What is your Disney shameful secret?

[Camno's Mama]

My secret? I keep telling everyone that we have gone back every year for any variety of reasons (good deal, best vacay with little kids, I haven't found a better price on a vacation we want to go to elsewhere, we have always wanted to do it without the kids), but the truth is that I will find ANY reason to go back. I love it.

I love other places, too, but I just feel so good when I'm there. I'm entertained, everything we need is there, I don't really have to think, planning is so.much.fun., etc. I want to take the kids to see the mountains, DC, the ocean and whatever else, and we will. Someday...

So, that's my "not so secret" secret.

 

[dhorner233]

Okay I will take this off but, I cannot walk 6 miles and enjoy myself and I do rent a electric wheel chair because I need one.

 

[discnewbie]

I hate Space Mountain. Only rode it once and I will never ride it again.

 

[Camno's Mama]

Okay, here's a big one: I can walk!! Sure I'm overweight and I'm not in my 20's but, I can walk. But, when I go to DW, I rent an electric wheelchair!!!!

It costs a lot less to rent one for the week, instead of by the day. My DCuz and I take turns riding in it. We ALWAYS have a comfortable place to sit and the best part are the handicapped entrances to the rides! OMG! I ride up to the end of the ride and the CM asks, "Can you transfer?" and I proudly say, "Yep!" and we are both happy!

One time, a CM let me ride right up the the ride on HM and we rode the ride ALL by ourselves! We took all the flash pictures we wanted because we were the ONLY ones on the ride!

We charge the battery every night in our resort room and we are good to go for the next day!

My idea of heaven is living in a Disney resort and rolling around in an electric wheelchair from buffet to buffet while be constantly entertained!!!!

So, are you saying that you pretend to have a physical disability so that you can get on rides faster and be given special treatment? I'm just trying to understand.

 

[Tower]

So, are you saying that you pretend to have a physical disability so that you can get on rides faster and be given special treatment? I'm just trying to understand.

Personally, I call that abusing the system and taking away from those who really need it!

 

[Harvestmooner]

Okay, here's a big one: I can walk!! Sure I'm overweight and I'm not in my 20's but, I can walk. But, when I go to DW, I rent an electric wheelchair!!!!

It costs a lot less to rent one for the week, instead of by the day. My DCuz and I take turns riding in it. We ALWAYS have a comfortable place to sit and the best part are the handicapped entrances to the rides! OMG! I ride up to the end of the ride and the CM asks, "Can you transfer?" and I proudly say, "Yep!" and we are both happy!

One time, a CM let me ride right up the the ride on HM and we rode the ride ALL by ourselves! We took all the flash pictures we wanted because we were the ONLY ones on the ride!

We charge the battery every night in our resort room and we are good to go for the next day!

My idea of heaven is living in a Disney resort and rolling around in an electric wheelchair from buffet to buffet while be constantly entertained!!!!

I guess you don't know anyone who uses a wheelchair....Thinking this should have been kept a secret!!!!

 

[DisneyFairytale]

Okay, here's a big one: I can walk!! Sure I'm overweight and I'm not in my 20's but, I can walk. But, when I go to DW, I rent an electric wheelchair!!!!

It costs a lot less to rent one for the week, instead of by the day. My DCuz and I take turns riding in it. We ALWAYS have a comfortable place to sit and the best part are the handicapped entrances to the rides! OMG! I ride up to the end of the ride and the CM asks, "Can you transfer?" and I proudly say, "Yep!" and we are both happy!

One time, a CM let me ride right up the the ride on HM and we rode the ride ALL by ourselves! We took all the flash pictures we wanted because we were the ONLY ones on the ride!

We charge the battery every night in our resort room and we are good to go for the next day!

My idea of heaven is living in a Disney resort and rolling around in an electric wheelchair from buffet to buffet while be constantly entertained!!!!

I agree I think it's one you should have kept a secret

I spent 3 full summer wheelchair bound because of major bone reconstruction, and was eyed not very nicely, even QUESTIONED by a staff member as to whether or not I was truly wheelchair bound. It's people who fake it and abuse the system I have no respect for.

I wonder what will happen the day, you become unable to actually walk, or you take someone who is truly handicap through a line, and you see a few very fit teens sitting in chairs waiting for their turn...

 

[dhorner233]

Wow. I took it off but, I am old and overweight. I have feet and back problems. I would never be able to enjoy my vacation w/o paying the extra money to rent an electric wheel chair. With it, I'm in heaven. I don't need it in my normal life but, I don't normally walk 4-8 miles a day. I am not parking in a handicapped parking place or taking anything away from anyone who needs anything.

 

[Camno's Mama]

Wow. Maybe I will take it off but, I am old and overweight and I would never be able to enjoy my vacation w/o the electric wheel chair. With it, I'm in heaven. I don't need it in my normal life but, I don't normally walk 6-10 miles a day. I am not parking in a handicapped parking place or taking anything away from anyone who needs anything.

That's what I was trying to understand. I don't think it's the use of the wheelchair that is bothersome. It's the way that you go to the front of the line, and let yourself be treated like you have a major disability. That right should be reserved for those who really need it, and for the people who are taking care of them.

Use the wheelchair to get around if you need it...you have the right to enjoy your vacation. Just use some discretion when using it.

 

[DisneyFairytale]

1) I can't sing "Celebrate" which was used for the DCA anniversairy without stopping halfway through it with a lump in my throat, form getting emotional.

2)...I also cry every time I watch Wishes and World of Color.

 

[DCuz]

Harvestmooner wrote "I guess you don't know anyone who uses a wheelchair....Thinking this should have been kept a secret!!!!" - Is the name of this thread not "What is your Disney Shameful Secret?" If we are to be asked to share our shameful secrets we should feel safe in doing so. Flaming the poster is not encouraging and harmful to the spirit of this thread.

DisneyFairytale wrote "I wonder what will happen the day, you become unable to actually walk, or you take someone who is truly handicap through a line, and you see a few very fit teens sitting in chairs waiting for their turn..." - the poster had stated that she was "Old and overweight" with "feet and back problems". Doesn't sound like a "very fit teen" to me. Yes, we are all upset at "fit teens" gaming the system. Angers most everyone, I'm sure we can all agree. But this poster has stated that she has conditions that warrant the use of the scooter. Who are we to tell her otherwise?

As for cutting to the front of the lines...I've been through that line many times myself, as a wheelchair pusher. Many times I have seen people in the "healthy" lines, who started their trek to the ride same as me, board the ride prior to my party. It's not a direct ticket to the front of the line, it's a semi-secluded area where one doesn't have to worry about the constant stop-and-go movement of the line. No little kids to accidentally run over, legs to bump into, no sharp corners to maneuver worrying about who-is-where. Nobody is getting cheated out of anything, nobody is gaming the system.

How about we all try to be a little bit more understanding of peoples conditions and a little less judgmental in a "Shameful Secrets" thread.

 

[Boncho]

Harvestmooner wrote "I guess you don't know anyone who uses a wheelchair....Thinking this should have been kept a secret!!!!" - Is the name of this thread not "What is your Disney Shameful Secret?" If we are to be asked to share our shameful secrets we should feel safe in doing so. Flaming the poster is not encouraging and harmful to the spirit of this thread.

DisneyFairytale wrote "I wonder what will happen the day, you become unable to actually walk, or you take someone who is truly handicap through a line, and you see a few very fit teens sitting in chairs waiting for their turn..." - the poster had stated that she was "Old and overweight" with "feet and back problems". Doesn't sound like a "very fit teen" to me. Yes, we are all upset at "fit teens" gaming the system. Angers most everyone, I'm sure we can all agree. But this poster has stated that she has conditions that warrant the use of the scooter. Who are we to tell her otherwise?

As for cutting to the front of the lines...I've been through that line many times myself, as a wheelchair pusher. Many times I have seen people in the "healthy" lines, who started their trek to the ride same as me, board the ride prior to my party. It's not a direct ticket to the front of the line, it's a semi-secluded area where one doesn't have to worry about the constant stop-and-go movement of the line. No little kids to accidentally run over, legs to bump into, no sharp corners to maneuver worrying about who-is-where. Nobody is getting cheated out of anything, nobody is gaming the system.

How about we all try to be a little bit more understanding of peoples conditions and a little less judgmental in a "Shameful Secrets" thread.

It was the posters' attitude (by adding) I think that got people's backs up - as if they were doing exactly what almost everyone that read the post thought they were doing.

 

[dhorner233]

Just to clarify, the only thing "shameful" about my "secret" is that I'm so fat that I need a wheelchair. I do not abuse it. Yes, I did ask a CM once where I should go to get on the HM once and she put me right on the ride by ourselves which was a real treat. But, one time I sat with all the other wheel chairs for a long time in a separte room waiting to get on Space Mt. and another time for 20,000 LUTS in DLR I waited forever but, at least I was sitting down while I waited. I didn't give up walking easily but, a few trips ago, I gave up and rented a chair at a park. OMG it was soooo nice. Now I just plan ahead and book one for the week. It really is nice to have. I would encourage any other older, plumper Disney Parkers to give it a try.

 

[Boncho]

It was just a misunderstanding. I'm glad you have found a way to enjoy WDW better.

 

[DisneyFairytale]

DCuz, I was not planning to say anything about this, and had dropped it after my only other response, however I want to reply to your post.

The healthy teens comment I made was in reference to those who fake requiring assistance, not meant to reflect the poster. As for the scooter, sure why not not rent one? They are available in the parks for a reason. The problem we have(the other posters on here), is someone admitting to be using that scooter for cutting lines in the park, which is inappropriate. This is a system that was set in place for those with true medical problems, the legally blind, those with cancers, those with prosthetics etc.

As for cutting to the front of the lines...I've been through that line many times myself, as a wheelchair pusher. Many times I have seen people in the "healthy" lines, who started their trek to the ride same as me, board the ride prior to my party. It's not a direct ticket to the front of the line

Not the case in Disneyland where the parks is much older. California Adventures would be the only place with a fair system for both park users.

How about we all try to be a little bit more understanding of peoples conditions and a little less judgmental

I have no response to that.

 

[Nemofinder15]

I think parades are ridiculous and especially hate that they shut down the parts of the parks that it takes me an hour to get to my favorite ride.

I would LOVE to have a little girl right now so I could BBB her cause I wish they had that when I was little.

 

[DCuz]

The problem we have(the other posters on here), is someone admitting to be using that scooter for cutting lines in the park, which is inappropriate.

DisneyFairytale - I apologize if I offended you or anyone with my last post. Was not the intention. Reading the postings from dhorner233 I did not see where she stated that her purpose for using the scooter was for cutting lines, only a perk she enjoyed. If I have overlooked an earlier confession...

Why cry about bad weather? Enjoy it
Each moment is a treasure, enjoy it
We are travelers on life's highway, enjoy the trip
Each lovely twist and byway, each bump and dip

If there's a complication, enjoy it
You've got imagination, employ it
And you'll see roses in the snow
Joie de vivre will make them grow
Voila, that's life, enjoy it

Give it up for the Sherman Brothers, everyone!!!

 

[DisneyFairytale]

Another one of my shamefull secrets, is that I also own Bambi and Dumbo but never watch them because they are so sad. Great classics, but just to hard to watch

 

[Tower]

Another one of my shamefull secrets, is that I also own Bambi and Dumbo but never watch them because they are so sad. Great classics, but just to hard to watch

Well, I don't want my kids to watch Bambi because they already know I'm a hunter and they would not want me to go Bambi hunting!

 

[DisneyFairytale]

nice...