Heely Roller Shoes are EVERYWHERE!

[dolphindan1]

I'm sorry you were hurt. You point out many important issues here. It's not safe. It doesn't matter how great the kid is, one bit of gravel or one person stopping short can cause an accident and someone can get hurt.

In a crowded area, people cannot roller skate. You wouldn't think it needs to be in writing on a big sign. The list of rules would be ridiculously long if WDW had to specifically state - no heelys, no skateboards, no bicycles, no rock climbing gear, etc. No matter what you think of to include, there will be someone who tries to do something not specifically included on the list.

Disney states on the maps:

"We work hard to offer a comfortable, safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Please assist us by showing common courtesy to fellow park guests. Please be respectful of others. Do not use profanity or engage in unsafe, illegal or offensive behavior. Please abide by all safety warnings and notices. Proper attire - including shirt and shoes - must be worn at all times."

If someone is doing something unsafe, no matter if it is specifically mentioned or not, is breaking park rules.

When I was a CM, I had someone climb up the side of a planter and sit in the dirt to get a better view at Fantasmic. I had to instruct them to get out. Do we need a sign or printed document stating "No scaling planters and sitting in the dirt"?

Several years ago, my aunt was burned in WDW by someone carrying around a lit cigarette at his side. I also witnessed an older unsteady gentleman almost knocked over by a heely-wearer.

The kids aren't necessarily bad or have bad intentions, they just need supervision and rules. Many problems are the result of parents who do not teach their children to respect the world around them- to respect other people and to respect rules and laws and to use common sense as to when things violate those rules. I believe that following rules of courtesy shows respect for yourself and others and respect shows compassion and love - this is what the world needs.

I think I said common sense a few pags back....all it boils down too

 

[rkwells]

Whether you think your child will harm anyone or not, is truly not the issue. They are not allowed, against the rules. Does that not apply to your child? If not then I guess that truly is the problem, isn't it. Your child is above the rules.

I have to say this really got me thinking. My son has a pair and I was planning on letting him wear them on our March trip, yep they are fun and I do supervise well. However because of your post I got to thinking about the no Smoking rule except in designated areas. I am really bothered by cigarette smoke and get really bent out of shape at smokers who think this rule doesn't apply to them. I am infuriated at others who cut in line because they are above waiting in line. I feel rules are in place for the comfort and safety of all. Really parents, if we all taught our kids to respect rules and others we would all be better off for it. I don't mean to sound all high and mighty here because I am definitely not a perfect person or perfect parent....I am just saying

 

[DebbieB]

I am fairly new to this board and am going to WDW in Jan for the first time. My kids do have heelys, although they are not allowed to wear them in the stores, etc. Is there a sign that is posted at the gate when you walk into a park that says heelys are not allowed. I think that alot of people probably do not know that this is a rule.

I agree. I have never seen a sign posted and if cm's are not saying anything, how are people supposed to know?

I think they should be banned. A kid almost knocked me over in K-Mart not long ago, he lost control and went flying across the floor.

 

[golden1]

I saw a few kids with heelys last week but not too many and they didn't cause problems. I think it could get really bad during holiday weeks when there are more kids out of school and more crowds.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I think I said common sense a few pags back....all it boils down too

I totally agree!

I think someone on the DIS has this in their sig - "Common sense isn't so common".

 

[MyGoofy26]

I think I said common sense a few pags back....all it boils down too

Sadly, it seems that some people just don't have any, LOL! I'm working at Macy's seasonally and we just had a woman come in to return a bracelet she bought. She wanted to know why she wasn't being refunded the entire amount on her reciept. She was asked if she was going to return the necklace also she said no, she'd already given it to someone. . . . but still kept demanding a full refund

To *me* and many people, no skating in a busy theme park IS common sense. At the very least it should make people wonder if they're allowed or not. Instead people just assume and figure they'll deal with it later if they're busted. And that goes for a LOT more than just Heely's.

 

[Joanna71985]

I can officially say that they are not allowed in the parks. And yes, we do enforce it (well, some of us do) but they just take the wheels down again when they move away. What we need to be able to do is if we see someone skating is take the wheels out, send them to Guest Relations (or somewhere else) and have the person pick them up on their way out. Of course, putting it on the map might also help.