KidCot FunSpot - Is this rude or is it me?

[BelleNJ]

So, my 4yo DD loves to make her mask at the KidCot stops throughout WS. I always try to tell her to wait in line for her turn and say please and thank you and all that good stuff. Here is my question. What is with the teenagers, and I mean like 15, 16 year olds that sit there and color. Plus, the adults that sit there and don't move when they see smaller children waiting their turn. Then, there were actually these parents that came in to check on their 3 kids and said OK, were standing outside...just come out when you're finished. There were about 5 young kids including my daughter standing there waiting to color her mask.
OK, now I have everything out. Just had to gripe for a minute. I really like these KidCot stations but sometimes that just frustrates me!
All done complaining....Disney is still the best!!

 

[flortlebap]

So.... you think because kids are younger they should push in front?

Isn't that as bad as people shoving their kids in front of other people in parades?

 

[AKLRULZ]

I'm not sure I get the appeal of teens/adults doing this, but they paid the same admission cost you did so I don't really see the issue. The same argument could be made for teens/adults waiting in line for Dumbo.

I don't understand why an adult just sitting there wouldn't move, though, when a small child is waiting. That is pretty frustrating.

 

[AKLRULZ]

Double post - no clue how.

 

[bicker]

Well, I can see it both ways. Kidcot is very clearly billed as "Fun For Little Ones" and is clearly aimed at "young children" (Disney's words, not mine), so teenagers shouldn't be occupying Kidcot's limited availability. If it wasn't for the fact that Kidcot is for young children, I'd agree that there is no reason to think a young child should have priority over an older child, teen or adult for whatever limited-capacity experience there might be, such as a good spot to watch the parade.

 

[AKLRULZ]

So.... you think because kids are younger they should push in front?

Isn't that as bad as people shoving their kids in front of other people in parades?

I don't see where the OP said anything of the sort?!

 

[flortlebap]

OP - why didn't you just ask the adults to move?

 

[GC&S]

So.... you think because kids are younger they should push in front?

Isn't that as bad as people shoving their kids in front of other people in parades?

I didn't take the OP as suggesting that.

We did Kidcot last year and it was a blast. We did see older kids (not so many adults though) taking a lot of time to do their mask. Many times if the CM's saw little ones waiting they would pull them up to the table. A couple times we just left because it was so crowded. At Japan, we started to leave because there were so many older kids there and the CM saw us leaving and brought us back and had dd sit beside her.

It can be frustrating because little kids usually don't wait patiently (or maybe it's just mine but everyone paid to be there and even if they're older, they are probably enjoying it too.

 

[JulyGirl]

I think adults should definitely give up their spot to the little ones. I think if the teens are enjoying it they should take their time to make a nice mask. My niece is 14 and HATES World Showcase ...except for the chance to make those arts and crafts. She even helps out the little ones when the CMs are overly busy.

 

[DISshopkeeper]

I know a group of teenage girls who still enjoy coloring! So do I!

But I wouldn't sit there if there were a youngster waiting.

 

[jwfla422]

I guess that is a touchy situation with the teens and such, we never ran into that but many posters do have a point about everyone paying admission, etc. This topic can definitely go along side the "parade" topic or shows topic.

I definitely agree adults should give up their seats and stand behind their children. Whenever I've been there with dd and sat next to her I'd always get up for any children arriving. That's just rude especially with such limited seating. They can most certainly stand over or behind their child.

 

[bicker]

This topic can definitely go along side the "parade" topic or shows topic.

Except those things are clearly intended for all guests, while Kidcot is not.

I definitely agree adults should give up their seats and stand behind their children.

I missed that nuance in the OP. That's a toughy. There does need to be some accommodation for guardians of these "young children" to be able to sit.

 

[DaisyD]

I always run into the adults that take up a seat while watching their kid draw. I just speak up with an Excuse me but my child needs that seat to draw. Thanks! They always get up. Speak up next time as some folks are just dense!

 

[lillygator]

DH likes to color the masks with DD as do I. We wait our turn and luckily it has never been an issue.

I definitely agree adults should give up their seats and stand behind their children. Whenever I've been there with dd and sat next to her I'd always get up for any children arriving. That's just rude especially with such limited seating. They can most certainly stand over or behind their child.

how about parades and such? do you think adults should give up their seats as well?

 

[lillygator]

and in May....we had a very magic moment in the UK with Alice...she sat and colored with DD's DH and I for a good 20 minutes. She colored a mask for DD's and signed it. We had as much fun as our girls.

 

[Ms.Pixie]

I know i'm probably going to get yelled at for saying this but...

I don't think people should have to give up their parade spots for children. I understand that they are small but I don't get why people have to move for children. Everyone is paying money to go to the parks, watch the parade and go on rides.

So I have to twist some words:

This is what the parade question is just like in my mind.

Should adults have to give up their spots in lines for children?

No, of course not.

 

[bicker]

I know i'm probably going to get yelled at for saying this but... I don't think people should have to give up their parade spots for children.

Not at all. You're absolutely correct. Every guest has the same opportunity to secure a great place for their family to watch the parade, by simply making the decision to arrive earlier and wait.

 

[AKLRULZ]

I know i'm probably going to get yelled at for saying this but...

I don't think people should have to give up their parade spots for children. I understand that they are small but I don't get why people have to move for children. Everyone is paying money to go to the parks, watch the parade and go on rides.

Nah, I won't judge you on that, I totally agree. Now that said, I'll give up my spot for a child to sit in and my wife probably would too - just the way we are - but no one should feel obligated to do so.

Again, everyone's paying the same admission.

 

[Mickey1122]

I think teenagers and many adults can have just as much fun as kids there. There is no sudden age where you stop liking to draw if you like it already. I think that if someone is drawing, they shouldn't be disturbed, unless they have been taking hours. (But anyone, at any age, could do that.) I think that if there is someone who wants to draw, but the seat is occupied by someone who is not drawing, it is appropriate to politely ask for the seat.
So to wrap it up, everyone is entitled to use the Kidcot facilities, IMO. Kids are not the only ones who have fun there. (I know that from experience.) I don't think it's a huge deal to have to wait for a few minutes either, because for most attractions, you wait anyway. Patience is good in this kind of situation.
Just on a side note, some of the CMs mention having older people sit down, and how it's nice to see them draw with the kids.
Still, I think this issue isn't as bad as it sounds. We rarely encounter the stations full, and they can fit plenty of people.

 

[*Fantasia*]

The first couple of feet from the curb where the parade route is, Disney should paint it with rainbow colors and those are specifically reserved for those who are in the wheelchairs and children who are not tall enough to see the parades behind the 6 footers. Why should the children stand behind the adults (tall ones) and miss the parade? Can't the tall adults be able to see behind the little children? Those children payed to see the parade too, so why are they not entitled to see the parade and have to stand behind tall adults? Why can't adult have a little bit more courtesy for the little ones, after all, they are people too?