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[pixiedancer]

I was at MGM at the Hat waiting in line for Chicken Little. As I was waiting in line there was a family who the character greeter allowed to get in front of everyone in line. That family was a Make-a-wish/Give Kids The World family.(I didn't care because I went to Disney with Make-a-wish as taht was my little brothers wish was to come there). Well there was 2 people who looked like a couple who were next in line who were next to go they looked upset I guess and the greeter said it was a Give Kids the World family the couple still looked upset so the mother said that Give kids the world is for terminally ill children. Sometimes these kids only have a few months left to live and it is their last wish. It is great for familys to get away and be able to relax. The child stopped his treatment (which my friend thought it was chemo treatment) to see Chicken Little and Abby. As soon as he finished seeing them he was doing his treatment again. After the family left the couple yelled at the greeter and the photo pass photographer saying that they were rude. Which they were not. I don't understand why some people are like that. Sometimes people believe that only people with visible disabilitys are the only people people with disabilities. But that is not true there are so many disabilities that are invisible. I don't understand why they acted like athat and why so many people treat people with disabilities (and their families) especiacly ones with disabilities that you can't see like criminals.

 

[ajleone]

In a nutshell- some people are just *****!!

 

[LAinSEA]

How terrible that a couple could not just enjoy the magic of seeing a child (who is so terribly ill that he or she qualifies for a trip from these wonderful organizations) interact with the characters.

My niece's step-sister did not live long enough to get on a plane to Disney World for her Make-A-Wish trip. But before she fell so ill that she couldn't leave the hospital, anyone who saw her would not have seen how ill she was. She always made the best of her days, smiling, making others feel important. She did not want the pity of strangers, she wanted to make someone else's day!

Not all disabilities are easy to see. You can bet that if a family is being escorted through the park as a Make-A-Wish or Give-Kids-the-World family, this may be the last magic moment that this family may have all together.

Thanks for posting your thoughts.

-Laurie

 

[Pooh Bear Hugs]

Thats so sad, my friends little sister died of a brain tumour at 15. One of her dreams was to go to Disney and I'm so glad she did. Others can wait or go back another year some precious angels can't.
Can't believe they've managed to make me cry and I wasn't even there. Huge hugs to anyone who is suffering be it adult or child.

 

[MareSINY]

Unfortunately this world has many people who just don't get it. They'll always feel like they deserve more, that they are getting the short end of the stick. They'll never understand what it's like to be really sick, or to watch a child die or loose a family member tragically. And even if they do, they'll expect all the sympathy in the world but forget to offer that same act of kindness for someone else. These are the people that make us realize that we're good people and kind people and people who are willing to go out of our way to help another. I guess without the rotten people we'd never realize just how much we appreciate the good people.

 

[Nancyg56]

I cannot imagine the depth of selfishness that would compel a person to begrudge a child a chance to fulfill a dream. It boggles my mind , and I am sad for those who have a lack of compassion for others.

 

[Leota]

Some peole are so selfish, even if they could have "seen" this child's illness, they would have been upset that they didn't "get theirs". Ugh! We've dealt with those people too many times to count.

Here's to Make-A-Wish & Give Kid's the World. My son is also a recipient of Make-A-Wish's generosity. By God's Grace, he is a thriving teenager now, even tho he wasn't expected to live past 5. MAW definitely gave us Magic when we desperately needed it.

 

[MartDM]

I think only someone who was completely devoid of empathy for others and who had never been touched by tragedy could be so selfish about something so petty.

Good think I wasn't there, I would have given them an earful!

 

[ReggieB]

We were in the Magic Kingdom waiting to see Pinocchio, we were next in line. A CM came up with what I assumed was a Make a Wish child and went in front of us. My DS (4 at the time) asked why the boy had cut in line, wasn't that wrong, so I told him that the characters have some extra special friends that are allowed to see them first, and that we would still get our turn. He was happy with that. We saw the boy again when waiting to see Mickey out the front of the park, and DS was quite excited to see Mickey's extra special friend again.

 

[jdb0822]

people like that should just be thrown from the top of the hat at MGM. Really, whats waiting a few extra minutes, you're on vacation, relax.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very sad.

 

[stashf]

That is so sad! I have had this happen several times on our trips, make a wish and also obvious handicaps - I think it's wonderful and usually makes me cry! If a person cant give up 5 minutes of their holiday to make a childs wish come true or even simply to make that child happy they shouldnt be at Disneyworld! Even my children have no issues, they know their turn will come - I hope someone said something to that couple!

 

[phisigprincess]

I'm sure that extra 3 minutes they spent waiting in line really ruined their vacation.

 

[Momof2princess]

I think only someone who was completely devoid of empathy for others and who had never been touched by tragedy could be so selfish about something so petty.

I think that this statement says it best. That is truly a shame.

 

[anewvance]

Not only would I have not minded them going ahead, I probably would have been shedding a tear.... the idea of them getting their one last wish is just so wonderful and sad at the same time.

 

[agnes!]

What a powerful thread! I wish this could be cross-posted on *both* the DIS-abilities forum and the Community Board.
When I see someone acting like a selfish pig(that stoopid couple), then I make sure I tell the "target"(the CM/character "friend", in this case) how much I appreciate the target's hard work(especially if it is inappropriate for me to step in and, well, you know, administer some kind of "rough justice" ).
In my professional life, I witnessed someone behaving like an...hmmmm...idiot this weekend. The person who was ranting & raving revealed themselves to be a jerk of the highest order. I might be in a position someday to hire or recommend them ....

agnes!

 

[jjarman]

You just never know what will happen later to such selfish and self-centered people. I used to work in a business that was full of the most selfish people. After I left, within a year, the 3 who were the worst each had terrible things happen to them. And you know what, I was glad about it. I know that is probably bad of me but God does cause bad things to happen to bad people sometimes.

 

[disneyaggie]

Just a little "plug" here -- I usually always travel on American Airlines. I found out I can donate my miles (and I have) to the Make a Wish Foundation.

 

[UGAFan0829]

We were in the Magic Kingdom waiting to see Pinocchio, we were next in line. A CM came up with what I assumed was a Make a Wish child and went in front of us. My DS (4 at the time) asked why the boy had cut in line, wasn't that wrong, so I told him that the characters have some extra special friends that are allowed to see them first, and that we would still get our turn. He was happy with that. We saw the boy again when waiting to see Mickey out the front of the park, and DS was quite excited to see Mickey's extra special friend again.

That is a really sweet story. That gave me chills! Thanks for sharing your special little story!

 

[sanctus]

Maybe it's a little "Pollyanna" of me, but when I find myself in situations like that - even when I park in the back of a full lot and the handicapped spots are empty - I make myself take a moment to say a prayer of thanksgiving that my family is healthy, and I CAN walk from the back. Puts things right in perspective.