I thought if I stayed away for a few days things would die down, but I guess I will have to explain my feelings on this. As dmj99 so nicely said,"please be respectful & please remember we are just expressing our opinions. So, lets keep this friendly with pixiedust."
I said I hope I don't get flamed. If by chance the 20 other toilets are being used, and the wc cubicle is the only one available, it's ok to use it. Just please apologise, or express concern for making the disabled person wait. The reason I said this is because in Disney, there are usually quite a few regular toilets. I would venture to say that most restrooms have at least 10 regular if not more to 1 wc cubicle. So, as you can see, the odds of getting a regular stall are better. However, most times, a disabled person is not physically able to use a regular stall. They don't have a choice. Now, some of the wc stalls in Disney have washbasins and mirrors too. This is a godsend for people who have crohns and other bowel problems (hidden disabilities). And although it's nice to have your own vanity area, yes I have had to wait while an able bodied person fixed her hair, and applied makeup (although I wasn't looking deliberately I noticed some things through the crack). This by the way didn't happen in Disney, it happened in the Orlando airport. A woman, I won't even call her a lady, deliberately stalled in the stall. lol. She could see us with a wheelchair, through the same crack. I asked her , please , if she could hurry up, but she took her time. I'm sure she was hoping I would go away. But where could I go? I needed that stall. The accessable one. Anyway, I digress. I also said," don't use the stall unless you are disabled or have small children you must keep with you. " Of course, by all means keep your children with you. In this crazy world we must protect our children.
dmj99 admitted it was a bad habit, and disney freak jackie felt the same way. So they feel it may not be the right thing to do. dmj99 said if it was a busy restroom and the next stall was available she would use it. Of course. I agree with that, like I said in my first post. And I do appreciate your thoughtfulness on being prompt. That is considerate, and I'm sure Miss Emily Post would agree.
Jana49 has a problem saving handicap stalls for the handicap. ???? To her that stall is for everyone to use. I suppose that is true to a point. Just like the regular stalls are for everyone to use. Unfortunatly, most handicap people cannot use the regular stalls. So, we are back to the beginning again. In a perfect world we would not have this problem, but hey. In a perfect world we wouldn't have any disabled people either. I'm sure Miss Post would agree, manners are looking out for other people. Showing care and concern for people. I don't really expect Jana49 to understand, since she has never walked in my shoes. That's ok. She may have problems or concern I can't identify with. I still respect her. She was just expressing her opinion, just as I am expressing mine. Wishing everyone the best. Have a disney day.
I said I hope I don't get flamed. If by chance the 20 other toilets are being used, and the wc cubicle is the only one available, it's ok to use it. Just please apologise, or express concern for making the disabled person wait. The reason I said this is because in Disney, there are usually quite a few regular toilets. I would venture to say that most restrooms have at least 10 regular if not more to 1 wc cubicle. So, as you can see, the odds of getting a regular stall are better. However, most times, a disabled person is not physically able to use a regular stall. They don't have a choice. Now, some of the wc stalls in Disney have washbasins and mirrors too. This is a godsend for people who have crohns and other bowel problems (hidden disabilities). And although it's nice to have your own vanity area, yes I have had to wait while an able bodied person fixed her hair, and applied makeup (although I wasn't looking deliberately I noticed some things through the crack). This by the way didn't happen in Disney, it happened in the Orlando airport. A woman, I won't even call her a lady, deliberately stalled in the stall. lol. She could see us with a wheelchair, through the same crack. I asked her , please , if she could hurry up, but she took her time. I'm sure she was hoping I would go away. But where could I go? I needed that stall. The accessable one. Anyway, I digress. I also said," don't use the stall unless you are disabled or have small children you must keep with you. " Of course, by all means keep your children with you. In this crazy world we must protect our children.
dmj99 admitted it was a bad habit, and disney freak jackie felt the same way. So they feel it may not be the right thing to do. dmj99 said if it was a busy restroom and the next stall was available she would use it. Of course. I agree with that, like I said in my first post. And I do appreciate your thoughtfulness on being prompt. That is considerate, and I'm sure Miss Emily Post would agree.
Jana49 has a problem saving handicap stalls for the handicap. ???? To her that stall is for everyone to use. I suppose that is true to a point. Just like the regular stalls are for everyone to use. Unfortunatly, most handicap people cannot use the regular stalls. So, we are back to the beginning again. In a perfect world we would not have this problem, but hey. In a perfect world we wouldn't have any disabled people either. I'm sure Miss Post would agree, manners are looking out for other people. Showing care and concern for people. I don't really expect Jana49 to understand, since she has never walked in my shoes. That's ok. She may have problems or concern I can't identify with. I still respect her. She was just expressing her opinion, just as I am expressing mine. Wishing everyone the best. Have a disney day.
and the thread alive lets move on because this is a sensitive subject, that may be offensive to others. I respect people with HC's and I believe that this subject was appropriate in this thread, but why keep going back and forth if we are not in agreement. But we can all respectfully agree to disagree. Everyone stated their opinions - and they were all just that - opinions!! The only thing we could all agree on is that the stalls were made for those with HC's (and sometimes mothers with babies because some have changing tables in them) - everything else is debatable.
Disney really is a special place. I feel kinder towards myself, my family and those fortunate enough to be around me. They add to my sunshine. Ya I may be the one frustrated that I'm late for work, or stuck in traffic; or yelling at my dd to "hurry up you'll be late for school". But when it comes to Disney, I truly do become a kinder soul even just thinking about it makes me 
I hope I rub off on others around me. I think I do. It's so incredible how can I not smile at others around me, they to are also experiencing the magic. I have seen others around me on cell phones or being rude and I feel sorry for them that somehow theres a part of the magic they may be missing. So when they do get off the phone, I smile and I hope they can see the joy this moment in life brings them. If I could freeze a moment in time "picture it" Me, on my pony on Cinderella's Golden Caraselle (sp)? seeing my family beside me beaming away; feeling like a child again; and enjoying such a magical view. How can you not become more patient, kind, and understanding towards others?? 
If my life had to end with a picture show, I'd like that shot in the video of course along with so many others; i.e. my wedding; my children's first breath. LIFE is just too short not to fill it with wonderful memories and kindness towards others. How do you want to be remembered?
gently close the door until it latches.
