restroom question

[letsgoagainsoon]

You know seriously why should anyone care.

Even if you personally believe that 7 is too old what harm does a young boy going to do in a women's restroom.

At the most watch you wash your hands,

I've read where some women think they are peeking between or under the doors.

 

[Sammie]

I've read where some women think they are peeking between or under the doors.

I am sorry, no offense to you as the messenger, but if that is all I have to worry about in life is being seen by a young man, I have it made.

People really need to relax.

 

[HappyDznyCamper]

Seriously, you think other women are going to just stand there and let someone do something to a child obviously brought into the restroom for thier safety, just because mom has her pants down.

I don't think so.

You don't give the men(dads) much credit do you. Do you really think a room full of men would not stop something from happening to a boy in the mens room at Disney. This is really a bit of gender bias isn't it. Teach your children to yell, kick, scream whatever it takes to get attention and they will likely be safer for it. Again pedophiles come in all genders so if you think only men will attack kids you are wrong. If you think only women can be trusted to look after somebodyelse's kid you are wrong.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

As for the companion washrooms, don't forget that all the ladies and mens washrooms also have wheelchair stalls that can be used for those in need.

The accessible stalls in most restrooms generally cannot be used by people in wheelchairs who have to do a side transfer. What does help is they have the raised commodes and grab bars on both sides, so a person who has the needs can sit down and get back up unassisted.

I never noticed that all the changing stations in the companion bathrooms are at a wheelchair-accessible height, like a sink might be. I've never paid attention whether they are on a "regular" map or not, but as PPs mentioned, it isn't marked as a handicapped restroom when you walk up, and apparently Disney leaves it up to the discretion of the user whether they feel like they need them or not. If they are vacant and I am with my daughter as a "companion", we'll probably use it.

All of these companion restrooms are also marked with the wheelchair access symbol.

I have not called guest services and I have no idea whatsoever how many companion restrooms there are....

There are no more than six companion restrooms in any of the Parks. The list from a PP shows seven for MK, but one of those seven is at the TTC and not in the MK.

And the companion restroom in Cinderella Castle is almost unavailable for disabled people as too many mothers use it to have their princess change into or out of a costume.

 

[disneyjunkie]

I've read where some women think they are peeking between or under the doors.

I have had a few peekers over the years. However, it has never been a boy, always little girls.

I don't have a problem with boys in the ladies room. It never occured to me to freak out about someone of the opposite sex watching me wash my hands or fix my hair.

 

[bwallace]

As to the girls can't go into the men's room thought line--- I've been going into mens room for 30 years and I cant think of a time that I've ever seen another man's junk.

and If I brought my still unborn daughter into a men's room (after she's born of course) and some guy flashed her, he'd be checking the temperature of the floor with his face very quickly (and I'm a small guy)


Seems like some women think of the men's room the same way some men think of sorority houses, just with less feather pillow fights and shoulder massages.

 

[gris gris]

My son has always come in with me (he is 4 1/2) but just during our recent trip to Disney he started asking to go in the Men's room. He said he didn't want to go where the girls are LOL. So, if my husband was around, he took him in. If he wasn't around, my son went in on his own and I waited outside. He was fine. He also asked us not to laugh at him when he met Minnie Mouse.....I think he's starting to figure out a little bit about the genders!

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

I took my 2 sons by myself in May. My oldest was almost 8, the youngest just 4. I started letting my oldest go by himself, but always took my youngest with me. I'd find 2 stalls by each other and he'd go in one and I'd go in the other. Worked pretty well. My oldest is pretty mature and responsible and if I told him to wait RIGHT THERE, he would.

I don't mind older boys (7-9) in a ladies' room, but I think Disney is a pretty safe place for some freedom in that regard.

 

[Sammie]

You don't give the men(dads) much credit do you. Do you really think a room full of men would not stop something from happening to a boy in the mens room at Disney. This is really a bit of gender bias isn't it. Teach your children to yell, kick, scream whatever it takes to get attention and they will likely be safer for it. Again pedophiles come in all genders so if you think only men will attack kids you are wrong. If you think only women can be trusted to look after somebodyelse's kid you are wrong.

Oh good grief, why read into my comment much more than it was.

You told the OP, that taking her son to the restroom with her was not going to protect him unless she took him in the stall because she would be on the potty with her pants down.

I simply disagreed, no where did I mention Dads.

In fact were we even discussing Dads, did the OP ask about Dads and men's restrooms.

And for the record, I don't think it would be a problem for a Mom to stand at the door of the Men's bathroom and wait for her son. I am sure if he yelled for help many Men would help and I am sure she would storm in if necessary.

 

[Planogirl]

I still wonder why so many here think that something can happen to a boy in a crowded men's room. Of course, anything is possible but I can't see a bunch of men and other boys letting a pervert have his way with a boy. It just seems odd.

 

[famy27]

Another option for a kid who is at a borderline age or maturity level is to ask a parent going into the appropriate restroom if they would mind keeping an eye on your child. I suspect this is more common with dads approaching women to ask for assistance with a daughter than the other way around, but it works in either case. I have had dads at the mall and other places ask me if I could accompany their daughters, in case there were any issues. Since I am the mom of a young daughter, I am always happy to help with something like that. I don't go into the stall with the little girl or anything like that. It is more of a peace of mind issue for the dad. My DH has asked other moms to do the same for our DD, and I remember my dad doing the same thing when I was little.

 

[FosterA]

who cares if a kid of the opposite sex is in the bathroom! WE are talking about a bathroom here, not a locker room where you are walking around naked, right?
Even if they peeked under or between the door cracks, who cares?? I mean, I don't like peekers, but a peeker can be another adult woman, a little girl, whatever. What does it matter if it's a 7-year old boy?
I just don't know. I'm really modest and all that but a bathroom....really?? Locker room, that's another story.

 

[nchulka]

I can totally see this being an issue with a 4 year old, but 7! Let the kid go to the bathroom. Imagine how your son feels, he probably sees it as you don't trust him enough to even go to the bathroom by himself. In my experience when you give your child some independence it actually causes them to be more responsible. Point to a bench, tell him to wait on it when he comes out (since he will be out much quicker than you) and go your separate ways. He'll be proud of himself and so will you

 

[shan136]

First off, I apologize because I didn't read through all of the 8 pages of posts on this topic so if what I am saying is repetitive I am sorry.

As a mother of a 6 year old and an aunt of children from ages 16 to 3, I say to err on the side of over-protection. I know that Disney is a "safe, child friendly environment" but if I lost a child because I was afraid they were too old to be accompanied to a toilet stall I could never forgive myself. A 7,8 or 9 year old child in a multi-stall restroom should not be a problem, it's not like everyone is sitting on an open-air toilet. I am actually more concerned when my DH has to take my DD into a men's room because of the urinal situation. However, I get over it because her safety is my #1 concern.

With my older nieces and nephews, I try to have them go into the restroom in pairs and wait to come out together. It's not perfect, but it makes me feel better. Bottom line? Always think safety, safety, safety and don't care what others may think.

 

[wmharley]

Easy? To pay almost $100 for a ticket, then try to get out of the park, I do not think so. Yes Disney has lots of kids but for some crazy animal it is not a perfect place, streets are much more dangerous.

exactly. folks assault kids inbetween the racks of Target.. so security be darned in Disney. Pervs will find a way.. unfortunately.

I too have asked and have been told they are listed in the "Guidebook for those with Disabilites" for a reason.

There are not "many" as several have claimed. And often due to wheelchair size and mobility issues may be the ONLY toilets a person can use in the park.

The bathroom in the mall is listed on the map as handicap accessible. Being in a guidebook doesn't mean its exclusively for them. However common sense give someone with a disability a leg up on usage, but its listed as companion. There is no differentiation as to what type of companion.

Seems pretty simple to me:
From the "GUIDE FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT"

RESTROOMS

Companion-assisted restroom facilities are located at all First Aid locations, as well as at:

..

Out of the all the Bathrooms in Magic Kingdom only 6 are companion. Doesn't sound like "many" to me. And they are spread all over the park. Not like you can walk a few feet and use the next one.

you neglected the 1st part that said" Most restrooms throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort have facilities designed for access by Guests using wheelchairs. "

By Disney's own comment there, the companions aren't exclusive for just handicap as most of the other restrooms are accessible.

You could always use the Baby Care center. For those mom with sons/dads with daughters. They have a unisex restroom.

I've at times walked across the park to use them. However if I have two kids and the oldest needs to use it right then, I'm going to the nearest Companion with our sit and stand.

How are you going to tell who needs it? Not all people in wheelchairs within sight would need the companion restroom, and not all people who need the companion assisted restroom use a wheelchair.

Lots of parents use it because their children have invisible needs or disabilities (such as autism making it necessary for the child to have assistance in the bathroom).

You cannot know just by looking around whether someone is making their way there or not.

These are the ONLY bathrooms many people can use, they do NOT have an option, and many of these people have poor or NO bladder/bowel control. So your "i don't see someone who i think needs it" judgment may result in a terrible situation for someone behind you. This is not a stretch to imagine (as in, it has almost happened to me).

Common courtesy dictates that if you CAN use another restroom you SHOULD use another restroom.

Most restrooms are accessible. These aren't the ONLY ones that can be used. for some, sure, for all, no.

 

[Michelle and crew]

As to the girls can't go into the men's room thought line--- I've been going into mens room for 30 years and I cant think of a time that I've ever seen another man's junk.

and If I brought my still unborn daughter into a men's room (after she's born of course) and some guy flashed her, he'd be checking the temperature of the floor with his face very quickly (and I'm a small guy)


Seems like some women think of the men's room the same way some men think of sorority houses, just with less feather pillow fights and shoulder massages.

My husband always said the same. If a child can use the restroom at school on their own, I would think that a theme park restroom would be even safer, since the majority of assaults and kidnappings are by known people.

 

[Michelle and crew]

I still wonder why so many here think that something can happen to a boy in a crowded men's room. Of course, anything is possible but I can't see a bunch of men and other boys letting a pervert have his way with a boy. It just seems odd.

Absolutely. Neither my husband nor my boys would sit still if a child seemed in danger.

 

[Lillian Gracey]

If you are worried that your daughter will see a man's junk, just tell them to close their eyes as their dad leads them to the stall.

I think 7 is too old, but I'm not going to complain about it unless they are peeping.

 

[Dorisk3]

I can totally see this being an issue with a 4 year old, but 7! Let the kid go to the bathroom. Imagine how your son feels, he probably sees it as you don't trust him enough to even go to the bathroom by himself. In my experience when you give your child some independence it actually causes them to be more responsible. Point to a bench, tell him to wait on it when he comes out (since he will be out much quicker than you) and go your separate ways. He'll be proud of himself and so will you

I agree- I wonder how the kids will turn out in this overprotective society.

 

[pampam]

We were just at WDW in September and we have two girls, 6 and 3.5. I was taking both girls into the ladies bathroom with me, but it just got to be too much, as it was taking so long for me and the two girls to get done in there, that we decided to divide and conquer. DH took one DD with him in the mens and I took one DD with me in the ladies. But we did switch, so DD6 did go into the men's many times during that trip. She didn't have any issue with it, nor did anyone else that I heard about. But it wasn't very busy when we were there either. DH did use the companion washrooms with one of the DD"s a couple of times, but we didn't realize they were for wheelchair use only. I can't remember exactly what it said on the door, but we figured it was a family washroom or for whoever felt they couldn't use the main washrooms, either man and daughter, woman and son, people needing assistance, etc.

As for the companion washrooms, don't forget that all the ladies and mens washrooms also have wheelchair stalls that can be used for those in need.[/QUOTE]

Excuse me?? Did I read that right? All the ladies restrooms do not have accessable stalls. I can't speak for the mens rooms but the ladies restrooms do not. Everyones needs are different. Some need grab rails. Some need an elevated seat. Some need space beside the toilet to transfer, and some need space in front of the toilet to transfer. I can't speak for your needs, but mine are not met in all the ladies washrooms.