Have your children embarrassed you at Disney/Orlando?

[Tinkerbell_Tiffany]

was reading through this thread and it reminded me of something my 9 yr old said in the restrooms in disney.
me my 4 yr old and 9 yr old were in one of the family restrooms at disney and I had been complaining about prices at disney anyways that week and I guess he heard that, anyways you know how they have the tampon and napkin dispenser? ...well he saw NAPKINS $0.50 and said
"OH MY GOSH MOM I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CHARGE THAT MUCH FOR NAPKINS TOO!!" he was sooo serious!! it was hilarious and he didn't know what I was laughing at!

 

[kerry34]

was reading through this thread and it reminded me of something my 9 yr old said in the restrooms in disney.
me my 4 yr old and 9 yr old were in one of the family restrooms at disney and I had been complaining about prices at disney anyways that week and I guess he heard that, anyways you know how they have the tampon and napkin dispenser? ...well he saw NAPKINS $0.50 and said
"OH MY GOSH MOM I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CHARGE THAT MUCH FOR NAPKINS TOO!!" he was sooo serious!! it was hilarious and he didn't know what I was laughing at!

Thanks for giving me my one good laugh for the day, that is priceless!!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

I see your point, taking a young kid to WDW when they are too young to realize, appreciate and remember isn't about making a memory for the child. But is making a memory for the family such a bad thing? Do you have just one child? If so that makes it easier for you. Suppose you had a 6 year old too. Would you have left them at home?

We all do what we think is right for our kids/families/vacations. To imply otherwise is a shame and often hurtful.

 

[TinkGirl]

My kids who are old enough to know better (9, 10, and 13) were attempting to climb on the viking ship play area in EPCOT even though it was closed and roped off. They were not listening to me telling them to get off, and an older gentleman just watched them and smiled. He came up to me and told me he raised six boys and gave me an understanding look.

 

[lclark0621]

Actually, I dont take my child on vacation so I can show my friends. I take my son on vacation, so as a family WE can enjoy the vacation. I never had, and I never will pimp my kid, especially for "oohs & ahhs" from people.

I never "drag my kid" anywhere. If he gets cranky or tired, we go back to the hotel for a nap, or an early night.

And what is wrong with ME enjoying a vacation with my family? If I like to go to Disney World, why shouldn't I? Why should I wait for some magical age to take my kid, just so he "remembers" it later? What is wrong with him ENJOYING something RIGHT NOW?


I was not laughing at people who dont spend $2K on a trip. FOR ME, I cant remember the last time a trip cost us less then that. And I can laugh at that if I want to. There is nothing wrong with ME laughing at ME because of what I spend on vacations...

MmmmmmKay?

Why cant a parent also enjoy a vacation in Disney World?

 

[ScarletFire]

was reading through this thread and it reminded me of something my 9 yr old said in the restrooms in disney.
me my 4 yr old and 9 yr old were in one of the family restrooms at disney and I had been complaining about prices at disney anyways that week and I guess he heard that, anyways you know how they have the tampon and napkin dispenser? ...well he saw NAPKINS $0.50 and said
"OH MY GOSH MOM I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CHARGE THAT MUCH FOR NAPKINS TOO!!" he was sooo serious!! it was hilarious and he didn't know what I was laughing at!

that is sooooo funny

 

[Enchanted]

was reading through this thread and it reminded me of something my 9 yr old said in the restrooms in disney.
me my 4 yr old and 9 yr old were in one of the family restrooms at disney and I had been complaining about prices at disney anyways that week and I guess he heard that, anyways you know how they have the tampon and napkin dispenser? ...well he saw NAPKINS $0.50 and said
"OH MY GOSH MOM I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CHARGE THAT MUCH FOR NAPKINS TOO!!" he was sooo serious!! it was hilarious and he didn't know what I was laughing at!

Oh my gosh, that is the funniest thing I've read all year! Bwah!

I don't have children of my own, but my family has embarrassed me a couple times in Disney World. We were getting on Buzz Lightyear and a really cute CM winked at me, and my dad goes, "Hey, watch it, buddy. She's jailbait!" He was totally kidding of course and told the CM so, but I was still embarrassed.

And to all of those who take their children to Disney World at any age, I applaud you. I wanted to go when I was as young as two and saw the commercials on TV. Ever since then, I've been a fanatic. I would've loved to go as a kid, and I would have remembered every sacred moment. I didn't get to go until I was twelve because of various reasons (health, financial, etc), and I plan to take my kids if I ever have any (those under three don't even cost anything, so why NOT take them other than not wanting to put up with them?). If you like making memories with your family, you go for it and don't let anyone else get your panties in a wad about it.

 

[Kath2003]

Not a child but my cousin, aged 15, managed to embarrass us all. The eight of us - that is, my parents, 2 sisters, aunt, uncle and cousin - were in a shop in MGM. We're just browsing, it's a nice shop. After a couple of minutes, there's this God-awful fart stench. My parents and sisters and I blamed it on this family nearby and it got so bad we had to leave the shop!

So we go outside and see my cousin, who's 15, sat on a bench. We go over and sit with him. Mum asks him where his parents are. He replies that they're still in the shop - he got sent out of the shop by his Dad for farting so horrifically

My mother told him a better punishment would have been to make him stay in there with it

 

[kerry34]

I also did not get to go until I was 12 for the first time, but I also remember being young and wishing so badly to go there. The thing I most remember about Disney at that first trip was the general atmosphere. I wasnt too big into alot of the characters at that point because I didnt want to appear uncool. LOL. I remember thinking how it was like being in a different world. I also loved Epcot as well. I can literally say now with my kids that I have watched them grow up in Disney. I marvel at how their tastes have changed over the years. I remember my oldest loving Fantasyland so much when she was five, and also the first time she met the mouse. Now I watch her tolerating alot in Fantasyland for the sake of her little sisters and waiting with baited breath for that next ride on Splash Mountain. The next trip we take she will be 14 1/2. I dont know where the time goes, but I consider myself rich in wonderful memories with my kids at disney.

 

[KimberlyC]

I think a more appropriate question might be “has anybody taken children w/ them who did NOT have an embarrassing moment!” Dd has had so many “moments” it’s hard to keep track.

One that stands out was this year we were on Small World – we were almost at the end when of course the boats back up & we were stuck. At that moment dd announced “I have to go potty… NOW!” She had that look of terror – the little freaky dolls just keep singing – she starts “dancing” – I beg her to try to hold it. Of course next thing I know there is a big puddle on the floor of the boat – I look around and the couple in the row behind us has a look of horror on their face. We just have to sit there and wait… the creepy little dolls keep singing… we move 2 feet then stop… the creepy dolls keep singing… aaargh! When it’s finally time to get off I immediately tell the CM helping us out – she gives me a look that could kill – she quickly stops the people from climbing into the row. I profusely apologize – the CM just shoots daggers w/ her eyes. I ask if there is anything I can do to help – I get a curse “NO” from her. We don’t know what else to do other then get out of there… and quick!

I wonder if there was an announcement over the loudspeaker “Wet Clean-up – Aisle 4!”

Our new saying is “You just haven’t been to Disney unless you’ve peed on Small World”.

I almost peed myself just reading this. "Creepy little dolls keep singing". That's priceless. They creep my DH out, too. He speaks of them like they are Chucky and the Bride of Chucky. If we were to get stuck he would be the child having the meltdown.

I think I need Depends to read this thread!

 

[SteinsLaFemme]

My DD was a toddler when she first went to Disney. She was so adorable with her curly blond hair and little rosebud lips. She was like a character magnet. Any character within 50 feet head straight for her.

As soon as they came within a foot of her she screamed like a banshee. Who knew such loud noises could be made by such a small person. She kicked. She pushed. She clawed, scratched and did anything else to get those things to go away. Unfortunately, for the whole trip, they aimed right for her.

I am so glad my kids are big now.

 

[KimberlyC]

Maybe you live in/near Florida, I don't know, but going from CT to FL is kind of a big deal. I didn't grow up traveling the globe or even the country every vacation. We would go to Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, etc.. There's a big difference between a 3-day weekend trip to the mountains of NH that costs about $500, and a 7-night stay 1200 miles away that costs over $2000 plus airfare.

First, I want your TA because just 3 nights in June is going to cost me almost $2000 plus airfare but it will be my precious DS's 2nd b-day and he'll enjoy it at the time whether he remembers it or not. It's worth it to me. Second, if 10 is the perfect age I'll take him back when he's 10, but before that I'll want to make sure that 7 isn't the perfect age and to do that, I'll have to take him when he's 7.

I suppose (like many of the Disers on this board) I am fortunate to be able to take WDW vacations (plural). Maybe if I knew that my child would only be able to go to WDW once during his entire childhood, I would be more concerned with him being older, remembering more etc. But no worries and if he pees, poops, pukes, streaks or has a major meltdown at least we'll be near others who may understand my pain.

I can't wait til June...Bring on the MOUSE!

 

[IloveWINNIEthePOOH]

I think my older brother and I embarassed my mom over Christmas!
We got done w/ our dinner at RFC and my brother and I decided to go out in the shop. WELL... we just happened to notice the awesome, as we call it, Rainforest Music, ringing outside RFC. We both decide this music is demanding our incredible dance moves -or should we say goofy?
So we Step up on the little rock border around the Goofy's candy Co. and start bustin out some moves! After about 5 minutes of our celebrity style dancing, some laughs from on lookers, and some strange looks, mom and dad, gramps and little brother come walkin out of RFC and no joke, mom's face looks like this- Then I hear her say to our dad- "Oh please tell me those are not our children!"
Yes, mom, we are yours!!!!

 

[vellamint]

was reading through this thread and it reminded me of something my 9 yr old said in the restrooms in disney.
me my 4 yr old and 9 yr old were in one of the family restrooms at disney and I had been complaining about prices at disney anyways that week and I guess he heard that, anyways you know how they have the tampon and napkin dispenser? ...well he saw NAPKINS $0.50 and said
"OH MY GOSH MOM I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CHARGE THAT MUCH FOR NAPKINS TOO!!" he was sooo serious!! it was hilarious and he didn't know what I was laughing at!

Okay - this reminds me of something that should have been embarrassing if anyone was around us and listening at the time. When one of my daughter was 8 years old she and all my other kids were into the pressed pennies. So we were in the Pirates of the Caribbean shop and she went into the ladies room with my girlfriends daughter. She then comes running out yelling "look what I bought"...turns out she saw a tampon machine and thought that for 50 cents she was buying herself a roll of pennies that she could use in the press machines!!!! It was actually funny though once stopped her from waving it around.

 

[PixieDust_Chick]

We went about 2 years ago. We were boarding off Spaceship Earth in Epcot and my youngest daughter threw up and fell into the garbage can where she threw up in. We got her cleaned up, but she hit her arm on the inside of the can. So we went to the doctors and sat in the waiting room for what seemed like a million years (7 hours). So my older daughter got bored, so she and my husband went out into the parking lot to sit in the car and sleep to the sound of the radio (it was 3:00 am). So there i am with my younger daughter falling asleep on my lap in the early morning and the doctor finally calls her in. It turns out she popped her elbow out of her socket (it's called milk maid's elbow). It took exactly 4 seconds to pop it back in and my daughter cryed like crazy and i remember all these people looking at me think "didn't she just go in there and already her daughter is crying and throwing a tantrum". So i go back out to the car to wake up my older dauhter and husband. When i get there i found out the my older daughter had peed in her pants while she was sleeping (she was 4). So my husband had to rush us to the nearest bathroom and as we entered the closest hotel at 4:00 in the morning. That is my story.

 

[mseg16222]

Well since my kids haven't been to Disney yet I can't wait hear what comes out of there mouths when they are there. But my youngest son just started Kind. in August. Well I get a call the 3rd day of school from his teacher. She wanted to let me know that they had to talk to him during recess but that he wasn't in truble......At this point I am sweating bullets waiting to hear what he did. Well she starts laughing and says that he had to pee and just pulled his pants down in the middle of the play ground and went. She said by the time she ran over to him that he was pulling his pants up and she asked if he had to go inside. He said no I'm done. Every teacher at the school said it was the first time that they had ever seen that happen..... The boy is going to turn me grey before he gets out of Kind......

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

I dont' know about everyone else, but I am just living out my life, who cares about actors in commercials (why was the commercial brought up? i mean, really?? )

And if I want to take my kids with me, at age 3 and 5, so be it. Its my worry! And heck while we are at it, if my mum wants to take Me (30) my dh(36) my brother(27 ) (with my kids) then she can do that too! Just goes to show that Disney is for everyone! (well almost everyone apparently).

To each his own, i guess. You had fun with your son at 10, great! Go write a trip report. But don't come onto this thread, and not post anything of relevance to the thread, sheesh.

off my soapbox now. sorry readers for jumping in on this, i just wouldn't sit back any longer!

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

Okay - this reminds me of something that should have been embarrassing if anyone was around us and listening at the time. When one of my daughter was 8 years old she and all my other kids were into the pressed pennies. So we were in the Pirates of the Caribbean shop and she went into the ladies room with my girlfriends daughter. She then comes running out yelling "look what I bought"...turns out she saw a tampon machine and thought that for 50 cents she was buying herself a roll of pennies that she could use in the press machines!!!! It was actually funny though once stopped her from waving it around.

someone i know did that...he was about 10 and was in the public unisex washroom at a hospital, and came out after washing hands and asked if anyone had a quarter...
he said he needed to buy napkins to dry his hands!

 

[jann1033]

my first thought on seeing the thread topic was my kids have embarrassed me all over the country, not just at Disney.

I think the most embarrassing i can think of off hand at WDW is my youngest exiting the wrong door in the bathroom between fantasy and liberty sq. then after we panicked for a few moments looking for her, once we found her she screamed and cried at us because , according to her,we "left" her much to the horror of the 100 or so people who heard her and figured we were horrendous parents who just let our 6 yr old go to the bathroom by herself and kept walking...like someone said don't judge till you know the whole story!

another but not at Disney was when my daughter( oldest one this time but around 2 at the time) decided to take her diaper off and poop on the floor at our church, little" nuggets" that proceeded to kind of roll around the aisle...no way to ignore that and with her bare butt hanging out kind of obvious who did it

 

[jann1033]

someone i know did that...he was about 10 and was in the public unisex washroom at a hospital, and came out after washing hands and asked if anyone had a quarter...
he said he needed to buy napkins to dry his hands!

better than what i did when i thought the urinal cake was a bar of soap ( hey i'd never been in a men's room what did i know but i won't say how old i was since I was past 30 and this thread is about kids ....)