Those kids on Mom or Dad's shoulders

[briar_rose_59]

as far as watching fire works, they are in the sky... even a kid on somebody's shoulder's, that should not block anybody's view of watching the fireworks no matter where they are standing.

The problem with that is while they're in the sky, they're in the sky in front of you (and in some cases, around you), not directly above you. Also, the castle changes its appearance as part of the show, and the castle definitely isn't in the sky.

 

[Cool-Beans]

I think it is very rude to hold a kid on your shoulders. Hold them in your arms, so their vision is even with yours. Especially at Illuminations, but anywhere people are watching something.

If a guy has a kid on his shoulders and there is any room in front of them, we'll just step in front of the kid-holder. It is hard to stop people from getting in front of you if they're quick and you're balancing a kid.

And no complaints from kid-holders about how they cannot see! You obviously do not think that people's vision is blocked. And if you do, you feel it is fair play to block other people's vision and can't be too upset just because you lost at your own game.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

I think it's rude. We have four kids and if one of the smaller ones can't see, my husband or I will hold them on our hip. That would put them at about an adult level. I think it's just the curteous thing to do.

 

[cazzie]

I remember waiting over half an hour to watch and video Cinderellabration and although I could have gone right to the front (there were only a couple of people there at this time) I didn't as I thought I would leave that for people with children. Once it started the chap in front put his daughter on his shoulders and completely blocked my view and by this time there were too many people around for me to move away and I just about managed to side step a little so I could see myself.

 

[Jrabbit910]

I think it really depends on where you are standing or sitting to watch anything.... For instance if your on a sidewalk and you are right on the edge of the street; I dont see the need to put the child on your shoulders. There is a perfect view in front of you and you know people are going to be behind you.... BUT if the parent is in the back of crowd I dont see why the parent cant put the child on thier shoulders... Everyone is there to see the same thing (Parents & children).... an "excuse me I cant see" can go a long way instead of a grunt, groan or nasty words exchanged.

 

[BamaFan121s]

DH puts DD up on his shoulders all of the time...but he does make sure they aren't going to be blocking anyone's view. Of course, DH is 6'5", so he rarely has anyone lining up behind him anyhow. Obviously, if we're in the front, she can see and doesn't need it so it wouldn't apply. However, if we walk up late to a show or a street performance and she wants to see, he'll pop her up there...of course, we would have just walked up and we're in the back, soo....

As far as tall people standing in the back--sorry, DH isn't going to separate himself from the rest of the (shorter) family and stand in the back just because he's tall. That would be very unfair, if you ask me. If you see him, my advice would be don't stand behind him. I don't expect people to let me in front of them because I'm short.

 

[Praying Colonel]

I dont mind putting the children on the shoulders thing but I wish they would go in the back....since the child can now see over everyone's head.

I asked DW her opinion on this issue and that was her suggestion as well.

 

[AtoZgirl]

as far as watching fire works, they are in the sky... even a kid on somebody's shoulder's, that should not block anybody's view of watching the fireworks no matter where they are standing.

Yea... and the kids have a neck just like everyone else and can look up too...(without being on someones shoulder) right?? Practice what you preach!

 

[BamaFan121s]

How can a child...3 foot tall (or shorter) be expected to see around or over a group of people crowded in around them that are all literally feet taller than them? The difference in height for a child trying to see over/around adults is a much greater one that a bunch of adults trying to see around each other...

 

[dansamy]

Maybe it's from being Mardi Gras vets, but I don't have any problem fighting for my "spot" once I've selected it.

 

[PopArtGal]

I'm 5'2 and totally get your point....

I guess some people don't care what other people are experiencing.... or maybe just are in the magic of things and forget....

Let's hope it's the second one

But I constantly have to ask people to please step aside when I was there before...

 

[dreamergirl78]

Honestly, claiming a spot hours in advance and then having to fight to keep your spot and prevent rude people from standing in front of you or pushing up so close behind you that you can feel their breath of your neck is completely annoying! For me, personally, it distracts from enjoying the parade or fireworks show. I understand Susie wants her darling little daughter to see the fireworks or parade too but I don't feel my experience should suffer because they didn't plan their day properly. This happened at MNSSHP last year and it really upset me. We got a GOOD spot early and these jerks come over and stood right in front of us.
Unfortunately, until people get over themselves and their sense of "me me me" it's something the rest of us have to deal with.
I feel if you want to put your kid on your shoulders you should stake out a spot that doesn't block the view of a handful of people around you. People need to remember EVERYONE there wants to enjoy the parades and fireworks, not just you! Yes, it can be a sweet experience and memory for the parents and their children, but you may have ruined the moment for several people around you.

 

[annie1995]

I don't know why someone would need to put a child on their shoulders if they are up front anyways. The only time I would ever do it is if we were in back, and I would definately make sure he wasn't blocking someone elses view . I plan on getting to the parades early enough so I wouldn't be a problem anyways.

 

[disneycruise05]

as far as watching fire works, they are in the sky... even a kid on somebody's shoulder's, that should not block anybody's view of watching the fireworks no matter where they are standing.

Yes, some of the fireworks are in the sky. Those are easy to see. But....Cinderella's Castle isn't in the sky. And the Castle plays an important part in Wishes. There are plenty of fireworks that are low enough on the horizon that can be missed. If I can't see the Castle, I might as well be watching some ordinary fireworks here in hot, humid San Antonio.

 

[brenda1966]

I don't know why someone would need to put a child on their shoulders if they are up front anyways. The only time I would ever do it is if we were in back, .

But what is considered the back? All of mainstreet? I think this is a fairly good place to see the fireworks and the castle at the same time, but once the show starts kids start popping up onto shoulders all up and down main street, even if there are 200 people standing behind them.

 

[ICF]

.... It's bad enough when someone 6 foot 6 stands in front of you

What should those of us that are 6 - 6 do? Stand in the very back so we don't block anybody's view....meaning our family is either splitting up or my kids cant see cause of everyone in front of you?

Sorry your short and all, but unless I show up at the last minute to stand in front of a spot where your already standing it's not my fault that your short!

 

[Princess Stitch]

Honestly, claiming a spot hours in advance and then having to fight to keep your spot and prevent rude people from standing in front of you or pushing up so close behind you that you can feel their breath of your neck is completely annoying! For me, personally, it distracts from enjoying the parade or fireworks show. I understand Susie wants her darling little daughter to see the fireworks or parade too but I don't feel my experience should suffer because they didn't plan their day properly. This happened at MNSSHP last year and it really upset me. We got a GOOD spot early and these jerks come over and stood right in front of us.
Unfortunately, until people get over themselves and their sense of "me me me" it's something the rest of us have to deal with.
I feel if you want to put your kid on your shoulders you should stake out a spot that doesn't block the view of a handful of people around you. People need to remember EVERYONE there wants to enjoy the parades and fireworks, not just you! Yes, it can be a sweet experience and memory for the parents and their children, but you may have ruined the moment for several people around you.

We had the exact same thing happen to us! It was raining the night of our MNSSHP but we got parade spots anyhow because I was so excited to see it. About 2 minutes before the parade this whole family with like 5 kids pushes in front of us. Now, I'm only 5ft tall, so most children are even taller then me, with their heads bobbing in and out of our view I missed most of the parade. It's ok though, we ended up staying for the later one and got great spots! I wish people would be more considerate of short adults sometimes as well. Just because I'm not a child doesn't mean I don't want to see!

I do seem to have bad luck like that though.. if I'm in a theater even if it's mostly empty the one tallest guy will always come sit right in front of me!

 

[safetymom]

I think those people that want to put their child on their shoulders should move to the back.

I had a friend visiting once and we were at Illuminations. When the man in front of us put the child on his shoulders my friend tapped him on the shoulder. He told him it was rude to block the view of others. The guy did put his child down.

If I am waiting just like someone else I don't think my view should be blocked.

 

[Tigger714]

Well, we have small children and I have to say that the only time my husband ever put them on his shoulders to watch a parade was in the Animal Kingdom and it was only because we were so far in the back there was no possibility of anyone being behind us. However, he has since sworn off this practice because both times our son leaked through the diaper and peed down his dad's neck!

 

[Goofy'slady]

I swear there are more threads about kids and parade viewing then I know what to do about. It seems to me that kids get the raw end of the deal. While I understand that everyone wants the best spots to see the parades and fireworks have you ever stopped and wonder if everyone in the park wanted to see the evening parade and or Wishes that there's just not enough room on main street or other popular viewing spots to hold everybody so that no one were to block the view of anyone else? There is gonna be some folks that might not see everything and lots of times it's the kids.

I will admit there are some people who show up 10mins before show time and expect to shove there way in front of you and or push their kids up to the front hoping that no one will say anything because their kid but from what I here on the boards there are not too many people(re-read that before you tell me you're one of those people, I said not too many people) who actually let the kids stay put once Mom or Dad have shove them up there. That is rude behavior and frankly not a great example for the kids. If everyone in MK went to various viewing spots all at the same time there no way everybody would have a perfect view and somebody would be dissappointed but from what I've seen and what I've read alot(re-read, I said alot) of times its the kids. I've have kids ages 9&2 and my 9yr old is pretty tall for her age(she's almost 5feet) but my 2yr old just doesn't have a chance in hell of seeing the parade from her stroller or from my hip because many guest in front of her would still be blocking her view. Is it fair for her to miss the parade because she's smaller than those guest in front of her? No. I may ask nicely if they mind moving a smidge so my baby can see but what if they say no? Then what would you propose me to do? Move to another spot where someone else may block her view or worse still; now we're the blockers? I guess what I'm trying to say is what is a resonable parent who arrives either at the same time you did or within five minutes to do when someone is blocking the view for their kids? Now go ahead a turn my words against me and proceed with flaming.

Toya