Water Park Warning

[ciera321]

It's always good to be reminded that there are preditors everywhere, even Disney World!!!

 

[beachboys]

Hi there. I am a divorced mother of 3 boys and I know the fear of sending your child into the bathroom alone. I will literally stand outside of the bathroom door and constantly talk with them while they are in the men's room. I will ask another father with boys in tow to keep an eye on my guys. It's mandatory for all 3 to go intogether, stand by each other and come out together. When they were younger and I had to take them into the ladies room, I would make them stand outside of my stall and sing Happy Birthday or the ABCs until I finished.
It's scary to think of smethign happening and I, like many posters, would unabashedly bage into the men's room if neccessary.

 

[snykymom]

Our concern was that no one would do anything.

Unfortunately, based on what you've described, there's nothing that anyone could do (except for the extra surveillance mentioned above). While suspicious, and definitely uncomfortable, nothing that this guy did was illegal or grounds for removal from the park.

You did all you could do by reporting him. Good for you for not turning away and refusing to "get involved."

 

[dzorn]

my son is 7 and he comes in with me everytime. I couldn't care less if anyone has an issue with it.
If that gym didn't have a family changing room, then he would be in the womens room with me there too.

Maybe I should start printing out a few stories to take with me and hand to anyone with a problem
http://www.cnn.com/US/9811/17/boy.killed.01/index.html
http://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/showcontentitem/area/1/section/15/item/115163.html
http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-081308-mw-walmartmolestation.446bb8be.html

no one is going to force or shame me into endangering my childs' well being.

I can see if there is no family changing rooms but our gym does but mom's still bring the boys into the locker room.

Denise in MI

 

[annie1995]

We did an adults only trip August 14-19th (ended up being the 20th due to flight delays thanks to Fay). We went for the first time to Typhoon, which we loved! We had a great time there until it was time to leave. We each went into our respective dressing rooms to change. I came out about 10 minutes later to wait for him. And wait. And wait. And wait. Finally he came out looking very upset.
Apparently while he was in there he noticed a wierd looking older gentleman standing at the pay phone area pretending to talk on a phone. When a young boy would come in he would follow him where ever he went to change, was watching kids in the mirrors while combing his hair, CHANGED HIS CLOTHES THREE TIMES in the process of doing this. He warned the people who were coming in and went over to alert a CM who was working a snack cart who called his supervisor. We waited and watched, but eventually the creep, who clearly could tell that DH was watching him along with the snack cart guy, walked off into the park.
It's easy to forget that there are creepy people in this world when you are at the Happiest Place on Earth!

OMG I am speechless how horrible

 

[maxiesmom]

That is just too creepy! I'm glad that you guys took the time to do something. Poor kiddies!

I must say though that I think there is a big difference in having a young boy in a womens bathroom and in a womens dressing room. A womens dressing room is no place for a boy over the age of 5. If you are not comfortable leaving him while you change, then you should wait until you get home to change. I can understand not wanting to let you child out of your sight, but you should find a way to deal with that without taking away the other womens right to privacy.

 

[DeblovesPoohbear]

NO KIDDING! Our oldest boy is going to be 6 on Friday and I still won't let him go into any men's bathroom by himself! I hate having to take him in with me, but even he's given up arguing with me! I hate that it happens at Disney. We want to believe that it's a safe zone. I guess we all needed a reality check to keep our guards up everywhere! THAT SUCKS!!!

This is me too
My oldest DS8 still has to come in the womens room with me if his Dad isn't with us to take him in the men's room.
No one ever gives us a second look. I'd rather know he was safe with me
than God know what could happen to them when they are alone. **Shiver**

 

[smidgy]

pedophiles are attracted like gnats to a light bulb to places where children gather. I would much rather a 6 year old boy accidentally see my nackedness, then be molested . usually, though, there are changing rooms, even in a locker room, and if there is a little boy with his mom there, I will wait for one of those. or change in the bathroom, what's the big deal... a mite cramped, but it works. I have no problem with moms bringing their boys in the ladies room.

 

[mjmkmom]

Quickferry,

Fast thinking on your husband's part. We are leaving in 14 days with my 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter. I have to tell you I live in Armagh and this was the first year I let my son go to the changing room at Soak Zone Idelwild, three days later it is on the news for some teenager setting up a cell phone camera in the ladies room!! Takes all kinds

I am sure there are many parents out there that would thank your husband for not ignoring the situation.

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

pedophiles are attracted like gnats to a light bulb to places where children gather. I would much rather a 6 year old boy accidentally see my nackedness, then be molested . usually, though, there are changing rooms, even in a locker room, and if there is a little boy with his mom there, I will wait for one of those. or change in the bathroom, what's the big deal... a mite cramped, but it works. I have no problem with moms bringing their boys in the ladies room.

As a mom to a little boy, I completely agree. Until there are family rooms at all locations or my son gets a lot bigger, my son will just have to go with me. I wish it were so simple to just "wait until we got home" but sometimes waiting is not an option.

The possibility of abuse is the reason why I don't let my kids (5 DD; 3 DS) out of my sight when we are in a public restroom. We go in the biggest stall and do our business, then go. Even women can be molesters.

I wish the world was a safer place.

 

[portocall]

That is creepy, I tell my two oldest sons to stay together and leave if something doesn't feel right, I wait close by as well, and trust me I will barge in if I have to... did it once at Sam's Club when they were taking too long. (Yes, I yell and warn that I am coming in...no need to fret...and they were in there alone)

As a little girl, my dad brought me in the mens room and eye level at the time was quite disturbing...LOL.

I rarely spend my time specifically worrying about this, but I also never feel that there is a safe place, and worry more when it feels like a safe place.

Besides, I thought that Disney had a way to keep known sex offenders out of the parks...but even if they do, there is always a first time for all of them. We always have to stay on guard. That is my conclusion

 

[KStarfish82]

We were there!!!! We went to Typhoon Lagoon on the 17th!

How sick....some people need to have specific parts of their anatomy ripped off.

I will have to ask my bro and Dad if they noticed anything odd.....(don't worry, it wasn't them!)