Since when did being a jerk become a theme park strategy?

[sersee05]

Ive been in Disney all week. Some of the ways I have seen people act is appalling. People don't listen or don't care...maybe both.

Can't tell you how many selfie sticks were confiscated. People try to bury them in their bags. They only tell you 17 times that you can't bring them in the park.

The way people act to get a spot for fireworks ...just wow. We actually stood near the exit for frozen and it was a great view.

But the biggest complaint is people running to get some where. When frozen ended. ..so many people started to run to the trams. We walked and were shoved right out of the way so people could be ahead.

The worst was coming out of fantasmic. My son (9) and I were walking out. People were sprinting..and I do mean sprinting...to get out. I heard some cms tell people not to run, but it didn't help. As we were walking down, a big group came running down and knocked my son over. ...didn't even stop to say sorry. Who cares! As long as they get to where they need to be. He is ok, has a few scratches on his knees to remember disney..but I was mad.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

No different from how people behave everywhere. I never get the point in starting complaining threads like this. You aren't going to change these people's behavior.

 

[lahobbs4]

I understand how frustrating it is! Unfortunately, I think it's just become common in most public places. It's like no one has a clue anyone else is in the world except for themselves. All I can do is be the bigger person and still be courteous to their rude selves

 

[scoobygrl79]

oh, your poor boy, how terrible. Obnoxious runners are very frustrating to me because it's likely that 9 times out of 10, they are doing it due to their own poor planning. I'm not talking the power walkers that dart around as I understand they are just trying to be productive. I mean those aggressive sprinters that appear to be late for something or perhaps had a mind change. ...? I don't know. There are so many people, especially tiny ones, to be mindful for.

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

I never get the point in starting complaining threads like this.

Sometimes people need to vent and the people here will get it.
I feel the OP's pain. Not limited to WDW. Try taking a NYC subway at rush hour!

 

[mommyrosa2]

Sometimes people need to vent and the people here will get it.
I feel the OP's pain. Not limited to WDW. Try taking a NYC subway at rush hour!

 

[ArwenMarie]

I think it's a combination of the high crowds and high prices...makes some folks feel entitled and stressed all at the same time. Add on the Florida heat and humidity and by the end of the day it's a miracle people don't act worse.

Sorry about your son getting knocked over like that, that's upsetting to see.

 

[alicat8]

This is something that I noticed was significantly different in DL. People literally calmly filed in and out of places...it felt bizarre.

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

I remember on my Dream cruise earlier this year that we had gone up to the top deck early and staked out a good spot on the good side to watch the fireworks on Pirates Night. Some lady with a little boy tried to wedge in but there really was no space. She resorted to try to pressure me to give up my space by smushing me against the rail with her giant boobs. No personal space at all and it was super uncomfortable to feel her boobs on my back but I wasn't going to budge. She finally gave up after trying for about 5 minutes. I may be a tiny woman but you aren't going to push me around especially with your boobs! I do imagine a guy might've liked the experience lol.

 

[bdcp]

I see an appalling example set by many parents today of the 35-45 age crowd. So many were raised by parents who told them they were so super special and no one should be telling them what to do that they bought into their own press. They need to learn that you don't always get to be, or have to be first. It's not a contest and there is no prize at the end, not even a trophy or a certificate.

 

[sersee05]

No different from how people behave everywhere. I never get the point in starting complaining threads like this. You aren't going to change these people's behavior.

Because it helps to vent and maybe someone will think twice about running.

 

[Julylady]

I have to say that I just had the opposite experience! We spent 14 days in the parks July 18 to August 1. It was hot and rainy. But I thought people behaved better than my trip last December! We watched the Frozen fireworks from the main street. My Mom uses a wheelchair. After the fireworks ended, people went out of their way to make sure we had room to turn her chair around and head for the exit. People offered us seats on the bus. At the Wishes dessert party, no one crowded at the rail. We even had positive encounters with the south American tour groups! Our trip wasn't perfect by any means. But our issues were with Disney itself, not other guests.

 

[sersee05]

I know its everywhere...but like a pp said...it's so crowded. You see so much rude behavior. Running in the dark so you can see fireworks, it just really irked me.

 

[ChelleFeegan]

I hope your son is okay. I've found that people run, push and shove when things end each of the years I've been, we just stand to the side and let the rush go. I'd much rather take a few minutes sat down than be trampled.

 

[Kalliope]

No different from how people behave everywhere. I never get the point in starting complaining threads like this. You aren't going to change these people's behavior.

I never get the point of people chastising others for their feelings on their experiences at Disney or other places. You aren't going to change their feelings about what hsppened.

 

[FindMeAFishingSpot]

It's unfortunately everywhere I think. It's also part of the reason I'm glad DS will be in a stroller for most of the trip. He's got balance issues and the slightest bump, he's going over. It happens all the time with kids on the playground - which is usually excusable because the kids are so caught up in play they don't notice their surroundings. It's less excusable in this setting.

 

[Kalliope]

Ive been in Disney all week. Some of the ways I have seen people act is appalling. People don't listen or don't care...maybe both.

Can't tell you how many selfie sticks were confiscated. People try to bury them in their bags. They only tell you 17 times that you can't bring them in the park.

The way people act to get a spot for fireworks ...just wow. We actually stood near the exit for frozen and it was a great view.

But the biggest complaint is people running to get some where. When frozen ended. ..so many people started to run to the trams. We walked and were shoved right out of the way so people could be ahead.

The worst was coming out of fantasmic. My son (9) and I were walking out. People were sprinting..and I do mean sprinting...to get out. I heard some cms tell people not to run, but it didn't help. As we were walking down, a big group came running down and knocked my son over. ...didn't even stop to say sorry. Who cares! As long as they get to where they need to be. He is ok, has a few scratches on his knees to remember disney..but I was mad.

I'm sorry that happened. Some people are oblivious to others around them and some just don't care.

 

[3Gsandme]

OP, I'm really sorry. One thing we will do differently on our next trip is that we will sit. And wait while the crowds clear. Navigating those crowds were the worst part of or trip and I won't do it again. I have no idea why people would fun after Fantasmic. It makes no sense at all. Sorry your little boy got knocked down.

 

[Kathryn777]

I think all you can do is behave extra courteously and hope people follow your example. I do find it is contagious with people who aren't a total lost cause. We always hang back to avoid the crush and explain why to the kids. Sucks that you're having to experience that though

 

[ton80]

I see an appalling example set by many parents today of the 35-45 age crowd. So many were raised by parents who told them they were so super special and no one should be telling them what to do that they bought into their own press. They need to learn that you don't always get to be, or have to be first. It's not a contest and there is no prize at the end, not even a trophy or a certificate.

Phewwwwwwwwww, 46 here... glad i'm not included in that age crowd!