Is it o.k. to hold a place in line for someone?

[sjms71]

Again, as I said earlier I don't mind if a child needs to be tended to or if someone can't stand do to a health problem. However, everytime we are at WDW, at least in my case, it never seems to be the case. It's always about 4 adults that seem perfectly fine and no children in site moving their way to the front of the line. It's just not considerate.

 

[beattyfamily]

For the most part, it is a no no to hold spots and cut lines, but I also think for me it depends on the ride. I don't mind too much in Fantasyland for the rides with 'outside' lines if one parent and child join the other parent and child/children. It's not to difficult to get back in those lines.

But when we're talking about lines that are inside and are very very popular for older kids like ToT, RnR, TT, all three mountains, Primevil Whirl etc... then get the bathroom/drinks done BEFORE you get in line and if you need to leave for some reason then I think you should not return.

I have never left a line to go to get a drink or go to the bathroom and then return to my party. I think it's rude. If that were to happen (bathroom), I'd leave with the child and not return.

On our last trip, DH ran ahead with my kids to Buzz and I parked the stroller. I was so annoyed with him when I realized he got ahead of me! I had to join him though so that one of my DDs could ride with me and not be alone, but I really did NOT want to have to say excuse me to all the people between us (about 7 or 10 people)...at least they were still outside and not inside yet. I did it reluctantly and luckily the people between myself and my DH and kids were understanding; I wouldn't blame them if they weren't though. I told my DH never to do that again as it's just not worth the tiny bit of time it saved to be rude and catch up to him.

One other thing we did a couple of years ago which I felt uncomfortable with, was giving my 3 year old to my DH and 6 year old in the Dumbo line. I did not join them for the specific reason of not wanting to try and get in that line and be rude. It was pretty easy to hand over my 3 year old and it had no impact on the line and everyone was kind and understanding and we did it that one time and never did it again. I felt guilty for doing that too.

We try our best to be considerate to those around us and treat people the way we'd like to be treated.

 

[canda]

When i was 18, a long time ago, waiting in line for splash. I came up to a water fountain in the que. I stopped for a sip and when I looked up the line had moved some 20 people. My dumb friends did not wait for me to finish. They just moved the line. When I tried to get my place back with my friends, this extremely large man grabed me by the neck. It scared the crap out of me. I told him I was not jumping line, but getting my place back after getting water. He let me go, and I let the neck grabbing go, but I don't think I would ever try to get a place back in line ever again no matter how innocent the reason is.

 

[Ted and Holly]

Originally posted by canda
When i was 18, a long time ago, waiting in line for splash. I came up to a water fountain in the que. I stopped for a sip and when I looked up the line had moved some 20 people. My dumb friends did not wait for me to finish. They just moved the line. When I tried to get my place back with my friends, this extremely large man grabed me by the neck. It scared the crap out of me. I told him I was not jumping line, but getting my place back after getting water. He let me go, and I let the neck grabbing go, but I don't think I would ever try to get a place back in line ever again no matter how innocent the reason is.

Line cutting or not, no one has the right or justification to touch you. I'd have yelled and gotten a CM to get Security.

Ted

 

[Melora]

This isnt the quite same thing, but one time in line the group behind us apparantly didnt think we were moving fast enough and kept almost pushing us forward. The younger boy of the group ended up passing us. I was so annoyed that I just pulled my kids aside when we got to a turn and let the family pass us. I did say "Just let these people pass, looks like we are going to slow for them". They did not even notice. They just kept going and by the time we got to the ride (we were on Buzz Lightyear) they had passed 2 or 3 other families.

In general I might have said something more but the 2 moms were very large and intimidating looking. And 3 boys, (4-10) were very loud and rude. Im sure they were using that to their advantage. But I could tell if I made a scene it they might be waiting outside for me after the ride. It wasnt worth it. I figured it who needs a bad memory!

 

[Scrappymags]

I vote NO, it's not okay for rides at all. I know at Cedar Point in Ohio, there are these big signs that say "line jumping is cause for removal from the park". Bathrooms - all that etc should be taken care of ahead of time. I know that some people have health problems, etc, but that's one of those exceptions and I wound bet that if mentioned to a CM, they would tell you what to do.

Now SHOWS seems to be another deal and I don't know what to think. Common sense tells me if I'm holding a spot for say - my kid, or my elderly parents who can't stand/bathroom then it's not a big deal. Holding a spot for 18 people is not okay.

Holding spots INSIDE the theatre again I say is a nono. First come, first served.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Originally posted by goofyernmost

Fastpass, legalized, line cutting bothers me more because when you have taken the option of stand by it is completely out of your control how many people go ahead of you. That can get really frustrating. Fastpass is evil, it must be destroyed at all costs.

I don't understand why they bother you - they have cut wait times on lines and you have as much opportunity to use them as everyone else.

I have a newly potty-trained three year old and no matter how hard you try to avoid it - sometimes - they have to go to the bathroom in the middle of line - If I have waited the time in line I do not feel bad if my husband stays in line while I go - being a family of 4 - we don't take up extra room to add the other two - we always just get in one car -

 

[Bob O]

I vote no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Once you leave the line for any reason, be it you or any member of your party, then you re-join the line at the end of it. Anything else is line jumping and IMHO i would throw anypne who lie-jumps out of the park. It happens way too often for a variety of reasons in all of the parks i visit in a year and helps to diminish my enjoyment greatly!!

 

[jsmla]

I, personally, NEVER mind if a parent is holding spots for pre-schoolers. I've stood in a 90 minute line for Dumbo with a 3 year old in tow and I'd bet you a fistful of Disney Dollars that everyone around me wished her Dad was taking her on Small World instead of their having to listen to the Toddler Blues Greatest Hits ("How much longer?", "I'm thirsty (hungry, hot)", and that all-time favorite "I have to go potty. Now!") DH is smarter than I, he took the 6 year old with him.

Jennifer

 

[llandaff]

I tend to be of the "no line cutting for any reason" persuasion. However, I make a distinction between people temporarily leaving the line (as long as they are still outside and able to rejoin again easily) and those cutting a line they are only just entering.

It may be harsh but if a child (or adult for that matter) is unable to stand in line reasonably quietly for the requisite time then they're too young to be at WDW. Can you tell I have no kids???

 

[shellybaxter]

Does anyone know what Disney's policy is? Some of the responces on this tread seem really harsh. I don't mind a couple of people joining others in line. Everyone is there to have fun. What's the big deal??

Shelly

 

[disneywithdrawal]

Originally posted by llandaff
I tend to be of the "no line cutting for any reason" persuasion. However, I make a distinction between people temporarily leaving the line (as long as they are still outside and able to rejoin again easily) and those cutting a line they are only just entering.

It may be harsh but if a child (or adult for that matter) is unable to stand in line reasonably quietly for the requisite time then they're too young to be at WDW. Can you tell I have no kids???

The funny thing here... I think because I have no kids I have the completely opposite opinion of this. If I had to choose between listening to a kid who's miserable and complaining/whining or whatever because they're waiting in line for a long time or have one adult in line and another join at the end with a small child or two I'll take the happy kids coming into the line at the last minute.

 

[kilee]

This topic has been discussed MANY, MANY times here on this board. In the past we have had posters actually call Disney to get the final word. Which has been posted over and over again-- as joining a line for any reason is line cutting. Therefore, if any other guest in line really wants to rat on you-- you could be removed from that attraction. This includes leaving a line you've already been in for 60+ minutes w/ 2 toddlers who need to use the bathroom. Unfortunately, as with any big company. They have to make it clear and concise. Trying to write rules for all the exceptions leaves to much room for discrimination. Therefore, according to Disney it is not okay to join a line anywhere but at the end once you arrive or leave for any reason.