RANT ALERT Park Manners

[MPB82]

I agree. Many of these people here ranting about manners seem to have bad manners themselves.

Why in heck should an older kid in a stroller, on a leash or sucking a soother bother anyone else in the park?

How can the able bodied act so miserable if a person on scooter gets on the bus before them?

If someone takes their kid to the bathroom and then gets back in line with the rest of their family, WHO CARES?

Be kind and considerate not only of your own family but also understand the needs of other families may not be the same as your own.

You are at Disney. Chillax.

I don't understand the scooter comments here. Yes I understand that anyone with a disability would rather not have it. Needing a scooter, autism, ADD type things are not great at all and anyone would rather be "normal" then not. I am a Type 1 Diabetic. In the heat of Florida it is often hard for me to realize what is just heat/tiredness and what is Low Blood Sugar, but with that said, I always go to parks with many granola bars so that if something did happen I wouldn't have to cut 20 people waiting for a water or ice cream because I needed it.

With the scooters, if there is a line of 30 people, and your family (with a scooter person) now shows up at the end, you ask what would you expect htem to do?

Why not wait for the 30 people to get on a bus nad then when you are at (or near) the front, move to the scooter entrance spot and board the next bus that you would have been on had you been without a scooter, and still be able to board first? You get to board first, which is the point, and you don't skip ahead, so you aren't treated any differently?

Is that wrong to ask? Because it does not seem like it to me.


As with anything else, I normally just blow it off, kids screaming, parents exhausted, people leaving food, I just shake my head, don't say things, and ignore it. I say thank you, I hold doors, I always give up my seat to a mom or dad with a kid, or an older couple (any man with a Veterans hat can pretty much guarantee my seat, any food I have, a back massage etc)

I just can't believe how many people here it seems can have a vacation, I wouldn't say ruined, but def taken down a notch, by other people's actions.

Ignore them, its your vacation, not theirs, they are just background noise in your adventure

 

[seenellie81]

I think the scooter topic has been discussed to death at this point. Questions asked and answered.

 

[karly05]

About not letting your kids run around screeching down the hotel halls at 7:00 am - I was so worried about my very exuberant daughter who has ADHD doing this very thing.

So I came up with this idea - before bed, and right when she woke up, I whispered to her, "Now, there are lots of other people in this hotel who are probably still sleeping. And if we wake them up with lots of noise, they're going to get up and go the parks before we do. But if we're very quiet, maybe we can sneak out of here and get to the parks before anyone else and there will be SHORTER LINES!"

Worked like a charm. You'd think she was a spy or something, she was so quiet.

You are a genius!

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

While walking may be good for you, severe pain is not and you don't deserve that at all as you say. Please don't feel the need to excuse yourself away because of the comments of one ignorant person. I'm sure he/she thought it was real funny D'har har the fatties are lazy *roll eyes* unfortunately there are a lot of ignorant people that think they know everything about the health and lifestyle of a fat person and can judge and diagnose with a glance. Unfortunately, you can't, just like you can't tell how anybody lives or thei medical status just by looking at them. Plus, it's disney. Everybody would prefer front of the line access.

Thank you. I did not mean to "excuse myself away." I've just always made sure that I "pull my weight." I may not do something as fast or as we'll...but if the task is before me and it can be done, then I can do it too.

I'm not saying, give me something so that I can be like others. I'm saying that I tend to be that ant with the rubber tree plant.

That attitude has served me well and got me through my PhD program.

 

[Kristina4109]

You are a genius!

I wouldn't say I'm a genius, but I have my moments.

 

[LuvGoofy6]

I think the fat, the thin, the harnessed, the scootered, the strollered... they should all come and have fun.

The ill-mannered, the all-knowing and the ignorant (and, no, those groups are certainly not mutually exclusive) should stay home.

Wow~just wow. So much judgement.

I once gave my seat up for a pregnant woman that in turn gave it to her husband who appeared to be fine. I never once though negatively. In fact, I felt there must be a reason she did that and who am I to judge? If he didn't need it and she decided to give it to him anyway then that was between them, I did the right thing.

My mom was in a wheelchair (paralyzed) and tried to stay out of the sun. If lines were long and there was no shade at the bus stop then she waited inside for the bus while we waited in line. She came out with my dad when they saw the bus coming. Most people were very good to her, a few were irritated when rides had to slow or stop to allow her to get on them. We didn't allow their irritation to ruin our good time. She has since passed away and we have wonderful memories of our time with her at Disney.

The one thing I absolutely hate to see is when a parent is screaming at a small child or teenager. My family doesn't need to hear the rantings of a parent that needs to take a nap. We once saw a dad punch his teenager in the sternum dropping the boy to his knees. Really? Who does that?

Bottom line, it is nearly impossible with so many people and children to be in the parks without seeing something that could be irritating to everyone. We go there knowing this and have to make the best of it.

 

[DisneyPrideBaby]

What irks me is when I have been sitting on the curb for an hour or two waiting for the parade, and then people start trying to squeeze their kids next to us or between us. We planned ahead so we could comfortably sit. We didn't do it so we could reserve a seat for your kid.

 

[DarleneP]

Ok more random rants...

Finally if you have your child on a leash, you are not a parent, you are a failure.

I have to comment . . . . I care enough about my child to make sure she cannot be snatched. That does not mean I ignore her and shop because we are attached. It does mean I would lose my mind if anything happened to her so I take every precaution.

 

[ronandannette]

I have to comment . . . . I care enough about my child to make sure she cannot be snatched. That does not mean I ignore her and shop because we are attached. It does mean I would lose my mind if anything happened to her so I take every precaution.

The "real world" notwithstanding, they say there has apparently never been a verified report of a child abduction from Disney. Not that I'm suggesting you let your guard down, just don't lose sleep over that particular fear.

 

[tsme]

What irks me is when I have been sitting on the curb for an hour or two waiting for the parade, and then people start trying to squeeze their kids next to us or between us. We planned ahead so we could comfortably sit. We didn't do it so we could reserve a seat for your kid.

I totally agree with you. We sit & wait for a parade very early & for a long time so we have a spot. And just because someone didn't & they have kids doesn't mean they get to push their little angel on me where I am sitting. Get there early!

I also have an issue with No. 3. I hate it when people in lines, including children, are up on my backside. I don't care how many times a cm says fill in the space, there's no reason for me to either feel someone's nasty breath on the back of my neck or feel their children's hands on my backside. And yes this has happened. There should always be at least a ruler's distance between strangers, no matter their ages!! At least in my book

 

[HuntandFisch]

I totally agree with you. We sit & wait for a parade very early & for a long time so we have a spot. And just because someone didn't & they have kids doesn't mean they get to push their little angel on me where I am sitting. Get there early!

I also have an issue with No. 3. I hate it when people in lines, including children, are up on my backside. I don't care how many times a cm says fill in the space, there's no reason for me to either feel someone's nasty breath on the back of my neck or feel their children's hands on my backside. And yes this has happened. There should always be at least a ruler's distance between strangers, no matter their ages!! At least in my book

I always get the people that want to be right up behind me too, like it's somehow going to make the line move faster. And most of the time they talk under their breath about how you or someone else needs to move up because there's a gap in the line.... still not gonna make it move any faster, there are still the same amount of people in line, so why does it matter if I haven't moved up 3 feet?!

 

[MPB82]

I always get the people that want to be right up behind me too, like it's somehow going to make the line move faster. And most of the time they talk under their breath about how you or someone else needs to move up because there's a gap in the line.... still not gonna make it move any faster, there are still the same amount of people in line, so why does it matter if I haven't moved up 3 feet?!

Maybe they think if there is a gap, the gap will get the seat on the ride instead of a human.

If people are riding your backside make sure you eat tacos or something for lunch, that will teach them, especially short children

 

[TJLG]

What irks me is when I have been sitting on the curb for an hour or two waiting for the parade, and then people start trying to squeeze their kids next to us or between us. We planned ahead so we could comfortably sit. We didn't do it so we could reserve a seat for your kid.

This happened to us in Jan.We were sitting on top of the tape on the pavement. A lady came up 15 minutes before the parade with 5 children ( Loud bratty unsupervised nasty acting children). We linked arms and said no when she demanded we move back, and acted like we don't speak english. We just laughed it off. She squeezed them behind us and left them unsupervised during the parade. The kids were probally about ages 3-8 years old. If they were mine I may have left them also, they were terrible.

 

[mickeymouse108]

If I got my parade spot and am sitting down with no one in front of me, don't presume I'll be ok with you stepping out in front of me so you can see. That one kills me---I've had to speak up and use my voice several times over on this one. The funny thing is it's more of a problem with people that are older vs younger. One woman actually said too bad I'm not moving to which I said wanna bet? I had a park employee close by and snagged him --he then proceeded to tell this woman to either move it or they would be ejected from the park! Hahahaha.

so true I have a bad knee so I scope out a seat early for parades and wait a long time them people come up and stand right in front of me I hate that.

 

[mickeymouse108]

I'm always a bit torn on #3. I do agree it is nice if people offer up their seats to others if they chose to do so. But they should not be stared at or shamed into doing so. None of us know what is going on in the lives of the other guests on the bus. We have no way of knowing if that healthy looking man just had his knee replaced or had heart surgery.

I'm also torn because I think we all have the responsibility to see to the safety and well being of our own family members. If you have a family member who can't stand on a bus, then see to it that they don't. Wait for a bus with available seating, grab a taxi, or rent a car. Don't be careless with their safety and then get all mad when total strangers don't see to it for you.

My manner alert would be, please don't stop right at the top or bottom of the escalator. My last time at WDW so many people would step off of an escalator, and just stop dead in their tracks. Move to the side please!!! Don't cause a pile-up behind you!

I agree with you on this I have a bad knee but to look at me you would not know that so if I get a seat I am not giving it up my family tries to get me a seat while they stand. but to add to this make your children squeeze in to make room for others I see some kids sitting with legs and feet stretched across the seat so no one else can sit teach your children manners and how to share.

 

[mickeymouse108]

One of my biggest pet peeves is that I like to meet the characters as much as the kids do and I wait in the lines to do this but there is always some parent complaining that a adult is holding up the line so her children cant see the character faster and what does a adult need to meet Mickeymouse for anyway.
I went to Disney the first time when I was about seven years old and I have pictures of me and my brother as kids with many characters my parents took us when we were kids two years in a row and then again when I was in high school. my mom died when I was 21 and my dad died when I was 23. to me getting in line to see the characters makes me feel very happy I know I am a adult but I waited in line to see the characters please do not make rude comments because you think I should step aside so your kids can meet the characters a little faster I have a right to do this as well. it makes me feel close to my mom and dad and brings back happy memories of our great family vacations.

not to mention I am crazy about mickeymouse.

 

[Kristina4109]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with an adult wanting to meet characters! Do not let those people who are grumbling guilt you out of your experience. I've waited on line with my best friend to see Mickey - I was in my 30's and she was in her 40's. If anyone grumbled I sure as heck didn't hear it. You paid your admission just like anyone else.

 

[Aliceacc]

One of my biggest pet peeves is that I like to meet the characters as much as the kids do and I wait in the lines to do this but there is always some parent complaining that a adult is holding up the line so her children cant see the character faster and what does a adult need to meet Mickeymouse for anyway.
I went to Disney the first time when I was about seven years old and I have pictures of me and my brother as kids with many characters my parents took us when we were kids two years in a row and then again when I was in high school. my mom died when I was 21 and my dad died when I was 23. to me getting in line to see the characters makes me feel very happy I know I am a adult but I waited in line to see the characters please do not make rude comments because you think I should step aside so your kids can meet the characters a little faster I have a right to do this as well. it makes me feel close to my mom and dad and brings back happy memories of our great family vacations.

not to mention I am crazy about mickeymouse.

The reality is that YOU have every bit as much a right to enjoy your vacation as their children have to enjoy theirs.

If meeting the characters gives you joy, then ignore those who think their wants outweigh yours.

 

[alicat8]

I always get the people that want to be right up behind me too, like it's somehow going to make the line move faster. And most of the time they talk under their breath about how you or someone else needs to move up because there's a gap in the line.... still not gonna make it move any faster, there are still the same amount of people in line, so why does it matter if I haven't moved up 3 feet?!

Finally some play for #3!

 

[flutterby3744]

One of my three was a serious stroller escape artist when she was quite little. There was no way to secure her in the stroller without her getting out. It was scary and frustrating. I literally couldn't turn my head from her. She's not an brat, but she's extremely determined. I guess we could have tightened the straps to be painfully tight, but we opted for a compromise that kept her safe and everyone happy. I'm comfortable with that. My eldest child was the sort that if you said "don't move!" She wouldn't. I never even child proofed. I told her not to touch it and she didn't. Then I had two more kids and they're NOT the same.

I'll jump on the leash bandwagon....count me in as a failure too! Same scenario, I had 3 kids ALL of them didn't even have to hold my hand to stay by me.....enter DS #4. My sprinting escape artist. He's VERY independent, and HATED holding my hand or being in a stroller (unless he was tired of walking of course). So when we went to WDW when he was 2, you betcha I spent the $10 on a harness! He loved it! He could walk "like a big boy" and still be safe. In fact he loved it so much he used to wear it at home for fun (it was a monkey). I think that monkey is still floating around here somewhere.....