I expected some rude people, but some of this was ridiculous...

[si-am]

ITA with how hard it is to maneuver a stroller or a wheelchair through a crowd. Anyone who has could not disagree. However, I think the point of this thread is if you do bump someone or worse cause them to trip or fall, an apology or some concern goes a long way....

EXACTLY!

When I got hit with the wheelchair, I was standing still in the queue for Snow White. The guy pushing the wheelchair just pushed it under the rope and into my ankle. Hard. An apology wouldn't have made my ankle feel better, but it would have made me feel MUCH less angry and upset.

 

[msilverstone1]

Yes, I was the one who has waited over an hour with my 1 year old in the line for Buzz light year, and guess what, we were in the home stretch almost ready to get on the ride when my daughter's diaper explodes with a foul brown liquid like poop. It was coming out of the diaper. i had to act quick. I bent down and quickly changed that diaper right then and there! What, was I supposed to step out of the already overflowing line to just have to wait all over again??? or was i to take my child on the ride with her leaking diaper??? I did what i had to do. And I disposed of the diaper in a trash can before boarding the ride. There are reasons to bend the rules sometimes.

 

[livndisney]

Yes, I was the one who has waited over an hour with my 1 year old in the line for Buzz light year, and guess what, we were in the home stretch almost ready to get on the ride when my daughter's diaper explodes with a foul brown liquid like poop. It was coming out of the diaper. i had to act quick. I bent down and quickly changed that diaper right then and there! What, was I supposed to step out of the already overflowing line to just have to wait all over again??? or was i to take my child on the ride with her leaking diaper??? I did what i had to do. And I disposed of the diaper in a trash can before boarding the ride. There are reasons to bend the rules sometimes.

Well that is one way to change the subject from breastfeeding.

 

[FairydustyPrincesses]

So I'm scared my husband is going to see a breast and that's why I'm offended? That's not a ridiculous insult?*
Your replies are just....
It IS the law to allow a woman to breast feed. Not to expose herself. That's called exhibitisionism. Women can breast feed modestly.

You're a rather sad person. Im not responding anymore. You seem like someone who is bored and looking for something to do.

Seriously, you call her rude yet you stoke with the fire ridiculous statements calling women who don't cover to your standards while breast feeding exhibitionist. Honey please.*

Then go on to call her a sad person. Get over yourself. Btw the laws don't state that a woman cover herself so take that argument and avert your eyes next time.

And I have never seen more breast on an uncovered nursing mom than in typical clothing of women these days. Less actually.*

ITA with how hard it is to maneuver a stroller or a wheelchair through a crowd. *Anyone who has could not disagree. *However, I think the point of this thread is if you do bump someone or worse cause them to trip or fall, an apology or some concern goes a long way....

I wish everyone could use this simple common sense. Why is sorry so hard to say? I'm about ready to explode after dealing with all the rude people at the grocery stores let alone someone on *purpose ramming other guests at a park and running * over kids at a parade or Wishes.*

What has happened to people?

I'm a much better person at Disney than real life lol, why isn't everyone else?

 

[larryz]

I suspect I'll be flamed for this, but how is a little boy using a portion of his anatomy for a normal and necessary function any less acceptable than a grown woman using a portion of her anatomy for a normal and necessary function? They're both producing a sterile fluid, just different colors and viscosity.

Well, one fluid is a waste product, eliminated to avoid a systemic build up of poisonous chemicals in the body, while the other fluid is a nutrient to sustain infants until they're old enough to eat solid food.

The first, when done in an inappropriate place, is considered rude and in most cases, illegal, while the second, as long as it is done without intentionally inflaming the people nearby, is considered legal behavior.

In the meantime, I suggest you avoid taking lemonade from strangers...

 

[onnawufei]

Somewhat OT, but whenever I read someone say they breastfeed on rides I immediately think roller coaster. I know that's not the case, but it's still my first thought.

 

[xipotec]

As I work in Medical and Customer service, I see the worst rudness, all day everyday.
WDW is no exception, it is there. Some people think that since they spend alot on vacation they have the right to be before everyone else and get there way with everything. In other words, screw everyone around me, i paid alot for this and I'm getting what i want.

Here is how to combat it.

Everytime you see someone being rude. Do something Incredibly nice.

Last time we went we had a TON of snack credits left. We saw 2 kids whos parent sdid seem to want the kids to have the ice cream, they said it cost to much. we asked the parent if it was OK if we gave it to them since we had a ton of credits left.... The women and her husband were speachless, but very happy (so were the kids).

We also gave our front seat on SM to the kids behind us, all they talked about was how they hoped for a front seat so they would get soaked. We aked them if the wanted to go ahead of use for the front......man were they happy!

We have given fast passes to people, if we didnt need them.....

Do some pixie dust spreading yourself. You will be amazed at how it negates the rude people. Just imagine if everyone did this!

 

[GraceMonica]

You people need to learn how to combat rudeness with harsh rudeness back!

I had a guy on Thunder Mountain who decided he wanted to sit on the rail and drop his rear into my chest while waiting in line, as if I wanted some guys butt in my face. I promptly swallowed a load of air and loudly belched in his ear. He removed himself from the rail........

I had the same experience! I was in DLR waiting in line for a ride. This 20something year old had this HUGE backpack on and was sitting on the rail. The queue line was similar to Thunder Mountain and when it was my turn to walk past him, I walked towards the backpack at full force and just gave it a shove. I'm sorry. If someone can't be considerate of their surrounding...doo doo will hit the fan. He looked back at me, confused but quickly realized that maybe she shouldn't be putting his butt or backpack in people's faces

My family has also adapted the "peter pan" queue waiting style (thanks to my grandma!) If we're waiting in line and we notice someone is trying to cut, we all spread out and put our hands on our hips like Peter Pan does (keep in mind, there is at LEAST 6 or 7 in our group doing this.) So the chances of them cutting is slim! We just whisper 'Peter pan' and we all get into position!

My biggest park peeve is when someone stops in a walkway. Why can't they pull over to the side?! Really.

I also had a not to magical time when The Disney Store was releasing their 25th anniversary ear hats. I was waiting in line, and there was two ladies behind me, one with one or two small children (can't really recall how many she had) BUT someone was walking to the back of the line and when they walked by the lady behind me whispered "earthquake, earthquake" because the person walking by was 'Pooh sized' I should have said something to her...but would it have changed anything? NO. I just feel sorry for her kid(s)....oh and once we were in the store, I was in line standing next to some kids swimwear, and she practically shoves me out of the way to look at the stuff (i'm pooh sized as well, so I wasn't going anywhere!)

 

[Mickeyrella]

Not trying to step on anybody's toes here, but we notice in September that some of the guests from other countries are very rude. (Not Europeans/UK/Australians, I love you guys! ).

It seems like some of them think they are entitled to everything and to hold up lines/busses/etc just to get what they WANT. They are all "white collar" folks and seem to be the "upper class".

I waited behind a lady (obviously from a Latin Country) with her expensive purse, cell phone, and snobby attitude hold up a line at a bakery in HS last September. As she talked on her phone, Her daughter (14-15 years old) wanted a SPECIFIC cup cake in the display case...The CMs tried to help in a courteous way, but the girl kept saying No, I WANT THAT ONE." BRAT. 10 minutes later...she had her specific cupcake in a box and was out the door. Good riddance.

I guess our cultures are different, but most of the time it seems some are VERY RUDE...like they are better than everybody else. PUSHING AND SHOVING AND CUTTING in line is another thing from them...And no Smiles! SHEESH.

Yea, yea...it's probably the culture.

I have a hard time keeping my American Blue-Collar mouth shut.

I'm sorry but this is very rude. Just like when illiterate people say "oh look at that fat person... Must be American", comments like these ones are uncalled for and unnecessary. Rude people exist everywhere, Europe, America, South America, Asia, etc. Sorry you had a bad encounter with another human being, but saying "oh obviously she is from Latin America" is very rude!

 

[DeaverTex]

...and mostly, I've been pleasantly surprised at the comments on my last post. By the way, I support breast feeding, and you feed the baby when the baby is hungry. I know that, and I'm just a dad.

My actual point was that the little guy who can't wait and has to use a bush or a tree (a potted plant is a little much, I'll agree) isn't that much more startling, shocking, embarrassing, rude, (pick your favorite word) than the mother breast feeding her infant. They're both perfectly natural functions that happen all the time. Just go on about your day, and enjoy being at Walt Disney World. That's my plan.

 

[Kayleejade]

I often wonder if people who stop in the walkway also stop and park in the middle of the road.........then tell the police "It is their fault they slammed into my car".

 

[everythingALICE]

I'm sorry but this is very rude. Just like when illiterate people say "oh look at that fat person... Must be American", comments like these ones are uncalled for and unnecessary. Rude people exist everywhere, Europe, America, South America, Asia, etc. Sorry you had a bad encounter with another human being, but saying "oh obviously she is from Latin America" is very rude!

I don't think the poster was saying that she determined the woman to be Latin American because she was rude. I think she was saying that she determined the woman to be Latin American (probably by her accent, etc.) and that she was also rude.

And being illiterate means you can't read.

 

[Mickeyrella]

I don't think the poster was saying that she determined the woman to be Latin American because she was rude. I think she was saying that she determined the woman to be Latin American (probably by her accent, etc.) and that she was also rude.

And being illiterate means you can't read.

Yes, it means being uneducated. And I still stand by my point. It is unnecessary to "judge" people by their race. Especially when right before that comment, she said how she loved Europeans maybe implying that they wouldn't act like that. If the poster in fact did not mean any harm, then of course I apologize, but it was incorrectly worded. And I don't really tolerate remarks against someone's nationality. It is uncalled for, especially on a forum where a lot of people from different cultures come together to share the love we have for Disney.

 

[ARAITHEL]

I'm sorry but this is very rude. Just like when illiterate people say "oh look at that fat person... Must be American", comments like these ones are uncalled for and unnecessary. Rude people exist everywhere, Europe, America, South America, Asia, etc. Sorry you had a bad encounter with another human being, but saying "oh obviously she is from Latin America" is very rude!

Yes, I knew I'd get this comment. I tried to say it the most delicate way I could. I could tell she was speaking Portuguese. and the kids were too... she was from another country with very different customs/cultures. What is considered OK there is NOT ok here. I am smart enough to tell the difference between many different languages...so either she was from another country or had recently moved to the US.

She obviously was of a different social class from me. I don't deal well with people who think they are "better." She did. It seems like the upper class from some cultures (yes, american too) do think they are entitled. It seemed like I ran into MANY people like the woman in my post all from the same set of countries on my last trip. Sorry, just stating the facts. And maybe the fact is that we come from different worlds. In mine, you let people go in front of you in the grocery store if they have less items than you and you would give your worst enemy a hand up if they really needed it. Yes, there are rude people like that here too, but not in my current demographic. It's culture shock for me. I don't have to be apologetic for what I have said. Period. Not rude. Just factual.

Yes, people who are reading this thread, at Disney you will run into people from different cultures that jerk your chain..Just because it's the happiest place on earth, doesn't mean everyone is NICE to each other.

 

[ScottOKW2K]

I suspect I'll be flamed for this, but how is a little boy using a portion of his anatomy for a normal and necessary function any less acceptable than a grown woman using a portion of her anatomy for a normal and necessary function? They're both producing a sterile fluid, just different colors and viscosity.

Would you want your theme park experience to include flora and fauna smelling like a urinal ? Disney goes to great lengths to make the experience encompass as many of the senses as possible, and to be enjoyable for as many guests as possible. I would hope that when this occurs it is only due to extreme need and not a normal course of action for the individual.


As for the breastfeeding I'm cool with that. I probably would not give it more than a sidelong glance (unless the breast in question was particularly appealing - I'm old and married, but not dead )

 

[bookgirl]

Which camp do you fall in?

1. Are you insecure about your husband looking at another woman, or
2. do you feel guilty because you did not breastfeed?

It's always the women who complain! So much for sisterhood and unity. Men are usually the understanding ones who don't give a rip.

What an appropriate post for a thread on rude ugly behavior. Thanks for the example.

 

[back2disney]

To the OP:

I'm sorry to hear about your experiences on your recent trip. Like you said, nothing surprises me anymore unfortunately, and usually as the crowds increase, so do the scenarios like the ones you experienced. The best way I’ve found to deal with these situations is just to shake your head and move on right away. You could go on steaming for hours, but why let someone else ruin your day? Fortunately, there are usually a lot of great things you see too which really bring out the magic in the parks.

Yes, I agree. Definitely be careful confronting anything done by anyone who isn't a small kid.. Worse fight I ever saw took place at a 6 flags park once. Group of highschool musclemen cut in front to make there way thru The Giant rollercoaster line. Decent size but older tough guy dad up front calls them out as he is passed, then dad gets ko'd with one punch.

 

[disneydad78]

Yes , OP Ive noticed too alot ALOT of rude people at the world now days. Went to bush gardens and universal, people where very friendly. Ive noticed a change in the CM as of late, they not all seem to not be in the Disney mood anymore. I had one CM, on the bridge infront of SM before the parade started. She told me everything with out asking. Infront of all my kids, she talks about how WDW took away any overtime, the run the college program people into the ground, low to no pay. She just spilled the beans and wouldnt stop. I didnt want to move my kids because they had a great spot that evening to see the parade. Never did call WDW about her,,still dont understand why she aired out all that dirty laundry on us. Kinda ruined the "magic".

 

[reiella]

Would you want your theme park experience to include flora and fauna smelling like a urinal ? Disney goes to great lengths to make the experience encompass as many of the senses as possible, and to be enjoyable for as many guests as possible. I would hope that when this occurs it is only due to extreme need and not a normal course of action for the individual.

I understand it tends to happen due to the confluence of long lines and kids being poor judges of their bodily needs. I wish they'd take care of it properly, I really do, but I can certainly understand the situation cropping up with some of the excessive wait times that can crop up.

I can just see the fail of "Now, before we get in line, did everyone go to the bathroom?". Ah but for line-less queues .

 

[kmedina]

Sorry you had so many bad experiences, but I am glad you had great ones too. First trips are very exciting and can make or break your desire to return. We've had trips where we've come across rude people and some where we did not. There were three on our last trip to WDW. Hopefully, your next one will be better.

I stopped reading when I got to the post about a rude lady breastfeeding on a ride. While I personally use a cover (too modest not to), I have breastfed in so many places including shows and lines. It never crossed my mind for a moment that someone would think that was rude. Even if someone chose not to cover, she is just feeding her kid. To me, it is no different than giving a kid a bottle or someone eating or drinking in line. We were in a 50 minute line for TSMM last trip, and I nursed through almost the whole wait. With an on demand nursling, you would not get much done at all if you left a line or show to avoid being rude by nursing in front of someone. I guess some people do not realize that others consider certain behaviors rude. There are also the others who just do not care.

Two trips ago, I accidentally ran into someone who stopped right in front of our stroller and felt horribly. Even though you cannot stop a stroller as easily as a person could stop, I still apologized to the person. The worst thing to me is when people infringe on you and do not apologize. Sorry your wife was hurt.