Saving a spot in line ...Taboo?

[kikistal]

A friend of mine recently went to Disney World. He said he waited in line for Toy Story Mania. His wife and daughters went to sign up for Jedi Academy. His wife and daughters returned to Toy Story Mania and got in line with him. Is this allowed or a huge NO NO?

 

[estherhead]

One post and it's antagonistic? I'm thinking you like trouble.

 

[Granny square]

It isn't usually allowed on toy story.

 

[Granny square]

One post and it's antagonistic? I'm thinking you like trouble.

avoided saying this

 

[soxfan040713]

I'm not sure if its officially allowed by the cast members but be prepared for some dirty looks as you parade through the line, including me. You're not better than anyone else that is waiting in line, young kids included.

 

[GotLabradors]

A friend of mine recently went to Disney World. He said he waited in line for Toy Story Mania. His wife and daughters went to sign up for Jedi Academy. His wife and daughters returned to Toy Story Mania and got in line with him. Is this allowed or a huge NO NO?

 

[BrianL]

Well, it's been asked, before and usually leads to varied opinions.

My advice is that if it feels like it could be wrong, then it probably is, no matter how convenient it might be for you. You will ruffle the least feathers if you err on the side of caution.

 

[AndreaA]

Some people care, some people don't. I'm of the "don't care" group. Generally speaking, if part of a family goes to meet up with the rest of their party, they aren't going to be taking spots from anyone behind them anyway. Either Dad would ride in a car alone or he'd ride with his wife and kid. the CMs aren't going to put a stranger next to him on, say PeterPan or Pooh or TSMM, and a stranger isn't going to want to split up from their own family, so if Mom and kid aren't allowed through, then the seats next to Dad just go to waste.

People get WAY too bent out of shape over minor things like this.

Now if it's a group of ten pushing past a huge long line, that's a different kettle of fish, but I'd guess most people would be in agreement that that's not a good idea.

 

[wdwrich]

Now if it's a group of ten pushing past a huge long line, that's a different kettle of fish, but I'd guess most people would be in agreement that that's not a good idea.

Absolutely. If one person is trying to hold a spot for multiple members of the same group, and the group gets to me and asks to get by, I tell them the one up ahead is welcome to come back to you.

 

[wdw4rfam]

Some people care, some people don't. I'm of the "don't care" group. Generally speaking, if part of a family goes to meet up with the rest of their party, they aren't going to be taking spots from anyone behind them anyway. Either Dad would ride in a car alone or he'd ride with his wife and kid. the CMs aren't going to put a stranger next to him on, say PeterPan or Pooh or TSMM, and a stranger isn't going to want to split up from their own family, so if Mom and kid aren't allowed through, then the seats next to Dad just go to waste.

People get WAY too bent out of shape over minor things like this.

Now if it's a group of ten pushing past a huge long line, that's a different kettle of fish, but I'd guess most people would be in agreement that that's not a good idea.

I'm with you there. I don't care if dad takes one kid to restroom, or anything and gets back in line. It isn't going to make the line go any slower than if they would have been there the entire time. Now if one person hold the line for 8-10 people while they are riding something else, I'd be mad. I see this post going south fast, so you got a few answers...... get out now

 

[Disneylover99]

I'd say HUGE NO NO!

 

[wdw4rfam]

One post and it's antagonistic? I'm thinking you like trouble.

Or maybe OP just joined and didnt know about how one simple question can set off a war

 

[Berta]

WAIT!!! Let me get the popcorn!!popcorn:

 

[Disworldluv]

I'd say HUGE NO NO!

Expect dirty looks and the wrath of Kong! We all try to be patient and wait our turns as the long moves forward. People attempting to move ahead of me makes me feel quite upset, especially since my family is playing by the rules and waiting our turn

 

[skylizard]

Some people care, some people don't. I'm of the "don't care" group. Generally speaking, if part of a family goes to meet up with the rest of their party, they aren't going to be taking spots from anyone behind them anyway. Either Dad would ride in a car alone or he'd ride with his wife and kid. the CMs aren't going to put a stranger next to him on, say PeterPan or Pooh or TSMM, and a stranger isn't going to want to split up from their own family, so if Mom and kid aren't allowed through, then the seats next to Dad just go to waste.

People get WAY too bent out of shape over minor things like this.

Now if it's a group of ten pushing past a huge long line, that's a different kettle of fish, but I'd guess most people would be in agreement that that's not a good idea.

I'm with you. I could care less if it's just one or two people.

 

[minnie mum]

OP, I see this is your very first post. An interesting choice of topic for your first thread, to say the least. Assuming you are not a troll, welcome to the Dis. And put on your flame suit, because this is always a hotly debated topic.

What you describe is line jumping, and no, it is not acceptable. Your friend's time (or his family's) is no more valuable than that of all the people they have to push and squeeze past to join up with him in line. The polite and considerate thing to do is to wait at the entrance of the attraction and enter together.

 

[wdwjeffc37]

Generally speaking this is not OK. There's a big difference between leaving the line to take a kid to the restroom then rejoining your party and meeting someone in line while you were doing something else (another attraction, eating, etc.)

 

[Crl1817]

Some people care, some people don't. I'm of the "don't care" group. Generally speaking, if part of a family goes to meet up with the rest of their party, they aren't going to be taking spots from anyone behind them anyway. Either Dad would ride in a car alone or he'd ride with his wife and kid. the CMs aren't going to put a stranger next to him on, say PeterPan or Pooh or TSMM, and a stranger isn't going to want to split up from their own family, so if Mom and kid aren't allowed through, then the seats next to Dad just go to waste.

People get WAY too bent out of shape over minor things like this.

Now if it's a group of ten pushing past a huge long line, that's a different kettle of fish, but I'd guess most people would be in agreement that that's not a good idea.

I agree with you entirely.

And OPer, run quick. This is a very frequent and very hot topic on these boards.

 

[AndreaA]

Generally speaking this is not OK. There's a big difference between leaving the line to take a kid to the restroom then rejoining your party and meeting someone in line while you were doing something else (another attraction, eating, etc.)

Given the numerous technical issues people have been experiencing, I'd be just as likely to assume they'd been at Guest Services having their valuable time wasted, and would give a sympathetic nod as they passed by.

That being said, in numerous Disney trips I have never yet had ANYONE pass by me in a line to rejoin their family, so I really don't think this is some epidemic that needs to be argued about ad nauseum.

 

[darkwing818]

Generally speaking this is not OK. There's a big difference between leaving the line to take a kid to the restroom then rejoining your party and meeting someone in line while you were doing something else (another attraction, eating, etc.)

or signing up for the Jedi Academy....