Heelys at the parks?

[BamaFan121s]

Now I know that[size=-1] in Florida, having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
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I don't think THAT is appropriate in a park either...lol.

 

[noodleknitter]

I've never know a mall that allowed skating.

 

[pezheadmeg]

Not everyone knows this when coming from a different state.
I know there are several laws here in Florida I wasn't aware of them, even being a native, but I'm glad I looked them up. Now I know that[size=-1] in Florida, having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

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But unlike up in NY you can talk on the cell phone while driving. Though knowing Florida and having lived there myself, I wouldn't be surprised if it was illegal to skate while talking on a cell phone. But let's be really honest here, WDW should give out driving tests for the EVCs. Between Heelys and EVCs maybe I should walk around in a bubble.

 

[CleveRocks]

Sorry, haven't read through past the first page, but there was a similar thread a few months back. I e-mailed WDW, and got the response that Heelys are specifically prohibited in the parks. Period.

 

[BamaFan121s]

Sorry, haven't read through past the first page, but there was a similar thread a few months back. I e-mailed WDW, and got the response that Heelys are specifically prohibited in the parks. Period.

Yeah, you'd think that knowing that and getting confirmation would be enough, not, "I have to see a sign, break and arm and be asked to leave before it's good enough for me." Psssh, so long as it's not my kid's neck...

 

[saschab]

My DS12 is very unhappy with me because I won't buy him Heelies.
He has numerous skateboards, a razor scooter,and a MiniMoto (a electric small motorcycle). He even has inline skates.

The problem I have with them is that they encourage behavior that is not appropriate for the environment. He can't ride his other wheels in a store, why give him something that encourages it? Let's quit pretending they're shoes, they're not, they are rollerskates in hiding.

Then again, I'm just old and mean. My children remind me frequently

 

[Amy&Dan]

I still think a lot of parents just don't realize they are "banned".
As for a 70 year old mom getting knocked over, well, yes, I guess she would get hurt, but honestly at a Disney park there are thousands of other ways, other than just heelys, a frail person could get hurt. Some of the grid locked crowds are just scary, not sure how an older frail person could ever make it through that.
Like I said, these shoes are just a fad and probably won't be around next year.

Yeah a lot of people don't realize that Heely's are banned in the parks. A lot of people don't have any common sense either. Because thats really all you'd need to make a sensible decision as far as wearing them at WDW or not. The other thousands of ways she could have gotten hurt never really became apparent to me because those "ways" didn't plow into my mom at a high rate of speed going down hill. She was fine by the way, a bit rattled but it could have turned out much different. That was the first time I had ever seen Heely's and I really had no idea what had even happened or how that kid was even going so fast. Later in the trip I saw kids on them and since then I see them everywhere. They look like fun and if they are used in the proper environment I guess I don't have a problem with them. The problem is, that it seems when I do see them, they aren't being used properly and thats why I don't like them. If my kids wanted them, I might get them but they would have some strict restrictions attached to when they could wear them. In the end, you either have the common sense in life to know better than to put your kids in skates at a theme park or you don't. Bummer for the rest of us if somebody doesn't, but in the end I guess thats life. I was outraged when it happened as were many people around us who were horrified to see a little old lady rammed by a kid on wheels. But then I was just glad (and pleasantly surprised) she was fine and very glad my husband had a firm hold on her when it happened. Clearly some people think, "well if not Heely's some other thing could wipe out the old lady". Correct but very beside the point.

 

[CleveRocks]

Yeah a lot of people don't realize that Heely's are banned in the parks. A lot of people don't have any common sense either.

Funny story. My wife is a pediatrician, and many of the people in our small town-ish area use her office.

When I brought my 6 year old son to school recently, I was talking with some of the parents and kids. One woman's son was complaining about wanting Heelys, and she won't give in. She says to my son, "Your Mom's a pediatrician and I know she told me she won't let you have Heelys. My dad (the woman's mother) is an internist and he warns against having them, too. How about you, Jeff," she says to another 6 year old, "does your dad let you have Heelys?" Jeff smiled and enthusiastically nodded "Yes," that his father lets him have Heelys. The woman and I laughed, because Jeff's dad is an orthopedic surgeon, a doc who probably makes his monthly Hummer lease payments on fees related to Heelys-based injuries.

 

[DBC]

Not everyone knows this when coming from a different state.
I know there are several laws here in Florida I wasn't aware of them, even being a native, but I'm glad I looked them up. Now I know that[size=-1] in Florida, having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

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That opens a host of questions. Is it just illegal for humans to have sex with porcupines in Florida? I assume porcupines can have sex with each other legally. What about spiney anteaters?

 

[mattsdragon]

That opens a host of questions. Is it just illegal for humans to have sex with porcupines in Florida? I assume porcupines can have sex with each other legally. What about spiney anteaters?

Which of course, opens up a whole other host of questions regarding the logistics of having sex with a porcupine in states where it is legal to do so.

Did you know that it is legal in the state of Washington?

Oh, speaking of crazy laws, if you come to a 4 way stop in Iowa, make sure you stop completely, get out of your car, visually look all other directions and fire a pistol in the air.

 

[pezheadmeg]

Oh, speaking of crazy laws, if you come to a 4 way stop in Iowa, make sure you stop completely, get out of your car, visually look all other directions and fire a pistol in the air.

What if I'm in Iowa but I don't have a pistol license? Can I be arrested for not following that part of the law?

I can add one more crazy law . . .Congress never de-actived the US prohibition statutes. Granted the Constitution overode them, but who knows what some anti-drinking zelaot might use it for.

I wonder if it's legal to drink a margarita while riding heelys around the World Showcase?

 

[TheRustyScupper]

What if I'm in Iowa but I don't have a pistol license? Can I be arrested for not following that part of the law?

I can add one more crazy law . . .Congress never de-actived the US prohibition statutes. Granted the Constitution overode them, but who knows what some anti-drinking zelaot might use it for.

I wonder if it's legal to drink a margarita while riding heelys around the World Showcase?

1) I am in Iowa as we speak (or, type).
2) I have NEVER gotten a ticket for not
. . . coming to a complete stop at a stop sign
. . . getting out of my car
. . . firing a gun into the air
3) Of course, I get around it.
4) The cops will let you slide, if
. . . you come to a complete stop at the wstop sign
. . . you get out of the car
. . . you yell "bang" very loudly

 

[kimmikayb]

1) I am in Iowa as we speak (or, type).
2) I have NEVER gotten a ticket for not
. . . coming to a complete stop at a stop sign
. . . getting out of my car
. . . firing a gun into the air
3) Of course, I get around it.
4) The cops will let you slide, if
. . . you come to a complete stop at the wstop sign
. . . you get out of the car
. . . you yell "bang" very loudly

I am in Iowa right now too....and I have even been able to just use the finger action for the gun But if I have my heelies on and skate around the car, then I get that blasted ticket

 

[MyGoofy26]

Haven't read this whole thread but had to jump in after seeing just how popular these things are after our trip. Last week we had lunch at Tony's and were in the section just before the patio, so we were by the windows and watched these three kids starting back by the backstage entrace (at the end of the shops) so they could get a running start and then skate circles around people walking in to Main Street. We kept watching, and no one stopped them (no parents, no CMs) We left the restaurant just in time to catch the Family Fun Day parade and were surprised to see that not only were this kids not corrected. . . but they were rewarded by being asked to be in the parade! The one kid was even skating his way down the parade route!

 

[disneydancer1969]

my nephew has them and wore them to the park once and the wheels hurt his feet it took me and my dh 9 times to get them out!

 

[pezheadmeg]

Can someone in Iowa try yelling "bang"! I really want to know how they ticket? Then again in NY it's illegal to drive bare foot. And yes I've known people who have gotten tickets for doing so. In Washington D.C. it's illegal to jay-walk. And yes I know people who have lost federal jobs due to outstanding jay-walking tickets.

Now back to the heely question, would I look silly as an adult wearing them and flying down mainstreet? I'm sure my orthopedist would love it if I bought a pair.

How come we don't have a limpy smiley?

 

[Becky_Boop]

All I wanted to say is...

GO TIFFER!

That is all.

 

[BamaFan121s]

1) I am in Iowa as we speak (or, type).
2) I have NEVER gotten a ticket for not
. . . coming to a complete stop at a stop sign
. . . getting out of my car
. . . firing a gun into the air
3) Of course, I get around it.
4) The cops will let you slide, if
. . . you come to a complete stop at the wstop sign
. . . you get out of the car
. . . you yell "bang" very loudly

OMG! So funny! I just spit Diet Pepsi on my keyboard...I think some came out my nose too...

 

[MelanieC]

I saw many kids in them in July/Aug.