Rude Behavior At Disney

[maccagerl]

Ugh ~ dont' even get me started on the rude behavior at the Deli counter!

Maybe they are just 'rude guests' in training?

 

[Princess_Jo]

Ive just returned from there 1/30/09 and let me tell you -- the Brazilians were in full force with their travel groups and they were rude .. hoarded all the fast passes by doing like 100 at a time (no joke) .. and were extremely pushy .. i cant stand it

I had the same issues last week! I am all for people enjoying themselves but these groups were so large and the worst part was they were singing everywhere they went that it was really affecting my time at the parks! Since you can't really miss 100+ people singing in unison we always knew when they were coming and would run to a ride to avoid the crowd...and noise!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I just realized thr popcorn smiley is missing.

Here you go ...

(If you click on [More] at the bottom of the smilies list, it opens up a few more smilies to choose from.)

Jennifer

 

[kadesha]

Id also like to mention that I do not think Disney is a place for strollers ... if you need to push a kid you need to re think going ... seriously

um..ok!

 

[PrincessAtta]

...Id also like to mention that I do not think Disney is a place for strollers ... if you need to push a kid you need to re think going ... seriously. I luckily did not need to push one but my ankles fell prey to several on a stroll about with their careless aim..

Well...that's just rude.

 

[kadesha]

Well...that's just rude.

fits perfectly in this thread!

 

[Talking Hands]

IF i am wrong about the handicap que, then I am sorry. I was there summer of 07 and did not see anyone on line in a wheelchair. I did see people in the load area in wheelchairs however so I can not go beyond what I saw. I will humbly accept your statement as fact. And yes I know that Disney can not ban ECVs under FED law. BUT they do not have to make them available I believe for rent. Again if I am wrong then shame on me. The fact is if you step in front of a person and bump in to them, then it is just that, a bump. If you step in front of an ECV, it is going to hurt. For what ever reason, for whoever fault it is, it is going to hurt. Oh and to those people that think I should have someone in my family run over so they need to be in a wheelchair so I get some of the "benefits", SHAME ON YOU. Wishing pain upon another person is also RUDE. But that is what the OP was about.

If you step in front of a moving ECV you are not using good judgement and risk being hurt. And yes it will hurt. Solution is to not step in front of a moving ECV. Give the ECV user the leeway they need to stop. It is about 3 feet.
In MK many of the lines are not accessible so you do see people in wheelchairs going though a different entrance. ANd then they wait sometimes longer than those in the regular line for an accessible ride vehicle. On some rides there may be only 1 per cycle. If you see a wheelchair going through the fastpass line there can be several reasons.
1. They got a fastpass
2. They have a GAC for another reason that allows them to bypass the regular line.
3. they are a Make-a-Wish child and family and has front of the line access.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Okay, is there a countdown yet on when this thread will be closed?!?!?!?!

At first, I thought this thread was a good idea. People could vent a little (it helps with your blood pressure too ). I even posted a couple of my own pet peeves many posts ago. But somehow, this has become a "pissing match" and has brought out some negative and pot-stirring posts. Maybe, that is what the OP wanted? Maybe, they are actually writing an article on bad internet behavior?

People's experiences are their experiences. People's feelings are their own feelings. One cannot argue with someone's own personal feelings. It's like beating a dead horse.

My two cents. Now, I'm off to find a "happy thread".

Jennifer

 

[glasslipper]

The one exception to this is an exchange we overheard about 4 years ago. While my children (all teens or near teens) had gone to ride the teacups, DH and I decided to take a much needed time out to sit for a few minutes. A short distance from us, there was a family consisting of a mom, dad and 2 small girls. Both little girls were sobbing quietly while their mother screamed at them loudly. At one point, we faintly heard one child ask her mother if they were still going to go see Mickey. The mother responded by screaming at her "No! Mickey told me that he hates you and never wants to see you again!!!"

It actually brought tears to my eyes and I have never forgotten it. I so badly wanted to say something to her, but DH (probably wisely) grabbed my arm. I still wonder if not speaking up was the wrong thing to do. It was certainly against my nature not to say something to her.

That is horrible My bus stop peeve is when you are actually standing in line and when the bus pulls up all these people cut in front of you and jump in before you. I also have a major problem with the "pushers", the people who push you out of their way and then say " excuse me" What?
My experiences: Once on a trip with my Mom who has mobility issues, but who was not using a wheelchair at the time, was pushed roughly against the wall by some wacko woman in the Muppets attraction as you entered the preview area. Wacko did say "excuse me" after she knocked my Mom into the wall Another was my then 10 yr old dd at the time in World of Disney. DD was looking at a rack of shirts and another "wacko" woman puts both of her hands on my dd and physically pushes her to the side! DD wasn't even in the way! I walked over and "accidentally " tripped over my feet and fell into "wacko" hard. Boy, the look she gave me It's the "me mentality ". I know that wasn't the right thing to do on my part, but most people like that don't get it or they wouldn't have committed the rude behavior in the first place.

 

[livndisney]

Id also like to mention that I do not think Disney is a place for strollers ... if you need to push a kid you need to re think going ... seriously. I luckily did not need to push one but my ankles fell prey to several on a stroll about with their careless aim.

Normally I take things like this in stride so for me to be upset about those two issues above .. trust me, it was horrible.

Well...that's just rude.

fits perfectly in this thread!

In keeping with the rampant insanity of this thread.....

you know what is really rude?

That WDW lets in all these crowds of people to get in my way!


(for those of you not blessed with a sense of humor-I was kidding) or was I?

 

[peytonsmomie]

Lisbet, I have to say that of all the explanations on this thread refuting or disputing what others have said, your posts are so polite and kind. Thank you for taking the time to provide us all with your insight in such a generous manner. I'll be taking my kids for their 1st trip to the World in about 2 months, and already I've been using the information in this thread, much of it yours, to give them some perspective of how 1 person's actions can affect another.

I really appreciate the explanation into how ECV users operate their machines. Hopefully it'll help keep my, and my kid's ankles safe this spring! Please continue to share your knowledge with us.

Oh, and sidenote, do all WDW shows have ASL interp going on? I love, love, love to watch (although mostly it goes faster than I learned in undergrad!). It'd be cool to know that I could look for it everywhere.

 

[KPeveler]

Lisbet, I have to say that of all the explanations on this thread refuting or disputing what others have said, your posts are so polite and kind. Thank you for taking the time to provide us all with your insight in such a generous manner. I'll be taking my kids for their 1st trip to the World in about 2 months, and already I've been using the information in this thread, much of it yours, to give them some perspective of how 1 person's actions can affect another.

I really appreciate the explanation into how ECV users operate their machines. Hopefully it'll help keep my, and my kid's ankles safe this spring! Please continue to share your knowledge with us.

Oh, and sidenote, do all WDW shows have ASL interp going on? I love, love, love to watch (although mostly it goes faster than I learned in undergrad!). It'd be cool to know that I could look for it everywhere.

ECVs are like any other moving vehicle in that they take a certain distance to stop. they are controlled with a tiller, much like a bicycle, and speed is controlled with a little lever, as well as the pressure put on a button or trigger. Usually to stop a person release the trigger (the gas, as it were) and then the ECV stops. however, it does take a while (a second or two) for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. stopping short would be much like a bicycle, and could shoot someone right over the handles.

these are much lighter and MUCH less expensive than a power wheelchair, which are controlled differently... someone else can probly give you more info on these, but that is a quick overview...

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

My DD5 has a developmental disorder that also involves more anxiety and sensory sensitivity than most children. When you look at her, she looks absolutely perfect so I do get the snide glare when she is in her stroller in a queue, complains loudly that her legs hurt, or has a panic episode in a crowd. There's some of you who might say "well, why take her to Disney if she's so sensitive" but she loves it and it is good therapy for her (believe it or not). Anyway, I always have a stroller and never expect a bus seat to be given up for me but one night she was especially tired on a crowded bus and we had to stand. She was very upset and everyone looked at us like we were disrupting everyone's ride. I was pretty mortified but my daughter finally crashed on a blanket on the floor. There was no way I could hold on and hold her. Anyway, we arrived at the resort and everyone STEPPED OVER US instead of allowing me a moment to gather my stroller and pick up my sleeping child to exit the bus. I was practically in tears at the lack of courtesy that evening! One other mother finally told her husband to get my stroller and help me off the bus with it.

And my daughter has been the child having a meltdown as I pushed her out of the park or into the bathroom. Sometimes these situations are inescapable and not a result of bad parenting so I just wanted to let you know that sometimes what you see as rude/annoying behavior might be someone else's nightmare and they are just as appalled by their situation as you are.

And Disney IS A PLACE FOR STROLLERS! It is a place for children and adults alike so let's all try to empathize with those around us a little more. I know it's a lot of $$ per minute just to be there but you'll feel better to stop and help someone than mumble under your breath as you walk away, perhaps judging someone for how they inconvenienced you.

Ok, lecture over!

 

[Talking Hands]

Oh, and sidenote, do all WDW shows have ASL interp going on? I love, love, love to watch (although mostly it goes faster than I learned in undergrad!). It'd be cool to know that I could look for it everywhere.

No not all shows are interpreted. THere is a schedule you can get from Guest Services which the shows for the week. BAsically shows are interpreted one time during that day AK - Saturdays, MK -Mon and Thurs, MGM - Wed and Sun, Epcot - Tues and Fri.

 

[peytonsmomie]

No not all shows are interpreted. THere is a schedule you can get from Guest Services which the shows for the week. BAsically shows are interpreted one time during that day AK - Saturdays, MK -Mon and Thurs, MGM - Wed and Sun, Epcot - Tues and Fri.

Well, that's kind of poopie. The entire schedule has to be based around being in 1 spot at exactly 1 time on A specific day. That's quite a hardship!

 

[livndisney]

My DD5 has a developmental disorder that also involves more anxiety and sensory sensitivity than most children. When you look at her, she looks absolutely perfect so I do get the snide glare when she is in her stroller in a queue, complains loudly that her legs hurt, or has a panic episode in a crowd. There's some of you who might say "well, why take her to Disney if she's so sensitive" but she loves it and it is good therapy for her (believe it or not). Anyway, I always have a stroller and never expect a bus seat to be given up for me but one night she was especially tired on a crowded bus and we had to stand. She was very upset and everyone looked at us like we were disrupting everyone's ride. I was pretty mortified but my daughter finally crashed on a blanket on the floor. There was no way I could hold on and hold her. Anyway, we arrived at the resort and everyone STEPPED OVER US instead of allowing me a moment to gather my stroller and pick up my sleeping child to exit the bus. I was practically in tears at the lack of courtesy that evening! One other mother finally told her husband to get my stroller and help me off the bus with it.

And my daughter has been the child having a meltdown as I pushed her out of the park or into the bathroom. Sometimes these situations are inescapable and not a result of bad parenting so I just wanted to let you know that sometimes what you see as rude/annoying behavior might be someone else's nightmare and they are just as appalled by their situation as you are.

And Disney IS A PLACE FOR STROLLERS! It is a place for children and adults alike so let's all try to empathize with those around us a little more. I know it's a lot of $$ per minute just to be there but you'll feel better to stop and help someone than mumble under your breath as you walk away, perhaps judging someone for how they inconvenienced you.

Ok, lecture over!

I have no words

 

[MaryKatesMom]

see, I don't find that rude at all. That's what a little 7 year old girl is supposed to do. Perhaps it was her very first trip to Disney and it was the very first time she saw any of these characters? Dunno..but there's nothing rude about excitement and enthusiasm by a child, at a parade.

But I guess now we have to make sure our little ones don't talk at all in the parks....

Talk away but she was screaming at the top of her lungs inches from the DH's ear. Not shouting excitedly or just enthusiastic that was what every other child was doing but she was
screeeeaaaaaaammmmmmmiiiiiiinnnnnnnngggg!

Dunno..... I would NEVER have let my DD's do that but some people don't think of those around them at all. It is all about them.

 

[hockeymomNS]

I can't imagine a Disney without strollers.

 

[SCHBR'smom]

I didn't read thru all of the threads, but there is one thing I find very rude. On our last trip we went with my in-laws, MIL, FIL, SIL, BIL, and niece and nephew. With my DH and 4 kids, there were 12 of us. To keep track of 6 small children (ages 8, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1), we dressed them all alike. Evidently, someone thought they were all siblings and said where my oldest DD could hear that "I'm glad they're not mine." I wish I had heard because I would have gladly informed her that I am VERY glad they are mine (even if technically two aren't mine).

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Id also like to mention that I do not think Disney is a place for strollers ... if you need to push a kid you need to re think going ... seriously. I luckily did not need to push one but my ankles fell prey to several on a stroll about with their careless aim.

I don't think the suits at Disney would like this statement I think they make a lot of money on those rental strollers.