Line Etiquette

[AandA4390]

We are currently at Disney World and I have to make a comment on line etiquette. We watched it as a woman stood in line for the Haunted Mansion, a few people in front of us, who was then was joined by the rest of her party (eight other people). They seemed not to care about what they had done even with the line going all the way out to the restaurant across the way and an “S” wrapped around inside. The next day we were at the new Toy Story ride at park opening and the cast members were telling people not to get in line unless there whole party was there. My family waited for me while I got fast passes but once we were in line we watched family after family joined by other members of their parties. We even watched one guy walk all the way in and then start jumping lines to get to his party. I am not sure what you can do or say to people but man it is annoying. Anyone else feel the same way???? I wait in line to get on a ride like many other people, why do these people feel it is ok to do this??? Especially the lady who held one spot for a total of nine!!!!!

 

[mikelan6]

Karma will get them in the end. It's not worth it to stress over those people.

 

[HallsInTheKingdom]

I know it is very frustrating, but really, what can you do? If you say something about it to them, are they going to get out of line? Probably not.

We had a instance once, we were waiting in line to check in for an ADR and this lady was 2 people behind us, every time the line moved she would sneak her way closer to and then in front of the person she was behind. I noticed this and pointed it out to DH & MIL who were standing there with me. By the time she got to the counter this woman had made her way 2 spots in front of us (she was good). DH and I were entertained by her, and totally got a kick out of how much more important this lady must be than everyone else to act like that, but dear MIL got so upset about it she literally ruined our meal complaining about this woman the whole time.

You will always encounter rude, selfish and oblivious people while in a public place. Just sit back, enjoy the extra time (as a result of line cutters) with your loved ones/family, it is “The Happiest Place on Earth”. Don’t let someone else ruin your good time.

Just remember "KARMA is a Bltch" they will get theirs!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I don't have a problem if one person (or an adult accompanying a child) leaves the line to use the restroom and re-enters, but I don't think it's acceptable for an entire family to line jump.

 

[pinjim116]

You wait several minutes, what can a couple more minutes mean if you don't let it get to you. Otherwise, if you consume yourself then you become upset and it effects your experience.
Along this note, waiting with my dad in his electric scooter at the bus stop and then have to hear grown adults (mostly men) complain on how my dad gets on the bus first, while they have to wait. If we board and sitting is tight, I'll always stay as will my 12-year-old to offer our seats to others, usually someone older or a parent with a kid. What makes me so mad, has been on numerous occasions, the complaining adult male ends up NOT giving up his seat for an elderly woman - go figure.

 

[Becx N Gav]

You wait several minutes, what can a couple more minutes mean if you don't let it get to you. Otherwise, if you consume yourself then you become upset and it effects your experience.
Along this note, waiting with my dad in his electric scooter at the bus stop and then have to hear grown adults (mostly men) complain on how my dad gets on the bus first, while they have to wait. If we board and sitting is tight, I'll always stay as will my 12-year-old to offer our seats to others, usually someone older or a parent with a kid. What makes me so mad, has been on numerous occasions, the complaining adult male ends up NOT giving up his seat for an elderly woman - go figure.

Welcome to the boards

I agree a few minutes out of your day is not too bad, but the selfishness of people who do this does bug me. I wish everyone would have a little courtesy even if it's only holding a door or giving up a seat.

As with the comments at the bus stop, I'm sure those who commented would not like to be in a position where they had to use an ECV/wheel chair. It truly disgusts me how insensitive these people can be. Even if the ECV's/wheel chairs were boarded last (I know it would be impossible) they would still be waiting the same amount of time

But as others have said they will get their comeuppance in one shape or form.

 

[mark2311]

Yeah 8 people is a lot, thats just plain rude. I don't mind if 1 or 2 people do it though, it won't make much of a difference to when I get on, at worse it'll just be the next car. It's a holiday I'm not gonna let it annoy me for saving myself
30 seconds

 

[cchev]

I like the Karma idea...I've never once skipped line and I get free fast passes all the time A couple of examples is I was given about 20 fast passes for Big Thunder and on this last trip when the line for the Safari was quite long (Spring Break timeframe) I was given 2 fast passes as I got on the stand-by line.

So positive Karma is a blessing and be nice to your fellow line dwellers

 

[cj9200]

Along this note, waiting with my dad in his electric scooter at the bus stop and then have to hear grown adults (mostly men) complain on how my dad gets on the bus first, while they have to wait. If we board and sitting is tight, I'll always stay as will my 12-year-old to offer our seats to others, usually someone older or a parent with a kid. What makes me so mad, has been on numerous occasions, the complaining adult male ends up NOT giving up his seat for an elderly woman - go figure.

Having made many trips with someone in a chair this really sets me off. I have seen the looks and grumblings. Who would rather not have to use a chair or ECV and be able to walk around the parks. I've gotten to the point where I say something back to them. DD and I also stand as a way to let others have a seat.

 

[JenniBugInPink]

Having made many trips with someone in a chair this really sets me off. I have seen the looks and grumblings. Who would rather not have to use a chair or ECV and be able to walk around the parks. I've gotten to the point where I say something back to them.

Thank you for caring. As an ECV user, you ave no idea how much it means to have some stand up (honestly, no pun intended!!) for us.

 

[Mickey_Man]

I have no problem saying something to those people - something like "your family is welcome to join you back here" or "are you really going to cut these children in line?" I don't expect anything to change, as anyone willing to do this is rude enough not to care that they are inconveniencing others. We had a family opening up the security doors on TSMM to let their family of 12 cut people - they did this in two waves of six! I did tell a CM about this and they asked the people to step out of line and reprimanded them for opening the doors the way they did.
I think my biggest WDW pet peeve is those that do not offer their seats on the bus for people who would benefit more by sitting - i.e. pregnant women, elderly, those with small children - or those that are rude to people in ECVs. Seriously people!!! I know I am preaching to the choir on the boards, but those rude people do bug me - I let it go in time b/c some people are so ignorant and no matter what you do or say it won't change them, but it bugs me. OK - need to go lower my bloodpressure now........

 

[JeniferRabbit]

I think the general rule should be one person (or with a kid) can leave while in line to use the restroom & come back in. One person should not save a spot for 10 people. That is just plain rude & inconsiderate.

 

[zulemara]

welcome to my world every day! I say it's perfectly ok to say something. Will they stop? maybe and maybe not, but at the very least you can make sure they are WELL aware that it is not acceptable practice. Some people don't even believe it's rude and see absolutely nothing wrong with it.

Personally I think it's better when a guest points this out to another guest rather than a CM. It's like when a CM says "don't do that" to a kid. It holds more weight than the parent saying it. If a guest tells another guest not to jump the line, it holds more power than CM doing it I think. The only difference is a CM, if they wanted to, could make that guest leave the line and go to the back.

 

[willis37862]

I don't have a problem if one person (or an adult accompanying a child) leaves the line to use the restroom and re-enters, but I don't think it's acceptable for an entire family to line jump.

I agree. I haven't done it but if we were half way through an hour line and I had to go to the bathroom I would ....when you gotta go you gotta go

You wait several minutes, what can a couple more minutes mean if you don't let it get to you. Otherwise, if you consume yourself then you become upset and it effects your experience.
Along this note, waiting with my dad in his electric scooter at the bus stop and then have to hear grown adults (mostly men) complain on how my dad gets on the bus first, while they have to wait. If we board and sitting is tight, I'll always stay as will my 12-year-old to offer our seats to others, usually someone older or a parent with a kid. What makes me so mad, has been on numerous occasions, the complaining adult male ends up NOT giving up his seat for an elderly woman - go figure.

Yeah I am always amazed at the amount of men who don't have the manners or courtesy to give their seat up for a woman, child or elderly people .