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

[DisneytheKid]

Its interesting to see the results nearly evenly divided...

 

[JadeDarkstar]

no big deal for less then 2 or 3 but teens um nope ive seen huge groups try get though. Now kids and mom or dad even two or three little kids im fine with it
My kid will be 10 and I still will refuse to let him go to bathroom by him self. I will go with him to the doors and have him wait for me right out side if I have to go too. I know 10 may be old enough to trust alone but i dont trust the other adults any where not jsut disney land

to me it depends should be on the poll but i voted its fine, but it cant be some huge group

 

[chrissiecutie]

Me being a dad of a 2 year old little girl, I have more respect for other dad's at Disneyland. Usually my wife will take my daughter and go get in line while I go and park the stroller. Then I come up to the line and squeeze through everyone until I catch back up to my girls. So I have respect for other dad's seeing them doing the same thing. But when it's a family of like 6 and one person was holding a spot for all of them, then I start to get annoyed. Go Disneyland dad's!!!!

Why not just have your girls wait for you to park the stroller? Then all go together.

I mean really...how many minutes does it take you to park the stroller? Is it really worth it to potentially anger other guests by "squeezing" past them??

Personally- I don't see what the big deal is but DH almost got us kicked out of DL because some woman "squeezed" past us at BTMRR. Now granted- it was hot, the line was very long and she was not apologetic at all. Basically she was just pushing & shoving her way to the front. No..."I'm sorry" or "I'm meeting my friend in the line" etc.

So yes...I do understand that sometimes your kiddo has to pee. Or maybe Grandma can't stand in the heat so she joins last minute....there are ALWAYS exceptions to any rule. However, why not try and be the best possible Disney guest and do you're best to eliminate any potential issues. Take said kiddo to the bathroom BEFORE getting in line. Wait for DH to park the stroller and then all get in line together. Request a wheelchair for Grandma and use the handicapped enterances- chances are if she can't stand the heat, she best get outta the kitchen!

If everyone does their best to be considerate of each other, then issues that erupted between my DH & said "squeezer" wouldn't have happened in the first place. KWIM?

OH- and BTW- "squeezer" did NOT squeeze her way past DH. She waited in line BEHIND us! LOL

 

[chrissiecutie]

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

Oh me too!! That Karma, she's one sneaky you know what!

I always strive to be the best me at all times. Conduct myself with grace & class & remember....children (my child especially!) are watching!

 

[taniapacheco]

It doesn't bother me and i don't care if people say things to me when we are getting in line to meet up with family either. Say things all you want in one ear out the other There are so many reasons people have to meet up with their party again and it doesn't matter what they are and no one else needs to know either. I don't have 50 people with me.

 

[Ingrid0382]

If it was just one or two people coming in and out of the line it wouldn't phase me, but that hasn't been the case during our last few trips to the park. Usually there's one or two people way ahead in line and a group of four or five trying to make their way up to them.

I don't get crazy over it. I just quickly turn and say, "May I help you?" I think people that do this are hoping no one will say anything and they're usually thrown off. After telling me they're trying to get to someone further up in line, I make sure to smile and tell them nicely that they can have those people come BACK in the line so they can ride together, but that my children and I have been waiting in line and we don't wish for people to cut in front of us.

I've never had a problem with this approach and I don't think it's unreasonable to tell people "no." It's becoming a frequent occurrence and I think it will continue if people just stay quiet while their blood boils over it.

 

[taniapacheco]

i guess there is the difference my blood doesn't boil over stuff like that. If it were a group of 50 maybe. Otherwise I let people pass to get to their family.

 

[Ingrid0382]

Well, I can't imagine it WOULD get your blood boiling if you're comfortable with cutting in front of other people in line. That would be a bit silly.

 

[Hoku]

I think we need a third option on the poll. Something along the lines of "it depends"

Seconded.

 

[jdb in AZ]

But how do you know they're really joining their family? From the smirks of superiority as they pass by, I suspect the teens are just trying to see how much line cutting they can get away with. If you ask them to point out their family they can either wave at some total stranger, hoping they'll wave back, or just say the family is already out of sight so they're in a hurry to join them.

 

[BriannaRuth]

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.

That's a very good point. I'll have to remember this next time a couple of teen girls seem to be cutting!

 

[rokstedy]

But how do you know they're really joining their family? From the smirks of superiority as they pass by, I suspect the teens are just trying to see how much line cutting they can get away with. If you ask them to point out their family they can either wave at some total stranger, hoping they'll wave back, or just say the family is already out of sight so they're in a hurry to join them.

Is it really worth all that wondering and suspicion?

 

[madmaxx]

It's never bothered us, with a few exceptions where people were especially rude. And even then, it's a magical place that melts away the lesser faux pas.

Great question

 

[starshine514]

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.

I hate to tell you this, but adults can have medical conditions that cause urgency issues. I don't automatically think all of these adults should be given 'well, wear Depends' as their only option. If it's ok for a child to leave the line and return after using the restroom, then it ought to be ok for an adult to as well.

 

[disneyobsessed808]

if its one or two people, its not a problem, but if its any more, it becomes annoying. if the majority or at least half of the party is not in line, its really not fair. the people ahead should just hold back in line.

 

[AddictedtoDoleWhip]

I do not buy the my child has to use the restroom excuse, if your kid has to use the restroom get out of the line and get back in it after. I don't understand how people can beo okay with "1 or 2" people meeting up "their family/friends" yet be against a huge group who is cutting. Cutting is cutting, there are no "exceptions" I've been known to not let people pass me, and they've gotten all mad but really Disney says not to cut or save spots in lines for rides, you wait for your party and if one has to leave then you should leave too.

No one gets a pass.

 

[PrinceOfPeace]

I think it's ok for an adult and young children, no teeny boppers. However, it goes both ways, a family can also wait by the bathroom too until the kiddies are done...that is what we do. But in the grand scheme of things...everyone should love thy 'Disneyland' neighbor as thyself. Be respectful thus (hopefully) be respected.

 

[Ingrid0382]

I don't understand how people can beo okay with "1 or 2" people meeting up "their family/friends" yet be against a huge group who is cutting.

I get what you're saying and would totally understand if someone said "no" to just one or two people trying to slide by them in a line. When you get right down to it, the reasons behind why you need to cut in front of someone else are irrelevant. You're cutting.

I'm just saying that I'm more inclined to be understanding about letting someone back in line that had to leave the line in the first place, and that usually means no more than one or two people.

 

[SeanCLV]

To me it all matters what the apparent intent is. If it is a kid or even an adult who has to use the bathroom, needs water, or a snack which requires a person or two to get out of line then that is fine. If the cutting is happening because the group sent a scout(s) ahead to hold a place in line so they wouldn't have to wait as long, then that annoys me.

You can usually tell the scouts because they are constantly looking backwards in line for the rest of their party, then when they see their group they start waving wildly to get their attention.

Although none of it bothers me enough to confront anyone about it. Although, rampant line cutting is one of the main reasons I refuse to give 6 Flags another dime of my money, so it is a slippery slope for me.

 

[Bungle]

I do not buy the my child has to use the restroom excuse, if your kid has to use the restroom get out of the line and get back in it after. I don't understand how people can beo okay with "1 or 2" people meeting up "their family/friends" yet be against a huge group who is cutting. Cutting is cutting, there are no "exceptions" I've been known to not let people pass me, and they've gotten all mad but really Disney says not to cut or save spots in lines for rides, you wait for your party and if one has to leave then you should leave too.

No one gets a pass.

I love bitter and angry people at DL

I'm okay with a person or two getting in or out of line. Usually when I get out to take my youngest to the bathroom I say something to the person behind me so they know when I come back I'm not just jumping in front of them willy nilly. Most people realize that the bladders of those 5 and under are very mysterious and have to be emptied and inopportune times.