Question about being in line and bathroom needs

[Shelly888]

I'm sure this has been asked before; my son will be 7 when we go in November. He has urinary frequency with no known cause. He has been worked up by his physician, and she could not find any cause. Hopefully with fast passes and going early mornings, lines will be minimized. But, we are going during "Jersey Week" so we do anticipate longer than usual waits. What is the general consensus about leaving the line to empty a bladder? I am so used to his increased frequency, that I anticipate using the bathroom before entering a queue, but occasionally it just strikes and he has to go.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Here's a recent thread:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/in-line-kids-gotta-pee-then-what.3523880/

 

[disnut8]

I'm sure this has been asked before; my son will be 7 when we go in November. He has urinary frequency with no known cause. He has been worked up by his physician, and she could not find any cause. Hopefully with fast passes and going early mornings, lines will be minimized. But, we are going during "Jersey Week" so we do anticipate longer than usual waits. What is the general consensus about leaving the line to empty a bladder? I am so used to his increased frequency, that I anticipate using the bathroom before entering a queue, but occasionally it just strikes and he has to go.

I wouldn't concern myself over it. Jersey Week doesn't mean any crazy long lines or any crazy people. Do what you would normally do if the need is there.

 

[jon18uk]

Would you be eligible for DAC? That way you could wait outside of the line (for the same amount of time) and therefore be able to get to the bathroom.

 

[CAS239]

Bringing kids to the bathroom is never an issue. The issue is teens and adults that want to cut through the line to meet up with their party. In my eyes, unless there's outside factors/emergency, then entire party needs to wait together from the beginning.

 

[Sbk1234]

Would you be eligible for DAC? That way you could wait outside of the line (for the same amount of time) and therefore be able to get to the bathroom.

This was my thought. If your child has an issue, he legitimately qualifies. Not every health issue requires a wheel chair. Use this for your peace of mind.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Bringing kids to the bathroom is never an issue. The issue is teens and adults that want to cut through the line to meet up with their party. In my eyes, unless there's outside factors/emergency, then entire party needs to wait together from the beginning.

This does seem to be a problem occasionally. I bite my tongue. Then roll my eyes. Then carry on.

 

[mullysisters]

It isn't only children but "golden girls" on diuretics ( or too much hydrating! ) Que jumpers are pretty obvious, everyone sympathizes with childrens needs.

 

[kpearl]

I wouldn't worry. Will you have another family member hold your spot while you take your son to the restroom? Whenever I'm in line and I see a parent/family member pulling a kid back to the entrance for the line I pretty much assume it is for a restroom break. And when they come back through to meet up with the waiting family member as long as they're not towing along extra members of their family I'm fine. When a kids gotta go, a kids gotta go. It happens to adults as well! If anyone were to quip about it to you, well they just need to take a chill pill.

 

[KrazeeK120]

I don't think you'll be given much hassle about it. I think everyone realizes that sometimes kids just need to use the restroom and it isn't always the most opportune time!

However, as other posters noted, you may look into a DAC for him. I'm guessing the disabilities board might have some more information about this service. I think navigating the lines would be much easier for you (and your son) by using the DAC.

I'm so sorry your son has this problem. I hope the cause is determined at some point, or that it's something he'll just end up growing out of.

 

[Canooknic]

I will never understand why people have an issue with someone leaving a line to use the bathroom and reentering (I understand frustrations if only one person lines up and a big group join them later, but I don't let it ruin my day)

If 4 of us join a line and 2 of us leave to pee and come back there are still 4 people ahead of you in the line.
I had someone lose it on me when I brought my son back into the line (he was 6) because apparently he should be able to control his bladder at his age...well fella it was me that needed to go and my son came with me because he was worried that I'd get lost!! I kept my temper and volume under control (can't say the same for him) but he got to enjoy my 'quiet psycho' demeanour, something very few have witnessed - DH had never seen it before and now jokes with the kids that he'll "unleash the beast" if they misbehave

 

[ElyseInWonderland]

Echoing what others here have said, I can't imagine ever getting annoyed at someone reclaiming their place in line if a child (or adult!) had to step out to the restroom.

If everyone is hydrating properly, this should be a regular occurrence anyway!

Another good thing to note is that for some of the rides that tend to have longer waits, the restroom is RIGHT by the entrance; here are some examples in MK:
- Space Mountain: The large restroom is just to the right of the entrance queue.
- Splash Mountain: Same deal, it's just to the right of where you go to line up. And if you're waiting in the outside part of the queue it's pretty easy to just step over the rope barriers and scoot out, then reclaim your spot in the line.
- Big Thunder Mountain: This one shares a restroom with Splash Mountain so it's a tad more of a walk, but still not bad at all. It's maybe 20 yards or so from the line entrance.
- Mine Train: As always, best to FP+ this once since wait times can be 75+ mins (a tough wait, even for adults!) but there are 2 restrooms, both about equal walking distance close by. In my opinion the one in Tomorrowland right by Cosmic Ray's is less crowded.

I too had unexplained bladder urgency when I was young, and grew out of it by the time I was about 12 or so. I worried about it, but worrying just made matters worse. Don't stress about it. Enjoy your trip!

 

[Shelly888]

Thank you! I was mostly worrying about other's reactions if we leave the line and return to join our family. I pretty much expect DH and our older son to be with us in the lines. There is 1 day they are leaving to go to Universal, but we don't have a plan yet for that day. We were either going to use that for character hunting or going back to his favorite park just the 2 of us. I will look into the idea of a DAC. I've heard of it, but hadn't even considered it for us. I had thought about using a pull-up, but I am fairly certain Liam would protest that and the absolute last thing I want to do is damage his psyche. I try not to bring any attention to it as his physician thought it would only complicate it and make it worse. She is hopeful that he will outgrow it at some point as well. Glad to know it's almost 'expected' at Disney with young kids. I took him to see Rob Thomas earlier this month and he went to the restroom right after the opening act was finished. There was a break to switch sets, maybe 30 minutes, and 2 songs in (my favorite song) he had to pee. After that trip, he made it to the end of Rob's set, then went twice during Counting Crows. We ended up meeting Rob and getting his autograph(unrelated) so that made up for the hassle Thanks again!

 

[DisneyOma]

This was my thought. If your child has an issue, he legitimately qualifies. Not every health issue requires a wheel chair. Use this for your peace of mind.

If the health concern is handle by a wheelchair, then a DAS would not be issued, actually. DAS is for issues not solved by using a mobility device. It's for issues with waiting in a queue not solved by the mobility device.

OP, the problem with getting out/back into the queues at WDW is that they are so long and twisty that it's nearly impossible, or very intrusive, to wind in and out of them. You have to consider that if you are more than halfway into the queue, the rest of your party has probably already gotten on the ride by the time you make it back. Also, a lot of people have gotten into the queue after you left it and have no idea you were in there.

If you have to leave a queue to use the restroom, check with the CM at the entrance as you leave, and ask what you should do when you come back.