Line etiquette

[maxiesmom]

No, I've seen multiple people post on this thread saying if you're not bringing a todler back from the bathroom, you're not getting through their blockade. People are getting carried away with this stuff.

You seem to be implying that people should just let line cutters by. I think that people are 'getting caried away with" line cutting. Don't blame the blockers, blame the cutters.

If you can't wait in line, avail yourself of the GAC card. The rest of us waiting in line cannot possibly know that you have some kind of physical condition that makes it hard to wait in line. We will just think you rude, and maybe not let you by us. I will let someone by me with a small child, but when you see a parent and a child entering a line, it is easy enough to figure out where they have most likely been.

Why should everyone else get a free pass to cut in line?

 

[Buzz Litebeer]

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.

Depends on the CM. I might let one person through, maybe two. Any more than that? No way.

The issue here is that CMs are trained to give the Guests outstanding service first and foremost. The trick is to do that and still try to be fair to everyone. If a CM didn't personally see the line-cutting there's not much we can do.

Someone here tell me how to handle this problem: In our situation, I have 2 girls that are legally blind ....
We finally gave up on shows all together because it was so frustrating!

Make sure you tell the CM that your GAC clearly says you must sit in the front row of the theater (and they do). If they continue to try to direct you to the back, politely ask to speak to a manager.

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.

I had an Ex who would turn and scream at the person at the top of her lungs, "I don't know you! DO NOT TOUCH ME!"

Not surprisingly, this was quite effective.

Definitely make sure the CM knows exactly what accommodations you need... They probably just get used to sending everyone with a GAC to the same area and need to be told that your needs are very specific.

By the same token, understand that not all GACs work in the same way. I once had a family of Guests who had a GAC card allowing them to sit in the front row of a theater. When they tried to use it to bypass the line at an attraction (in this case a ride), I politely explained that it didn't apply there, and that they should join the regular queue. The reaction I got was explosive, to say the least -- with the mother of the blind child screaming at me, "She's BLIND! That's the same as a mobility impairment!" Now, I'm not blind (Gods willing) but I'm sure there are thousands -- if not millions -- of visually disabled people who would disagree with her. It really made me feel badly for her daughter, it did.

The responsibility of watching for line cutters, then using your judgement to decided if they're meeting somebody or not, then deciding to boot them from the park - that's just too much responsibility and judgement for those front-line CM's. No offense to any CM's, but for the most part, these people are young, inexperienced people in low-paying jobs. You don't want to force these young people into making decisions that will ruin somebody's vacation.

And yet, we do each and every single day -- despite your low opinion of us.

I once had a situation where I wasn't assigned to a particular position at an attraction, so I walked around to the FastPass line to see how the wait times were looking. A young girl (about 14 or so) was trying to talk the CM at FP Return into letting her in without a FP -- she was claiming that she was trying to find her brother who was already in line. I smiled and said, "Oh, no problem. I'll be happy to walk you through the line to him." Well, we go through the FP line, all the way to the loading station -- but no luck. Well, she turns to me and asks, "Since I'm already here, can I go on?" I smiled my biggest smile, looked at her and said, "Oh, heavens no. You saw how long the wait was." The sad part was that if she hadn't lied about her brother I would have been more inclined to have accommodated her.

 

[Dismom55]

During those times where I sat out the wait, and had to cut to catch up with my family, I did explain to those I passed that I have a terrible back problem and was trying to catch up with my family, then quickly would point to where they were standing, then of course a quick "thank you" and usually a quick "how cute" if they have small children. Being polite only takes a second and it also makes everyone feel better about letting you past.

 

[disneyfan61]

mkcrzy1971,
We'll be celebrating 23 years this year.
Our anniversary is actually 2 weeks after we get back, but we can't go then.
Now we bring reenforcements to watch the table while people go get food!

We celebrated 23 years this year also!! Planning our 25th in 2010. Our first adults only trip. Beach Club here we come!!

 

[webstah]

We're planning a trip for our 25th as well.
Next year will be a trip for my 50th Bday, but we'll go in Sept, a month early.

 

[JeannieNM]

I did not read all the posts of this thread but I am unclear about something.

I am disabled- a full time wheelchair user. I do not ride most rides because they are impossible for me to get on and off. I do wait in line because up until know my girls were too young to be in line alone. Now I wait in line with them because otherwise what is the point of my being there, at least it gives me the pleasure of enjoying some part of the experience. Now they are old enough to go to the bathroom alone while I wait in line. There are 3 of us, 2 riders and myself. I wait they run to the bathroom and join up with me. Why is this considered rude?
I do not want to roll to the bathroom and back and it seems silly for me to sit there and watch the line when I can be waiting in it.

 

[dwaters]

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.

Isn't this the worst?
When strangers put their hands on your shoulders and move you out of the way like you are some kind of object and not a human being?
It's the height of selfishness - "I need to get where I'm going now, so I'll just move this guy here, this girl there. It's a little easier to take if they smile and say excuse me, but touching strangers is just rude.

 

[natnelliesmom]

When we visited back in March we had lunch at a counter service in MK. We waited in line to get in and at the front of the line there was a CM telling people that you couldn't sit down until you had your food.
We had 2 hungry cranky toddlers and several bags with us and then had to wait in another enormous line to order our food. Once we got our trays we couldn't hold the kid's hands and several times almost lost them in the crowds while we searched for a table. In the end we found a table for two and ended up balancing two crying children on a table that was too small even hold our trays never mind have room to eat! It was very frustrating.
If I could have taken the kids to sit down with our bags while my husband made the food run it would have been SOOOO much simpler for all involved. I am sure my kids ruined other's lunches by being so miserable in line- but I had no other choice.
I agree with some of the other replies- after that we only ate at sit-down places.
-Sarah

 

[PoohIs#1]

I did not read all the posts of this thread but I am unclear about something.

I am disabled- a full time wheelchair user. I do not ride most rides because they are impossible for me to get on and off. I do wait in line because up until know my girls were too young to be in line alone. Now I wait in line with them because otherwise what is the point of my being there, at least it gives me the pleasure of enjoying some part of the experience. Now they are old enough to go to the bathroom alone while I wait in line. There are 3 of us, 2 riders and myself. I wait they run to the bathroom and join up with me. Why is this considered rude?
I do not want to roll to the bathroom and back and it seems silly for me to sit there and watch the line when I can be waiting in it.

I can't speak for everyone-obviously, but I think families should join the line together. I totally understand a mother and child trying to get back in line after a potty break but one person holding the line for their group seems rude. I saw multiple times on my last trip one person racing to the front of an attraction while the rest of their group strolled up and proceeded to pass my family who entered the line together. JMHO

 

[Cool-Beans]

Until someone can come with a system that is equally fair and simple as standing in line to see who gets on a ride first, I'm sticking with getting in line and will not be moving for those who don't want to, whatever their reason.

I've had to get out of lines and get back in them, too. I know it sucks. But that's how lines work. You get out of it, you have to stand in it again. Plan well and suck it up if your plan is foiled.

 

[HolliePoppins]

I did not read all the posts of this thread but I am unclear about something.

I am disabled- a full time wheelchair user. I do not ride most rides because they are impossible for me to get on and off. I do wait in line because up until know my girls were too young to be in line alone. Now I wait in line with them because otherwise what is the point of my being there, at least it gives me the pleasure of enjoying some part of the experience. Now they are old enough to go to the bathroom alone while I wait in line. There are 3 of us, 2 riders and myself. I wait they run to the bathroom and join up with me. Why is this considered rude?
I do not want to roll to the bathroom and back and it seems silly for me to sit there and watch the line when I can be waiting in it.

Because they were never in the line to begin with. So every person they have to pass to get to you they are cutting in front of them. This could be a problem because if you do read all the posts some people will not let them pass. Why is it silly for you to wait for them if you want to be in line together you should enter the line together. I am not flaming you just giving my honest opinion.

 

[JeannieNM]

I have to say it seems ridiculous. I am not even riding. So people are uptight about one rider going in front of them. I guess I am far more laid back, if someone wants to hold the place for others while they sit, use the toilet, etc. it really does not bother me. We will most likely stick together.

If I am watching a parade or something and there is someone behind me who can not see over me I insist they stand in front of me. I even insist children who I may not be able to see over go in front of me after all I am an adult. It makes me ill when I see adults who stand in front of some child how has no chance of seeing over them. So I guess we all have our pet peeves.

 

[DeblovesPoohbear]

I have to say it seems ridiculous. I am not even riding. So people are uptight about one rider going in front of them. I guess I am far more laid back, if someone wants to hold the place for others while they sit, use the toilet, etc. it really does not bother me. We will most likely stick together.

If I am watching a parade or something and there is someone behind me who can not see over me I insist they stand in front of me. I even insist children who I may not be able to see over go in front of me after all I am an adult. It makes me ill when I see adults who stand in front of some child how has no chance of seeing over them. So I guess we all have our pet peeves.

I agree, there have been several times when very nice adults have let my small children stand in front of them at a parade, just so they could see
God Bless those people, that's what it's all about
The thing that annoys me is just rudeness
We were at The Country Bears last month, the doors open and we were in front and my DS'S 7 and 5 were trampled on by adults and children
My thing is, your gonna have a seat, chill out
I was hot, your gonna plow kids over?

 

[Lilogirl]

I have to say it seems ridiculous. I am not even riding. So people are uptight about one rider going in front of them. I guess I am far more laid back, if someone wants to hold the place for others while they sit, use the toilet, etc. it really does not bother me. We will most likely stick together.

If I am watching a parade or something and there is someone behind me who can not see over me I insist they stand in front of me. I even insist children who I may not be able to see over go in front of me after all I am an adult. It makes me ill when I see adults who stand in front of some child how has no chance of seeing over them. So I guess we all have our pet peeves.

I respectfully disagree. In the case you mention-it is not "1 person" going ahead. You said you have two daughters that are going to be climbing through the line to catch up with you-cutting the line.

In my opinion letting children sit in front of your chair at a parade is not the same thing as thinking people who don't let your daughters cut the line to join you "rude".

I also don't think of waiting in line as a "pet peeve", but rather a necessary "evil" for riding a ride or seeing a show. Disney seems to feel the same way as they have set up lines for this purpose.

 

[scammermom]

If you want to go on a ride, stand in line like everyone else.

How are others to know you're not going or are going on the ride? Many wheelchair people do go on the rides.

If the line's too long, go on something else and/or come back another time. The only exception I can see is someone with a young child. If the kids are old enough to go to the bathroom by themselves, this chore should be done before getting into line.

It's a life lesson to teach kids that they have to be patient and wait for others who arrived first.

 

[mkycrzy1971]

When we visited back in March we had lunch at a counter service in MK. We waited in line to get in and at the front of the line there was a CM telling people that you couldn't sit down until you had your food.
We had 2 hungry cranky toddlers and several bags with us and then had to wait in another enormous line to order our food. Once we got our trays we couldn't hold the kid's hands and several times almost lost them in the crowds while we searched for a table. In the end we found a table for two and ended up balancing two crying children on a table that was too small even hold our trays never mind have room to eat! It was very frustrating.
If I could have taken the kids to sit down with our bags while my husband made the food run it would have been SOOOO much simpler for all involved. I am sure my kids ruined other's lunches by being so miserable in line- but I had no other choice.
I agree with some of the other replies- after that we only ate at sit-down places.
-Sarah

Which CS location was this??? I will be sure to avoid it like the plague...OR I could have the CM keep an eye on my children while I order No seriously, I would simply walk away and find another location to eat...that is ridiculous...I am sorry you had such a miserable experience.

 

[dreamer17555]

If I am watching a parade or something and there is someone behind me who can not see over me I insist they stand in front of me. I even insist children who I may not be able to see over go in front of me after all I am an adult. It makes me ill when I see adults who stand in front of some child how has no chance of seeing over them. So I guess we all have our pet peeves.

See I think it is rude to think that a child should automatically be put in front of an adult who has been waiting. If seeing a parade is a priority than we make my DD6 wait with us for the parade. On our last trip several people tried to put children in front of me and my DH and that was not okay with us. We had waited and wanted to see the parade from our seats on the curb. Disney is not just for children. I think parents should not teach their children to expect special treatment. You want to see the parade you should wait. End of story.

-Becca-

 

[spooky1]

See I think it is rude to think that a child should automatically be put in front of an adult who has been waiting. If seeing a parade is a priority than we make my DD6 wait with us for the parade. On our last trip several people tried to put children in front of me and my DH and that was not okay with us. We had waited and wanted to see the parade from our seats on the curb. Disney is not just for children. I think parents should not teach their children to expect special treatment. You want to see the parade you should wait. End of story.

-Becca-

Most of the time I just turn my head and keep my thoughts to myself. I am not in any position to confront anyone for cutting. All this talk about blockades and confronting others isnt worth it - its enough stress just to roll your eyes and hmphhhh under your breath.

Of course last year several adults pushed their ways to the front of the rope during a parade - then stood right in front of our kids - without delay I was like OH NO YOU DON'T! I gave them a pretty good verbal beating, and of course they just shrugged their shoulders duhhhh what did we do?

I totally disagree with your comments - if theres a kid that cant see and theres an adult in front of them blocking the view - CMs should step in and move the kids to the front.

 

[Lilogirl]

I totally disagree with your comments - if theres a kid that cant see and theres an adult in front of them blocking the view - CMs should step in and move the kids to the front.

Uh. no. If I am sitting on the curb waiting, they can either sit next to me and wait or stand behind me. What about the parents of the children? If a CM moves a kid to the front-they are seperating that child from the parent, that is not a good idea.

 

[dreamer17555]

I totally disagree with your comments - if theres a kid that cant see and theres an adult in front of them blocking the view - CMs should step in and move the kids to the front.

But why? If an adult has waited an hour for a curb side seat why should they stand and have a child pushed in front of them? You don't know if that adult has issues standing or seeing or anything really. But if they waited they deserve that spot. Disney isn't children only. And if you want your child to have a good seat for the parade you should teach them to wait. We make our DD6 wait.

I think it is horrible that anyone would push their way in front of anyone. If it important to you than you will use your time to reflect it.

-Becca-