In Line ... Kids gotta pee ... then what?

[Amii]

I really don't care if someone leaves the line and comes back. It really is none of my business or anyone else's business why they left.

I think the people saying they block people or refuse to let them pass if they leave the line are pretty nervy. I don't know who at Disney made them the Disney line police.

 

[maxiesmom]

I disagree that Disney's target audience is the very young. After all, they have to get to Disney somehow. After all, "You're dead if you only aim for kids".

 

[mamato3girls]

It depends on the line for us, if it is one we could easily rejoin our family then I will sometimes hop back in line (like the teacups for example) but generally I just take the kid that needs to potty and my husband stays with the other kids. We meet them at the exit. It is a pain but I also hate to push through a line of people to rejoin our group.

 

[mamato3girls]

In three trips, always with at least one preschooler, we have had only one instance of one of the kids needing to use the restroom while in line. We were waiting at the merge at TSM and then DD5 announced she had to go. I asked the CM what the best course was. She said to exit the way we came and then return through the FP line while our family waited there and that she would let the CM at the entrance know. We returned with no problem.

If they started denying reentry for potty breaks I'm afraid there would be more incentive for people to make kids "hold it" with less than a 100% success rate.

I am impressed it has only happened to you one time. I've been 3 times since having kids (planning our fourth trip this December) and all 3 times we've been there as parents I have had a kid who was 2-3 and it happens to us multiple times a day. Nothing like getting up to a 5 minute wait and hearing "mommy I have to pee".

 

[ChloesDaddy]

I am impressed it has only happened to you one time. I've been 3 times since having kids (planning our fourth trip this December) and all 3 times we've been there as parents I have had a kid who was 2-3 and it happens to us multiple times a day. Nothing like getting up to a 5 minute wait and hearing "mommy I have to pee".

It's been part frequent bathroom stops, part avoiding long lines with rope drop and FP/FP+, and a good deal of luck.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

I really don't care if someone leaves the line and comes back. It really is none of my business or anyone else's business why they left.

I think the people saying they block people or refuse to let them pass if they leave the line are pretty nervy. I don't know who at Disney made them the Disney line police.

I'm convinced that it's actually fun for these people in some way. I don't know if they feel that life just isn't going their way or what - but Disney does make dreams come true, even if those dreams are of becoming the Line Police or the Pool Police.

 

[serenitynow]

Hall monitor syndrome

 

[mshanson3121]

I have no issue with little kids and pee breaks. All of us parents have been there- and a 4 year old, despite being taken to and being to pee, will inevitably have to pee. That being said, a 4 year old is one story. An 8, 9, 10 year old is another. If they are tall enough to ride a big thrill ride, they are old enough to be able to be able to "regulate" so to speak and know how to take care of their needs.

This last trip I purposely waited to potty train my 2 year old AFTER because I didn't want to deal with this. Even my 5 year old I don't think I would let out and in the line at this point- she is capable. My 10, and 11 year old- no way.

But I think most people are not going to have an issue with one parent taking a toddler or preschooler out of the line to pee- as long as they don't rejoin with all the older siblings or other adults!

You assume. But there are cases where older kids can't hold it for various reasons. It's the exception to the rule, but makes it SO fun for my daughter and I when she or I get dirty looks and smart *** comments, for something that's beyond her control.

 

[brendasol]

There are times when we all get frustrated with a person we believe is taking advantage of a situation while the rest of us are following all the rules and waiting patiently. However, please don't be too quick to judge others as there are many reasons that a child, or even an adult, may need to leave the line for a restroom break.

 

[Delirium]

This argument goes both ways.

Yes. We all should be considerate of kids needing to exit the line to pee.

But, we all should also be considerate of others and not abuse line jumping for things like parking strollers, grabbing something to eat/drink, and having someone in the party enter the line when others in the party are already in the restroom. In other words, wait until the entire party is together BEFORE entering the line at all.

 

[drp4video]

I have no problem with a parent taking a child to go to the bathroom and return to their spot in line. Anyone who has ever had kids can appreciate this I think.

 

[FortForever]

I don't think a thing of it when anyone leaves and rejoins the line. Some people act like everyone, including adults, should be wearing diapers at Disney. Some lines are long, not everyone can hold it that long. We've done this once with a grandson, but it was on Peter Pan, where it only involved ducking under a rope. The other adults all remained in line.

I've been in many lines over the years where people of all ages have left and come back. It's just nothing to get worked up about. It's Disney, be happy and gracious.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I really don't care if someone leaves the line and comes back. It really is none of my business or anyone else's business why they left.

I think the people saying they block people or refuse to let them pass if they leave the line are pretty nervy. I don't know who at Disney made them the Disney line police.

I have the same thought process ...who cares...confrontation or even caring about Disneys policies that they don't enforce will not ruin my vacation.

If it means that much to you go in front or if you need to excuse yourself and come back it's none of my business - my vacation won't be ruined for you.

 

[Disney Khaleesi]

When I was younger, we left the line if I had to use the bathroom. I was very anti public restroom when I was a kid, so this was basically a way to force me to use the bathroom. If I didn't go when it was offered, then I had to miss out on a ride experience. When I'm line and I see an instance of someone needing to use the bathroom and then re-joining their group, it doesn't really bother me in any way.

 

[cobright]

Cedar Point seems to manage just fine with that kind of rule. And their major rides often have lines longer than 120 minutes.

[...] Buuuuut, there is no rule that says it must be allowed. [...] If someone doesn't choose to let you past them, then that is fine too. There is no rule that they need to allow you by them.

Cutting is when you walk to an advanced place in a que without waiting the same time as everyone else at that point in the que. What's being discussed here is not cutting, unless the line advances a significant amount during the time you are out of it. In those cases no one is really worse off for your departure and return to the line but it may demonstrate tact to get a CM or a few line-neighbors on board before you leave.

As for cedar points policies... My son just turned 10 and he's finally tall enough to ride all of the rides at at Cedar point. At 5 yrs old there was nothing there with more than a 10 minute wait for him. Not a good compariso .

Also, anyone other than an agent of the property you are on who attempts to stop me walking my kid back to our place in line, using any means other than verbal means, is breaking the law. I don't have to explain myself to other people in line at WDW. If they have a problem, they are welcome to address it to a CM. If I'm breaking any rules, the CM will tell me.

 

[Jonas_Swe]

Interesting thread with lots of different opinions.

What I think it all boils down to is Common Courtesy.

If a person with a child needs to leave the line (for whatever reason) does show common courtesy and is polite, I believe that most people will accept the sometimes "struggle" to get out of a crowded line with a young child split between wanting to ride and almost bursting.

And if We as fellow guests show common courtesy and are polite when a stressed parent or guardian is trying to get out or back in, the person with the child won't feel (too much) intimidated by the crowd and trust me, with a small one in tow either going out or in, it can be a struggle. And the person taking care of the child knows that.

Being met by common courtesy will ease the struggle and allows you to focus where your focus should be - On the child!

Opinions will certainly differ a bit: You might not agree with Me and I might not agree with You - But to be honest, in the crowded line to a ride... that really doesn't matter, does it? We're all "stuck" in the same place - So let's make the best of it!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Actually my wife and I aren't blessed with kids but like I said before I have no issue with this. Why would I? It's a vacation. I would not want to see a little child have an accident and be upset. No ride is worth that. Chillax! To me it's not all about commando style vacation knocking people down on my wake. It's also about stopping seeing the joy on others faces. I have been knocked out of my wheelchair in Main Street and the Osborne lights. People need to calm down. There are many things to enjoy at WDW not just the actual ride itself. The atmosphere is amazing.

 

[Minniesgal]

When you get to my age (undisclosed!) it's not the kids who need the frequent bathrooms breaks

Just saying!

And as far as I am concerned any little kid who needs to be or any middle aged lady or man with a bladder the size of a pea is welcome to leave and rejoin their party in my book. The alternative is far less pleasent.

 

[matthew517]

You really need to ask yourself one simple question. Do I want to move to the side and let a parent and child slide by so the child can go pee or do I want to sit in a chair that a child sat in that peed their pants.

Also do we want to wait in line smelling pee. I don't.

Are you really impacted by a person leaving and coming back. Your not loosing anything. If they leave with 1 and come back with multiple then you could be.

This world is too self absorbed. If we treat others like we want to be treated then it would be a nicer place.

 

[GaryDis]

Also, anyone other than an agent of the property you are on who attempts to stop me walking my kid back to our place in line, using any means other than verbal means, is breaking the law.

You probably have in mind people who go out of their way to stop you. It's not against the law to refuse to step aside or let go of hands while waiting in line.