Very bad experience with candlelight processional last night

[Disneyworldpirate]

I attended the candlelight processional last night with John Stamos as the guest. We waited in the standby line and got a seat in the back. About 1/3 into the show I wanted to get a picture of John Stamos before we leave. We didnt wanna stay for the whole show. So we stood up and and I was I headed to the center row all the way in the back to take a quick picture. Immediately 2 cast members rushed over to me and said I couldnt stand up and take a picture in an aisle. I told them "are you kidding me". I ignored them and took the picture and told them I would be leaving after I got the picture. They gave me the nastiest looks and stared at us until we left. They told me at the candlelight processional that people need to stay seated. This is so different then the Eat to The Beat concert series where guests can take pictures and walk around. Why is staff being so serious with the candlelight processional. Also the staff is ridiculous about roping everything off during the candlelight processional. Why not allow it open for people to come and go after the seats have been filled. This makes me so angry after spending all this money.

 

[john7994]

Failing to understand the bad experience part - that you didn’t like the request to remain seated and not take pictures from a standing position as opposed to a concert setting because you didn’t understand or agree with the vastly different performance experiences?

 

[saraheliz]

Sounds like they asked people to remain seated. It's in the dark right? I'm confused why anyone would think it's ok to get up partway through and stop/stand in the aisle?

 

[dez1978]

I'm going to assume this is more like a theatre type thing where people remain seated rather than a concert where people are up dancing and singing. Would you think it was ok to stand up and walk around to get a photo during a play at a theatre? I feel like you are in the wrong here.

 

[Disneylover99]

I attended the candlelight processional last night with John Stamos as the guest. We waited in the standby line and got a seat in the back. About 1/3 into the show I wanted to get a picture of John Stamos before we leave. We didnt wanna stay for the whole show. So we stood up and and I was I headed to the center row all the way in the back to take a quick picture. Immediately 2 cast members rushed over to me and said I couldnt stand up and take a picture in an aisle. I told them "are you kidding me". I ignored them and took the picture and told them I would be leaving after I got the picture. They gave me the nastiest looks and stared at us until we left. They told me at the candlelight processional that people need to stay seated. This is so different then the Eat to The Beat concert series where guests can take pictures and walk around. Why is staff being so serious with the candlelight processional. Also the staff is ridiculous about roping everything off during the candlelight processional. Why not allow it open for people to come and go after the seats have been filled. This makes me so angry after spending all this money.

It’s totally different then an eat to the beat concert. The narrator at the CP is telling a story. It’s more of a solemn religious/spiritual experience, sort of like being at church. It’s definitely not a place to walk around and take pictures or come and go as you please. I get why the staff was being so serious.

 

[Lewisc]

. This makes me so angry after spending all this money

You didn't pay anything extra for the CP.
Add me to the posters who think your behavior was rude, obnoxious and entitled.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Cast members told you they don't want you standing, since everyone needs to be seated for the show, and you ignored what they said, and they are the problem?

 

[Smugpugmug]

Why is it the cast member's fault when you failed to follow their directions?

 

[bbeagle]

You sound like an entitled Karen. You didn't follow the rules, and are shocked someone called you out on your rule breaking. You're lucky I wasn't there. If I saw someone as rude as you, I would have followed you in the park, and given you karma at the right opportunity.

 

[FreckledOne]

Poster’s behavior is an example of what is being discussed in the „Are manners becoming extinct?“ thread.

 

[MikeOhio]

It’s funny that you think you’re the good guy in the story.

 

[Lewisc]

I suspect the OP is trolling.

 

[RoyandWalt]

We walked by that area of the park around 5:00 yesterday and the only bad experience I noticed were the poor people waiting in the rain for the 5:15 show, which can’t be helped.

 

[FreckledOne]

I suspect the OP is trolling.

True. But legitimate posters know what‘s up, now. You act rude and entitled and someone might follow you in the park to school you. Dang.

 

[dioxide45]

The whole Candlelight Processional is a big mess. Wait for hours in line only to always get stuck in the back. We certainly enjoy the other concert series they have at the theater during other festivals. The Candlelight Processional IMO is the most overrated show at WDW. Of course, with that we are going again this year

 

[Allison]

So your behavior was boorish and you are angry with Disney? Of course, they don't want people standing in the aisles. Imagine how many people would be standing up taking pictures during the performance which would be distracting and rude to everyone else. Thank goodness others are able to respect the rules.

 

[Minnesota!]

Poster’s behavior is an example of what is being discussed in the „Are manners becoming extinct?“ thread.

Be willing to bet poster isn't a Gen A, Z, Millennial, or X, either. This reeks of Boomer. Ya know, the ones saying nobody has manners anymore

 

[Marrila]

Be willing to bet poster isn't a Gen A, Z, Millennial, or X, either. This reeks of Boomer. Ya know, the ones saying nobody has manners anymore

His first board post mentions he has a 9 year old.

 

[GoingSince1990]

Follow the rules. Don’t be “that guy”.

 

[Minnesota!]

His first board post mentions he has a 9 year old.

Boomer goes to 1964...that is totally plausible Or, just a boomer-wannabe