Pushed Around.

[pixiewings71]

Ok, honestly, I've done the brake check before. BUT it's when people are following right on my heels, if I can feel you breathing down my neck then yes, I will brake check you! And then laugh as you scramble to stop without hitting me. LOL And yes, I think it's hilarious. When people run into me I too will say "well excuse me, apparently I was in YOUR way" LOL I get the looks but whatever, if I'm on my side (the right) then there is no reason for you to bump into me, unless we are side by side after the fireworks as mentioned previously. But really, that's we developed the train thing, it just works and is fun for us. It works everywhere, even Christmas shopping in a packed mall a few days for Christmas....still works.

I do want to say though, that when we walk under the bridge as we walk in on our first day of our visit we do walk at least 3 across, we hold hands and read the plaque and then walk in. Sometimes DBF walks behind me with his hands on my shoulders, other times he walks at one end of our line. That's the one time we won't break our single file line, it's our tradition.

 

[audrabolster]

Well, I think there are 2 or 3 smoking areas. 1 is by the river, and 1 is by autopia right?

 

[Mililani Mouser]

i'm petite (5'1) and i have been pushed, shoved, shoes stepped on, etc. but that doesn't bother me as much as LINE CUTTING!!!

but that opens up another can of worms.....

 

[Monkey Monkey]

Well, I think there are 2 or 3 smoking areas. 1 is by the river, and 1 is by autopia right?

I think there is 1 by BTMRR also.

And line cutters - ARGH! What makes them think their kid is more special and deserving with 30 seconds with Buzz Lightyear than mine?

 

[shyboy72]

very much everywhere. I've noticed that the worst place for this at DL is Adventureland! Esp near Indy!

Right when I read this thread the only place I could envision pushing in my
mind is around Indie. Thats so funny that you think so too. When me & and
my HUGE family went in January, a woman was trying to push through us with
her family and complained about how "crowded" it was. I looked at her like
she was crazy because it was really only 1/4 as full as it usually during peak
season. The whole time she was talking she was complaining about the
amount of people at DL. Silly people don't understand that others like to enjoy
the park too.

 

[ReelMike84]

 

[JadeDarkstar]

i dont like line cutters eathier but if they can actuely point out there fmaily up ahead i let them though. Otherwise im befor you and so are all these others get to the back the line. (i have been the one on the other side where family had to go ahead of me and i had to catch up. I was lucky and found nice ppl who let me in. ) I did notice how crouded it got at candel light percestion last year and it seemed to let more mean ppl in at that time. and pushy

 

[muppetfreak]

I am 5'3" & my DH is 6'4". I am used to having everyone walk into me DH cannot recall having to move out of anyones' way... (so I usually walk single file behind him ) One day I got so frustrated with having to move & him telling me to stand my ground, that I showed him that if I do not move, I will be pummeled. Well I was! (I should have worn protective equipment!!) I think that it really shows the decline of manners. If you have half of the sidewalk to one side of you...for heaven's sake, have some respect & move over. Instead of making me squeeze single file when you pass me!!
Sorry for the rant... but I guess that this topic touches a nerve.

 

[bennyb98]

This always seems to happen to me as well, either that or I walk around the park with giant signs on my legs that say "Please run me over with your stroller" that I haven't noticed yet. But I always end up moving, I figure its just as easy for me to move than a bunch of people.

 

[arliepooh68]

I will not go to DL when it is crowded, peak times, because I absolutely HATE being a human freaking pinball!!!! I have arthritis in one hip so that constant being bumped around makes for a painful painful night and following day! the last time we went and it was crowded my shoulders got used a lot. . . dh actually suggested we go 4th of july weekend. . . I said NO way in H E double hockey sticks. . . not only do I not do well in crowds, but I tend to become rhymes with itchy here. . . I know this about myself, hence I do not go during those times .. but there is no reason to bump into people . .. NONE. . . they don't seem to hit my kids or my dh, but boy they do not miss me!!!! at least that is how it feels. .

 

[SmoothDisneyH2O]

Im 6'6'' and weigh 312 pounds. Needless to say people move around me.

 

[Disneyluvr2]

I really think there should be a Disneyland Rule Book handed out when you enter the front gate. Rule #1 should be: No group of 4 or more people will be allowed to walk side by side at any time! I swear, sometimes I have to ask my friend "Am I invisible???" You'll see a string of people walking side by side coming straight at you and they act like they can't even see you! This is my #1 Disneyland pet peeve! OK, I'm done venting!

 

[DevilDuckie]

Have the biggest member of your group walk in front and have everyone else follow behind. I usually walk in front and have my DW follow right behind me with the stroller. I'm 6'2" 280 and I have never been knocked down. I can't say the same for the idiot kids who like to run and not watch where they are going!

My husband is even bigger (both up and around) and it is sometimes amusing to watch people bounce off him because he's just not shoveable. Really. Who looks at something that big and thinks, "Oh, if I push it will move!"

 

[medievaldave]

trust me i've been bumped for the last time. i'm 6-2 240 and i will run ppl over. so if it is one of my DIS friends i want to say sorry now. LOL

 

[arliepooh68]

you know what is just as bad as being bumped into though. . . when they are walking in front of you and come to a complete DEAD STOP!!! OR they suddenly turn around and run right into you cuz they changed their mind. . .

yes theme park etiquette should be a must read for all

 

[PatMcDuck]

We are from NJ, so we only take so much of this before we confont people. My biggest peeve is people who run, or do a short awkward dash or sprint to cut in front of us just as we enter a line queue, because my son is in a wheelchair. God forbid they get stuck behind us? We are moving the same pace as the line for cripes sake. It usually is the parents, pushing or dragging their kids to cut us off, too. The kids sometimes look embarrassed, lol. When it gets BAD, I say loudly, "SO, How does it FEEL to cut in front of a HANDICAPPED CHILD??" And everyone looks at them, and it makes me feel (a little) better. (I would not do this if my son was aware of what I was saying, it might make him feel odd or embarrassed, but he is not aware of what my words mean).

The other thing are the families or groups who have a "team meeting" right in the middle of a path. Pull OVER to the side, that's what my group does!

 

[Talldewy]

Like "Smooth" and some of the other posters I am kinda a big guy 6'6" 240 while my wife is 5'2". She usually lets me lead the way and occasionally when someone tries slipping around or cutting close they fail to realize how much real estate a size 14 EEE hiking shoe takes up. The poor person doing such slipping and cutting occasionally gets a toe stepped on or trips on my boots. Oh well you should slow down like the rest of us.

 

[tortugaverde]

Perhaps I have been lucky, or I am completely oblivious... but I have rarely in my life crossed persons who are mean and or pushy. I have read many of the complaints here and I am guessing, that everyone at one time or another has been guilty of many of the acts you mention. People make mistakes, they daydream, are focused on their families, turn the wrong direction, stop without thinking etc... we are all human!
If someone stopped dead in their tracks in front of me, I would say "oops, excuse me!" If someone ran ahead of me to insure their place in front of me in line, I would just smile and not think a thing about it (why let it ruin my mood?!), if someone hit me with their stroller from behind, I would turn around and say "excuse me!, I am sorry".
I would never let someone who bumped into me (which was likely an accident anyway) get me so angry that I would let it bother me! I have better things to think about


Honestly, don't let the little stuff bug you! We are all just people, not everyone will be as kind and considerate as you would like... but perhaps if we all treat each other as we would like to be treated... that will rub off on others

Just my two cents!

 

[Monkey Monkey]

Perhaps I have been lucky, or I am completely oblivious... but I have rarely in my life crossed persons who are mean and or pushy. I have read many of the complaints here and I am guessing, that everyone at one time or another has been guilty of many of the acts you mention. People make mistakes, they daydream, are focused on their families, turn the wrong direction, stop without thinking etc... we are all human!
If someone stopped dead in their tracks in front of me, I would say "oops, excuse me!" If someone ran ahead of me to insure their place in front of me in line, I would just smile and not think a thing about it (why let it ruin my mood?!), if someone hit me with their stroller from behind, I would turn around and say "excuse me!, I am sorry".
I would never let someone who bumped into me (which was likely an accident anyway) get me so angry that I would let it bother me! I have better things to think about


Honestly, don't let the little stuff bug you! We are all just people, not everyone will be as kind and considerate as you would like... but perhaps if we all treat each other as we would like to be treated... that will rub off on others

Just my two cents!

IMO, it's not just little stuff. It's basic manners, and if society lets the rudeness, pushiness, and line cutting become the norm, what is that teaching our kids? That they are far more important than everyone else?

 

[Jenn1116]

I would never let someone who bumped into me (which was likely an accident anyway) get me so angry that I would let it bother me! I have better things to think about


Honestly, don't let the little stuff bug you! We are all just people, not everyone will be as kind and considerate as you would like... but perhaps if we all treat each other as we would like to be treated... that will rub off on others

Just my two cents!

It bugs the snot out of me because I go out of my way to follow basic ettique such as walking to the right, and moving to the side if I need to stop for something. While I don't let it ruin my day, there is no way I'm going to put on a happy smile and apologize for their error.

When accidents happen, people who have manners apologize. People who don't notice need to have their attention called to it so maybe next time they'll notice before they run someone over. And I have no problem pointing out to someone that they are too close, or they bumped into me, or ran over my toes. No "sorries" from me!!! Then there are the people who just don't care. Those are the ones I'll get loud about because the only thing you can do is embarrass them. And hope they'll think twice next time.

I refuse to be a push-over. Rude people need to know they can't get away with their bad behavior. Otherwise, what's the point of anyone being nice???