was like, $22 something and all I had were large bills so I asked my fiance if he had a couple of dollars. He was talked to the man that was checking me out and they were talking about hurricane Katrina. And the guy was like ''You are from Louisiana?'' And we nodded and he was like, "Hold on" and pushed some keys on his register and gave us a discount! He said it was being from a disaster area. I was so surprised and I couldn't stop thanking him. We weren't trying to get sympathy or anything, he was just so sweet. That's all I could talk about for the rest of the day, how sweet that man was. Disney truly is the best place on earth!

Cool! A good shock!

 

[Amyality]

The people smoking at the parks always astonish me. Every year there is someone in an outdoor dining area. Two years ago it was in Mexico - had CM make them stop. Easy.

This past visit we were in MGM waiting for Stars and Cars to start, next to Startours. Well this family sits down right next to us and both parents start chain smoking. So, I say can you please not smoke? They totally ignore me. So, I went and got a CM who asked them to stop. Hey very huffily stomped their nasty butts out on the floor. As soon as she left they lit right back up. Again, I go get a CM. This time they were asked to move along. Was very happy to see the back of that classy bunch and glad they lost their seats for the parade. Actually, just glad they weren't waiting for me in the parking lot.

Okay, there is one more and I was a bit unDisneyish but, I hate the smoking in the parks! This very gawdy, heavy, icky,lady on a scooter was entering the food and wine festval just puffing away without a care in the world. So, as I pass her I mention that there is no smoking in the parks. She smiles (in a way I suppose she considered sweetly) and says I know. I turned and yelled TRASH HEAP!!! She just kept cruising on he scooter. UGH! I get it, people smoke but, have a little respect at a family establishment and stick to designated areas! The foul stench is horrible!

One more NOT about disrespectful smokers...One year myself DH and DS 7 and DS 4 are on the Disney bus. Just as we pull up to EPCOT my 4 year old (3 at the time). Looks over at me and pukes right in my lap. DH and DS7 are like check ya later and get off the bus. I had to ride back to the resort like that and walk all the way to the room. Yes, that was shocking!

 

[bch044]

We were there the first week of Feb and We saw this woman who looked great and had her breasts falling out of her top ooohhh no wait that was my wife, then we saw this other one that ooohh no that was her also, then I saw oh never mind.

We had a great time.

 

[BlindTyldak]

Oct 2004 we were at the MK at one of the designated smoking areas by the reflecting pool. There were two CM's (janitors) down there as well chatting, when all of the sudden one of them kicked one of the ducks. And I don't mean pushed it with his foot, I mean kicked it up and over the fence, duck tumbling end over end. The other CM didn't even blink and just stood there and kept talking, and the duck was now flopping about in the water. My father went to get a manager while I kept an eye on the duck and the CM's, and he came back shortly with one in tow. He took a look at the duck and the CM's and called in some very nice people who I am assuming led them by the elbow to the tunnels and then off property, because rather than deny it, the CM said "I didn't kick it that hard, we do that all the time because they **** everywhere". hey, maybe they get the ducks to move on (I don't doubt it) but they don't try out for the Broncos with one in front of the guests.

 

[PrincessPatty]

We were there the first week of Feb and We saw this woman who looked great and had her breasts falling out of her top ooohhh no wait that was my wife, then we saw this other one that ooohh no that was her also, then I saw oh never mind.

We had a great time.

 

[dani0622]

My thoughts exactly...

 

[LindsayDunn228]

My thoughts exactly...

Ditto here.

 

[Dawgdad]

I'll tell my shocking story once again - first time on this post however.
Last March, we were waiting to see Ariel at the grotto. When we got fairly close, my wife and I both noticed that her mermaid outfit was very lowcut. Not the top, the bottom! I will keep this thread G-rated, but I will say that it was too low, if you know what I mean. You would think that someone in costuming would notice what was showing. My wife now says that I can't go to Ariel's Grotto without her anymore since it's now R-rated. LOL

 

[mitros]

My Most Recent Shock Was To See How Crowded The Parks Were In January!! All I Kept Hearing Was How Great It Was In January Cuz It's Empty And You Get Right On All The Rides, Blah Blah Blah. Me And My Sister Went This Past January And It Looked Like Spring Break (although It Was Freezing!!). We Couldnt Even Find A Spot For The Spectromagic Parade. I Just Dont Have Luck With The Crowds I Guess.

Were you there the first week of January? That's usually a really bad time......

 

[Sweedee]

While we were standing in line to ride Pooh in MK, there was a woman who had her phone stored in her cleavage!! She didn't even try to be discreet about it! Of course, dh is the one that noticed it! I got tickled, and told the lady behind me...who told her dh! So, there was a whole group of strangers staring at this strange woman's chest!! I suppose if you got it to tuck things in...then go for it!

 

[Deedlbugg]

I'll tell my shocking story once again - first time on this post however.
Last March, we were waiting to see Ariel at the grotto. When we got fairly close, my wife and I both noticed that her mermaid outfit was very lowcut. Not the top, the bottom! I will keep this thread G-rated, but I will say that it was too low, if you know what I mean. You would think that someone in costuming would notice what was showing. My wife now says that I can't go to Ariel's Grotto without her anymore since it's now R-rated. LOL

Maybe they're renaming it Ariel's Brothel?? LMAO!!!!

No flames please, I'm just kidding (and easily amused tonight I guess)

 

[hmeadq]

I have loved this thread. Having spent the past week and a half reading and I am only on page 126, but I have to post!

Never having been to Disney yet, I have to say I am most shocked with the amount of people who are very shocked and distributed by seemingly mild things. Young children who are full or partially naked, mothers nursing, people changing diapers in strollers, arm pit hair, and people throwing up. Any way this mine, not from WDW but an amusement park story.

My shock is this, and I caused it. On a trip to Cedar Point (a north east Ohio park with some of the most wild & best roller coasters in the world) with my 6 year old niece who had just hit 48 inches tall, she wanted to ride ALL the roller coaster she was tall enough to! I put my foot down at Millennium Force (310 feet high first hill and top speed of 92 mph) but told her she could ride the others if she wanted. (This was before Top Thrill Dragster was built, and MF at the time was the tallest, fastest, highest-G coaster in the world.) So we started with the most mild and worked our way up.

Happy little girl, arms up, screaming, having a great time. UNTIL we got on the Magnum at 200+ feet it is quite a coaster. We talked about it as we stood in line, I told her to watch close, and as we were getting on I told her we could walk off the other side, we didn't have to ride. She said she wanted to and smiled. As we started up the first hill she started to look scared. I had to carry her crying softly off the coaster. We sat down and she calmed down.

She said she still wanted to ride more, so we went on one we already did, a wood coaster she loved (Gemini) and all was well. Then she asked what else we need to ride, she had a list. We were down to the "Mean Streak" a good name for this wood, creaking, bumpy wood coaster at 165 feet with a 65 mph top speed. She seemed fine in line, but as we started up the hill she started to cry. The first hill is long and slow, and I'm sure the people behind me thought I was awful as she started to cry harder as we approached the top of the hill, I told her it would be OK. And then the coaster started. This time I had to carry her crying loudly off the ride, almost hyperventilating! As we got off I noticed that a couple on our same train had ridden Magnum with us. They shot me dagger eyes as they walked pass they made some comment as they walked past, but I didn't hear.

We rode some coasters we had already done, for the rest of the day. Then my DN begged me to let her ride Millennium Force! I said no, of course, but what a child. She is standing next the coaster looking up at the 300+ foot first hill, she tried to convince me she'd be OK! NO WAY!

 

[CheshireVal]

Okay, there is one more and I was a bit unDisneyish but, I hate the smoking in the parks! This very gawdy, heavy, icky,lady on a scooter was entering the food and wine festval just puffing away without a care in the world. So, as I pass her I mention that there is no smoking in the parks. She smiles (in a way I suppose she considered sweetly) and says I know. I turned and yelled TRASH HEAP!!! She just kept cruising on he scooter. UGH! I get it, people smoke but, have a little respect at a family establishment and stick to designated areas! The foul stench is horrible!

Lovely.

 

[MELSMICE]

Lovely.

We think along the same lines!

 

[alabamagirl]

Oct 2004 we were at the MK at one of the designated smoking areas by the reflecting pool. There were two CM's (janitors) down there as well chatting, when all of the sudden one of them kicked one of the ducks. And I don't mean pushed it with his foot, I mean kicked it up and over the fence, duck tumbling end over end. The other CM didn't even blink and just stood there and kept talking, and the duck was now flopping about in the water. My father went to get a manager while I kept an eye on the duck and the CM's, and he came back shortly with one in tow. He took a look at the duck and the CM's and called in some very nice people who I am assuming led them by the elbow to the tunnels and then off property, because rather than deny it, the CM said "I didn't kick it that hard, we do that all the time because they **** everywhere". hey, maybe they get the ducks to move on (I don't doubt it) but they don't try out for the Broncos with one in front of the guests.

This made me so mad when I read this! I hate to think that any CMs are cruel to animals. I hope he was fired.

 

[pixiedust23]

I realized that I had been a member of this thread forever and I never thought to share this shocking moment of mine...

I was in PI a couple years ago when I was on summer break from college and I was approached by a male college student who asked me if I had any pot. I said no and walked away fairly disgusted. Then he came up to me again and asked if I knew where he could get some. I told him no I don't do drugs and I have no idea where he could get pot and once again I walked away. A little while later he came up to me again and insisted on buying me a drink. When we got up to the bar he told me he only had enough money for one drink so we would have to share. At this point I had had it. He even had the nerve of trying to invite himself back to the hotel room where my friends and I were staying!

O and the kicker...when we were talking for a short while, he was telling me how he did cancer research at school. I was amazed and fairly excited b/c I did brain cancer research in college. I started asking him questions and told him about my research...well the look on his face was classic! His response was let's not talk about our research were on vacation! yea buddy, suuuuuure!

So basically he was a cheap lying drug user...sigh what a catch!

 

[goofy's friends]

Saw a curious Dad at Epcot, right by the fountain, in front of everyone, taking a peek down the back of his ~3yo son's pants....pulling them away from the crack in his butt and taking a peek (and maybe a sniff???) to see what was down there. Kid was oblivious. Would have made a great picture.

in defense of this Dad, if you've ever had to potty train a child, you know this is not an unusual thing to do! He probably didn't even think about how it looked--not fun, but just a way of life for that potty training season

 

[TDC Nala]

Maybe they're renaming it Ariel's Brothel?? LMAO!!!!

Look at my thong
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think
I would be more discreet?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who shows
Everything...
Look at my stuff
Hurry, it's cold
How big a cup size should these seashells hold?
Looking at me you could say
Sure...she shows everything...

 

[Idroveallnight]

Look at my thong
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think
I would be more discreet?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who shows
Everything...
Look at my stuff
Hurry, it's cold
How big a cup size should these seashells hold?
Looking at me you could say
Sure...she shows everything...

Oh - that is too good! Just the humor I needed to cut the stress of trying to pack when I am supposed to leave in 10 hours!!!!