What not to do at Disney?

[Karlzmom]

We saw a Mom breastfeeding her child - not so descretely on a bench by the large fountians in EPCOT. We thought she and her baby could find a more secluded place to breastfeed her child. This was during the Flower and Garden festival in EPCOT.

What do you mean? Did she pull her top off over her head and let the girls hang free, or does "not discretely" mean that you were able to surmise she was nursing? As a woman who nursed for a WDW trip, I can tell you the only "secluded" place is your room. Without fail, what ever corner you tuck into [as though you are doing something shameful, rather than feeding your child] inevitably someone will find you....and funny enough give you the stink eye because you are doing that right here!

The girls were both wide open, al a no shirt on, then you'v got me that she was inappropriate. If it was simply the fact that you could tell she was nursing other than somewhere in a dark corner with a quilt smothering the both of them, then.......

 

[Adi12982]

Don't walk through a smoking area and choke and gag and wave your hand in front of your face. You have a map use it and besides you are OUTSIDE...get over it.

As for the breastfeeding...there is a place for that and it is not in public!!! Find a private spot and be discreet cover the child with a blanket. NOONE wants to see your ****s!

I have to finish reading the thread, but I thought I'd post the FL law on BFing:

Section 1. The breastfeeding of a baby is an important and basic act of nurture which must be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health and family values. A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether or not the nipple of the mother’s breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.

I BF my daughter - and I do cover up, unless I am in a mother's room. HOWEVER - it is because I do not feel comfortable doing so, and I think any mom who does should - it is natural, you have a problem, don't look! Also, I use a thin nursing cover when I am out, and even still my baby gets sweaty, so if it is summer and I'm at WDW I may just have to expose myself - suffocating or causing my baby heat stroke would not be worth it just to make you happy or keep me from feeling self conscious. I have seen mothers exposed and BFing at WDW and didn't bat an eye - if you don't want to see it, don't look. I don't want to see making out, touchy feely teens, etc. So I don't look if I spot it, I think groping adults or teens is way more bothersome than a baby eating!

 

[kaileighbug]

My pet peeve from my last trip is....If you are pushing the stroller, please do not talk on the cell phone and constantly run into the person in front of you. When leaving wishes the crowd is stop and go. After the 3rd time I turned around and asked him to please stop. (Nicely) and he ran into me 2 more times.

 

[ccgirl]

Oh my!!!

And to think...last time I was there I asked a CM if I could take an apple for later in the day...and I was nervous to do that. I can't imagine filling up rubbermaid containers with fresh food....

Although I do wonder; if they are cleaning up for the day, or meal, do they just throw out the food anyway? So...if you have the last sitting maybe that makes a difference?

 

[aaylasecura]

I have one for the CMs- don't give me a snarky attitude just because the restaurant you're working at isn't doing the dining plan exactly like all the other restaurants on property. I sorry that I didn't know and I'm sorry that your employer didn't display that you do it differently.

 

[scarlet_ibis]

I have one for the CMs- don't give me a snarky attitude just because the restaurant you're working at isn't doing the dining plan exactly like all the other restaurants on property. I sorry that I didn't know and I'm sorry that your employer didn't display that you do it differently.

Where's that??

 

[aaylasecura]

Where's that??

Mainly quick service places. They all see to function differently.

 

[Tess'smom]

Please men, do not wear European bathing suits at the water parks. Especially if you are over 40. I still have nightmares.

 

[geol]

Oh my!!!

 

[Tess'smom]

Please don't argue with the CM because your child is only .5" too short to ride on ROR or TofT and insist that they were tall enough to ride it yesterday. Thank you. It is a safety issue, period.

 

[roadtrippin2wdw]

Please don't look at me weird if I smile at you, I am just being nice.

I was thinking how few people smile back when you smile ( WDW or anywhere) at them before I read this post.

 

[YodaGirl]

1. Please do not wear nothing but a speedo on the buses.

Twenty years later, I STILL remember the 40 yr old man - who failed to dry off very well - sitting there in nothing but his neon green speedo. Seriously, people...

2. Completely agree with parent meltdowns. Everyone's hot. Everyone's tired. Your kids can't take it out on everyone they are with; you can't either.

3. If there is an issue with a CM (which in my experience is few and far between), take it to somewhere the situation can be resolved. Do not stand outside a popular eatery screaming expletives at the top of your lungs while stomping your feet because you have come into contact with "nothing but rude cast members who apparently hate their job" the entire time that you have been here. It's rude, and kids don't need to hear that language. Not to mention, it's embarrassing to the people in your party who are trying to get you to be quiet. *end rant*

ETA: Looking back through some other pages, it seems as though someone else saw my green speedo man.

 

[YodaGirl]

Please don't argue with the CM because your child is only .5" too short to ride on ROR or TofT and insist that they were tall enough to ride it yesterday. Thank you. It is a safety issue, period.

Also, don't teach your kid to "stand on their toes in their shoes" to bypass height restrictions. It's not cool, and could possibly get your kid hurt.

 

[LockShockBarrel]

How about..

Don't change your child's diaper and rinse it's rump off in the drinking fountain and/or leave said diaper on a bench.

Don't freak out if I reach out to keep your toddler from bumping into me or something that may hurt them. Not grabbing them, just putting my hands out, palms out so that they don't trip over my shoes or over something on the floor, it's a habit from work.

Don't debate what's wrong with someone who's using a service dog, at least in ear shot of said person. If I hear it happen, I will probably start loudly debating with whomever I'm with over how rude you're being by doing that.

Don't forget your bra and wear a white tshirt, and then go on water rides, and please tuck in your thong.

 

[Brit_Jude]

Please don't look at me weird if I smile at you, I am just being nice.

I was thinking how few people smile back when you smile ( WDW or anywhere) at them before I read this post.

I'd smile back at you - in fact I have a permanent grin on my face when I get to Disney - may face even hurts. Here is one for you now.

 

[Pink_Belle]

I hope I didn't make others with disabilities upset, but I find that I can enjoy myself much more when I take things more lightly and don't let comments bother me. I try not to let the fact that I have Type I diabetes bother me. DON'T let other people spoil your trip with a nasty comment. Just move on. Don't get upset when other people don't understand, they don't always know about every disease, or what they entail. Sometimes these times can be used to inspire us to raise awareness.

 

[skiingfast]

Don't yell or argue with CM's period. If the CM was rude, tired, or unhappy with their job, that is most likely a small reflection of the guests attitude. Simply put 99.9% of the time the guest is wrong not the CM.

 

[fers31]

Don't forget your bra and wear a white tshirt, and then go on water rides, and please tuck in your thong.

Please pay NO attention to this poster. Nothing to see here folks...move along.

 

[tinkerbell198530]

Don't be afried to admit that you need help from a CM

 

[LockShockBarrel]

Do you have an issue with my post Fers?