I had it with rude people

[Stacerita]

As much as I had a great day at the park on Friday, I was really put off by the rudeness of others. I raise my Sweetpea to be kind to others and considerate. And to realize that the CM are in the service industry but that doesn't mean that they are our servants.

I saw so many people being rude to the CM and treating them like they were slaves. Ordering them around, telling them mean things and just not being nice. I try not to make scenes when I am out the Sweetpea and when we do witness someone being rude to others, I tell the sweetpea that the behaviour is not acceptable and that is not the way to behave to someone who is there to help you.

Most of the day I was able to take it in stride and try to be extra nice to CM when someone is giving them a bad time. But every once in a while I lose it and have to let it out.

While waiting for the seconde showing of Fantasmic before they will allow us to sit down, they CM hold us back to let the first showing crowd get out of the area first, They were very nice about it explaining what they were doing and why they had to do that. Sweetpea and I were excited because that meant we had a better chance of getting good seats for the next showing of it.

Well, the lady (i use that term loosely) behind me was having a fit. She was talking to her 11teen year old behind me and telling her how stupid the CM were for doing this and was being very mean and degrading to them. Although she wasn't telling the CM directly she was saying it loudly enough to her kid so that all the CM and others in the area could hear her.

I tried my best to just keep telling the Sweetpea that she was not being nice and that her behavior was not right to never act like her. But the lady (again I use the term loosely) wouldn't shut up about the situation and kept being rude to the CM. Since the CM can't really stand up to her and if they were allowed to, I dont see them as doing so since they are just kids, I decide to say something.

I turn and tell her that it is not their fault that we are waiting here that they are just following the policies that they are given and for her to give them a break. She then throws me an attitude and tells me how she paid so much money to be here that she shouldn't have to wait like this. (and I and the hundreds of others in the area with her didn't have to pay I guess?). I then just tell her that waiting is just something that we all have to do and is just part of it. She then goes that she wasn't talking to me in the first place and I should mind my owe business.

Thank goodness the Sweetpea was with me or there would have been a need for security in AL. I then proceed to tell her I was aware that she wasn't speaking to me directly, but that she was being very loud and rude and that everyone in the area was hearing her and that she shouldn't have been saying those things to purposely have the CM hear. I then proceed to tell her she needed to stop it and be patient before I turned around. She mumbled a "sorry" I then turned back and told her that she should be. I leaned down told my Sweetpea I was sorry for being angry like that but she needed to be told that she was acting in a way that was unacceptable and that she shouldn't treat the CM like that.

The CM all cracked smiles and the others around us chuckled. Not another word was heard from her. A minute later the CM let us through. I normally try to not let things get to me but I just couldn't handle it anymore. Sorry to anyone who was in the area and had to witness my outburst. But it was needed.

 

[year2late]

The CMs indeed have their hands full. I am constantly amazed at the grace under pressure that many exhibit - particularly the younger CM's.

 

[Pugdog007]

I thought this may be a breaking in line thread.

At the Matterhorn last Wed, a woman and her daughter rushed past us and about 20 people in front of us to get her daughter to the place where the measuring stick was to see if her dd was tall enough to ride (or so I thought.) After she pushed her up against the thing and determined she was tall enough, she stood in line right there, in front of about 60 people already in line. If I had been right behind them, I certainly would have said something. But no one around them said anything!!! Then to top it off, the Dad climbed across the bars to be with them! Still no one says anything! What nerve!

 

[Stacerita]

Pugdog007 - I agree that is some nerve. I have a hard time when people do that too. I have no problem telling CM when others cut in line. A few visits back the Sweetpea and I were at DL and were in line for Indy. We had been in line for close to an hour and were just passing the part where the CM lets the stand by people and FP people in. Since they only let a few in at a time there is hardly anyone in the area. The exit line and the entrance line are side by side. Well, this one time a group of high school girls jumped the line from the exit to out line right in front of a young couple (teens) that were in front of us. They said nothing to these girls and I didn't want to cause a scene or anything. So as soon as I saw the next CM, I told them what had happened and told them who the girls were (lucky for all they were wearing matching school shirts). The girls had no idea who told on them since they were around the corner when I told the CM. The couple in front of me thanked me and before they got in their car to ride, the CM took them out of line and escorted them away. I felt a bit glad that I had did that and was able to teach the Sweetpea that bad things happen to people who cut in line.

 

[Pugdog007]

Normally I really would have told a CM. But the day prior, a group of teens (BTW... why are there so many unchaperoned teens at DL?) behind me were about to break in line to be with their friends further up in the line who they'd located via very loud conversations on their cell phones. I informed the teens that if they decided to break in line, I would notify a CM and they may be escorted out of the park. Well, they snickered at me the remainder of the time in line... but they decided not to do it! I embarrassed my DD16 by this and this is the only reason I didn't do anything at the incident the next day.

 

[Stacerita]

Yeah, why are there so many unchaperoned at DL? I know this is going off topic now, but heck. With all the schools that were there, there were no adults with the groups in site. I know for field trips they need so many adults per so many kids, but once they get in the gate they are cut loose it seems like. Something needs to be done. Geez, I must be sounding like some old bitty now. I assure you Im not though. Just like things done right is all.

 

[Pugdog007]

Well I agree with you completely. We are regulars at WDW (this was our first trip to DL) and I was shocked at the unsupervised teens... everywhere! I've never noticed this at WDW. So I thought maybe it had to do with AP's being inexpensive for CA residents... then I joked with my DD about how the school buses must be dropping them off there! Wouldn't that be a hoot!

 

[justmestace]

We had a young mom and her daughter cut in line at the Matterhorn, right at the chain where the exit is....
I asked her if she was with the party in front of us, and she said she wasn't. So I asked her if she knew that there was a line of people all the way around the Matterhorn, behind us.
She looked back toward the line of people and said "Well, since I saw the chain here, I thought this was the entrance".
And that's all she said. She didn't get out of line, she just kept on moving. I never thought to say anything to the CM's....didn't think they could/would do anything, anyway.
And I didn't say anymore to her, because she looked like she could beat me up with one hand tied behind her back!
It is getting harder & harder to enjoy the parks.
Going back to WDW in August, will have to see if it seems different there.

 

[Stacerita]

You got to be careful who you tell things to and snitch on these days. I make sure if I can't take the person myself (really im not a violent person) then I make sure I snitch and they dont know it was me. Not the most grown up way, but heck, got to look out for me and do whats right you know. No need to get into a big problem over a line cutter. Not worth it.

 

[Amy&Dan]

I agree. While in DCA waiting for Grizzly River some scary looking guys behind us cut in front of us. Just matter of factly, with a "what are you gonna do about it" attitude. It was a hot day and long line. Part of me thought I should set an example to my children that you stick up for what's right. Then DH and I quietly decided to let it go, they looked like they would love to get nasty. They continued to cut ahead of about 4 or 5 more groups of people. Nobody said anything. Now when some little unattended preteen punks knocked DD over to get around us in the fast pass line of Splash Mtn. (they were fp too, we just weren't going fast enough I guess) I let them have it when we caught up to them. I am not going to let a bunch of 11 year olds get the better of me. Scared them silly and made them apologize to my daughter. You have to pick your battles wisely I suppose.

 

[Bete]

couldn't be happier with the people at DL and CA. I'm a diehard WDW fan with over two dozen trips under my belt there and I think the rudeness in Orlando is not to be believed these days. By comparison, I thought Anahiem was wonderful. I will admit there are a lot of unsupervised teens but actually took that as a sign that it could be done because everyone behaved better. Even the parades and fireworks was a great experience. It seemed as if everyone knew the rules and obeyed them and didn't push and shove their way through at the last minute. I found it a welcome relief. I was convinced to come back next year because of the great crowds and the great CMs.

I felt the same way about Universal Hollywood. Everywhere we went that was tourist was a happy time with the people.

 

[Pugdog007]

I agree about the pushing & shoving... didn't see that in DL but always do in WDW. Breaking in line is another story.

 

[DaveH]

I hate to say it but there are folks my age acting that way too. It is a shame everything is me and not anyone else. Oh well. I love it when folks kill them with kindness and turn to thier kids and say see that is what you should do not what they do. LOL

 

[Firefly777]

I agree with Bete. I haven't really had many problems with rudeness at the DLR. The only thing that I can think of was my last trip when a couple was trying to cut in line getting a Splash Fastpass. I think that was the first time I had ever noticed someone deliberatly trying to cut. Other than that, though, good times.

 

[vfb2girls]

From what I am reading from this board are we to expect a different type of crowd at DL/DC next year? My husband and I spent 7 days this past March in WDW and I have to say that the tow of us were very impressed with the behavior of most everyone there. It was during a busy time and we did not encounter one rude person, we also were there when the cheerleading competitions were going on and once again what a pleasant group of kids. We had quite a few teams stay at the same resort we were at and it was great. So what can I expect from Anaheim?

 

[DaveH]

vfb2girls, I have not been to Disneyland yet. I have on occasion seen this type of borish behavor at WDW. I have been to WDW more than 20 times over the last 30 years. I have seen school groups at WDW and some of the kids not have an adult with them. For the most part they are well behaved. I suspect for the most part the folks adult and kids alike are well behave. Unfortnately there is that 1% that do behave that way. Sometimes you see them alot and others not at all. I suspect this is true at DL as well as WDW. We all have a tendency to vent on these boards and we report alot more negative things then positive things.

 

[justmestace]

I doubt if there's a difference between WDW and DL...I think you may by chance find a rude person here or there no matter what.
Sad to say, I think the population as a whole is getting more & more rude.
I'm getting tired of being nice, letting drivers in when they're trying to enter traffic, holding doors, that kind of thing...and not a wave or a thank you. It's hard to keep doing nice things, when it's not appreciated, and when others are rude.
But we need to keep trying!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Let me say, that even with my two stories of rude behavior of a few individuals in line, that Disneyland is still a great place to go to see the BEST in people. I could recite countless stories of wonderful people young and old we've met while there. Generally, most people are having so much fun they don't have time to be rude! But yes there is that small fraction that can ruin things quickly. Still all in all Disneyland reminds me of the good in most people and how lucky I am to be there at the park with so many nice folks.

 

[Firefly777]

From what I am reading from this board are we to expect a different type of crowd at DL/DC next year? My husband and I spent 7 days this past March in WDW and I have to say that the tow of us were very impressed with the behavior of most everyone there. It was during a busy time and we did not encounter one rude person, we also were there when the cheerleading competitions were going on and once again what a pleasant group of kids. We had quite a few teams stay at the same resort we were at and it was great. So what can I expect from Anaheim?

I would expect more teen groups, like said before. But I really haven't have any bad experiences with that. Most are pretty well-behaved.

 

[Larry]

On the line cutting issue,
Thanks to our wonderful park in the Bay Area ( Great America ), some years past we had a problem with young thugs and punks that would just cut in the lines when ever and where ever they wanted. The park urged the City ( Santa Clara ), who I think owned it at that time, to petition the State to help and the State passed a Law on line cutting at parks in the state of California. Dont ask me what the actual law is called or its Number but it gave the Security and Police an incredible assist in handleing these situations.

Tha rule is that there is NO line cutting allowed for any reason, even if you get out to use the restroom, you have to go to the back of the line, or you will be escorted out of the park. Each park is allowed just how to enforce the law if they wish too.

Some time ago we had a little problem at DL and asked a couple of Cast Members if they enforced the law and they said it did depend on a case by case situation. They took care of the one we saw, but they said they would never uphold it against the poor families that have to run the little ones to the restroom. I am glad because it seems that no matter how many times you MAKE them go, they always seem to need to use the restroom after standing in line for a while and just when you can see the doors of "SOARING" one of them looks up with those little sad eyes and say " Peepee, I need peepee"