Vent re: Dumbo and adult only riders

[MNWDWMANIAC]

So many people say that Disney makes them feel like a kid again. Well, let's not revert back so far that we forget common courtesy and empathy. And waiting in 100 degree heat for a ride is not a life lesson."

BTW... who is it that has your child standing in the 100 degree heat? The adult standing in line in front of your child.... or you.. the parent?

Speaking of life lessons.......

 

[MNWDWMANIAC]

What irks me most about this thread is that people aren't bothering to read or comprehend the post. I am not looking out for my own daughter -- I am looking out for ALL kids. We got on the ride, front of line. No problem. I am not one of those "me and mine" people. I think we should step aside and let the kids ride Dumbo. Not MY kids -- any kids. The kids there now, tomorrow, etc.

Yeah? it irks me that you aren't reading or comprehending the posts that are pointing out why your logic doesn't apply to what Disney is about.

 

[mrsksomeday]

What irks me most about this thread is that people aren't bothering to read or comprehend the post. I am not looking out for my own daughter -- I am looking out for ALL kids. We got on the ride, front of line. No problem. I am not one of those "me and mine" people. I think we should step aside and let the kids ride Dumbo. Not MY kids -- any kids. The kids there now, tomorrow, etc.

99% of the people on this thread tend to disagree with you. I would bet they all can read and comprehend. Dumbo has ride vehicles large enough for adults, therefore adults are allowed on it, plain and simple.

 

[farmergirl]

 

[glitterkittyy]

I don't ride Dumbo, but I also don't try to dictate to others what they should or shouldn't ride. I don't try to dictate to others who should have their kids in a stroller and who shouldn't. Or who should have an ECV and who shouldn't. I concern myself with my family and my family only. If my hubby wanted to ride Dumbo, I'm sure the time it takes for one or two people to ride doesn't seriously inconvenience a family with small children. But if it does, that's the price you pay for going to a theme park. Part of the package is waiting your turn. Like it or lump it, that's the way it is.

I choose not to ride Dumbo myself. I guess that makes me selfless for not only ToT but Dumbo too!

 

[dizluvah]

I could not disagree more about Disney being "first and foremost for children"
The very fact that the Disboards exist proves Disney is not just for children. Many of the members are adults who absolutely love Disney.

The notation that children are entitled to more fun at Disney is ridiculous. YOU may go to disney for your children and you may chose to do whatever you wish but I go to Disney for myself. I am just as entitled to enjoy the magic as a six year old child.

 

[rmom50]

Last one to Dumbo is a rotten egg. Any kids in my way, including mine, be prepared to be tripped. I get the pink one!

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[RichmondTiggerFan]

Okay, I know I am going to get a lot of flak about this, but I am posting anyway.

Dumbo is a ride that small children LOVE. AND it has one of the longest lines of all rides in the MK (usually). Small children (toddlers, preschoolers) have very few rides just for them that we KNOW will not scare them like dark rides, etc. I really hate seeing adults taking up a Dumbo seat without a kid. I mean, come on. Give this one to the little kids, okay? They have a hard time waiting in line as it is.

Thank you

Don't forget, EVERYONE is a kid at the Magic Kingdom, thus, ANYONE can ride.

 

[VMK_Mouse]

While everybody is entitled to their opinion, I strongly disagree with the OP. Walt did not make Dumbo for kids only, though we are all kids in WDW. Dumbo is not a kids's ride, it is a ride for all who want to enjoy it.

"For all who come to this happy place, welcome!"

 

[mickaholic4077]

I haven't bene on the Dumbo ride in over 30 years. The next time I am in the MK,I will ride this ride and think of you every second,mefordis,as I push aside any kids who have been waiting 90 minutes in the 100 degree Florida heat!!!

 

[quietgirll]

Um, I'm sure it has a certain amount of "weeee ! " factor to it, but since I see it as a children's ride and so many children are eager to ride it, I don't give it another thought. My dh and I were going to get on it since we had a front of line pass, but I did a sanity check when I looked at all of those eager children waiting and we were, like, "Are we going to take up a Dumbo while these kids are waiting? No way!"
If my daughter would have wanted me to ride it with her I would have, but she wanted my mom to go on it with her. I was fine with it.

Selfish:
1. devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
2. characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself: selfish motives.

I do not benefit by skipping Dumbo. My daughter was in the front of the line already, so she didn't benefit either. So my skipping Dumbo is not a selfish act. It was selfLESS.

selfless
"devoted to others' welfare or interest and not one's own,"

how did you score a front of the line pass for dumbo??? lol...and why didnt you just selflessly give it to a child at the back of the line...after all, they are the reasons "front of the line" passes exist....how selfish!!

 

[VMK_Mouse]

What irks me most about this thread is that people aren't bothering to read or comprehend the post. I am not looking out for my own daughter -- I am looking out for ALL kids. We got on the ride, front of line. No problem. I am not one of those "me and mine" people. I think we should step aside and let the kids ride Dumbo. Not MY kids -- any kids. The kids there now, tomorrow, etc.

Everybody can read and comprehend, that is why we are on the boards. We just do not agree with you. Perhaps that is what really irks you.

Yeah? it irks me that you aren't reading or comprehending the posts that are pointing out why your logic doesn't apply to what Disney is about.

Yup!

99% of the people on this thread tend to disagree with you. I would bet they all can read and comprehend. Dumbo has ride vehicles large enough for adults, therefore adults are allowed on it, plain and simple.

If the OP feels so strongly that it should be designated as such, maybe her/his comments should be directed at Disney Corporation to see how they respond. I am 99.9999999999999% certain it will not be any different than the ones expressed here though.

Don't forget, EVERYONE is a kid at the Magic Kingdom, thus, ANYONE can ride.

That is what Walt said and he would know.

 

[Sandy321]

Yeah? it irks me that you aren't reading or comprehending the posts that are pointing out why your logic doesn't apply to what Disney is about.

this is exactly what concerns me about this thread!!

I love how so many jumped to support Walt Disney's theory!!

but you hit the nail on the head mnwdwmaniac!

but I'm glad we are allowed to agree to disagree here - or i hope we are OP - we just disagree...

I cant change your mind, I cant make you see the magic of Disney... so I'll just walk in my haze of pixie dust and be thankful for Walt and the magic he creates for all -

 

[Tink888]

What kind of twisted logic is this? I am the one being selfLESS in suggesting the big adults step aside and let the children (not MY children -- ANY children) ride this CHILDREN'S ride that takes a long time to load and unload. How is this selfish, praytell?

It's not really SELFless to give up something you don't really have a desire to do. Nice maybe, but not selfless.

From some of your statements, it doesn't seem like you really get Disney (young and old alike, having fun and experiencing the magic) otherwise you wouldn't make statements that adults should give up their ride (which they might want as much as a young child) for little kids, who according to you, the park exists solely for (which is doesn't).

You admittedly created a thread (and you are certainly entitled to do that)which you knew would stir the pot and create animosity, and kind of goes against the whole purpose of the boards (sharing information and a general love of Disney) and Disney World in general (having fun, being a kid again, sharing the magic).

On your next trip to Disney, maybe take that ride on Dumbo and catch a little pixie dust for yourself too (not just your child). It might give you a different perspective.

 

[nemomama]

I'm not talking about banning adults from the parks. No way. I'm just asking people to hang back on Dumbo since it is a slow loading ride and most kids are very excited to ride it -- more so than any other ride. If anyone is that passionate about it of course they can ride it. I'm not suggesting any rule be made against adults riding it. I liken it to giving up a seat for an elderly person or pregnant woman. Or holding open the door for anyone. There are plenty of other rides. Dumbo is just a midway ride - nothing special really except kids love the fact that it is dumbo. Any carnival has this ride -- usually they are airplanes.

I must say that I agree with the OP. If DH and I were taking a trip alone to Disney (which would never happen, while we love Disney world we also only go there because of our children) we would skip Dumbo and head for other attractions instead.

Everyone is intitled to their own opinion.

 

[VMK_Mouse]

Originally Posted by mefordis
Um, I'm sure it has a certain amount of "weeee ! " factor to it, but since I see it as a children's ride and so many children are eager to ride it, I don't give it another thought. My dh and I were going to get on it since we had a front of line pass, but I did a sanity check when I looked at all of those eager children waiting and we were, like, "Are we going to take up a Dumbo while these kids are waiting? No way!"
If my daughter would have wanted me to ride it with her I would have, but she wanted my mom to go on it with her. I was fine with it.

Selfish:
1. devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
2. characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself: selfish motives.

I do not benefit by skipping Dumbo. My daughter was in the front of the line already, so she didn't benefit either. So my skipping Dumbo is not a selfish act. It was selfLESS.

selfless
"devoted to others' welfare or interest and not one's own,"

Sounds like you may be a lot of things, but selfless is not one of them. Skipping Dumbo bc you do not like it or bc you consider it a childs ride is not giving of yourself. It is not doing what you really do not care to do.

 

[OhhBother]

I don't think I've ever read anything on this board that I found more troubling -- and, in a way, heartbreaking -- than OP's comments. I'm 36, and DH is 40. We have no kids. We are DVC members who vacation at Disney two to three times a year.

Everyone who believes in Disney magic has a special tradition. For me, it's riding Dumbo (a pink one, if at all possible!). When I'm on that ride (usually three to four times per vacation), I leave behind all the stress of real life. It's absolutely magical for me.

To think that ANYONE would say I shouldn't be there is just horrible. OP said Dumbo is "just a midway ride - nothing special really." How terribly sad.

 

[boldlyreal]

Well our family trip in December will be my stepdad's first trip. We are excited. Not just to be back at Disney because we all love it: DH,
2 DS's(16,14), DD 12, DN 14 and my mother, but because we want to experience it with him. He never had the chance to visit as a child. This is his childhood dream realized. We will be on Dumbo, and Teacups, and Barnstormer, and all the kiddie rides my chitlins feel they are to cool for. 85% of our meals are going to be character meals. Why? so he can have some serious interaction, especially with Winnie Mouse yep that's right WINNIE Mouse!

To the OP I am curious, are you one of those who worry about others behavior while on vacation? I feel bad for you if you are. If you are just trying to raise our awareness to our own selfishness consider this for no truer words have been spoken:

Hell isn't merely paved with good intentions; it's walled and roofed with them. Yes, and furnished too.
Aldous Huxley


Tina

 

[kwelch10377]

I hope the OP has no problem breaking the news to my 58 year old mom that she can't ride Dumbo or eat at CRT, CP and 1900 PF when I take her to Disney for the first time in Oct.

I think it is sad that the OP is really missing out on what the true meaning of Disney is and I am glad that there are so many of us who get the magic of Disney.

 

[autumnbaby9]

I must say that I agree with the OP. If DH and I were taking a trip alone to Disney (which would never happen, while we love Disney world we also only go there because of our children) we would skip Dumbo and head for other attractions instead.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

It is one thing to choose not to go on a ride because you feel it is more for kids. It is another thing entirely to come on here and tell people that they are rude and selfish if they choose to ride it. That is what the OP has stated more than once.

Until Disney tells me otherwise I will continue to ride Dumbo, with or without my DD. But since Disney believes that their theme park is for EVERYONE I don't see them putting an age limit on Dumbo anytime soon.

Thank goodness the OP does not run Disney or it would be a sad depressing place to go.