POLL: Is it okay to join your party in line?

[Jacie]

Totally depends on how many, plus the manners of the person coming through. If I have some adult just pushing through the line, not bothering to explain, say excuse me, or apologize- I'm not getting out of the way.
2-4 teenagers barreling down on me? Not getting out of the way.
One dad or mom, and maybe a little kid in tow that needed to potty, and the parent is saying, "Excuse me, I'm so sorry, my family is just up there." Yeah, I can move.

 

[tamiandryan]

I think I agree with the majority here. One adult and their small child is ok. A group of roudy teenagers, not so much. I dont care much for the one person that holds a spot for the other seven either.

Having said this, I have a 3yr old, and in the last couple of years when we would visit, I would find either myself or the wife taking him outside the rope to help keep him entertained during the wait. So this 1 adult + child isnt only for the potty exception. I think for my sanity and all the surrounding guests, it is in everyone's favor to get him out and play, rather than having a grumpy fussy kid in the line for an hour plus.

 

[Here4mydisneyfix]

oh lordy, being a mommy of THREE little girls, all under 7, there are times we NEED to get in line later, kwim? Potty, etc. Or on the rare occasion that it's a really loooong line and I know that my kids will just annoy the crap out of the other people in line with their whining etc., we will have daddy get in line and then wait close by so the kids can jump and dance and sing, (you know, all the silly, sometimes annoying things little kids do! lol) until he reaches a more manageable place for us to jump in with him. (we did this over spring break for the ariel ride actually) Yes, I know there are those people who say that if your child can't wait in the line, they should not be able to ride, but honestly, the little teeny (I'm talking 2 and under) ones just don't get that, and will make waiting in a huge line living hell for everyone around! lol That being said, with the exception for very young kids, I don't think this should apply to adults/teens at all. Adults should not be able to go get fastpasses for another attraction and then jump in line with others from their party. That's rude and giving them an unfair advantage over others. Why do they think they are better, or their time is more important than EVERYONE else's in the park?? If you want to ride together, you can wait just like everyone else, you know? I'd like to say that I understand adult bathroom trips, but honestly, we were all potty trained by the age of 2, so most people should be able to know BEFORE their party gets in line that they need to make a "tinkle" So I guess I'm a "depends" upon the situation girl too.

 

[Here4mydisneyfix]

I think I agree with the majority here. One adult and their small child is ok. A group of roudy teenagers, not so much. I dont care much for the one person that holds a spot for the other seven either.

Having said this, I have a 3yr old, and in the last couple of years when we would visit, I would find either myself or the wife taking him outside the rope to help keep him entertained during the wait. So this 1 adult + child isnt only for the potty exception. I think for my sanity and all the surrounding guests, it is in everyone's favor to get him out and play, rather than having a grumpy fussy kid in the line for an hour plus.

LOL!!! I Just said the SAME thing! They would TOTALLY hate us more for staying IN line, rather than jumping in later, if they only knew!!

 

[Virgoinab]

One adult, no worries, an adult & child, no worries at all, give em a smile as they pass cause I have been there.

Serveral adults, teenager's, no, and guess what I am going to voice my opinion on the fact that there are four or five people cutting in front of me.

It is usually something along of the lines of "Really? are you really cutting in line with that many people? Do you really think we cannot see what you are doing here?" and then stare at them, no I have no guilt about doing that if it is obvious to me, that this is not a situation where one adult joined their group, or an adult had to take a child out of line.

If you are a group of adults, cutting in line, I will say something, and I will do my level best to make you uncomfortable.

 

[mrswh]

One adult to get a FP, no problem in my mind. Sometimes when people shove their way in front of me in line I roll my eyes, but I don't find it worth getting upset about. Some people are just plain rude - there's nothing I can do about it and they don't care so getting mad just ruins my own day.

On the odd occasion where one in our party meets the rest of us in line (for a bathroom break or whatever), we try to enter the line at some point where we can jump over a fence or unclip a chain rather than shoving our way through the whole line.

Now when people try to shove in front of me/my kids for a parade, that's not cool and I will not let them do that. I will always let other people's kids go in front of me to see a parade (assuming they are shorter than 5'3" ) but when kids/adults show up just as the parade is starting and try to shove in front of my kids, the elbows come out. I don't mean to sound racist here, but it seems that many times it's foreigners who are the culprits and I just wonder if it's a cultural thing . . . maybe they do things differently and don't recognize that we view it as rude.

 

[jojomojo]

One adult wouldn't bother me at all, regardless of the reason.

We were getting in line for RSR during EMH, 8 total. 5 of us (me & 4 kids) held hands and remained a group. The family behind us squeezed in between the 5 of us and my husband as they were funneling everyone near the line entry. Grandma & Papa moved at a slightly slower pace, so they were two families behind us. So, we had 3 adults join us (after the line stopped moving). Boy did we get some dirty looks from a lady in the group behind us! Dang, if she would have made eye contact I'd have offered for her entire group to move ahead of us, but she just threw some dirty looks and looked away (I even stared at her for a bit waiting for her to look back....maybe thats why she never did lol). It was rough keeping a group 8 together in that EMH line for RSR. If the majority had been left behind, the few in front would have moved back to join them. I think we'll do that next time anyway....not worth getting "line neighbors" undies in a bunch.

That wait was 1.5 hrs anyway and we ended up having a friendly conversation with the rest of the people in that lady's group. She never looked up and joined the conversation though.

 

[JeannieNM]

It really doesn't bother me at all. I sometimes wonder why it's such a big deal.

I have a teenage girl and they have reasons why they suddenly have to go "potty" too. I am a firm believer in the buddy system so don't be too quick to judge teens that come in pairs.

My theory is relax, have fun, be kind, and don't sweat the small stuff in life.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

This is something that is irritating to me and my husband. Usually when we go hubby will go get a fast pass and I will wait off to the side or at the entrance of the next attraction we are going to. By waiting we don't usually lose too much time or have too many people get in front of us, as we see it people are exiting the line too. I understand it is different with kids, so that doesn't bother us as much.

 

[Patrick in Oregon]

Great poll question. Thanks for posting!

Also I think it's ok. I've not seen large groups of people meet another group in line so I didn't even think about it when I voted. But I guess that would be my only stipulation. BUT the spirit or intent of doing so is generally innocent enough and reasonable (kid going to bathroom, runner getting FP etc).

 

[DarthMole]

if it one adult or one adult with a kid or two...I am ok...There have been times when I have been in line and suddenly have to go to the restroom - my family stays in line while I go and then I get back in.

I'm in the "no" category when it comes to FP runners but when it comes to restroom breaks, especially with little ones who tend to only be able to hold it for a nanosecond, I have no problem with that. I've been in both situations and as a FP runner, I just sit out the ride and let the rest of my party enjoy the line. As a restroom runner with the little guy, I've jumped back in line but made sure people knew I was catching up to my party and we had a restroom emergency.

 

[Jkpark]

I usually don't get worked up about this - as many PP said, you can't really know why they are meeting their party ahead of you. This only times I get annoyed - is when we are walking into the line - me and one child and then DH and the other, and a few people get in between us. I typically tell them to go ahead of me because I'm with the people behind them. And on more than one occasion, that same person is later joined by anywhere from 3-8 more people. Not sure why that irks me so much - but it does

 

[CourtFool]

No, it is not ok. They should be shot, minced and boiled in a nice stew with some carrots and potatoes.

Oh wait! I thought we were talking about Lawyers.

 

[marcemc]

One person or one person + child is ok.

I have children, so I know what is like to get ready to line up for a ride and then one of the boys needs a bathroom break or a snack or anything.

I know it's not fair or nice when a big group "joins" the rest of the party, but it rarely gets me upset.

You know what really annoys me? People that try to walk in front of you to find a space to watch the fireworks or WoC 5 minutes before the show.
No that's annoying!!!

 

[Pesky]

I voted it is fine but agree there are exceptions. Like most pps, a single adult with or without a child, fine. With 2 small kids, I know what it means when it is time to go potty and they typically choose the most inconvenient time and seem to save up for that. A horde of teenagers trying to muscle their way through the line? Heck no.

 

[DLR29]

Looks like we're split 50/50! Interesting.

 

[rokstedy]

It really doesn't bother me at all. I sometimes wonder why it's such a big deal.

I have a teenage girl and they have reasons why they suddenly have to go "potty" too. I am a firm believer in the buddy system so don't be too quick to judge teens that come in pairs.

My theory is relax, have fun, be kind, and don't sweat the small stuff in life.

This.

Honestly, it's not that big of a deal. I say to myself that they were always there, you just couldn't see them (which is pretty much true!). Just give it a moment to pass and you'll realize that it is such a trivial thing.

 

[PAcpl]

I am quite surprised at how close this poll is. Seeing the responses in the past I would think it would be at least 90% of the people griping.

I can honestly care less about the line cutters (DW on the other hand). If they need to see the Haunted Mansion ten minutes before I do so be it. I will get there too. I am also a big believer in Karma. Just worry about yourself and do whats right and you will be rewarded.

I have a feeling the people who save ten minutes in line by cutting are getting stuck somewhere else for twenty minutes. Now THAT makes me feel better

 

[elaw]

I'm cool with one person, with or without child. Any more and I start getting the crazed, angry, Clint "Get Off My Lawn" Eastwood eyes.

 

[mama2dutchies]

I got thinking about if or when we've every done anything like this... The only time(S) would be Rapunzel in 2011.. I was inline with the DD's they were the ones who wanted to see her.. so DH took DS and did a bunch of fantasyland.. he found us when we were about 5 from the front and joined us to walk in.

My DD2 had just done the BBB and chose Rapunzel's dress.. he wanted to see her in her dress with Rapunzel.. DS wanted nothing to do with them..

the other time was <insert same scenario> but bring it back to 2009 when DS was 10 months old and DD#2 was 23 months and both mostly in the strollers..

DD1 just did the BBB and wanted to go to the Princesses.. so while I stood in line for the better part of the day he and his sister took the littles to toontown (which is when he learned DD2's love of the characters and is still a Minnie addict) he joined us about the time we went in.. his sister kept the little in the stroller out of the way..

but in both times he entered the line in such a way that we didn't push through anyone and we did not take any extra time then we already would have taken..