Have you ever had a shock?

[DisneyDivaMom]

Although our first trip back in 2004 was pretty much wonderful, there were a couple of incidences that were not so wonderful. Just strange I thought.

At our resort my then 6 yo dd and another little girl about her age were watching TV in the lobby. I was changing a PS or something at the front desk. The little girl's mom was a couple of people further back in the line. And the child's grandmother was in the gift shop. Well, my dd and the other little girl started talking and comparing pins on their lanyards. Then they decided to trade pins. Just as they are doing so, the grandmother come out of the gift shop and sees my dd accepting a pin from the other girl after giving her one. I don't think she understood pin trading because she began yelling at my dd not to steal from her gd. I turned around to see what was going on. I excused myself from the cm and along with the other mother went over to where the girls and gm were. The mom tried to calm gm down and tried to explain pin trading to her. My dd was in tears, she isn't used to being screamed at. Gm wouldn't calm down so when an apologetic look at me and a mouthed "I'm sorry", led her mother and dd away. I picked up my sobbing dd, told the cm that I would finish up later and I took dd back to our room to calm her down. I don't know what was up with gm, the mom and little girl were nice enough.

The other icident occurred at DTD at the pin trading shop. There are statues of Mickey and Minnie as well as Donald and Daisy there wearing lanyards. Well, a cm, dd and I were looking at pins. The cm was helping me locate a pin I wanted. (hint: if you see something you really, really like buy it then.) We are looking at the pins right behind one of the little statues when suddenly I hear someone screaming. I ignore it. The screaming gets louder and the person starts cussing. It seems that they wanted to take a picture with the statue and WE WERE IN THEIR WAY AND TO MOVE IT, *****!. Lovely, just lovely. I could have taken my dd down to the local bar and the language would have been more PG.

I know stuff like this happens all the time but somehow you just expect people not to leave their manners at home.

 

[Jotash]

Post Deleted due to complaint.

 

[goofy's friends]

Ok, I don't know if I will ever be able to read all of these--I only made it through page 25 after 4 days, so I will go ahead and share my story
When I was in Junior High, 1980-1983 (not sure exactly) my family drove across country in a motor home to go to Disneyworld--I'm talking grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousins, sister, and my parents. After mant hours, we finally pull in and my dad insists that we will be fine coming in under the canopy near check-in (I think this was at the Contemporary). Well, he didn't take into account the air-conditioner on top of the motorhome and the sprinkler heads on the canopy. Yeah......you got it, as he inched under, we broke off the sprinkler heads and BLACK water ran down the sides of the motor home. "Hellow, We're here!!!!" WOW, my grandmother was freaking out, dad got out in the mess and people came running like crazy out of the hotel. The kids thought it was great--that is until we ran inside and the fire alarms were going off---SO embarassing at least to a pre-teen We were waiting in the lobby for parents and guess who came to see us---Mickey Mouse!!
Although, it was a little shocking for us--I'm sure it was more shocking for everyone in the lobby at the time

 

[pampam]

My breastfeeding shocker is in reverse...when we went last year, I was breastfeeding my then 5 month old "on demand" and tried to go to the baby care center as much as possible (they are GREAT BTW). Anyhow, I did do some outdoor feedings, but I carried a very light nylon windbreaker so it wasn't overly hot to cover up, and I found the most desolate place possible in the vicinity. DH and I felt that we did not want to make some poor parent explain to their 4 yr old at WDW what I was doing, so I hid it as much as I possibly could and for the most part, noone even glanced my way.

That being said, one day I found myself a very secluded spot near Liberty Square, in the back there behind the stores, past the smoking area. I start feeding the baby and DH takes our 18 month old and the stroller to go do some shopping (I figured the less "stuff" the less I would be noticed). A few people walked by and never even glanced my way. Terrific. Until a CM walks up. With a tour group. Of about 30. And stands RIGHT NEXT TO THE BENCH. OMG. As they all start to face me, she realizes what i am doing...I am trying to figure out what to do, as aborting the feeding had the potential to cause more embarassment for all. As my face is getting redder, here comes DH, who has the look of mortification on his face too.

Kudos to the CM though, she slowly starts to move away, and the group has yet to fully appreciate that there is a baby under my jacket. LOL

Suffice it to say, DH did no more wandering during our trip. He had to hang out and serve as lookout.

You described it very well. I've taken the tour, so I could envision it very clearly. That must have been so embarasing for you, especially since you may have even been able to see the Baby Care Center from where you were sitting. But you are correct in thinking that could be a secluded spot. I think it may be a smoking area now.

 

[goofy's friends]

 

[Nikel]

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

As the mom of a 2.5 year old at the beginning stages of potty training, I completely agree. Another thing is that in a group of people including other small children, just because I may smell a poopy diaper, that doesn't mean its one of my children. I'd much rather take a quick peak rather than hauling my crew off to the nearset restroom only to find a clean, dry diaper.

 

[cornflkgrl]

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!

I just want to say that not all smokers are terrible inconsiderate people. Also, it is my understanding (i have not been to Disney yet) that you CAN smoke in the parks in designated areas so it is not right to tell people they cannot smoke in the park, but maybe you should just point them in the direction of the smoking areas or tell a CM to. Not everyone knows that you cannot smoke everywhere in the park and not everyone knows where the smoking areas are. I am sure most people (with the exception of your rude chain smoking people you mentioned) do not smoke to intentionally annoy you and ruin your visit to the park. Also, it is very rude to call someone names for doing something you don't like. That is just as bad as the people not putting their cigarettes out and if someone yelled "trash heap" at me I would not respond in a positive way at all as opposed to if they had politely told me that there are designated smoking areas and I am not currently in one. I am allergic to perfume and most of the time just don't like the smell of it....I don't say to a complete stranger wearing perfume "yuck, you stink, get away from me!"

 

[jmay127]

Ours isn't quite on par with some of these shockers...guess it's more of a rude thing.

We'd been told to ask to ride up front w/the captain on the monorail. So we were in the front corral w/ds 5 & 12. Younger one was hopeful for the opportunity (we told him it doesn't always happen). So we asked the guy loading & he says sure please wait. Okay, no problem. Then this obnoxious guy standing right beside us & overheard our request then follows the loading guy & asks can they ride up front w/captain. Well, I guess in all the loading commotion he forgot us & tells them sure & sends them right in front of us. I could have understood if they had very little kids but they had a boy & girl who looked about 10 & 12. Our younger ds was crushed, especially as it was our last day...

 

[coolkidhann95]

Please do not use that sort of language i wish i was a moderater but im not because im a kid.

 

[Jotash]

Please do not use that sort of language i wish i was a moderater but im not because im a kid.

Sorry. Didn't mean to offend children. I thought I wrote it as sensitively as I could. I will delete the post. I was just relating what happened.

 

[disneyaggie]

Sorry. Didn't mean to offend children. I thought I wrote it as sensitively as I could. I will delete the post. I was just relating what happened.

Too bad the children don't have their own Disney website -- I thought you wrote it as sensitively as you could. I have seen some pretty incredible things on the Dis Board so don't feel bad at all.

 

[jgates]

Jotash - I was not offended either - but we all have differing opinions which is part of what makes us human. Wish they would have escorted that smart-mouth right out the front gate of the park.

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

Jotash: i agree! you were posting about bad behaviour that happened, and you didn't type out the full word. what if u said 'f bomb' or 'f word' i wonder if the reaction would have been the same, either way , its still a reference to a swear word, not the word itself.

what you typed was more than fine. :O)

 

[Jotash]

Thanks. The topic is "Have you ever had a shock?" and his behavior and language sure shocked me.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Too bad the children don't have their own Disney website -- I thought you wrote it as sensitively as you could. I have seen some pretty incredible things on the Dis Board so don't feel bad at all.

I DEFINITELY agree!

There are many many many things I've read on the DIS that I would NOT want a kid to read. I guess it's true though, that it's up to the parents to supervise.

 

[goofy's friends]

I'd much rather take a quick peak rather than hauling my crew off to the nearset restroom only to find a clean, dry diaper.

No kidding

Did anyone read my story on the previous page........maybe it was a "had to be there" situation, but it is something I will never forget and so funny!!

Also, I wanted to type another response and see my new signature

 

[cornflkgrl]

No kidding

Did anyone read my story on the previous page........maybe it was a "had to be there" situation, but it is something I will never forget and so funny!!

Also, I wanted to type another response and see my new signature

I have not read this thread it is too long but I am assuming you are talking about checking a diaper for poo. Did someone have a problem with this? Was someone shocked by this??? We do this all the time. I am not going to undo a diaper just to see if there is something in it. Usually I don't have to look in my son's diaper at all....you can smell it a mile away. If this is shocking to someone they would not want to be around my family. Just the sight of us feeding our ds would be shocking for people (he throws food everywhere and has a habit of chewing his food and then taking it out of his mouth and playing with it).

 

[cornflkgrl]

most shocking moment... dad and 3yo daughter (and mom and another child) are waiting for the parade. 3yo daughter is standing on a bench w/ dad sitting on bench next to her... he keeps putting his hands up her sundress "tickling" her under her dress... she clearly is pushing his hands back down, saying "nooooooo" and trying to turn herself away from him. very obvious she was uncomfortable. i wanted to say "hey dad! she obviously doesn't want her private parts tickled, you perv!!" Very sad for the child!

How do you know it was her dad?? EW! I would have gotten security at the park and followed the people around if I had to and called child protective services. That is just disgusting!

 

[Toulouse]

I feel like I'm gawking at a car accident reading this thread, but it sure is interesting reading how crazy some people are......

 

[goofy's friends]

I have not read this thread it is too long but I am assuming you are talking about checking a diaper for poo. Did someone have a problem with this? Was someone shocked by this??? We do this all the time. I am not going to undo a diaper just to see if there is something in it. Usually I don't have to look in my son's diaper at all....you can smell it a mile away. If this is shocking to someone they would not want to be around my family. Just the sight of us feeding our ds would be shocking for people (he throws food everywhere and has a habit of chewing his food and then taking it out of his mouth and playing with it).

Can you believe someone was shocked by this!! They obviously have never had children.
No, I was referring to my Jr. High trauma of my dad driving under the canopy of the hotel--read it on the previous page---it's funny!