Poll: Bubbles in line (inspired by HappyMommy2's "worried" thread)

[katerkat]

Originally posted by C.Ann
I've never been to WDW when there were "long lines that snake back and forth and have been surrounded by people on all sides".. I'm assuming that would be during the summer when the parks are overcrowded - in which case I wouldn't be there.. However, if I were there I would probably PAY some kid to spray bubbles, water or anything else WET on me.. LOL

I don't do well in humidity and would never subject myself to the parks and crowds during those time periods so no one would have to worry about my granddaughter blowing bubbles in the scenario you have described..

OK... So if you only go when the lines are short (as do I!), then why would you need to blow bubbles? Surely most kids can handle 15 minute lines?

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[peachgirl]

I've never been to WDW when there were "long lines that snake back and forth and have been surrounded by people on all sides"..

So if the lines aren't long, why does the kid need to blow bubbles in the first place?

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by katerkat
OK... So if you only go when the lines are short (as do I!), then why would you need to blow bubbles? Surely most kids can handle 15 minute lines?

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It's not about "handling 15 minute lines".. It's something kids enjoy - just like some children enjoy counting cracks in the sidewalk.. Do you think they count the cracks in the sidewalk to keep themselves "entertained" while walking around? My granddaughter also enjoys counting every caterpillar she sees.. Is it because she has to be "entertained"? No - she's just fascinated with caterpillars..

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by peachgirl
So if the lines aren't long, why does the kid need to blow bubbles in the first place?

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They don't "need" to - and I didn't say they did.. If you can point out where I said this was a "need" I promise I'll cut back on my migraine meds..

 

[C.Ann]

Okay - just to be 100% sure I went back and read everything I have posted on this thread.. NOWHERE did I say this is a "need" or something a parent should have to allow in order to "entertain" a child while waiting in line..

Just wanted to clear that up because I have a real problem with others assuming they know what's in my head or what I "meant" to say...

Carry on!

 

[HappyMommy2]

Well, as the one who "inspired" this poll, I would like to point out that IMO there's a big difference between the teency "wedding" bubbles I've seen at WDW and the big sloppy traditional-size bubbles most of us played with as kids. Those big ones really will burn your eyes/smudge your glasses/make a soapy mess/etc. if they hit just right. The teeny ones don't seem to do much, though, unless a BUNCH of them hit the same place over and over, which is unlikely. That's why we use only the teeny ones at home (and we only took that teeny kind to WDW too). Those little bottles are very popular at weddings, and I think if they really made a mess or caused discomfort or harm they wouldn't be so popular because brides wouldn't want them near their dress and hair and makeup!

That being said, we won't be taking bubbles of any kind with us on this trip--maybe just air horns --now that I know bubbles bother some people; it's not much of a sacrifice to make since there are plenty of other little diversions I can bring for my toddler and preschooler that won't invade anyone's personal space. (Kind of a funny thought, though--personal space is pretty much nonexistent on a summer day at WDW anyway!)

 

[DMRick]

I haven't seen any signs forbidding the blowing of bubbles and until I do, I would expect anyone who had a problem with it to address me in a courteous manner..

The point I was making was, that sometimes someone may be curt (I had mentioned being curt earlier, you said there was never or seldom (too lazy to go back and look) a reason to be rude. I was explaining that I had used the word curt, in the abrupt sense, not rude (at least I think that was how it went..again, too lazy to go back and look).. I haven't had an experience with a bunch of bubbles getting in my grands eye. But if I had, I prob would have been just as curt as I was about the cig. Again, it would not have been a drag down fight, but I would have been curt..and if I was tired enough, I may have even been rude. I would have thought they were being rude, if the parents weren't making sure the bubbles were away from people. It has nothing to do with if the cig was "legal" in line..even if it was ok to smoke in line, I would think it not right if your cig was near a child's eye.
Again, IMO, sometimes people are tired, and when something iritates them, or maybe they had had several bad experiences (people cut in front of them at the parade, child just upchucked in their shoe..whatever) and they may not always ask in as curteous a way as you would wish. Even if they don't ask me quite as nice as I think they should, I would still have my grands stop whatever they were doing that was iritating someone else, if possible. I'm sure there is a lesson for the grands there about being the bigger person somewhere : ) But in any case, if it's just me and my hubby, I would prob just leave the line and let the kids have fun with their bubbles.

 

[DMRick]

"long lines that snake back and forth and have been surrounded by people on all sides".. I'm assuming that would be during the summer when the parks are overcrowded - in which case I wouldn't be there

And you are going at what time this year?

While it's not so very busy in Jan or Sept when we go at that time of year..the snaking very long lines are certainly there when something special is going on, and during school vacations.

We once stook in line for almost 2 hours for Jungle cruise. No choice for long lines if you have limited days, and kids who want to see everything. And those lines fool you. You see the time to wait, but you don't believe it..after all, Disney is the master at hiding long lines. Of course it's better if you get the fast past, if available.

There are plenty of times during the year that the lines snake around and around. Not everyone is fortunate to be there with short lines. I'm wondering about the 10th when we go..the Southern kids will be out of school.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by DMRick
And you are going at what time this year?

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"If" we go this year it will either be sometime in October or the first week in December - after the Thanksgivng crowd has left..

Past trips were the week leading up to Thanksgiving and 2 weeks in September - NO "snaking long lines" whatsoever - no crowds..

Maybe if we went when things were more crowded we would run into the kind of behavior and people that some of you have, but that's why we don't plan our trips for those time periods..

 

[DMRick]

and I think if they really made a mess or caused discomfort or harm they wouldn't be so popular because brides wouldn't want them near their dress and hair and makeup!

Actually, I sell the wedding bubbles and the warning on them is: CAUTION:EYE IRRITANT In case of contact with eye, flush eye thoughly with water.

After making them all up to match the other items at my sons wedding, we were told we could not use them OUTSIDE the church building as the soap leaves spots if not rinsed (church was in Ireland and very old). So I brought them back home with me, planning on using them at the US reception when the bride and groom came in the hall..and the owner caught me on the way in and said they weren't allowed, because they cause slippery spots on his floor and people complain about the spots they leave on clothes. That was a new one to me. I've been selling them for over 10 years! First the rice caused injuries, then bird seed went bye bye because it causes weeds, and now the bubbles. So I have 9 boxes of 30 here..wonder if I should market them on eBay for kids for Disney lines LOL.

 

[MosMom]

Surely most kids can handle 15 minute lines?

We just got back from the grocery store. 5 minute line and my toddler was trying to break his arm off to get away from me.

 

[Saffron]

have 3 children who love bubbles also... but I have more consideration for others than to have my children blowing them in a tight queue because that's invading OTHER people's personal space and could very easily get them wet/soapy from those bubbles. We don't have a RIGHT to put anything on other people- not water, soap, soda (for example) or anything else... if they wanted it on them, they'd put it on them themselves. And honestly I'm surprised that so many people think it's wrong to not want others to put stuff on you! Just because you don't mind soap/bubbles on you -doesn't mean you get to decide that for others. Soap/bubbles doesn't bother me- but I wouldn't ever DARE blow bubbles with my kids when I'm standing inches from others in a line at Disney World or anywhere else... I think that's just rude!

You may think it's "just rude", but I think anyone who would get upset about seeing bubbles floating in the air or seeing a child being entertained by bubbles is uptight! You're entitled to your opinion, I'm entitled to mine.

I didn't say that anyone had the "right" to dump the bottle of bubbles over anyone's head, or on anyone or in anyone's backpack or purse, I said you're uptight if you think bubble blowing to entertain a child at WDW or anywhere else is just horrible!

Some are making it sound like they're going to be dripping from head to toe in bubble juice, clothes and vacation ruined by obnoxious, bubble blowing, rule breaking monsters who have invaded "their" space!

They're bubbles!

I'm sure Walt Disney was a bubble blower.

 

[DMRick]

or the first week in December

Ok, I'm wrong. I didn't realize that Mickeys Very Merry Chrismas Party (or whatever it's called) was held early in December..I've never gone to that, but have always read it was very very busy. That must be when it gets closer to Christmas. Hubby and I go at quieter times most often, but the grands are having more trouble being out of school, so holiday/busy times are now on the calendar. I tried to get teh 11 year old to just quit school so she could travel more with us in the off times, but her mom said no : (

 

[epcotfan]

I don't think blowing bubbles in line is appropriate. I think it is fine in a large open space, but not when you are back to back with strangers in line. Some bubbles leave stains on clothing and I wouldn't appreciate my camera equipment being covered in soap film.

Also If the bottle spilled it would make a slippery mess.
My ex used to be in Cats and during one performance a lady in the front row thought it would be fun to start blowing bubbles during one of the songs. At the intermission the stage had to be completely cleaned for fear the performers would slip on the soap residue and seriously hurt themselves.

 

[C.Ann]

Come on now - let's get serious here.. In order for ONE child to get bubbles "all over" someone or "in their eyes" that child would have to literally get within a half inch of someones eye level and/or use one of those HUGE wands to do so.. My granddaughter blows bubbles up here - outside - EVERY weekend - and has yet to get it "on" someone or "in their eyes"... I really think this whole bubble blowing thing is being blown totally out of proportion - much the same as the person who is bothered by secondhand smoke from someone smoking 3 miles away..

Where does this "personal space" issue end? Mister fans? Having to leave the line if you accidentally break wind? Babies drinking bottles while in line? (How many times have you seen a baby "fling" a bottle?) Someone listening to a walkman? (Yes - the volume goes high enough for one to hear it even though the listener is using earphones..) A toddler having a melt down because they're tired of waiting in line? The couple arguing over where they're going to eat once they get off the ride? The kids eating cotton candy or ice cream and swinging it around like a magic wand? Maybe they could just institute a policy where everyone has to stand in line - single file - hands down at their sides - eyes straight ahead - with no talking, moving or even breathing lest it invade someone elses "personal space"..

It's Disney World - not a concentration camp.. Disney World equals kids - LOTS of kids - and if you can't handle kids, you might want to investigate other vacation destinations.. What is being discussed here is normal kids acting in a normal age-appropriate manner - not the local gang from the Juvenile Deliquent Agency..

Geez - lighten up! Life is waaaaaaay to short to get all in a tither about "bubbles".. LOL

 

[peachgirl]

You may think it's "just rude", but I think anyone who would get upset about seeing bubbles floating in the air or seeing a child being entertained by bubbles is uptight!

I don't think you'll find a post on this thread where anyone is upset by seeing bubbles floating in the air.

What is bothersome is having them pop near your eyes or on your glasses. They do make rings on clothing and they do cause slippery spots on the floor.

Honestly, I've never encountered anyone using them in a line at WDW. I'd never even heard of the idea until this thread. Surely there's a more appropriate way to entertain children than blowing soapy bubbles.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by DMRick
Ok, I tried to get teh 11 year old to just quit school so she could travel more with us in the off times, but her mom said no : (

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Offer to "homeschool" her - and yes - market the bubbles on ebay.. I have been to many, many weddings where neither the church nor the reception hall have a problem with them.. Quick get them up though - those June weddings are coming FAST!!!!

 

[skiwee1]

Originally posted by DMRick
I think it's because we go so often and tend to stick to the "child" rides LOL.



However, if it was a rude DEMAND - sorry - all bets are off!

I wouldn't say anything, rude or otherwise. I'll just leave them to their fun (and mess). However, I'm sure if someone was getting bubbles spilled all over them, the request might come out a little curt. Especially if the parents aren't paying attention. Once thing I do notice at Disney..parents are tired by the end of the trip. I can almost tell if they are at the begining or the end of the vacation. I've been in their shoes (messy kids and all), so I understand, that sometimes stuff happens.

Now we go often and only do kids rides and I've never even seen anyone blow bubbles. Never! I never thought it was done until reading these boards. I have seen plenty of klutzy adults spill drinks on the ground in lines though even getting some on my shoe last time. Never seen bubbles though. I wouldn't mind one bit having bubbles blown around me.

 

[Saffron]

Actually peachgirl, I was referring to the line where a person told me they think it's rude that the bubbles might be "invading OTHER people's personal space", that's why I said "bubbles floating in the air".

This all started because a mother thought about bringing bubbles to entertain her children, not because a person wanted to hand over the bubbles to the child to let them throw them all over or even blow them on people, she said she wanted to entertain her children with them.

I can see not wanting bubbles in your eyes or on camera equipment etc, but I can't see saying that it's rude or inconsiderate for someone to entertain their children with them. And thinking so, in my opinion, is uptight. I have much more important things to get uptight or in a snit about, like about the guy C.Ann is talking about ... the guy breaking wind in line! Now THAT"S rude!

 

[Beauty]

a person told me they think it's rude that the bubbles might be "invading OTHER people's personal space

OMG Maggie did someone REALLY say that.......ROTFLOL!!! OMG!!!!! I didn't read all of these pages but I am laughing at the absurdity that someone would say that.

People be happy, have fun, you only live once!!!!!

Blow away, mist away, HAVE FUN!!!!!!

My goodness there are to many uptight people in this world today!