seating for shows?

[extechie rbd/wdt]

There may be circumstances where being a minute or two (or maybe even 5) behind is reasonable. As an example, I have a permanent injury that makes going down the steps in the theatre a challenge. For safety's sake, I need to wait until the crowd has thinned before I walk down. For the same reason I am more comfortable and feel more secure taking a seat on the aisle, so we wait in line to ensure that we get "good" seats for us. We all wait in line together, then before the line starts to move I step out and wait until I can safely navigate the stairs. It may be 2 or so minutes before I join my husband and son. I'm comfortable with this choice and feel like we honor the "no saving seats" policy. Our way seems a better choice than perhaps taking very limited handicapped seating away from those who need it more than I do.

And you duly took your space that was rightly reserved for you as you were on your way, just a little bit later than the rest of your party!
This is where the common sense part takes effect.

I hope other's in your party that may have reserved a seat for you whilst you made your way there have had smug grin's on their faces to anyone who questioned them reserving that seat (and disapproved) when you got there!

Ex Techie

 

[krispykreme97]

If your husband is right behind u and u out one seat between yourself and your child it's highly unlikely that someone would sit there so technically your not saving a seat. If someone chooses to sit there just get up and move. It's a difference between knowing the rules and not following them and not knowing. I have been called on some by some rather rude people and I just reply thanks I wasn't aware and move on. Other rules our self explanatory like adult areas.

 

[stevenpensacola]

What say you about this...our party of five arrive early at the theater together so we can obtain good seats...at the same time...in one group...we find our seats and sit down...

We did get their EARLY (after eating a large dinner)...which means we've been sitting in the theater a while...so the "level in the tank" begins to rise. Since we don't want to sit through the show holding back the flood, my wife and two daughters go the restroom...leaving me and my son to fend off the attacks from LATECOMERS who spy the three seats and think they have claim to them.

In this situation, I feel I have full right to claim these seats. Now...I don't think they should go to the gift shop while out and shop for twenty minutes...but I should not be made to feel like a criminal because I took the time to arrive EARLY, ...and several of my folks need to go the the bathroom.

It's common sense and courtesy...if you get to the show at the last minute...do you really think no one is sitting in those prime seats on the second row?

just my humble little opinion...for what it's worth...

 

[crazydadof4]

How does the handicap seating work for the shows. Do you get put in the back or are there seating in the frount for mobility chairs?

 

[kcashner]

How does the handicap seating work for the shows. Do you get put in the back or are there seating in the frount for mobility chairs?

The seats for those remaining in wheelchairs or ECVs are at the back of the theater along with seats for family members. If the individual is able to transfer, the CM will escort them to the front (using a 3rd floor entrance available only to CMs) and they can transfer to a seat in the first row provided one is available. Or if they are able, they can walk up a step or two to a higher seat. The CM will store the chair and return it to them at the end of the show.

They do ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes early to use the third floor entrance.

 

[TheLanes]

What say you about this...our party of five arrive early at the theater together so we can obtain good seats...at the same time...in one group...we find our seats and sit down...

We did get their EARLY (after eating a large dinner)...which means we've been sitting in the theater a while...so the "level in the tank" begins to rise. Since we don't want to sit through the show holding back the flood, my wife and two daughters go the restroom...leaving me and my son to fend off the attacks from LATECOMERS who spy the three seats and think they have claim to them.

In this situation, I feel I have full right to claim these seats. Now...I don't think they should go to the gift shop while out and shop for twenty minutes...but I should not be made to feel like a criminal because I took the time to arrive EARLY, ...and several of my folks need to go the the bathroom.

It's common sense and courtesy...if you get to the show at the last minute...do you really think no one is sitting in those prime seats on the second row?

just my humble little opinion...for what it's worth...

This is a perfect example of how rules are not laws, and have grey areas. Yes, you are perfectly in the right in this situation. Someone just coming into the theater may not know your whole story, but they will have to believe that your ladies will be right back. Now, if 15 minutes later, they are still gone, I would have no problem taking the seats.

 

[over50visits]

It's common sense and courtesy...

So true...too bad Disney has to articulate things (saving seats, dinner dress, reserving pool chairs, what 18yo means) that are common sense and courtesy. Luckily it's generally a small minority; by far most of our fellow guests onboard are wonderful, and they make cruising a pleasure!

 

[kcashner]

So true...too bad Disney has to articulate things (saving seats, dinner dress, reserving pool chairs, what 18yo means) that are common sense and courtesy. Luckily it's generally a small minority; by far most of our fellow guests onboard are wonderful, and they make cruising a pleasure!

Amen!
And this thread did start out with the thought that if you've been in the theater and exit briefly to go to the restroom, that's one thing, but saving for someone who hasn't arrived is a different situation.

 

[dgundry]

What kind of overall occupancy does the theater get to for shows? Assuming, of course, it's an average cruise. Do they get packed to capacity or is more like 80% filled, or what?

And it sounds like I heard someone say that arriving about 15 minutes early should still allow you to get decent seats. Does that sound about right?

(Sorry if I'm highjacking the thread, but I thought these questions were related enough.)

 

[over50visits]

We have never not found seats, even arriving as the doors were closing. They also let latecomers in.

"Good" seats may be a judgement call, I think all the seats in the theater are good enough. Some are very close so you can see the faces, but the lighting and sound system is great and you can enjoy the show from anywhere, IMHO.

I have seen it close to full (probably 80%), but always have had seats.