Lots of kids at resorts in May?

[corndog]

Thank you. Like I said, the backs of my ankles were bloody from being hit by strollers all week. Particularly at the Animal Kingdom as there are fewer walkways, and the ones they have are narrower than the other parks.

 

[sha_lyn]

corndog... did you ever consider it might be your actions that were causing you to get hit all those times? If you stop dead i nthe middle of a moving group to read your map someone, whether it be a stroller or a person walking, is bouund to run into you. I find it very sad that you are so inconsiderate of other people by holding the opinion that children that can't walk shouldn't go and htose who can should nver use a stroller. I guess you feel that those in wheel chairs and scooters should be allowed in either.

 

[DMRick]

This world would be a much better place if people would think just for a second about others

Yes, I can see how you are thinking of others. I don't even have a little kid (even the grands start at 7!), but I sure appreciated those strollers when they were younger. It's a lot harder for them to wander off, when they are contained, and when we are in the back of the park at the end of the day, it sure was nice to be able to get to the front a little quicker than by taking baby steps...and gee, when they started to get tired..I should have dragged them back to the hotel, instead of finding a nice shady area, where we could both take a rest..her in the carriage, and me on a bench. People aren't allowed to rest at Disney!
I assume you don't have any children or young grandchildren.

This will be about my 25th trip..and I don't have one ankle mark to show for it..I guess I must not have tried to stop in the middle of the walking area, or gotten in front of a stroller and then quickly slowed down, or pushed my way to the front, since the stroller was going too slow..

Of course when I broke my foot, I was also one of those people who could have hobbled all day on crutches, or better yet stayed home and lost a few thousand dollars in airfair and hotel deposits. I'm sure my daughter just got a kick out of pushing me in the heat all day..and wow..we got to park in those really great handicap spots, and walk" to the entance..instead of taking a bus and getting dropped off right at the door, or one of the trolleys. After all, I prob didn't need to sit in the wheelchair and have the people jump over my legs, and push and shove in front of me. Oh, and of course it was such a joy going to the front of the line with the wheelchair..it made having a broken foot worth it..trying to climb in the rides and having my grandchildren be embarrassed by the other people making remarks, about the "fake" cast, and they wish they thought to get a wheelchair..yep, I should have not gone and enjoyed the family experience...'cause it sure was a lot of fun with a wheelchair.

 

[corndog]

OK. You are continuing to put words in my mouth. I'll ask yet again - where did I ever say that any people/type of people shouldn't be allowed into the parks? NOWHERE! Quit saying that.

I never stop dead in the middle of traffic. If I need to stop and look at a map or get something out of my bag or anything like that I always step to the side FIRST so as not to inconvenience others.


Could somebody please explain the Brazilian tour group thing to me? I don't get it.

 

[zoey452]

When I returned to my thread in which I said how much I love to see all the children at WDW to discover 20 new posts all arguing about whether parents actually bump their strollers into other people's ankles. GEEESH!

 

[GlennandAnn]

During the month of July, WDW is literally INVADED by hundreds of teen-age tour groups from Brazil. Some facts:

1) They all wear the same color shirts (not bad)
2) They "sing" songs while they wait in lines (not bad)
3) They try to cut in line (bad)
4) They will walk right past you (10 of them) in line to catch up to their friends (very bad)
5) They are the RUDEST people (general sterotype) you have ever encounted. (They really are)

I could give you all kinds of stories about my bad experiences, but I'll leave that for someone else.

Glenn

 

[manhattan]

Thanks for the laughs!!! I took my kids when they were in strollers and would always apologize if I accidently hit someone- but there were tons of times people would just step in front of the stroller. I work in Manhattan and I laugh all the time because I say people don't know how to walk! Tourists will walk 5 or 6 people across on the sidewalk or walk in the opposite direction of the flow, or just stop right at the corner in a group so you can't cross the street in either direction. My husband and I always laugh at these "non-professional" pedestrians.

I just finished reading on the NYTimes website about a 7 month pregnant women who was on a board and someone had posted that pregnant women should not be allowed on trains. Can you imagine- all pregnant women should just stay home or walk?! Which is just as funny as corndogs post.

I will be going back to DW with my baby next year and I hope people learn how to walk!!!

 

[dmfuru]

Our philosophy is that you shouldn't need a stroller in the parks. If your kid HAS to be in a stroller then he/she is too young to be there. If you have it in case your kid might get tired then you should go back to the resort for "nap time".

Corndog, this sounds to me like you're saying some people shouldn't be in the parks.

*edited for spelling*

 

[DMRick]

OK. You are continuing to put words in my mouth. I'll ask yet again - where did I ever say that any people/type of people shouldn't be allowed into the parks?

Umm..right here?

If your kid HAS to be in a stroller then he/she is too young to be there

 

[Deb8821]

Wow, I have never read a thread I thought was so insulting. I have 3 kids under 5 and have been to disney 8 times since the twins were born. Always took a stroller, even a double. I never ran into anyone on purpose and have always said I was sorry if I did. Although there were times I would have liked to!! I am thankful disney wants my kids at the parks (and my money) I guess corndog, if you dont want to be run into by a stroller stay out of their way. After being a bit angry with this no kids line of thinking I thought it was too funny!! Takes all kinds to make the world go round and I intend to continue to take my kids to disney in a stroller and have a fantastic time. I hope I dont run into people like corndog and when someone pushes in front of me or bangs into me I'll just forget it and enjoy the time I'm spending with my family and try and teach my kids to have good manners. Alittle kindness, patience and tolerance for others goes a long way. PS. My brother has been in a wheelchair since he was 22 because he is paralized and I have too heard the snide comments about going to the front of the line or handicap parking. he would give anything to trade places and have to "walk" from the back of the parking lot!!!

 

[nwdisgal]

Deb8821 - I am sorry to hear about the insensitivity towards your brother and other people that require special assistance at Disney. And I agree, that any of those people who require extra assistance (whether its a wheelchair, or front of the line access for another type of disability, injury or sickness) would gladly give up their place in line to resume a normal life. I wish people would remember that, and also remember that disability isn't always visible to the naked eye (chronic illness, certain medical conditions, etc.) and to be mindful of that.

One comment on the strollers - I wish they had adult sized ones. There was a time or two at Disney when I wish I could have conveniently collapsed in a stroller and had my DH push me around the park Maybe I need to send Uncle Mikey an e-mail? Also, Disney is for kids of all ages (from the very young to the very old). IMHO, if people don't like kids in strollers or kids in the pools, or those that just act like kids, then they should stay home, or find an adults only resort!

 

[Cameo]

corndog -

I can only say, I sort of know where you are coming from. I think I used to feel the same way about folks with strollers. But, guess what, that was before I had kids!!! Funny how your opinion changes then!!!

 

[DeeP]

My kids have been going to WDW since before my youngest was a year old and we not only used a stroller we used a double stroller! How dare anyone say that children not big enough to walk around the parks should not be there! My children always enjoyed WDW no matter how small they were and we enjoyed taking them even when they were babies. If someone does not like the fact that there are, always have been and always will be many, many strollers at WDW, maybe THEY shoudl not be at WDW!
My children are now young adults, so it has been many years since I have used a stroller. We go to WDW 3-4 times a year and have done so for the last 20 years and I can honestly say I have only been hit once with a stroller and the parents apologized profusely and could not have been nicer!
I find it hard to believe that someone could write a post like this and be surprised that others are upset at his comments and "attacking" him! Corndog, you attacked the many families that go to WDW everyday with their children and use strollers. What do you think about strollers in the malls, is that also a place families should not bring their children? Get real, this is WDW for goodness sake!! Obviously Disney does not share your feelings since they have their own fleet of rental strollers available in every park.

 

[Dismom63]

Cameo, you took the words out of my mouth! I was far less tolerant of others (stroller using and the like) before I had children of my own.
Corndog- I read your post closely...And your intent is very clear! I just think it is ironic that you seem to believe it is about consideration of others?!
Sharon

 

[nwdisgal]

This thread almost belongs over on the Debate boards. Question is, should Disney add padded bumpers to their strollers, or better yet, have them play "Its a Small World" when they hit you in the back of the heels.

Cameo - you're totally right about the pre/post kid perspective. My famous pre-kid last words were "My kids will never act like that at the supermarket."

 

[luvthemouse97]

I just have to say, I dont know many kids that can walk through the park all day without getting tired.I have a 5 year old and he is old enough to enjoy WDW.When he does get tired we do head back to the hotel-Have you tried to carry a 45lb child back out of the park or to a shuttle? That alone is not an easy feat.Kids do not tell you ahead of time-when they decide to stop walking-they just stop.

 

[elemusing]

Corndog obviously doesn't have children. Even kids as old as 5,6,7,8. . . need strollers sometimes. Especially since their legs are smaller and they tire easier.

My 2 year old absolutely loved DW and still does!!! (He'll be 4 next week and guess where he is going to reward him for potty training and his birthday???)


GIve the guy a break. When he has kids, then he'll look back on this in shame. ha ha

 

[cindyfan]

Give Corndog a break

He did start his post saying he was VENTING!!
and how many times have we ALL said similar things like this just out of frustration!!??
I know that I understand what he is saying completely......I have scars on my ankles from last May!! And I only remember one person actually appologize for running me over with the stroller

But I have also gotten frustrated with TEENAGERS!!!
Been there during cheerleading tournaments...that also included NON-English speeking Teenagers!!! OMG!!!
Nothing worse than having to listen to a group of 30 teenagers screeming in another language when you are waiting in line at Splash Mtn!!!

We all go to WDW expecting to have a Magical time....and there are rude and obnoxious people we all have to deal with.
What is the harm in venting a little!!
I am sure he had no intention of offending anyone!

 

[SueM in MN]

Countless times we see families with wheelchair in the group go to the front of the line, where when it's time to get on the ride the person in the wheelchair has no problem walking then.

1) Most lines at WDW are "Mainstream Access" which means that those in wheelchairs wait in line with everyone else. A few lines are not wheelchair accessible, but waiting areas were updated to mainstream access whenever possible a few years ago.

2) There's a big difference between being able to walk all day and being able to walk a few feet to get into a ride car.

3) Not all disabilities are visible. Some of the healthy looking kids in wheelchairs are on MAKE A WISH trips (kids with life threatening or terminal conditions).

4) My DD can't even stand up, but we have heard people comment that "she doesn't need a wheelchair" because they have seen her sitting on a bench, with her legs crossed, swinging her leg. Swinging her legs is about all she is able to do with them since they don't work for walking. She isn't even able to cross them herself; we have to help her do that. But she doesn't look disabled once she's sitting there with her legs crossed.

5) We pay the same admission price for our DD even though she can only go on a few of the rides in some of the parks. If the wheelchair can't go on, we have to lift her onto the ride car since she can't walk there.

For informational purposes, here's a link to one temporary wheelchair user's experience at Epcot.

 

[skiwee1]

Originally posted by corndog
Did I say anybody shouldn't be allowed in the parks? NO! Please read my posts before you decide to tear into me. How would it be cruel to let your children walk? I don't think I understand that. I guess you don't have a problem with the people that get wheelchairs just because they don't want to walk either? Countless times we see families with wheelchair in the group go to the front of the line, where when it's time to get on the ride the person in the wheelchair has no problem walking then.

LOL! I thought your first post was bad enough about kids that need strollers are too young for WDW. And then I read this where you are complaining about people in wheelchairs. Corndog I honestly think you are a few bricks shy of a load. Maybe you should consider staying away from WDW until you get rid of your horrible intolerant attitude. My 3 year old is going on her 3rd trip in 3 years and she uses a stroller. She also remembers just about everything from her previous trips. If basing memory on doing things with the kids then we should just skip buying them presents for Christmas and birthdays until they get old enough to remember. It is obvious that you have no children. I can almost bet that you are a child yourself with all the whining you are doing.