Waiting in line ettiquette

[monty]

Is it acceptable when waiting in line for a ride or attraction if part of your group leave the line and come back?
Say, if someone went off to the toilet, or to get a drink, or even browse in a nearby shop, is this ok for them to come back and join up with you in the line? Or do people frown upon this?

 

[MBowers]

I think that's totally all right, I know that when we've gone to Disneyland...we had a huge group of 18...mostly kids. A couple of adults would take them to the bathroom, to get a drink or whatever while the rest of us waited in line. Then they'd jump in when the wait wasn't too long. I've never had anyone say anything to us, they're probably grateful that we aren't sitting there with 12 kids whining and crying because they're bored. That's just how I look at it too, I don't mind when that happens to me.

Monica

 

[mattsdragon]

I'd say it's alright, as long as you aren't moving that far up. If the person has to go more than a row or maybe 2 (in the back and forth lines like for IASW), then it's getting rude. But if they get back before you even make the first turn, hey, no problem.

And it shouldn't be 5 people get out of line and 1 person hold their place. If the majority would rather go to the bathroom, then everyone get's out of line.

And apologize as you are walking through the other waiters.

 

[Got Quattro?]

I have mixed feeelings on this.

#1 - for most rides at disney, they are set up for a family to stay togther. so no matter what , my family will be togther so will thiers.

#2 - as long as it's not a group of 5 or 6 comming late and as long as they dont have to cut accross 4 rope lanes or walk past others in line.

BUT

I also feel, what the heck, if my child and I have to wait 45mins for dumbo, so do you.

Bottom line, they better not be rude, and point #2 is the beg deal for me.

 

[ophie]

I think a lot of people frown upon it but don't say anything. I say something to people that do it though. If you want to ride, you wait. If you want to ride without waiting, you get a fastpass. Those are the options, IMO. If you suspect that kids will get bored in line then you can bring something for them to do in line or come up with line games. There are plenty of good solutions.

 

[Shanan]

I have no problem with a parent and child getting back in line with their family. I do tend to have less patience with 1 person holding line for 5+ of their friends. I have been with large groups and the line is moving faster and we still have more then 5 people to catch up with us then we stay in the first bend of the line and let others go ahead of us. (it is simpler then it sounds)

 

[safetymom]

If it is a mother with a child that steps out to use the bathroom that is OK. If there is one adult in the line and 5 other family members come over in the line that isn't ok.

 

[sleepyone]

That is one of my pet peeves. If I want to ride something I wait in line or get a FP. If my kid(s) need to go to the rest room...we get back at the end of the line.

 

[jewellmmc]

It is totally fine! Just don't have more then three people "joining" the line, then it's just rude.

 

[mmcguire]

I agree with what most others have said so far. If it's a parent taking a child to the potty, no problem. If it's a single person holding a spot for a group, that's rude. If we're near the end of the line and one of the kids needs a bathroom break, we'll all get out of line and go. If we've been on line for 30 min, and one needs to go 10 min before we board, dad stays in line while we potty. IMHO, no need to waste another 30 min because nature called at an inconvenient time.

 

[BonnieA]

Get your drink, go to the restroom, do your shopping before you get in line. Everybody is bored in line but that's what you do. If it is an emergency with a small child that has to use the restroom, that may be the exception (but they should have gone before they got in line).

 

[sleepyone]

Get your drink, go to the restroom, do your shopping before you get in line. Everybody is bored in line but that's what you do. If it is an emergency with a small child that has to use the restroom, that may be the exception (but they should have gone before they got in line).

My point exactly!

 

[LoveWDW]

I agree. I hate to be waiting in line and figuring that I'll be in one of the next groups on the ride, and a group of people rush in ahead of me because one person has been "holding the place." I can see the emergency with a child, or even a person who can't stand and who has to sit, but even then when the people leave the line they should mention as they pass to the next person or so in line that they'll be back.

 

[MrsNick]

I think I agree with most, here. You do your best to go to the WC before you hit the line, but well, small children = small bladder. So, sometimes those small bladders just get full (especially on a really long line), even if you "went" right before you got on line (and especially if it's hot and you drink a lot to keep from getting dehydrated). So, I don't mind a parent taking their kid to the bathroom.

But, one person holding a spot for ten of their closest friends is a little bit, well, rude. But, I'm not usually uptight about this, anyway. Maybe that's because TGM has kept us out of the worst of the waits, so I don't have a chance to lose my patience to begin with.

 

[tjmw2727]

Get your drink, go to the restroom, do your shopping before you get in line. Everybody is bored in line but that's what you do. If it is an emergency with a small child that has to use the restroom, that may be the exception (but they should have gone before they got in line).

I feel exactly the same way, I don't let it bother me when others do it but I won't do it. One parent and a toddler for potty - anytime, a family with yummy looking mickey bars - not so cool.

I guess since its only me and my two dd's and we are all together and don't have the option of joining someone else it bothers me more than it would others.

The other thing to consider is that the queueing in Disney is not easy to re-enter. Most times it is inside, winding and made for one person. There is no telling where the rest of the family is when you re-enter and the closer to the front they are the more likely it is you will get some type of unkind hassle.

Enjoy
TJ

 

[Schmeck]

I think that's totally all right, I know that when we've gone to Disneyland...we had a huge group of 18...mostly kids. A couple of adults would take them to the bathroom, to get a drink or whatever while the rest of us waited in line. Then they'd jump in when the wait wasn't too long. I've never had anyone say anything to us, they're probably grateful that we aren't sitting there with 12 kids whining and crying because they're bored. That's just how I look at it too, I don't mind when that happens to me.

Monica

If the kids don't start in the line in the first place, what gives them the right to pass umpteen numbers of people (including other kids) that have waited? If 12 kids tried to pass me in the standby line, after I was waiting 45 minutes, I'd get a CM to kick them out of the park, because line jumping is not allowed at Disney. 12 kids (+ adults) take up quite a few ride vehicles, or could close off a show. How do you think the 12 people behind you feel when they have to wait even longer?

 

[Maria395712]

I think it's fine
maria

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Maybe that's because TGM has kept us out of the worst of the waits, so I don't have a chance to lose my patience to begin with.

What is TGM?

 

[donaldsgal]

Ever wanted to quote almost everyone that posted before you?

I think it's impolite to assume everyone in line behind you will let your group pass. As others have said, unexpected potty breaks are unavoidable, or fussy kids. However, I would have a problem with the poster who brought upwards of 8 or 9 people into a line. Sorry, but I think that's inconsiderate. As others have said, no one likes waiting in line for a long time, but that's the price of admission.

The other factor not yet mentioned is that wait times are based on the number of people in line. Now if two people get out and come back, of course that's not going to be an issue, but if 10 or 12 or whatever amount of people come into a line near the front, you've not just inconvenienced the people around you but the people who think they are getting into a 10 minute wait line and end up being there 20-30 minutes (depending on the type of loading the ride has). Just some food for thought. Leave if you must or change your mind about the ride, but not just because you are tired of waiting and will return when you get closer.

 

[tjmw2727]

I think that's totally all right, I know that when we've gone to Disneyland...we had a huge group of 18...mostly kids. A couple of adults would take them to the bathroom, to get a drink or whatever while the rest of us waited in line. Then they'd jump in when the wait wasn't too long. I've never had anyone say anything to us, they're probably grateful that we aren't sitting there with 12 kids whining and crying because they're bored. That's just how I look at it too, I don't mind when that happens to me.

Monica

Unfortunately , this particular example bothers me and seems very different than a parent taking a toddler to the bathroom. A parent and a toddler won't take up any more ride vehicles or show seats and a toddler can't predict when the urge will hit.

But 18 kids plus a couple of adults "getting drinks or whatever" IMHO is completely innappropriate, get your drinks and get in line like everyone else. I have waited in lines with many many kids and have never seen much whining and crying. My kids know if you can't wait the line you can't ride the ride and this includes misbehaviour. Yes we have left a line to potty only to return at to the end of the line and if they misbehave we have left for that as well, not to return.

Not only that I can't even imagine a party of 20 getting from the back of say Space Mountain, Buzz or even Star Tours to the front without ALOT of hassle and possibly CM intervention.

WDW has lines, use fastpass or enter the line together as a family prepared to wait the posted amount of time. With the above exception of the one parent one baby/toddler of course.

TJ