Line etiquette

[SecretFan]

We were there last week, and I have to say I saw very little egregious line-cutting. What little I saw was 1 person catching up to his/her family, or a parent and a child moving up to meet the other parent and child(ren). And nobody had a big problem with that.

What did crawl all over me (pun intended) was the # of times groups would walk into an auditorium and plop down right in the middle of the row. That happened every single time, and as the CM in Philharmagic pointed out, it's a safety hazard because crowds were large and everybody had to crawl over them to get a seat.

I'm with you--I don't have much of a problem with families that keep one placeholder in line. I would much rather benefit from the hopefully better behavior of rested children than make everyone stand in line with their little ones for "fairness."

I'm also with you on the people who sit in the middle of theatres. I won't tolerate it. The last time this happened, we just stopped the line right there and explained firmly with a smile that they had to keep moving, it was the rules. When they resisted, I said, "It's Disney World, folks. Let's all use our best manners." If people are going to act like kids, I'm going to talk to them that way! As more and more people were staring at them expectantly, and the repeating announcement got back round to the part that said "everyone please go all the way to the end of the row", they eventually reconsidered their bad behavior and moved along. It was a little awkward to sit next to them after that, but everyone around us had a smile of approval when they moved.

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

I'm also with you on the people who sit in the middle of theatres. I won't tolerate it. The last time this happened, we just stopped the line right there and explained firmly with a smile that they had to keep moving, it was the rules. When they resisted, I said, "It's Disney World, folks. Let's all use our best manners." If people are going to act like kids, I'm going to talk to them that way! As more and more people were staring at them expectantly, and the repeating announcement got back round to the part that said "everyone please go all the way to the end of the row", they eventually reconsidered their bad behavior and moved along. It was a little awkward to sit next to them after that, but everyone around us had a smile of approval when they moved.

An interesting thing happened to us when we were at the American Adventure in January. We were celebrating our anniversary, had the buttons on, and received some special recognition from the CM at the entrance. He had us go up to the top of the rotunda with the ECV/wheelchair users for the Voices of Liberty show, and to enter the theater first. When we entered the theater, the CM in there told us specifically to "sit anywhere you want." We asked if we should move down to the end of the row to make room, but we were told no, to sit in the center if we wanted to. We moved more than halfway down and the theater was not full, but we still had a few people move past us. Not saying that all the middle-sitters are in that situation, but we were told we could wherever we pleased for the AA show. Maybe the CM should not have told us that, but we were, and we did.

 

[EnnEss]

CMs let any amount of people go catch up with their family or group in a line. On my past trip I saw CMs twice ask people as they were cutting through line if they had groups ahead and both times the people said yes and the CM said ok and smiled. The second time I saw it there were about 6 people trapsing through the line. Im not sure if they're trained to do this or whatever, but its pretty silly.

I dont ever stop people, it grates on me but I let it go. I do notice that if kids do it, a group of 2 or 3 go meet there one 1 or 2 other friends, people around are much more likely to speak up or at least mumble then when a family does it. Im indiscriminate in my frustration but dont say anything. If a child has to go to the bathroom before you get in line, entire family should wait. Its different if they're already in line and the kid has to use the bathroom suddenly, but I see no difference with the family going in line first and the younger teens doing it to get food or whatever.

 

[kimsuenew]

I've always wanted to handle the problem this way...

Butter: Excuse me, I'd like to join my group ahead of you.

Me: NP, I'd be glad to help you out. What's your name?

Butter: Umm, John?

Me, yelling: Hey John's friends!!! He's waiting back here for you to come join him!

LOL What a wonderful idea!

 

[thechef71]

We didn't have that happen too many times even though we went when there was alot of the groups from Brazil in late July. But one morning at Pop there was a guy that looked about 70 that cut in line for the MK bus. This guy came out of no where ducked under the chains and just about knocked my wife down who was carrying our stroller. One of the rudest things I have ever seen anywhere. He jumped in front of about 40 people waiting for the bus.

 

[imthatgirl]

im confused if you were so aggrevated by it, why didnt you just tell them no?
it seems to me if people let them do it they will. so stop letting them

 

[trjme]

My hometown amusement park (Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana) has a very strict rule for line cutters. If your caught cutting your immediatly kicked out of the park. Personally I dont think the punishment is too harsh. If you do the crime you do the time. (Outside the park that it is).

 

[mkycrzy1971]

My hometown amusement park (Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana) has a very strict rule for line cutters. If your caught cutting your immediatly kicked out of the park. Personally I dont think the punishment is too harsh. If you do the crime you do the time. (Outside the park that it is).

Hi Neighbor! We just visited Holiday World this past Saturday...opened them up and closed them down both We decided we better take the kids somewhere since we are leaving them at home when we go to WDW in three weeks...adult only anniversary trip, baby!!! Unlike WDW I did not notice one line cutter and, trust me, it was OVER crowded...their logic must work, just wish WDW would take note.

 

[My2Angels]

Yes, it's always sooo sad when the rude person won't move from the middle and all the people who have to squeeze pass them accidentally trample the heck out of 'em.

Someone here tell me how to handle this problem: In our situation, I have 2 girls that are legally blind. One of which has no peripheral vision or depth perception. For her, we HAVE to sit in the middle of the theater,for both girls we have to sit in the front, or they cannot see. We did get a guest services pass last 2 visits, but it never fails that we get very ugly looks, rude comments, and people even trying to push us down the aisle because they just "do not know." I suppose they do not understand because we do not have canes and seeing eye dogs! I also do not always have time to explain to everyone in the hustle and bustle of rushing in to get a seat. You all know how it goes trying to get into the theater.
Last visit, on 2 separate occasions, we showed our pass to a CM who totally ignored what was on our card, put us in the handicapp lane and we ended up in the very BACK of the theater. We ended up waiting until the next show and then having to shove our way to the front! There simply has to be a better way for us!
We finally gave up on shows all together because it was so frustrating!

 

[NYDisneyKid]

If they come past me I tell them I'm coming with them and when we get to their party I'm getting in front of them,,,end of discussion,,,if they have a problem with it that's just what it is,,,,their problem....lol.(besides the CM's know me) ºOº

 

[inkkognito]

Someone here tell me how to handle this problem: In our situation, I have 2 girls that are legally blind. One of which has no peripheral vision or depth perception. For her, we HAVE to sit in the middle of the theater,for both girls we have to sit in the front, or they cannot see.

You'd think people would realize that you have a unique situation, especially when you have canes and dogs, plus I'm guessing you were seated before the mad rush so seeing you seated there already should clue 'em in too. But it sounds like many are in the herd mentality and don't pick up on that...maybe they can issue you a taser with the card to help keep 'em at bay.

 

[WriteDisney]

im confused if you were so aggrevated by it, why didnt you just tell them no?
it seems to me if people let them do it they will. so stop letting them

Most of the time (at least in my experience) they aren't *asking* to join their party.. they're joining they're party.. so to stop them you have to confront them.. while it bugs me alot.. I really don't want to start an argument with someone in disneyworld or confront someone.. if a CM was around I would bring it to their attention.. but otherwise I really think I would hold it in

 

[imthatgirl]

Most of the time (at least in my experience) they aren't *asking* to join their party.. they're joining they're party.. so to stop them you have to confront them.. while it bugs me alot.. I really don't want to start an argument with someone in disneyworld or confront someone.. if a CM was around I would bring it to their attention.. but otherwise I really think I would hold it in

i guess im a different breed i dont let people pass me. ok, if its one child i would probably assume his parents were up there. but, if it was an adult, or even a bunch of adults, nope sorry. i politely tell them to find themselves a CM to escort them to their party.
in my years going to the world ive done this a handfull of times and ive yet to be in a confrontation. doesnt mena it wont happen.

 

[eeyorethegreat]

You'd think people would realize that you have a unique situation, especially when you have canes and dogs, plus I'm guessing you were seated before the mad rush so seeing you seated there already should clue 'em in too. But it sounds like many are in the herd mentality and don't pick up on that...maybe they can issue you a taser with the card to help keep 'em at bay.

The PP said they don't have canes or dogs which is why people don't get why they have to sit where they do. For the PP I would say in the cases where your girls need to be front and center, when you show your pass to the CM, explain that this is where you need to be so your girls can see. There shouldn't be a problem If they understand that the reserved handicap section is not going to work for the girls.

 

[Kaarup]

We were there July 29 - Aug 5. We didn't see many line cutters and found lots of polite people, unlike some of our previous trips. But I do have a story about FOLK. As we approached the gates, the CM asked us to wait...ok.. I can do that... but the group to our left said they were joining w someone in the line ahead..and after pleading he let them go. Then the mom and daughter had a big arguement that they were trying to catch up w dad as he was in the group ahead too. After being yelled at, the CM told them to go ahead. About this time the guy behind me , jokingly, said... his family was up there too!!! They stopped us so they could move the ropes, so we were at the beginning of the line that goes up the left side and into the second tier entrance. AND they let us in FIRST and let us go all the way to the front row. The joking guy behind us? His kids all got to be in the parade at the end. WE had the BEST seats in the house because we did what we were asked to DO!!! Maybe that group always gets to do that... but we came away going "don't make an enemy of the guy who controls the LINE!!" BTW it was our 35th anniversary trip... just me and DH with no kids and we had a BLAST!!

 

[PlainJane]

For some reason the line cutting seemed worse than usual when I was there in July. I do mind people doing it, but what I mind more is the people who would come up behind me to cut would manhandle me. They couldn't just tap me on the shoulder or verbalize that they were going to cut me, no they would actually put their hands on my waist and various other places and then say they were going to cut me.

I really don't like strangers touching me, so all the grabbing was getting to me.

 

[inkkognito]

The PP said they don't have canes or dogs which is why people don't get why they have to sit where they do.

Ah, that makes sense. I read it a bit too quickly!

 

[DisneyKT]

I have a pretty good story about a line cutter. Believe or not.

Last time I was in Disney in April 08. My DD and I were waiting in line at Thunder Mountain. My back was turned so no cutting, when two teenagers came up to me and said Excuse me Maam can we catch up with our friends.

I was shocked it was the first nice teenager I ran into the entire trip. I said to her yes you may. And she said Thank-you so much. So whoever raised her I have to say Good Job.

 

[inkkognito]

I was shocked it was the first nice teenager I ran into the entire trip. I said to her yes you may. And she said Thank-you so much. So whoever raised her I have to say Good Job.

I dunno...would you give your wallet to a polite criminal who said please when asking for it and who thanked you when you turned it over?

 

[DisneyKT]

I dunno...would you give your wallet to a polite criminal who said please when asking for it and who thanked you when you turned it over?

LOL, I wouldn't compare someone taking my wallet as the same as asking to join their friends in line.

Believe me I have had rude people try to cut me in Disney before, but it was nice that they didn't trample me and give me a flat tire. Plus it was nice to run into some polite people.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that I don't run into any line cutters when I go down in December.