Line cutters

[bjck99]

Looking for suggestions on how to handle this, or strategies that have worked for you in regards to people cutting in line. I am often overwhelmed when I see a large group try to cut in front of us while their one or two people have stood in line. Not quite sure what to say or how to handle it.

 

[JCornell]

My number one strategy would be to remember you're on vacation and not let it ruin your good time. It's generally not worth the trouble and it's not so frequent to be a major issue (maybe experienced it 2-3 times in the last 10 years and never with a large group). Also, anything you might say or do won't accomplish much anyway other than get your blood boiling. I've also seen the other end of it where somebody freaked out about it and their poor handling of it looked just as bad as the cutters, at least to other people. You're in a huge place with a lot of other people that you don't have much control over so focus on those you do - you and your party - and their good time.

 

[TheDisneyNurse]

Nothing infuriates me more than line cutters. I have no idea why it gets to me, but it does. I used to speak out and say something, but as I aged I learned to be more mature and take the high route. The only time I'll say something is if it's a large group, or if it's for something with a limited quantity. I've also learned to take it up with CM's, because they will always try to help you out. Arguing just makes things worse.

 

[larryz]

In before the lock...

 

[cakebaker]

I ignore it. It doesn't happen often and I'm not going to let a few jerks bother me enough to get nasty with them.

If they're jumping the FP+ line- then I tell a CM. Otherwise, I avoid getting into arguments with strangers. If they're the type to do this, they aren't going to be nice when you confront them.

 

[bjck99]

Great insight. Thanks!

 

[Malela9]

It is frustrating. I had a 10 year old girl do it to me at California Adventure on Friday! We are going to WDW next month, I am not looking forward to people who are cutting. My only comment is, if your family is further up the line, please at least say, "Excuse me."

 

[AntJulie]

My number one strategy would be to remember you're on vacation and not let it ruin your good time. It's generally not worth the trouble and it's not so frequent to be a major issue (maybe experienced it 2-3 times in the last 10 years and never with a large group). Also, anything you might say or do won't accomplish much anyway other than get your blood boiling. I've also seen the other end of it where somebody freaked out about it and their poor handling of it looked just as bad as the cutters, at least to other people. You're in a huge place with a lot of other people that you don't have much control over so focus on those you do - you and your party - and their good time.

JCornell... I couldn't have said it better...I totally agree...Keep it movin' and have a good time!!

 

[Minnie-Maniac]

I will ignore it. It is not worth making a stink in my opinion even for 10 people cutting in line. I know some lines are really long and take a long time to get to the ride but eventually you will get there and 10 people cutting in front of you isn't going to add a ton of extra time to wait to get on the ride.

 

[Maleficent Dragon]

In the words of Elsa, let it go. It is not worth getting upset over and unless the group is big, it is not going to extend your wait by more than 15 - 30 seconds. It really does not happen that often.

 

[gwb]

It rally won't matter if you say anything. The ones who feel they have the right to be a line cutter have ego issues and saying anything will likely lead to a confrontation which might feed their issues more. Unless a CM is close it really won't solve anything . The main thing that has been posted before shrug it off and rememeber they are jerks.

 

[THEDISNEYTHREE]

I also just ignore it. This last trip during SWW we had it happen to us twice. Once when my son and I were in line for Star Tours and once getting popcorn. I do have to say both these instances last time were a tad annoying. The Star Tours was a huge group of 30 people. How do I know that? The gentleman told me. When my son and I got in line there were only three of them and more people kept joining. I got introductions every time new people came. I think the guy was embarrassed. However, why they didn't just let us two go in front of them or wait for their whole group before entering a line I will never understand. Second time people cut in front of us was at a popcorn vendor and they took forever deciding what they were going to get. Ugh!! If you're going to cut in front of two different families at least know what the heck you want to order. We did not say a word in either circumstance just silently rolled our eyes.

 

[lizard1]

My number one strategy would be to remember you're on vacation and not let it ruin your good time. It's generally not worth the trouble and it's not so frequent to be a major issue (maybe experienced it 2-3 times in the last 10 years and never with a large group). Also, anything you might say or do won't accomplish much anyway other than get your blood boiling. I've also seen the other end of it where somebody freaked out about it and their poor handling of it looked just as bad as the cutters, at least to other people. You're in a huge place with a lot of other people that you don't have much control over so focus on those you do - you and your party - and their good time.

When do you go that it happens that infrequently? I think I had it happen in almost every stand queue during my last trip! I don't usually confront anyone, but probably would if it were a group of people. Then I would do it just like the woman on front of me did at IASW and tell them look, I don't mind if one or two people get in front of me, but your entire group is not cutting in front of my kids. It worked, and they left to stand with their group in the back of the line.

 

[cluvsdisney]

Sometimes I'll say "the line starts at the end" at which point they point to the people ahead who were holding places and I'll respond with "then your friends should have waited for you to get on line together". They still push past but then the line cutters spend the rest of the line avoiding eye contact with us every time we pass each other as we wind back and forth through the ropes. Then I can let it go.

 

[Danman]

I often wondered if one was in front of the line cutters he or she could invite the entire line behind the group to join them. A way to win at playing their game

 

[bbjunkie]

Hmmmm.... I've only been 4 times, 7-10 days at a time, but have never, not once, had someone cut in line.

 

[danny1649]

Dis members i have seen this issue on Board many times,please avoid name calling and personal attacks.Plus no argumentative replies to each other.My opinion,let it go and don't ruin your day.You know what they say what comes around goes around to. Please avoid mentioning nationalities I will appreciate it. Thank Danny PS we all know the chanting,loud line cutters are without saying..

 

[judeis]

I totally agree with those who advocate just letting it go if you can. However, I also know myself, and there are times when I will become more upset by keeping silent about it. I am not encouraging anyone to cause a scene, but sometimes a direct statement commenting on someone's rudeness can be very satisfying. As long as you are not expecting it to change behavior or alter the situation.

 

[ArwenMarie]

I have to say this is one thing that never bothers me. I don't know why. I have seen it, maybe not often enough to annoy me.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

There was a family getting their group together outside iasw. The wife and I walked around them as they were blocking the entrance. When they finally got in the line they reminded us that cutting was not allowed at Disney. I apologized and allowed their 6 person group to ahead of us. By the time we got to theboat they had kids troubles and told us and presumably everyone behind us to go around them.