Un-Disney-like Behavior

[disneychick05]

Just my 2 cents, but if I act like a jerk in front of my boys it just makes them "jerks in training". If I show kindness, compassion and manners, then they become "gentlemen in training"

Just going through this thread now....

You are exactly right. I wish the rest of the world could think like this.

 

[StephenKay]

Hi there,

My story was last Oct 2005 in Epcot, in France. My DD and I were waiting in a small character greeting area for about 15mins awaiting the imminent arrival of Belle and the Beast, we had not seen them for a number of years. Anyway a family arrived to wait as well with two kids boy(in a push chair) and a little girl about 7, they were accompanied by mum,dad and grandmother. After a while the mum passes the daughter to dad to look after, within five mins he is struggling to control her. She, the daughter, then starts pulling the plants from the flower beds the father is slow to tell her off and is not really bothered. Within a couple of mins she has pulled many more out of the ground, I have had enough and spoke my mind to the father who was not happy about me speaking out. It nearly came to blows, but did'nt.

 

[Danaans]

Hi there,

My story was last Oct 2005 in Epcot, in France. My DD and I were waiting in a small character greeting area for about 15mins awaiting the imminent arrival of Belle and the Beast, we had not seen them for a number of years. Anyway a family arrived to wait as well with two kids boy(in a push chair) and a little girl about 7, they were accompanied by mum,dad and grandmother. After a while the mum passes the daughter to dad to look after, within five mins he is struggling to control her. She, the daughter, then starts pulling the plants from the flower beds the father is slow to tell her off and is not really bothered. Within a couple of mins she has pulled many more out of the ground, I have had enough and spoke my mind to the father who was not happy about me speaking out. It nearly came to blows, but did'nt.

Its a sad thing when a parent lets a child destroy something. What kind of adult will this child grow up to be. I am glad you had your say...good for you !!!

 

[AnotherHappyHaunt]

People yapping incessently on cell phones whilst on rides
People complaining about food in restaurants
People fighting with their families in public
Nasty adult themed tee shirts

 

[Golliwobbler]

can someone tell me what "bump" means, why Dis-ers write and post it?

 

[Golliwobbler]

...never had or even witnessed it from a CM, only from park-goers.

A CM (approx. 50-55 yrs old woman, 5'2") who was trying to clean up a mess made by a poor kid who did not know how to work the soft serve ice cream machine at Hollywood & Vine, happened to be in front of a guy who WANTED SOME ICE CREAM. He felt that she pushed him (ok, so now know that he was about 6'2" and I'd say a good 230lbs...not unlike myself). He shot her a look and looked at me for sympathy...and I laughed! He left in a huff, but com'on dude, this little lady, even if she did come in contact with you, really now - get serious! I'm stll laughing at that...

 

[MsLeFever]

can someone tell me what "bump" means, why Dis-ers write and post it?

Adding anything to a thread "bumps" that thread back to page one of the board. So, sometimes if someone wants to move the thread back to page one but doesn't really have anything to say they just say "BUMP!"

 

[Danaans]

MsLeFever, GO STEELERS!!!!!!!

<~~~~~~~~~~~~fellow Pennsylvania......



GO Steelers!!!!!!

 

[NATALIEBELLESmom]

We were waiting in line this week for pooh at the Uk. I asked my daughter to stay in line as she was people watching and kept wiggling to see new people. When the lady in front of Us said to her in a very nasty tone. You better not be trying to cut in front of me. I looked at her with that mommy look and told my daughter that she was okay where she was standing. Then the lady kept making comments under her breath towards my daughter and I finally Said to her that it takes a very rude person to keep making comments to an 8 year old who clearly was not trying to cut in line. As I have taught her to patient while she waits to see her favorite characters. I can understand that everyone wants to meet the characters and get photos but when you have to be rude to children I believe you have crossed the line. The funny thing was that the parks were very slow so all the lines for our beloved characters were very short so there would not even be a reason to be antsy about the people around you. But other than that our trip was so magical.....

 

[Polyfor30th]

I visited the parks solo during peak season of Easter week last year (dh was attending a conference) and while I love-love-love mk, that time of year is just so terribly crowded, it makes it hard to enjoy at times. I was pushed, shoved, stepped on, had things knocked out of my hand, pushed into the ropes while trying to walk into the que for attractions--I may be 5'2, but I am not invisible . Just too many eager people for me to actually choose to go there during that time (but tagging along for a quick trip, why sure ) I had a fab time anyway, after I picked myself up and dusted myself off.

 

[fakereadhed]

We stayed at AKL in 2003, and one evening we went to Mara for a quick bite. We ordered a double cheeseburger for our two girls, with an extra bun so they could split it(had heard here that people had done so and asked at the counter if it was ok first)and when I got to the checkout with our order the crabby old CM said, "What's this?" and pointed to the bun. I said an extra bun, they said it was ok when I ordered. She said, "Oh, SH-word! You've got to be kidding me!!!"
My girls gasped, she said quickly that the check was on her and have a nice day. I was horrified and have never dared order the extra bun again. I was going to report her, but figured everybody has a bad day once in a while and explained to the kids that Captain Hook would get her later....

 

[Elysiannn]

I've witnessed so many of what has been lodged here. I try to forgive and forget. I try to remember I've seen Wishes a few times before and maybe this rude person who didn't wait an hour and half and just pushed his way right in front of me just doesn't know better.

The above scenario happened to me at my birthday trip - he did exactly that and because he had a camera I let him get away with his rudiness.

HOWEVER - when it involves an adult going in front of children - then I get vocal!

I wish everyone was thoughtful and full of pixie dust or Mickey Mouse when they are there but...

Ely

 

[Elysiannn]

After reading this thread I got to thinking how valuable DISboards and those like it are to help spread correct behavior, give important info regarding parades and fireworks and how fully armed with all the great advice and tips can actually help a person not be rude due to lack of information.

Now granted there are always going to be people that go to WDW unprepared as there will be those who are just naturally rude but I know I've been a kinder, calmer and thoughtful person while at WDW because of this board, it's DISer's and all the info.

Let's hope it continues to help people to be kinder, calmer and more thoughtful!!!

Ely

 

[waltfan1957]

Unfortuneatly I have 2 from our trip in Oct.:

1. Being yelled at (in language not okay for children to hear) because we had a stroller on the bus. Granted it is a double, it is also an umbrella fold, my husband stands with it towards the back and gets on in back when possible.

2. Many times having to stand on the buses with an infant (10M and squirmy) in arms and a 4 year old holding on for dear life to my legs. I would have to think that the majority of the people on the Disney busses have either had small children or someday will. I hope that all people who never offer a seat to a person with a small child or even small children (and elders), will learn what comes around goes around!

I cant believe how many times I have seen this how can anyone let a mother and child stand is beyond me it seems manners are no longer being taught

 

[__disneygirl]

Well mine is pretty messed up. When I was 8, we were at MGM and meeting Piglet and a few other characters. It was Piglet's breaktime and a mom got SO MAD that her kid hadn't gotten a chance that she PUNCHED Piglet. I was like.. uh.. wow.

 

[waltfan1957]

I guess my point is that no one should be obligated to give up their seat, and no one should be upset if someone won't. There is always the option of taking the next bus. If you are too tired, then shame on you, you should have planned your day better.

no one should be obligated your quite right, but it would be the decent thing to do

 

[budbeerlady]

December 15, 2005 - last show of Lights, motors stunt show at MGM. A young boy was sitting with his family in front of me and my boyfriend. At the beginning of show, we hear the younger son (I'm guessing about 5?) tell his Dad he has to go to bathroom. Dad says wait. Boy tells Mom he has to go to the bathroom. She says too bad, you should have gone earlier. Boy then pooped his pants. Parents would not leave the car stunt show because THEY wanted to see it.

Who breeds these people???

Glad I was there on the 12th of Dec. Who does that and who wants to smell that?!?!!? Poor kid!

 

[TeresaNJ]

I've been stepped in front of so many times at the last minute for parades and fireworks that I've lost count. I truly cannot believe the rudeness of so many people. I try not to let it bother me though. The one thing that really got to me on our last trip a month ago though was when my sister-in-law and I were sitting on a bus coming home from the Disney Marketplace when this whole family got on. The majority sat in the back, but then two of the dads got on the bus, one holding a very large double stroller. The one dad sits down and proceeds to tell the other dad to sit in the seat in front of me and my sis-in-law with the double stroller. I was sitting by the window, this moron puts the double stroller on top of the seat right in front of me and the thing almost hits me in the face. It was literally leaning backward not two inches in front of my face. I look at my SIL like, "what the heck??" Since there were PLENTY of empty seats on the bus, we both get up and move to another seat out of harms way. I was so pissed. The only thing I can think of is that this stupid person didn't want to walk to the back of the bus with his monstrous stroller. It was definitely a danger. If the bus had to stop quickly I would have gotten hit right in the face. The bus driver never said a word. The men just laughed, as did their equally obnoxious family.

Oh, and I always give up my seat for moms holding kids, little kids, and people who look like they need to sit more than I do, as does my husband.

 

[maddhatir]

OOOOHHHH!!! Yeah! Reminded me!!
DH and I sat there and by the Cinderella Fountain and watched sooooo many people get PEEVED because someone WALKED in front of their camera!
Uh...if you are taking pictures and you stand a MILLION feet away from your 'subject'...people are GOING TO WALK BY!!! It's Disney!!! Duh!!
We cracked up so many times watching this happen!
These people need to carry those orange cones around and perimeter their picture spot I guess???

Well i know where i will be sitting down to relax and people watch in dec!!

 

[jaysue]

What is the most "un-Disney-like" thing you have experienced/witnessed while at Disney? It could be something you overheard, saw, or *gasp* have done yourself...

I've seen quite a few, but the one that sticks with me the most is during one of our trips while at the MK, we were waiting in line for Space Mountain. In front of us was a father and his son, probably around 6. He was a little tyke, and when we got to the CM with the measuring stick, it turns out the boy was too short to ride. Instead of telling his son it was okay, and they would find something else to ride, he started to yell at his son, telling him it was his child's fault for not being tall enough, and how mad he was at him because now HE wouldn't be able to ride.

The look on the boy's face made me want to cry

That is really really sad - sounds like Dad needed a timeout!

This is why you budget for a KNO sitter one night and the adult(s) go out on their own to avoid stressing the kids - after all the trip is for the kids!

cheers
jaysue