Please, have a LITTLE consideration

[Skuba2]

I agree with mariamard. The beach and view aren't owned by anyone. If you want to make sure you can see your kids, then you need to make sure you are as close to the water as you can get or with your kids. If there is beach between the "line" and the water, then anybody has a right to use that beach--whether it be to stand, sit or put chairs there. Same at the pool, if my kids are in the water, I will sit on the edge of the pool to watch them. I will do my best not to sit right in front of someone, but there is only so much you can do when it gets crowded.

Theatre seat saving can be rude. You aren't really "saving" a seat while your partner is getting popcorn. But those who save 10 prime seats are going beyond rudeness. If you must have all your family sit together and they dont' intend on showing up until the last minute--why not save seats that are not prime ones. In the back or on the side. You might meet less resistance.

Now here is rude for ya. I remember last cruise when we were doing immigration at St. Thomas. Everyone is seated waiting for their turn and some people just walk right on in and go straight to immigration. It was funny--one time I thought someone was going to tackle another guest. Several people had "slipped" by the rest of us waiting and the guy just got sick of it and basically halted the next "slipper" in his tracks and told him sternly but politely to take a seat. Now grant it, sometimes you may not know the procedure, but can probably guess that everyone isn't there at that hour of the morning waiting for a show to start.

DG

 

[chrisn]

I agree that saving 10 seats or an entire row is not at all right. Saving one or two should not be a problem. At our movie theaters here at home, they post signs on the doors and have employees enforce their 2 seats saved per person rule for all the blockbusters (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Spiderman ect.) and I'm glad. Saving an entire row while others have been standing in line sometimes for hours is just not right or fair. I personally experienced this at Star Wars Episode 2? where a man tried to deny us from sitting after standing in line for 2 hours and trying to save a whole entire row for everybody and his dog when the signs were clearly marked and posted. I politely reminded him about the 2 seats per person rule and my family and I sat anyway. He told me I was a very rude person and stomped off. Who's rude? PULEEASE! You know it's not that big a deal to show up a few minutes early all together or send a few more people from your party to ensure nice seats all together. We showed up 20-25 minutes early (at least 2-3 of the 4 of us) to the WD theater and always found great seats together. Has it changed so much since 2002? On the beach we like to be by the water so we are among the first off the ship to have 2 or 3 umbrella loungers by the water (because we have a small child) and we also have the small chairs in the water. No one can squeeze in front because we are already there so there is never a problem with that. I like the idea with tying the ribbon on the tube too that way someone can't say that it's theirs. Prevents a confrontation. It's sad that we all just can't get along but not at least not everyone's rude. There are many, many sweet, caring considerate people out there too.

 

[jrabbit]

On one of our cruises two early teenagers were at every show 20 minutes early saving 1 and 1/2 rows of seats in the center section 5 or six rows back (ie Prime Seats). After the first two nights we decided that since there was no seat saving (especially a row and a half) we took the center of those saved seats and continued to do it from that night onward.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I still don't agree about the movies and/or theatre (at home or at DCL). No, it isn't always that "easy" (as someone stated) to "You know it's not that big a deal to show up a few minutes early all together or send a few more people from your party to ensure nice seats all together. We showed up 20-25 minutes early (at least 2-3 of the 4 of us) to the WD theater and always found great seats together."

That's YOUR opinion that that's not a big deal! It can be for a family. When we go to the movies here- they already have (and I am NOT exaggerating even a minute!) 30min of previews for every show (we live in a small town- and I don't know why they do that.. it's ridiculous) and so showing up 20-30min early to get seats for all of us would literally mean that our children will have to sit there near an hour before the movie starts. Do YOU want to be sitting next to my children after they've already sat there for an hour before the movie even starts? I wouldn't.... and I'm their mom. LOL Also what if you need one adult to take the children to the bathroom before the show starts- can't save their seats? Would you not prefer we take care of that before the show rather than getting up one at a time (that means 3 for my family btw) later on when each needs to go because TRUST me... they are going to need to go. They always do... which is why we take care of it before the show starts.

Same goes for the theatre on DCL- showing up early maybe not a big deal to "do" but it might be a big deal for the actual enjoyment of the show for the parents and everyone around them... then we'd get to hear about how children misbehave so horribly and shouldn't be getting up and down constantly to go to the bathroom etc. and they should have the shows on DCL be for adults only because children can't behave.
*sigh* It's not enough for one parent to go and save the seats and have the children+other parent show up shortly before it starts to make everyone have a better time because the kids aren't bored waiting for the show to start... now they have to come early, sit for 20-30min atleast, and then STILL act like perfect adults. Not going to happen!!

It's not always possible to send a "few more people" from your party to ensure nicer seats when they are children... that's STILL having the (or some of the) children with you for an extra time before the show BORED... and bored young children have a tendency to behave worse than those that are seated shortly before the show starts. I'm not saying all... but there would be a lot MORE well behaved children if they hadn't all sat there for 30min doing what? Enjoying the ambience of the theatre till it starts in 30min?

I totally agree with you when it's adults- but when it comes to a family with children they may be saving those seats for two reasons and two reasons only- one of which directly involves YOUR enjoyment of the show.
1) so they can see the show because if they show up later and haven't saved seats then they might not get seats together and I'm sure you wouldn't want my 3yr old sitting by you with me 2 rows back. LOL
and (this next one directly involves your enjoyment of the show)
2) so that the children haven't had to sit bored for 20-30min prior to the show starting and have a more likely chance of behaving themselves so we can all enjoy the show.
I can't believe people are actually suggesting that all families should show up with young children and sit for 30min before a show... then you expect them to ALL behave like little adults or else we need to LEAVE? Not to mention if we can't save seats and DON'T show up early like you say- then we might not get to see it at all anyway. So either way we have a much lower chance of ever seeing the shows... that's nice. If I wanted that kind of treatment- I'd go on a cruiseline that was more adult-oriented rather than a family one like Disney! geesh

I do think that you can do it in a way that is not rude- and I especially would not save seats in a prime (or THE prime) location (like front row or something). We usually like to sit in the back anyway or closest to an exit in case we DO have to make a hasty exit if one of our children refuses to behave properly (like when babies and start crying or something- mine are older now and do usually behave properly). But what if someone ELSE thought the back row was a "prime" location to them?? We'd never be able to find a seat or row that no one else felt was a great seat.

I don't think it's right to save an entire row- because like I said... I don't there are many cases of having such large families without more parents where they COULDN'T be split up with some parents with some children if necessary. But when it comes to a family of 5- we're going to need ATLEAST 2 seats together and 3 seats together- so atleast one parent can be with our children split up in 2/1. If one parent is saving seats- they can't very well save them seperate like that. 2 seats together is probably easier to find though- so maybe I'd attempt to save 3 together (my butt taking up one seat- so only saving 2) and then when DH came with the kids (if he had all of them with them- assuming that was the case in this hypothetical- more than likely he'd be there with children saving a seat for ME.... only me... since I'll probably take longer to get ready for the dressier dinners after the show and such) and then the other 2 seats could be found wherever. I'd never save an entire row... like if my sister's family cruised with us it wouldn't be imperative that we all sat together for the shows. That's just silly IMO. But we DO need to have parents sitting next to their children.... I hope you agree with that.
And the only way for that to happen if they can't all go and sit 30min before the show and then have children tired of sitting there by the time the show starts- might be for one parent to save a seat for whatever other parts of the family need to not sit there 30min (like for us it would definitely be our 2 youngest children). If they can't save seats and are considered rude for doing so.... then they might not get to see the show. And I tell ya- if someone took seats I was saving- I'd make a POINT to find that person the next night and sit there for 30min before the show with my children.. and see how they like that scenario better.
HA
Bet they wouldn't enjoy that show as much....

I totally agree on the saving of pool chairs, etc. but when it comes to a show I don't think it's fair to say no seat saving. Those seats ARE going to be used- they aren't being saved and not used like many chairs are not used at the pool, hammocks at CC, etc. They ARE going to be used/sat in.... AND the only alternative is to have families sitting there with children for long periods of time waiting for a show to ensure they have the seats for the show.... I would NOT prefer that- even if I was going with DH alone and my kids in the clubs. That's just ASKING for a theatre full of antsy children tired of sitting there! OR to have them all show up right before the show starts and not get to see it because there aren't seats where they can sit next to their family.

Maybe to solve the "no seat saving" issues I have brought up above then DCL should make it like they do their 'shows' at the parks... everyone scoot your hiney's over to the end. Even if you show up early- scoot over and no leaving seats (one or two) in between you and the "strangers" that sit next to you. Then we wouldn't have this problem of a theatre full of one seat here, two seats there, one seat here, one seat there... all in between people leaving a family of 5 unable to sit and watch the show because children can't sit by themselves at young ages! Sounds like a good idea to me.... if saving seats for your immediately family is against DCL rules (and apparently it is) and is considered "rude" by other guests. Well I think it's rude to leave all those one or two empty seats between you and your neighbors sitting there- making families no seating.

The shows are also different than the pool chairs, CC hammocks, etc. in another way- aren't they? When they book you on your dining rotation therefore you have your theatre rotation..... right? They do make it where there are enough seats for those guests to see the shows, right? It's not like the pools and hammocks where there are far less of those than the amount of guests on the cruise- right? SO, there should be a seat for everyone- or atleast much much closer to being so- right? So therefore we wouldn't have this saving seats problem if people wouldn't do that one/two seats in between them thing.
That is just so rude of them to do that. I think it's just as rude as you may think it's rude for someone to save a seat. Either way it's keeping others from being able to use the seat and see the show!

Arggh.
Personally even though I hate the thought of the kids missing out on the shows I'm hoping they just want to stay in the clubs/lab during the shows.... that way I don't have to worry about being "rude" by saving their seats so they can sit right before the show and won't have to sit there bored for 20/30min and then ruin EVERYONE'S experience... including my own! *fingers crossed*

Honestly- if they don't allow seat saving... then I think that before the show starts everyone should have to scoot over or somehow make room for those families that have to sit with their children but can't because of all the seat here/seat there that ALWAYS goes on in theatres (as if it would kill you if you sat next to a stranger- heaven forbid....). If you can't save seats and you can't find seats when you arrive just before the show... then your only alternative is to arrive early and sit there with your children for long periods of time before the show starts.... I wouldn't even like that..... and I have children! I can just see how other children would behave after having to sit there that long.. ugh

 

[The4OfUs]

Actually, during the popular shows, they DID ask many many times to be considerate and move "all the way to the center of the row" as the theater fills up and it makes seating quicker and easier for everyone.

Don't know if that sets your mind at ease at all, it really wasnt' a big deal for us when we were on there. Also, they do things at the start of some of the shows to keep the kids entertained, for example the Golden Mickeys start before the show starts, as they "interview" the people coming in and show it on big screens...plus (although this isn't necessarily a plus) they have drinks for sale, cause ya know, that's every parent's dream to sit down and have kids wait for a few minutes, get bored, and demand a smoothie or soda! *grin*

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Actually, that's exactly the type of "idea" I was thinking about. So apparently DCL people are smart and have already figured out that's a problem and how to try to fix it in some way. That's great!
And yes, it is nice to know they have ways of keeping children entertained a bit before the show.... although I hope I don't get interviewed to be on the screen! eekazoid....
LOL

I don't think it will be a big deal for us on our first cruise- seeing as how it seems to be a school vacation HERE but not a popular time for other schools to take a week vacation... so the cruise is probably not going to be full of kids on that cruise. I was thinking of the future though- because we do plan to rebook and might not always cruise during times when it's not full.

I think the "please have a little consideration" goes both ways. Have a little consideration for families that are just trying to see the show but also trying to do so in a way that won't interrupt everyone else seeing the show. (which for some- might mean not having the children sitting there the entire time waiting for the show) I would definitely never save that many seats though- it's not necessary! (like mentioned 10 seats or a row or whatnot) And even if I was saving let's say me and my oldest sitting in 2 seats and saving 3 seats while DH took the younger two for that last minute bathroom run before the show.... if others came along and wanted to sit in those seats and there were other seats for us to move to- I'd move! Yes, I would...I've done it before! The only time I'd probably ask politely if we could keep those seats for my returning DH and young children would be if there were lots of (let's say for example it's a couple wanting to sit there) 2 seats here and there but none more than 2... therefore if I moved our family couldn't see the show at all. Meaning that couple had a big choice of seats but with no "3 seats next to one another" my family wouldn't be able to see the show at all because we'd need atleast one parent with those 2 other children. But I guess that wouldn't be a problem if DCL asks people to scoot to the center. We should then be able to find atleast 3 seats together on the end somewhere- right?
Problem then solved.

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by BibbidyBobbidyBoo

But I guess that wouldn't be a problem if DCL asks people to scoot to the center. We should then be able to find atleast 3 seats together on the end somewhere- right?
Problem then solved.

I would HATE to have to scoot over to the center...I arrive early to every show there and movie on the cruise and at home just so I can get an aisle seat....I have a thing against sitting next to "strangers"...those seats put you to close to the person next to you and I have to have at least 2 - 3 feet of personal space between me and the person sitting next to me! When I book concerts and shows in NYC I always make sure I buy an aisle seat too! I usually put my daughter on the side with the "stranger" so I am not next to them.....odd I know but it is just my "thing". It goes with dinner too...I request a table for just my family, if I find we are sharing I will just make my request a bit stronger....

 

[chrisn]

BBB-I posted MY opinion and my opinion has nothing to do with what your describing. My thinking on it was 1 adult saving 10 or more seats or a whole row while everybody in his party shows up at the last minute and expects a prime seat is inappropriate and I believe I stated that. Again just my opinion. And I also believe I stated that 2 or 3 of us would show up and we did occasionally have to save 1 or 2 seats and is wasn't a big deal for us. I am also part of a family as I have a husband and 2 children. I wasn't comparing my town with yours, I was simply using it as an example and sharing the story of the 1 adult who tried to go against the posted rules and save an entire row. Having children of my own, I certainly do not expect them to behave like porcelan dolls on a shelf and am accustum to normal child behavior. What I do (and I am not suggesting that you do it whether you do or not) is get our seats and then one of us takes the kid or kids to the bathroom, then return to our seats and this has nothing to do with saving seats IMO. And when I said showing up early, I didn't mean showing up 5 hours in advance. I simply said a few minutes. The no seat saving rule is not the commandment of Disers posting, it's just a common courtesy so that people might not take advantage of a situation and maybe a request from DCL. Really, we never had a problem finding a seat in the theater on the Magic. On our Voyager we did have a problem. And I would never let my 6 year old (4 the year we did our 2 cruises) sit by himself away from me. And if there was an adult saving an entire row, maybe the right approach would be to direct a cast member to the area and let them politely remedy the situation and if you still felt the need to sit by me with your 3 kids the next night, more power to ya. I have kids too ya know. I do agree with one thing you said and that's that if your not prepared to deal with 900 bratty angels then a Disney Cruise is certainly not for you. I have 2 bratty angels and I deal. Geesh is right!

 

[The4OfUs]

DH is the same way actually, so we just found seats on one of the sides of the theater so he could have the aisle. It meant no "PRIME" seating, but that was by our choice - and actually there's a spot between the upper and lower seats where there's a walkway, and lots of legroom in front of you - and we had no problems taking the first 4 seats from the aisle in that row, as it wasn't a matter of having to stand up so people could pass us by, right?

I will note that while alot of people did as they asked, there were many that didn't as well, but oh well, that meant alot of standing up as people had to push by them, and that's another type of "price to pay".

While on the topic of the theater, be sure to look at the stairs instead of gazing around, I personally saw three people fall down them face first, two little kids who were looking up instead of at their feet, and one woman all dressed up! All were fine, but it was scary.

 

[inkkognito]

In 36 Disney cruises, we usually arrive at the theater early and have never had a problem finding decent seats. In all those times, the only incident was the woman who thought she could save the whole front row, and we just ignored her anyway.
But here are two things to consider:
1) A good chunk of the front row in the Golden Mickeys will be reserved for the families of the children playing the dwarves.
2) On a crowded cruise, the shows sometimes reach capacity, and you will be turned away. I've only seen it happen twice...on one of those occasions, we literally got two of the last five seats in the theater. Of course, both of those times we had arrived later than usual (but still before the start time). When the show is nearing capacity, they do make people move together and make sure no seats are wasted.
Barb
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[MickeyB426]

I see some people are passionate about this issue.

But, to cut to the chase, IS there anyone out there that supports saving seats for 10 people? I'd like to hear from them.

And something for people to chew on...how about DCL instituting a new policy, nicely displayed in lighting on the stage curtain...


"Saving more than 2 seats is allowed ONLY in the upper half of the theater."

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I would not have a problem with specific areas (whereever they are) the "saving seat" for immediate family or within a certain amount- being allowed. (because I still don't think it would be right to be in that specific area saving tons of seats or a whole row or something)

ChrisN- gotcha. I hope I didn't offend you... I was just posting how I felt also... wasn't putting words in your mouth either. Atleast I didn't mean to imply that I was...

Originally posted by aprilgail2
I would HATE to have to scoot over to the center...I arrive early to every show there and movie on the cruise and at home just so I can get an aisle seat....I have a thing against sitting next to "strangers"...those seats put you to close to the person next to you and I have to have at least 2 - 3 feet of personal space between me and the person sitting next to me! When I book concerts and shows in NYC I always make sure I buy an aisle seat too! I usually put my daughter on the side with the "stranger" so I am not next to them.....odd I know but it is just my "thing". It goes with dinner too...I request a table for just my family, if I find we are sharing I will just make my request a bit stronger....

Well sorry... some have already stated that if there are people that need seats- they will ask you to scoot over. How is that being considerate (have a little consideration like the topic of this thread) to honestly think others should just miss the show because you like to have a little space between yourself and others in the theatre? Sorry.... if you can't handle being near strangers maybe YOU should be the one to miss the show. The only instance where I would think this wasn't rude would be if you were somewhere purchasing seats and purchased extra seats so you'd have that 'space' between you and strangers.... otherwise you have the choice to go or not... I don't think you should have the right to choose to go but not have others sit next to you.

 

[dianthus]

Hey guys! I got one that makes me really nuts in the consideration dept.... This is applicable to DCL/WDW/ or anywhere there is not angled, graduated incline, stadium type seating available...

All you people who go into theatres that: wear hats- but never take them off, are over 6 ft. & have perfect posture, ladies with the big hair- Marge Simpson Hairdos and those of you that sit down in the seat and recline like it's the living room Barcalounger... I have one suggestion to make~

TURN AROUND and see who is sitting behind you. It is most likely a small child who cannot see the show because of you... ( and we wonder why children get crabby...) If you would just turn around and be considerate of at least the small children, not to mention most adults, you'll find a little slouching in your seat is not that awful. Everyone can enjoy the show! Better yet, find a seat so your hats, hair, or height is not an obstacle for the general population.

It makes me crazy when I see this happening, not only to me, but others around me- especially the kids. It's such a lack of consideration.. Shame on you!

So for you hat, helmet hair types and a few inconsiderate very tall people - your neck allows your head to turn! Use it & make sure you are not blocking other people's enjoyment.

OK, I'm better now.

~ Linda

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

LOL
And for us short people..... who aren't children. LOL Seriously... same problem here! That's why I prefer going to theatres where there is more of an incline in the seating- so us short people can see over the people in front of us if they are a little taller than us/etc. If there is barely any incline at all- children and short people can't see over the people in front of them! Sometimes even if they are 2 rows in front of us! You'd think the theatres would have thought of that when making the seating....

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by BibbidyBobbidyBoo
Iwas...



Well sorry... some have already stated that if there are people that need seats- they will ask you to scoot over. How is that being considerate (have a little consideration like the topic of this thread) to honestly think others should just miss the show because you like to have a little space between yourself and others in the theatre?

I NEVER said that someone should miss the show because I like an end seat and get there early to get one...I would gladly stand and let any person fill in the seats that are in the row...NO WHERE in my post did I say that no one could sit in the row.

 

[Chattyaholic]

At "Disney Dreams" on our 1/18 Wonder cruise, near the time when the show was supposed to begin, they made the announcement asking people to all move to the center...blah...blah...blah... I don't remember seeing anyone move. They made the announcement several times. Sorry, but I don't think that's right. People go early to get the seat of their choice, why should they have to give it up to someone who walks in 1-2 minutes before the show starts? I don't think so. We didn't move. Neither did anyone else. If someone comes to the show late, and can't find "choice seats" that's the price they pay.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Originally posted by aprilgail2
I NEVER said that someone should miss the show because I like an end seat and get there early to get one...I would gladly stand and let any person fill in the seats that are in the row...NO WHERE in my post did I say that no one could sit in the row.

Um, I'm sorry... but since not EVERYONE can sit one person to a seat (would you like to be the one I sit my 3 or 4yr old next to without me near her??) -then you having to have one seat in between so you don't have to sit next to a stranger (and others doing so as well) IS causing others to not see the show.

I still say if you don't want to be near strangers- don't go to the show. The seats are there next to one another- unless you purchase seats to keep empty next to you... it's not right to say you have to have that space empty for your "comfort". Could you do that on an airplane? Those seats are close together and you can't have empty seats unless you pay for them. So you have the choice- fly next to others, buy that seat so it can be empty, or don't fly. Since on DCL you aren't purchasing the seats- that's not an option. So either plan on the possibility of having to sit next to a stranger in the theatre- or don't go see the show!
I think it's RIDICULOUS and definitely showing no consideration for others whatsoever to expect to go into a theatre on DCL and have empty seats next to you for your "comfort".

If you are saying you just come early and get an aisle seat and sit your daughter next to the stranger on the other side of you- then no, you aren't keeping others from seeing the show.

At "Disney Dreams" on our 1/18 Wonder cruise, near the time when the show was supposed to begin, they made the announcement asking people to all move to the center...blah...blah...blah... I don't remember seeing anyone move. They made the announcement several times. Sorry, but I don't think that's right. People go early to get the seat of their choice, why should they have to give it up to someone who walks in 1-2 minutes before the show starts? I don't think so. We didn't move. Neither did anyone else. If someone comes to the show late, and can't find "choice seats" that's the price they pay.

Well, you don't see that as "right" and didn't move.
So I guess you won't mind when I don't see the "no saving seats" rule as "not right" and don't abide by that rule and save seats. Right?
Plus I don't think anyone said they were doing that for people who come in at the last minute to get CHOICE seats. Get real.... they are just wanting them to have seats available PERIOD! We're talking about being able to see the show from any seat... not wanting choice seats when they walk in last minute. I'm not sure where that's coming from....

I wonder if they didn't do this and couples crawled over half a row to get in the center where two seats were - how many of those people would be here (or wherever) complaining about the practice of coming in at the last minute and crawling over them to get into their seats. Can't please everyone....

I think moving to the center IS more fair than scooting over to one side! Been in a WDW park lately? It's not exactly "fair"... those that get there first in line are asked to move all the way to the far side when entering the theatre for their seats... those that are later in line end up in the center... those that walk up at the last minute (last people able to get in) are given the last seats on the far side (where you must consider it choice seats since moving to the center is not your cup of tea). How fair is that? First people in line can't sit in the center if they want. It's not about being fair- it's about letting everyone have a chance to see the show.... being considerate of others. I don't mind stepping on your feet and putting my butt in your face to get to the center seats though (cause it's hard to get there without doing those things LOL)- if you don't want to move to the center seats when DCL asks you to.

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by BibbidyBobbidyBoo


If you are saying you just come early and get an aisle seat and sit your daughter next to the stranger on the other side of you- then no, you aren't keeping others from seeing the show.

That is EXACTLY what I do....I sit on the end and she sits next to me next to whomever sits on the other side of her...I would NEVER not let somone sit in an empty seat which is why I sit on the end...no one on one side of me and my daughter on the other. I ALWAYS book my own airfare, and I book the seat by the window for me and put my daughter in the middle...lucky for me she doesn't have the same anxiety thing about sitting by strangers that I do!

 

[mickeygirl18976]

Originally posted by markmyboy

[/B]Our best "inconsiderate" person moment was on the elevator, we were in the elevator, got to our floor & when the doors open these two couples walked right on, like we weren't even there!! As the door started to close, we said "EXCUSE US!!" and they turned around "what is it?" Needless to say we were not very polite, had to explain to these four grown adults about common courtesy!!?? Can only imagine how their children behave?

The best way for me to "alert" some of these people to their behavior is to explain LOUDLY to my son why it is not polite to do what they just did, they usually just give me a look, since they don't seem to have the nerve to say anything to me with my kids there!!

It stinks being the one who has respect for other people sometimes, seems like they get everything while you are still there waiting!!?? But you have to think in the end we will all get what we deserve!!?? [/B]

My almost 10YO DD does it best. She will say to me in a loud (intensional voice) "that child (or that person) doesn't care about anyone else, does he/she? Don't they know other people exsist on this planet besides themselves." In a not rude or disrespectful manner she will politely tell someone off for not using proper elevator etiquette. (you know, wait until people get off the elevator before you push your way on- I think it has been one too many times of her being trampled) I don't want her growing up to be a loud mouth, yell at everyone type of person but there is no reason for her to be walked all over. And God help you if you burp in public and don't say excuse me. (a whole other story) Just think how those rude people must drive.

Rude people or not. I can't wait for our trip on the WONDER in less than a week.

 

[Miss Eeyore]

On three DCL cruises I have never seen any problems in the main theatre for the main shows. Perhaps it is that we have always had late seating, early show. I know that on DCL earoly seating/late show is the preference of most families, so maybe the early show does not tend to get as crowded as the later show.

I know that on other lines we HATE trying to go see any of the shows, since there is never enough room. With most lines the late seating is supposed to go to an even later show, and the early seating goes to onejust a bit earlier. So then many people who were forced into early seating for dining, would wait to go to the late dining show....putting many more people in the theatre that it holds. It just irked us that they all wanted to go to "our" show, overcrowdding it, when the schedule would not allow us to go to the earlier show (which was during our late dining). And the nightclub shows? Forget about finding a place hours before the show.

I guess I am a bit naieve, but why can't people just play nice? Share the sandbox, and not always be so afraid that they will miss out on "something" that they perceive that "someone" else got that they might not. This goes for deck chairs, movie seats and seats on a bus.

Can you tell I teach pre-schoolers, and I am more afraid every year that goes by, watching these kids go to such great lengths to grab "their piece of the pie."

Flame away.

Marilee