Stuck on 7DMT

[North of Mouse]

Totally amazes me all the posts from people trying to rationalize/excuse the bad behavior in this situation. Might have been 'this' - might have been 'that'. What about just might have been bad and rude behavior - period. Of course that is so seldom at Disney, and anywhere else, that it couldn't possibly be that!

 

[Mamapapa]

Totally amazes me all the posts from people trying to rationalize/excuse the bad behavior in this situation. Might have been 'this' - might have been 'that'. What about just might have been bad and rude behavior - period. Of course that is so seldom at Disney, and anywhere else, that it couldn't possibly be that!

This! Why does everyone jump to the "he has special needs" boat instead of what seems obvious to me as a punk kid with a trashy Mom neither of which has any manors...

 

[Networth]

Now, I wasn't there, but with how the OP described it, and since the mother thought it was funny and wasn't trying to calm the child, I am lead to believe that they fall into the category of kids and parents who think acting scared by screaming is a funny thing to do. Could be wrong.

You pretty much hit the nail on the head from the vibe we got while getting off. Kid thought it was funny, mom thought it was funny. They both found it funny to annoy the whole train. I have had this with teens at Uni before but their parents were not on the Hulk laughing at them to keep screaming at a brake check.... Either way rode again today, much better experience. I am surprised at how so many people are looking to excuse the kid/parent.

 

[prudence64]

You pretty much hit the nail on the head from the vibe we got while getting off. Kid thought it was funny, mom thought it was funny. They both found it funny to annoy the whole train. I have had this with teens at Uni before but their parents were not on the Hulk laughing at them to keep screaming at a brake check.... Either way rode again today, much better experience. I am surprised at how so many people are looking to excuse the kid/parent.

Ok, that wasn't clear from your previous posts that the kid was goofing around. I thought he was having a panic attack.

 

[lovethattink]

Ok, that wasn't clear from your previous posts that the kid was goofing around. I thought he was having a panic attack.

That's what I thought too. Wasn't clear that he was trying to be funny. I'm surprised he didn't crack up laughing after a few minutes though. He must have a good set up pipes to keep it up intentionally for all that time.

 

[nkereina]

Just a different perspective. I have Cleithrophobia, which is a phobia of being trapped. Being stopped in that tiny little car in restraints would be terrifying for me. I am otherwise a pretty balanced and calm human being but I guarantee you the first thing that I would do is take the rescue meds in my pocket that I keep there for just such an instance, and then I would do deep breathing and hope to god it would ward off the panic attack that was coming. Once that happens, I'll be hyperventilating and crying and it would be really really embarassing.

Now, strange you should mention this because my husband was stuck on Rock'n' Rollercoaster on Monday night for THIRTY minutes. Yep.. half an hour.. and there was a child about our sons age (so 10 or 11) in the row ahead of him who also compeltely freaked out and cried and yelled that he needed off. Because my husband is pretty familiar with my problem, he knew it wasn't just a tantrum. I wasn't on the ride (THANK GOODNESS!!) because there is no way in heck I am being restrained like that with the possibility of being stuck.

Op I don't blame you for being annoyed.. nobody wants to listen to that. But I do feel very bad for the child and wish the mom had tried to comfort and calm him/her rather than just laugh.

If someone truly has a phobia such as this, then perhaps they should re-consider riding rides that have restraints like 7DMT, Rock n Rollercoaster, etc. These rides frequently malfunction and we've been stuck on a few ourselves. If I'm stuck for 15-30+ minutes on a broken down ride, the last thing I want to be is seated next to someone having a panic attack. It would only make the situation worse, and I don't know why someone would subject themselves to the possibility of getting stuck on a ride when that's exactly what their phobia is

 

[ArwenMarie]

If someone truly has a phobia such as this, then perhaps they should re-consider riding rides that have restraints like 7DMT, Rock n Rollercoaster, etc. These rides frequently malfunction and we've been stuck on a few ourselves. If I'm stuck for 15-30+ minutes on a broken down ride, the last thing I want to be is seated next to someone having a panic attack. It would only make the situation worse, and I don't know why someone would subject themselves to the possibility of getting stuck on a ride when that's exactly what their phobia is

Interesting. I would try to help someone in such a situation, if we were trapped on a ride and they were panicking. Conversation can be a great distraction. Someone having a panic attack next to you isn't going to hurt you. And you never know when it is someone's first attack. It could happen to anyone even you, and I am sure you would appreciate a kind person next to you.

 

[larryz]

As a public service, I'm posting this link to a set of lyrics for "Heigh-Ho" so the next time any of you are trapped in this ride, you can start a sing-along to quell the fears of anyone who might feel uncomfortable.

 

[Magpie]

Welp, you can't go wrong by turning and sympathetically saying to the mother, "Oh, is your child special needs? Do either of you need assistance?"

If the boy and his mother think he's being "funny", then they'll be embarrassed to realize that he actually just looks "special needs". If he actually IS disabled, then she'll appreciate the offer, and everyone around you will realize that he can't help himself.

The trick is to be sincere. It doesn't work if you sound sarcastic.

 

[pigletto]

If someone truly has a phobia such as this, then perhaps they should re-consider riding rides that have restraints like 7DMT, Rock n Rollercoaster, etc. These rides frequently malfunction and we've been stuck on a few ourselves. If I'm stuck for 15-30+ minutes on a broken down ride, the last thing I want to be is seated next to someone having a panic attack. It would only make the situation worse, and I don't know why someone would subject themselves to the possibility of getting stuck on a ride when that's exactly what their phobia is

I guess because in my personal case I am aware of my limitations and manage my own condition as an adult. I have one pill in my pocket on ALL rides and knowing it is there is enough to ward off the panic attack. I also know that deep breathing will help because my fight or flight response won't be triggered which leads to the physical symptoms. I don't ride anything that is too constricting, and manage the condition quite well all things considered. I am not subjecting anyone to anything and don't think my deep breathing and silent terror would be even noticed by anyone let alone disruptive. I do avoid the ones like Rock "n" Rollercoaster with very constrictive restraints.

But as ArwenMarie pointed out, my first panic attack came absolutely out of nowhere when stopped on Splash Mountain. It surprised me more than anyone else.. I went from mildly annoyed to terrified in seconds and couldn't figure out what was going on. I spent the rest of that trip not riding a single thing. It took some time to work with the ensuing phobia and other than giving up and never riding anything again I think I've done pretty well.

 

[pigletto]

You pretty much hit the nail on the head from the vibe we got while getting off. Kid thought it was funny, mom thought it was funny. They both found it funny to annoy the whole train. I have had this with teens at Uni before but their parents were not on the Hulk laughing at them to keep screaming at a brake check.... Either way rode again today, much better experience. I am surprised at how so many people are looking to excuse the kid/parent.

Agree this wasn't clear in the original post at all. I wasn't judging your annoyance either way. But coming from my perspective it sounded like he was scared not being a jerk.

 

[LilyWDW]

If someone truly has a phobia such as this, then perhaps they should re-consider riding rides that have restraints like 7DMT, Rock n Rollercoaster, etc. These rides frequently malfunction and we've been stuck on a few ourselves. If I'm stuck for 15-30+ minutes on a broken down ride, the last thing I want to be is seated next to someone having a panic attack. It would only make the situation worse, and I don't know why someone would subject themselves to the possibility of getting stuck on a ride when that's exactly what their phobia is

This is exactly why I won't go on RnRC any longer. We got stuck on it last time I rode it and had a panic attack due to the harness. Other restraint systems don't cause me these issues, but as my anxiety has gotten worse, the over shoulder restraints just are no longer doable.

Does it stink? Yea. Used to love the ride. But I am also not going to subject anyone else to another panic attack if that happens again. It's just not fair to them.

 

[poppinspenguins]

It was very possibly bad behavior. But I wouldnt rule out sheer terror either.

I am extremely claustrophobic. I once got stuck on an elevator as a teen with a bunch of my friends. (Glass one no less!) I literally became "manic" i guess you would say. I could not stop talking/fretting. I was hyperventilating. My friends (all good people, still friends now) thought i was just overreacting and staring yelling at me at stop, starting jumping in the elevator. All things made it worse...agree with the person that said coversation is a great distraction!

These panic attacks can come out of absolutely nowhere. its possible this is the first time it happened to the kid and the mom didnt know how to react.

All that said, very possible it was just bad kids/parenting. But you never know. What you may find as not the least bit scary, is someones absolute worst nightmare.

For me....i now avoid all dark rides. I just can not handle getting stuck and not being able to see what is going on around me or escape. so no more spaceship earth, nemo, buzz, haunted mansion.
I have always had this fear, but i did not realize how bad until i was stuck in the "cosmic tunnel" on buzz. probably 10 minutes, felt like and hour. i could not sit still, heart racing, i was literally looking around to see where i could escape. My husband was seriously worried i would jump out.

Im ok (although i hate getting stuck) on outdoor rides. I can see my surroundings. Ok on rides like small world and grand fiesta since you can see the pathways and exits and no restraints.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

As a public service, I'm posting this link to a set of lyrics for "Heigh-Ho" so the next time any of you are trapped in this ride, you can start a sing-along to quell the fears of anyone who might feel uncomfortable.

No lie, if I am ever stuck on 7 Dwarfs Mine Train and I hear someone behind me yell out, "Hi Hoooooo", I am going to crack up and will probably respond with my own "Hi Ho" right back.

 

[W.E.D.]

Correctomondo!
The kid is not at fault. The parent laughing is an inconsiderate narcissist.
Been ALL around the world my friends….
In much of the rest of the planet you will not see this.
Once went to the opera in the Chech republic with my 70 year old Dad.
In front of us were three kids who sat trough 4 hours of OPERA and never so much as made a peep. I think they actually enjoyed it.
Its called discipline. Something long gone from this here side of the pond.

Amen to that!!