Safety tips from a CM

[sandiegosusie]

This is a great topic...I wanted to add a quick one; On our first trip to the World, my oldest son, then 14 sat on one of the rope chains at MGM. Yes, we told him to get off but the "I know everything" attitude of a teen prevailed. Needless to say his arm got caught and the chain literally ripped a large chunk of skin off. He got off immediately after that. I approached a CM who was a few feet away. He told us to go the first aid station which was in the front of the park. I got out my first aid kit, cleaned and bandaged his wound, left, and went searching for the first aid station. The CM was not at all helpful to us...my son underplayed the whole incident and did not want to go to first aid. So we went back to our hotel to rest. We honestly didn't know how bad his arm was until we got home a few days later. It was cut open and did need stitches. He has a scar to show for the whole thing!

Lesson we learned: Don't sit on the chains!!!

 

[lewdyan1]

We regularly use the cell phones and have had no problems. The key is to remember to wear it and keep it on viberate, as you probably wont here it ring.

 

[cruiseonmagic]

So, per some tip I read somewhere, we teach them to "find a mommy". They're pretty familiar with mommy-looking figures, and at Disney, mommies are everywhere. They don't have to go far! And at Disney, you can refine it to "find a mommy with a stroller", to really guarantee a mommy-type person. Strollers are at their height and easy to spot. Mommies are pretty receptive to helping, and this tipster (a former law enforcement type) felt that may be a safer choice, especially for very young children who may not be able to identify a policeman or cast member, especially when stressed...

And, we like using the stroller. Keeps them from wandering off and we are much more relaxed. We don't have to keep tabs on "who has the kids?", since we travel with in-laws and friends.

Amy

It's a good idea looking for a mommy type, but keep in mind that if it is so crowded that all they can see is a sea of "bottoms and knees" (I liked that part. lol), for the most part, mommies are going to be watching where they are going--not thinking that the 3 or 5 year old that they just passed might be lost, or that it's just another crying kid. I have found that a lot of kids that I speak to, know who cast members are--I don't know why. What I do know is that with 54,000 of us, it is hard to swing a stick without hitting one of us, or an ice cream stand, etc.

You know what, I almost forgot!!! I know a ton of people here have the planning video, or dvd...right? Play it for your kids and have them pick out the cast members! When you get to the park, see if they can do it "live".

I think that parents tend to let their guard down a little more when it's not as crowded. If you do happen to misplace a little one, parents need to look for the nearest castmember, too. A lot of us carry radios (including the sweepers, maintainance, food stands, etc), and we can get security and everybody else involved.

 

[Baloo]

"Captain Bill" thanks for all these wonderful tips...my DS Erich is 11 now...where were you with these, when he was 4?!?!


Thanks again!!!

 

[casey49781]

i was there dec 21-29 very busy ,,i had my 7 and 4 yr olds with me i put a arm strap on them ,they didnt like it but it worked great as my 7yr old she likes to wonder and was in aw ,,at all the stuff going on there,,,it was great to know were they were,my 4yr old i took a stroller and there he was in it and loved it to much walking,,,,,my 7 yr old complained about all the walking next time i will rent a double stroller it much easier to watch out for them,,,,thanks for the shoe id idea ,,,,,,