shows, saving seats etc

[tinkbyday]

One or two saved seats - np -no more though.

I just experienced this at my DD's Christmas concert - it's a small room and there were several people who saved the entire first several rows for family and friends. I think this is rude in general, not just as WDW. We even arrived 35 minutes before the show so that we could have decent seats (didn't need to be front and center)

It is another example of the sense of entitlement that exists today - as if nobody is as important as that particular person and there wants/needs.

Thank goodness my DD is just about the tallest in the class or I would never have seen her from where I was.

 

[maxiesmom]

I think you are fine saving one or two seats, as long as it is for a very brief period of time. As in your hubby went with one child to get the rest of the family some snacks. But it is not ok to throw stuff down and try to save 4 spots for an hour.

As far as people sitting on the end of the rows and not sliding down, I will tell you why I do that. I get hugely clausterphobic if I have to sit in the middle of a row. Knowing that I have to climb over a bunch of people if I have to leave is not good. Even if I am in a full theater as long as I am sitting on the end of the row and can leave if I need to, I most likely won't have a panic attack. Shove me in the middle of the row, and I will be fighiting it the whole time I am sitting there. So no, I won't give up my end of the row seat.

By the way, I DO fill in every available seat when I do shows like philharmagic. But I know that I am in that spot for only a very short period of time, so those shows are do-able.

 

[parmtoo]

Hi all,
I had an interesting experience last week at MVMCP during one of the shows. So, I wanted your opinions.
1. is it appropriate to save seats at a very crowded show?
2. is it appropriate to keep large bags,etc on seats taking up space?
3. how much "personal bubble" space shoule one expect in a crowded show?
4. If you like sitting on the end, should you have to scoot in to make more room?

Thanks for any and all opinions!

Anne

1. Yes, for a limited time. If the show is starting, then let the seats go.
2. Nope
3. None
4. Yes, in all the shows a CM announces, "Please move to the end of the row".

 

[geogirl0626]

Saving seats is rude...that is my opinion. There is really no excuse for the entire party not to be there and sit. There is really no resason that anyone in the family can't be entertained while waiting.

So how do you feel about one or two people making a run for food or potty breaks once already inside the theater? Since you have to get there so early to some shows, a potty break is inevitable with small children. If my little one needs to go potty 15 minutes before the show, should I have to give up our two seats? I don't think so.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

So, I wanted your opinions.
1. is it appropriate to save seats at a very crowded show?
2. is it appropriate to keep large bags,etc on seats taking up space?
3. how much "personal bubble" space shoule one expect in a crowded show?
4. If you like sitting on the end, should you have to scoot in to make more room?

1. I know that some people feel justified in doing this and that's fine. However, I don't understand why you would ever have to save seats.

Get your snacks and go to the bathroom before you sit down. If you realize that you need to go to the bathroom afterward, well give up your seats and find others when your party returns. If you have a toddler that can't sit for an hour to wait for a show, then don't show up an hour early and put up with worse seats or standing room.

In the end, people will do what they're going to do and if you disagree with my suggestions, it's not a huge deal to me.

2. It's never appropriate, imo, to put anything in seats except for one's buttocks.

3. I think you can expect to have minimal personal space. You obviously can't stretch out. However, it's equally as unacceptable for someone to be sitting in your lap.

4. I do believe at most shows in WDW announcements are made telling people to move on down as far as they can in their row. So, now, I don't think people should just sit there and make others move around them. This I have seen happen several times. If you absolutely must have an end seat, well take your chances and come as the show is about to start.

 

[TravelinMommy]

As far as saving seats for maybe one or two people...I don't see a problem. We have a younger toddler who might not want to sit for a long period before a show...so we will probably find a seat and then one of us get up and walk around with him....while the other sits there.


The sitting on the edge thing, well if you don't mind getting up and down multiple times..then that shouldnt matter.

 

[andymattmom]

1. I know that some people feel justified in doing this and that's fine. However, I don't understand why you would ever have to save seats.

Get your snacks and go to the bathroom before you sit down. If you realize that you need to go to the bathroom afterward, well give up your seats and find others when your party returns. If you have a toddler that can't sit for an hour to wait for a show, then don't show up an hour early and put up with worse seats or standing room.

In the end, people will do what they're going to do and if you disagree with my suggestions, it's not a huge deal to me.

2. It's never appropriate, imo, to put anything in seats except for one's buttocks.

3. I think you can expect to have minimal personal space. You obviously can't stretch out. However, it's equally as unacceptable for someone to be sitting in your lap.

4. I do believe at most shows in WDW announcements are made telling people to move on down as far as they can in their row. So, now, I don't think people should just sit there and make others move around them. This I have seen happen several times. If you absolutely must have an end seat, well take your chances and come as the show is about to start.

Finally someone else who has similar views to mine!!!

 

[Sleeping Becca]

They do a horrible job at Twas the Night.

If they would have made a simple announcement 5 min before showtime for everyone to scoot over to the right or scoot toward the middle, I bet 100 (at the least) people or more could have sat down.

I got aggravated and and walked over a row of people to sit in a space (in the middle of the row) that was not being used, I simply asked "Is anyone sitting here?" the answer was "no" so my dd and I sat down. There were empty places like that all over the theater. My sister walked through another row, to a space where someone had a shopping bag, and asked to sit there.

Sorry, but shopping bags don't need seats.

Seats should not be saved, 5 min before show time or by show time at the latest.

Bathroom breaks and refreshment runs are OK in my book.

If a phobia prevents you from scooting over then getting up and letting people in is an acceptable alternative.

 

[andymattmom]

So how do you feel about one or two people making a run for food or potty breaks once already inside the theater? Since you have to get there so early to some shows, a potty break is inevitable with small children. If my little one needs to go potty 15 minutes before the show, should I have to give up our two seats? I don't think so.

For a toddler I can understand a potty break, yes whenever a toddler says they have to go then they have to go. What I don't understand is the person who said the 5 and 7 year old couldn't sit for that long. Sorry at that age it is not acceptable. If you know you are going to have to sit for a long period then get the snacks before you sit down...especially if you have small kids who are going to say "I'm hungry". For smaller kids...maybe under 3 or so I have no issues but when adults are saving for adults...adults saving for kids over maybe 4 then there is an issue. Why is it fair to the family who has the 3 year old who sits patiently for 1 hour to watch the show for a mom to save 2 seats while dad and 7 year old ride a ride, get food, etc to come in and sit in front of this small child. Sorry no go!

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Finally someone else who has similar views to mine!!!

It doesn't happen very often that I get some agreement up in here. I'll take it!

 

[Jessfrogger88]

I don't see the issue with seat saving...if a group is running behind or grabbing snacks or using the bathroom. I mean as long as it's reasonable... IE a group of 2/3/4 saving seats for 1/2/3 people. Like one person saving seats for 10 people is rediculous IMHO, but I don't see how it hurts anyone else by saving two seats next to you while your two teens go grab snacks for the group.... I"m pretty sure that is why they have the consecsion stands in the Fantasmic theater .. right? Also arguing that children over 5 or even adults for that matter shouldn't be able to use the bathroom without loosing their seats is ludacris... Some people have over active bladders and if you don't it's insane that someone should be punished for using the toilet...

Using bags to save seats is ok as long as someone is coming back... and once they do return the group squeezes in as tight as possible... Putting anything but a person on a seat is unacceptable unless there is tons of space avail

As others have said not much... yet I don't think you should be sitting on top of each other either... Enough space so you can sit as you would in a kitchen chair

Again if you need the end for whatever reason be prepared to let others move past you... Some people do have valid reasons to want end seats (uses rest rooms frequently or has small fidgety child)

 

[lurkernj]

I see that Mr & Mrs Smith have a baby inside, congratulations. Please check back in two years and let us know if your opinion is the same.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) I do not recognize "saved" seats.
2) If there is an open space, we will take it.
3) Sure, we get dirty looks, but such is life.
4) I do not want to sound mean, but this is the way we believe.
. . . others should not get to play while we wait for an open spot
. . . if you want a good spot, then stake it out and stay there
. . . if people get up for snacks or whatever, then they lose their spot

NOTE: We are not totally hard-hearted. If we see a kid taken away for a potty break, we respect that and they keep their spot. If they take so long as to do snacks or rides, then all bets are off.

 

[Jessfrogger88]

1) I do not recognize "saved" seats.
2) If there is an open space, we will take it.
3) Sure, we get dirty looks, but such is life.
4) I do not want to sound mean, but this is the way we believe.
. . . others should not get to play while we wait for an open spot
. . . if you want a good spot, then stake it out and stay there
. . . if people get up for snacks or whatever, then they lose their spot

NOTE: We are not totally hard-hearted. If we see a kid taken away for a potty break, we respect that and they keep their spot. If they take so long as to do snacks or rides, then all bets are off.

Hmmmm I hope that attitude works out well for you and your family. Hopefully you are never in need of consideration and/or curtosey.

 

[TravelinMommy]

1) I do not recognize "saved" seats.
2) If there is an open space, we will take it.
3) Sure, we get dirty looks, but such is life.
4) I do not want to sound mean, but this is the way we believe.
. . . others should not get to play while we wait for an open spot
. . . if you want a good spot, then stake it out and stay there
. . . if people get up for snacks or whatever, then they lose their spot

NOTE: We are not totally hard-hearted. If we see a kid taken away for a potty break, we respect that and they keep their spot. If they take so long as to do snacks or rides, then all bets are off.

Really? Well, if there are other seats in the place then you can sit somewhere else. Most likely someone will have something in the seat to save it, so would you remove the item and sit there?


You must of never been in a movie theatre or any kind of setting like that, its very common for people to go in a place and then have to go to the restroom or walk outside and get something to eat or drink. If you are in need to getting a certain amount of seats or sit in a certain spot..then get there early. If you come in late expecting to get a seat and steal a saved sit, then that is rude to me. IMHO

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I see that Mr & Mrs Smith have a baby inside, congratulations. Please check back in two years and let us know if your opinion is the same.

I am so absolutely positively sick of this attitude. There are plenty people who have children who agree with my point of view on this matter and others. When I have my baby, I am not going to completely change every value that I hold now.

I travel quite frequently with my cousin who is severely mentally disabled. He and I have been basically raised as siblings. Despite being 40, he has the mentality of a 7 year old. He cannot sit for long periods of time just waiting or he would drive himself and everyone around him crazy. Therefore, our entire party waits until the last minute to turn up for a show and we take whatever seats are available. If it is full, oh well. His comfort is more important than any show we could see. If it's something one of us really really wants to see, then we split up, with some people turning up early and some turning up late, sitting seperately. If we are waiting for a show to start and he needs to go to the bathroom, someone leaves with him. If those 2 seats are gone when we get back, they sit somewhere else.

I would never think of saving a seat. As I said in my other post, others do and I don't really care. I'm just stating my opinion on the matter.

 

[geogirl0626]

NOTE: We are not totally hard-hearted. If we see a kid taken away for a potty break, we respect that and they keep their spot. If they take so long as to do snacks or rides, then all bets are off.[/QUOTE]

And how exactly do you know the purpose for exiting the seats? What if you think a child is going for a potty break, but you see them get in the snack line instead, do you go take their seats?

 

[TravelinMommy]

NOTE: We are not totally hard-hearted. If we see a kid taken away for a potty break, we respect that and they keep their spot. If they take so long as to do snacks or rides, then all bets are off.

Patience is key....

 

[Sleeping Becca]

There is nothing wrong with having an opinion, Mrs. Smith was just stating hers as was the Rusty Scupper.

Their opinions are simply that, their opinions. If you agree fine; if not, oh well. Not all opinions are popular ones or the majority, yet we are all entitled to our own.

I don't agree with their opinions, but respect them.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

There is nothing wrong with having an opinion, Mrs. Smith was just stating hers as was the Rusty Scupper.

Their opinions are simply that, their opinions. If you agree fine; if not, oh well. Not all opinions are popular ones or the majority, yet we are all entitled to our own.

I don't agree with their opinions, but respect them.

Thank you, Becca. I appreciate that. I get so tired of people saying that those without children aren't entitled to have opinions on most things that involve WDW or Disney in general. I've never once told someone that they couldn't have an opinion on a matter because they had children.