I am so upset. Someone threatened to hit my husband at the Soarin line and Disney did nothing

[Dentam]

It's hard to get all the details in. The guy was not filling in all available space, by that time we were stopped waiting for the line to move again.

It's funny that people would think I'm lying or that it wasn't a big deal. A complete stranger step up to try and defend my husband and was about to punch the guy and go after him himself until I told him I would go call security. He would not stay with us for 2 hours for some dumb verbal disagreement.

As for knowing the guy walked free, Disney told me as much. If I don't press charges he will walk.

We did say I wanted to press charges but told Disney that if he got kicked out of the park for the day we didn't need to press charges.

They kept leaving and coming back asking different things, the sheriff/cop whatever told us he would be back, he never did, in the meantime the park manager was trying to offer us compensation that we didn't even ask for and next thing we know he's sporting us out of the security area. It was a lot to process at once, lots of people asking different things, we don't know how the system works here so we got out of there without pressing charges as far as I know because we didn't sign or write anything. But not because we wanted to but because we kept being distracted by new explanations and next thing we knew we were out of there. Sadly we are not lawyers and are not experienced with dealing with this type of thing. We have never been through anything like it, never been in a fight, hit anyone or anything of the sort.

I'm really sorry that you went through this, OP. Don't pay attention to the people on here trying to blame you and your husband. There will always be people on here who feel the need to stir the pot.

 

[crostorfer]

The Disboards is such an interesting place sometimes, I can't help but laugh. Change the napkins at WDW, outrage ensues. Take away appetizers from the DDP, outrage. Towel animals disappear, people are up in arms. Someone reports a problem where they legitimately felt their personal safety was threatened, and its no big deal and probably their own fault.

Wow.

 

[Happy_2_B]

I'm really sorry that you went through this, OP. Don't pay attention to the people on here trying to blame you and your husband. There will always be people on here who feel the need to stir the pot.

It's funny that people would think I'm lying or that it wasn't a big deal.

You don't owe anyone an explanation. People are going to have differing opinions. Sometimes, an anonymous person behind a computer screen will not give their true opinion- but rather write something to elicit a response. Happens all the time. Quoted the PP because that post popped up as I was writing this- great minds think alike

 

[DebbieB]

Another reason to start visiting the dark side. Cannot BELIEVE Disney is turning a blind eye to things like this. Soon enough a lawsuit will change it.

They didn't turn a blind eye. They called in law enforcement.

 

[Josh125]

The threat of violence is assault. Battery is the act of violence. It certainly sounds like your DH was assaulted which is probably why Disney asked if you wanted to press charges. You should have IMO.

 

[Dentam]

The Disboards is such an interesting place sometimes, I can't help but laugh. Change the napkins at WDW, outrage ensues. Take away appetizers from the DDP, outrage. Towel animals disappear, people are up in arms. Someone reports a problem where they legitimately felt their personal safety was threatened, and its no big deal and probably their own fault.

Wow.

I know, right? It's pretty mind boggling!

 

[married2mm]

I've not read all the posts
And I'm from the UK, therefore our laws are obviously totally different...

However, surely if you want to press charges you can & don't require consent from Disney?!

Op-I fully 100% understand any kind of upset/ potential for violence/ threat etc. ought to be investigated by Disney.

I was actually just at soarin last week and 2 guys attempted to overtake me.
It was just before closing and there were only a few people in the line.
Even so, I was before them.
I turned around and said "no!" Then continued to walk along.
They sniggered (aged around late 40's /50's) and declared we will go where we want!!!
I told them -you're not getting past me & they continued to make snarky comments right behind me.

When I got to the final boarding stage-I simply stated I did not wish to sit anywhere near the 2 'gentleman?!'
And I was sat front row in the middle.
If it had been earlier in the day I may have made a bigger fuss-but you definitely need to take it further op.

 

[Disneyliscious]

They didn't turn a blind eye. They called in law enforcement.

Law enforcement was called as a "show". The man should have been ejected from the park for putting other guests safety at risk. Disney has the control to do such. They chose not to.

 

[atp]

That's what I'm starting to think.

I'll be back to reply to individual posters later but let me just ask everyone this:


Do you feel comfortable going and taking your children to a place where people who act violent and threaten others are welcome?

Disney will ban you from their parks for life for going backstage without permission. It's trespassing, it very bad, I know, but it does not threaten the safety of other guests.

But someone who shows them they will snap at the slightest "provocation" (although to me a comment is hardly a provocation) is very welcome to stay and come back anytime in the future. That makes no sense to me.

 

[ols386]

The thing with saying something to that guy like the op's husband did, is that you don't know the person and how they might react.

And obviously that guy reacted in a bad way.

Op, I'm glad your husband is ok. Ignore those who are acting like your dh was the one in the wrong (typical dis reaction). He had every right to say something to that guy, and it sounds like your dh tried to say it in a non-threatening manner.

 

[cjbcam]

Just wondering but did your DH physically stop him from going by? If he did I could see guy flipping out. Like if he grabbed his arm or physically blocked him.

 

[Disneylover99]

Law enforcement was called as a "show". The man should have been ejected from the park for putting other guests safety at risk. Disney has the control to do such. They chose not to.

But they were called and it was investigated. Maybe upon investigation Disney or law enforcement felt that an ejection wasn't warranted. We'll never know for sure.

 

[ols386]

But they were called and it was investigated. Maybe upon investigation Disney or law enforcement felt that an ejection wasn't warranted. We'll never know for sure.

I thought the op said the cm's said the guy was ejected.

 

[Disneylover99]

I thought the op said the cm's said the guy was ejected.

No, the guy was spoken to by law enforcement and given a warning.

 

[Plaid Princess]

As much as I hate that your magic was ruined, I'm not sure what Disney could have done really? He didn't actually hit your husband so it wasn't necessarily assault. Disney offered you fastpasses to make up for a guest being rude which is something they absolutely couldnt control. I guess I'm not sure what exactly you were expecting?

This. All day long. Disney doesn't have control over how the guests behave. The guest in question, while rude, didn't do anything. Disney is a magical place, but it's important to remember the that it still exists in reality.

 

[ols386]

No, the guy was spoken to by law enforcement and given a warning.

Thanks, my mistake.

 

[PetePanMan]

There are lots of idiots out there with anger issues. I don't understand why it took 3 hrs. of your day though.

 

[JOE DELL]

Ugh my biggest fear, someone acts a fool and wants to throw down. Hate to get locked up and a band for defending myself and family. We had an incident where we were waiting for fireworks at Epcot for the 4th of July, it was 2 1/2 hours before the show. We had a spot right at the railing with familys set up next to us on both sides and a fairly big group kind of scattered behind us. Some fool with a huge tripod literally sets up next to my head with a leg of his tripod touching my foot, if I moved I was going to knock is junk over. His camera bag was right behind my girlfriends feet and we were both leaning up against the railing chatting with other familys around us.

I looked at him and said your kidding right??! He said nope deal with it. It almost came to a fight but he packed up and moved on.

It's like people have zero respect for others and absolutely oblivious to there surroundings.

 

[Josh125]

This. All day long. Disney doesn't have control over how the guests behave. The guest in question, while rude, didn't do anything. Disney is a magical place, but it's important to remember the that it still exists in reality.

Per OP he threatened her DH. A person could reasonably assume with violence, either directly or indirectly. This is the definition of assault. Granted, it likely doesn't rank very high on the priorities of the LEO involved.

 

[eliza61]

Agreed, when I am at Disney, I wouldn't let small little things like this bother me.

see I'm totally opposite. It is not in my nature to let line cutters go. not in the supermarket, not in great adventures nor Disney. If I have to wait, why the heck should I let you jump simply because your (not you) a jack*&^%

Op, I do understand the frustration, unfortunately I've seen more and more bad behavior not sure if it's because Disney is packing more people in the parks or because the price is so high and people are more frustrated but I have definitely noticed more and more fights and altercations.