Potty breaks while in line

[maxiesmom]

See....that's very nice! If only everyone was this understanding, the world would be a better place.

The problem is the not so nice people who would take advantage. And many would.

 

[Sugardimples]

The problem is the not so nice people who would take advantage. And many would.

Exactly!

 

[nugov2]

The problem is the not so nice people who would take advantage. And many would.

How are you taking advantage if you waited in line all the way up to the ride and your small child has to go to the bathroom badly. So now the person should have to go back to the end of the line and wait again...that seems a little harsh.

OP, I am another who would gladly hold your place in line. I have 3 children and know what it is like to have small children. You can't ask questions like this on the DIS b/c you will always get people who condemn you on this scenario and a few others hot button issues. 99.9% of people would have no problem letting you back into line. Obviously trying before you get into line is the best strategy, but if it is hot and you have to drink a lot it may not be foolproof if the line is long. I'd ask the family near you if they would hold your spot and I would guess they would do it for sure! Of course if you make it to the ride, I would guess the CM would allow what pp have already stated. Most people are compassionate in this world and treat other with kindness(in my experience). Have fun on your trip

 

[crisi]

I personally would hold a person's place in line because I'm a nice person but I would guess that the majority of people would not be willing to do so. So don't get your hopes up and think that people are going to do that for you. This is what I'm worried about for our upcoming trip since we're in the beginning stages of potty training. I'm think our little one will be back to wearing diapers during our vacation.

The problem isn't you - many of us would hold the place of a person who need to go out - the problem is that there are 200 people in line behind you who have no idea if this person is scamming or not. And a narrow line. You have to get agreement not from the person who is going to hold the spot - but from everyone behind you as you come back through - including those who didn't see you leave because they got in line after you left.

And that its abused - it isn't just "my four year old needs to go potty" - its "my seven year old needs a snack" and "the rest of my family is coming off Pooh, I'm holding their spot."

 

[crisi]

How are you taking advantage if you waited in line all the way up to the ride and your small child has to go to the bathroom badly. So now the person should have to go back to the end of the line and wait again...that seems a little harsh.

OP, I am another who would gladly hold your place in line. I have 3 children and know what it is like to have small children. You can't ask questions like this on the DIS b/c you will always get people who condemn you on this scenario and a few others hot button issues. 99.9% of people would have no problem letting you back into line. Obviously trying before you get into line is the best strategy, but if it is hot and you have to drink a lot it may not be foolproof if the line is long. I'd ask the family near you if they would hold your spot and I would guess they would do it for sure! Of course if you make it to the ride, I would guess the CM would allow what pp have already stated. Most people are compassionate in this world and treat other with kindness(in my experience). Have fun on your trip

And when the OP runs into someone behind you in line trying to get back in and gets yelled at and shamed by someone not as understanding, and feels horrible, and her kid is in tears - are you going to be there to make her feel better?

 

[Hannathy]

How are you taking advantage if you waited in line all the way up to the ride and your small child has to go to the bathroom badly. So now the person should have to go back to the end of the line and wait again...that seems a little harsh.

/QUOTE]

As far as harsh, that's the way lines work! you only have your spot as long as you are in it.

If your child has to go just as you are getting on, 2 things- 1. wait! tell them to hold it, unless it's Ellen's most rides aren't that long.
2. if it is right at the ride you can bring it to the attention of the CM and they can help you right there, and know about it and bring you back thru the exit, etc. Big difference than getting back into the middle of the line.

If you ask before you get in line and make sure they know go now or hold it or you miss the ride, I don't get all the problems. Only 1 time in all our trips to Disney did anyone have to leave a line for the BR and that was my DH when lunch didn't agree with him.

 

[mommajo143]

This trip we've observed tons of line jumpers, people "joining mom up ahead", etc etc etc. Quite frustrating and honestly way outta hand. We generally are okay with ppl now & then esp with small kids doing this type thing but this week the issue has been really prevalent. Pee first & do your best not to leave the line. we are traveling with DS2 who just potty trained this trip & haven't left a line to potty

 

[maxiesmom]

How are you taking advantage if you waited in line all the way up to the ride and your small child has to go to the bathroom badly. So now the person should have to go back to the end of the line and wait again...that seems a little harsh.

OP, I am another who would gladly hold your place in line. I have 3 children and know what it is like to have small children. You can't ask questions like this on the DIS b/c you will always get people who condemn you on this scenario and a few others hot button issues. 99.9% of people would have no problem letting you back into line. Obviously trying before you get into line is the best strategy, but if it is hot and you have to drink a lot it may not be foolproof if the line is long. I'd ask the family near you if they would hold your spot and I would guess they would do it for sure! Of course if you make it to the ride, I would guess the CM would allow what pp have already stated. Most people are compassionate in this world and treat other with kindness(in my experience). Have fun on your trip

I said not so nice people would take advantage. You know lie about having been in line when they were not. Or do the ever popular "just meeting up with my family" as the push by you.

It is not a good idea to rely on being able to leave line and get back in.

 

[mandyyyrose]

Maybe I must be that mean/rude/nasty person, but honestly, I've been obviously scammed enough times, that I will not let you pass me. I had waited 1 1/2 hours for toy story, and some woman tries to run past me saying that there was a potty break, and now she's trying to catch up with hubby. Sorry, but hubby can ride alone...there's no way to prove she wasn't trying to scam me, and I really saw no reason she needed to be in front of me. Guess I'm just nasty, but rules are rules...once you leave the line, you've left.

 

[nugov2]

And when the OP runs into someone behind you in line trying to get back in and gets yelled at and shamed by someone not as understanding, and feels horrible, and her kid is in tears - are you going to be there to make her feel better?

Thanks for the laugh. We saw many people do this and not once did anyone say a word. I'd say the chance of the happening are slim and none and the chance that a person who does say something more than just grumbles and nothing more even more slim. I mean seriously...someone would freak so bad that they make a small child cry... This board is always great for a laugh. OP don't let these urban legends of scary guests, freak you out. As I said before, plan accordingly...but if the unexpected comes up I still have faith that most people are kind and understanding.

As to a ride being short and telling a child to basically suck it up..I hope you get the car that a child has peed all over b/c mom/dad made them hold it might make you rethink that advice.

 

[Hannathy]

Maybe I must be that mean/rude/nasty person, but honestly, I've been obviously scammed enough times, that I will not let you pass me. I had waited 1 1/2 hours for toy story, and some woman tries to run past me saying that there was a potty break, and now she's trying to catch up with hubby. Sorry, but hubby can ride alone...there's no way to prove she wasn't trying to scam me, and I really saw no reason she needed to be in front of me. Guess I'm just nasty, but rules are rules...once you leave the line, you've left.

We don't let them pass either. Had someone try it on BTMRR last time and no one in the line would let them go past. So it does happen.

 

[Hannathy]

As to a ride being short and telling a child to basically suck it up..I hope you get the car that a child has peed all over b/c mom/dad made them hold it might make you rethink that advice.

No I won't rethink that advice. It is what was always told to our children and any other children I took anywhere. and on many trips to Disney and many car trips (at least 50) where they were told we don't stop in Chicago go now or hold it to Indiana. Only once did we have to stop and that was because of illness. Kids can do a lot more than people give them credit for.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I have absolutely held spots for people in long lines at Disney. I guess I place more value on helping someone who needs it rather than worrying about getting scammed by someone.

 

[BubblyTrip]

If you ask before you get in line and make sure they know go now or hold it or you miss the ride, I don't get all the problems.

(OP here). The problem is that sometimes my barely five year old pees and then 30-40 minutes later has to pee again, especially if he drank a lot of water, which is feasible in the Florida heat. I could be in an 40-60 minute line and he could have to go again.

If it's inconvenient, I would ask if he can wait, but sometimes he can't. He's not twelve, he's five. I certainly would not insist he hold it because that's an unhealthy habit and I don't want him to risk an accident, which is embarrassing for him. It's not his fault if he already went before we got in line.

I completely appreciate what you all are saying about line jumpers (hadn't considered that) and some of the lines being narrow, etc. I can see it being less of an issue at some lines (like Monsters Inc off the top of my head), and almost impossible in others.

So, we'll do our best. It would obviously suck to wait in line for 40-60 minutes and then have to start over, but maybe we'd be close enough to the front at that point that we could ask a CM.

Or he'll just pee in a dark corner (kidding).

 

[mjkacmom]

OP, I would let anyone pass me. It's not going to shorten my time in line, and I can't imagine someone lying (a parent and small child, or just a parent) to try to skip the line (teens, yes). Ds11 can have to pee like a race horse, even if he just used the bathroom 40 minutes earlier. When dd11 was little, we did a lot of running to the bathroom (until she was diagnosed with celiac). I know plenty of adults with issues, like crohnes disease.

It's funny - so many people come on these boards, wanting to know how to make WDW more magical. I think not letting someone needing an emergency potty break back in line is pretty crappy. How hard is it to step aside?

 

[mandyyyrose]

OP, I would let anyone pass me. It's not going to shorten my time in line, and I can't imagine someone lying (a parent and small child, or just a parent) to try to skip the line (teens, yes). Ds11 can have to pee like a race horse, even if he just used the bathroom 40 minutes earlier. When dd11 was little, we did a lot of running to the bathroom (until she was diagnosed with celiac). I know plenty of adults with issues, like crohnes disease.

It's funny - so many people come on these boards, wanting to know how to make WDW more magical. I think not letting someone needing an emergency potty break back in line is pretty crappy. How hard is it to step aside?

So teens are the only ones who lie about trying to cut a line? What if the teen had to use the bathroom and was just trying to get back in line? We should assume they're lying and not let them back in line?

 

[LaurenPlock]

So teens are the only ones who lie about trying to cut a line? What if the teen had to use the bathroom and was just trying to get back in line? We should assume they're lying and not let them back in line?

Come on.
I think we can agree that a teen and a small child are not equivalent in this scenario.

 

[Hannathy]

So teens are the only ones who lie about trying to cut a line? What if the teen had to use the bathroom and was just trying to get back in line? We should assume they're lying and not let them back in line?

I have had many more adults lie to me than teens ever! Teens get a very bad rap and the majority of them don't deserve it.

Easiest and fairest to all is if you leave the line you leave the line.

 

[mandyyyrose]

Easiest and fairest to all is if you leave the line you leave the line.

Exactly.

I'll leave my last statement as this. Yes, little kids need to use the bathroom, I understand. So do teens and adults with illnesses/weak bladders/health issues. Many emergencies, even small ones could cause you to have to leave a line, but once you've left you have left. And in my opinion, if it is that necessary, then you can wait and talk to a CM like others have said, or you can be respectful of the other people in line and not pass them. Do people have legitimate reasons for leaving a line? Yes. Do people of all ages have illegitimate reasons for leaving a line? Yes. But the fact of the matter is they left regardless of the situation they are no longer in line.

 

[nugov2]

No I won't rethink that advice. It is what was always told to our children and any other children I took anywhere. and on many trips to Disney and many car trips (at least 50) where they were told we don't stop in Chicago go now or hold it to Indiana. Only once did we have to stop and that was because of illness. Kids can do a lot more than people give them credit for.

Wow...harsh IMO, but to each their own. Never would do that to my child. If it was 5 minutes after a stop sure, but 30 minutes or longer after I stop I would certainly stop. My kids are great in the car though and I'd know it was truly an emergency if they asked. I know I've been guilty of having to go within an hour of a stop...too much coffee or weakened bladder b/c of 3 pregnancies. Plus I've gone at a stop and had to go shortly after...everyone is different and some childrens muscle hasn't developed yet(yes, that is a real thing and why some children wet the bed). I just know things happen and I would be considerate enough and extend the courtesy to let someone pass.

I'd certainly never get into it with a guest and try to push past. Plus if someone is that nasty and would cause a scene enough to make a small child cry, I'd be afraid they would be unstable enough to assault me. So I'd simply just go under the rope to the next aisle of people(the way all lines snake this would be easy) and simply say sorry my small child could not hold it and keep moving. Again, in all the days I've spent in the park I've never seen a person block someone so that is certainly the exception not the rule.

Another thing to keep in mind is I find on this board it is easy to say I'd do this or that to scare people off from doing something others deem wrong...but I'd be surprised if they actually would. I also see people say such extreme things as you will be escorted out of the park...valet for a meal and go to a park after and your car will get towed, bring chicken nuggets from qs to ts and be refused at the restaurant,your reservations cancelled if you book a throwaway room and they find out you don't intend to sleep there...the list is endless. You have to take this info with a grain of salt