What not to do at Disney?

[ChristaDeVil]

Yeah, awesome, unless the kid she was laughing at, and being encouraged to laugh at has some sort of medical condition or is a special needs child. My son would be more comfortable in a stroller than a wheel chair so that's what we get him. Would you encourage a child to point and laugh at someone in a wheel chair? Unless you know why that kid is in a stroller, don't point and laugh. And since it's none of your business...don't point and laugh.

Here's something not to do at Disney, do not encourage your children to use bad manners and point and laugh at people who are different than you in any way. Mind your business and enjoy your trip.

Wow. Really? The kid wasn't purposely making fun of a special needs child. The child was told not to do something and instead of whining "why can't I ride in a stroller? That kid is!" like most kids would do, she pointed out that it made her feel like a "big kid". Way to jump to conclusions and insinuate that I would encourage someone to make fun of a special needs child or someone in a wheelchair. There's a difference.

 

[crashbb]

Wow. Really? The kid wasn't purposely making fun of a special needs child. The child was told not to do something and instead of whining "why can't I ride in a stroller? That kid is!" like most kids would do, she pointed out that it made her feel like a "big kid". Way to jump to conclusions and insinuate that I would encourage someone to make fun of a special needs child or someone in a wheelchair. There's a difference.

No, she didn't say it made her feel like a big kid. She, knowing nothing about the other child, stated that he should be walking.

I don't actually blame the child for the comment - I'm bothered by that the poster's reaction was to laugh with her child (in other words, encourage her) rather than pointing out that (a) we don't know why the other child is in a wheelchair and (b) it is rude to make loud comments about other people.

 

[ratlenhum]

No, she didn't say it made her feel like a big kid. She, knowing nothing about the other child, stated that he should be walking.

I don't actually blame the child for the comment - I'm bothered by that the poster's reaction was to laugh with her child (in other words, encourage her) rather than pointing out that (a) we don't know why the other child is in a wheelchair and (b) it is rude to make loud comments about other people.

Same here. The child's statement was innocent. The adult, however, reacted in appropriately. Her laughter was positive reinforcement for an inappropriate behavior. She may as well handed the kid $50 and high fived her. That kid probably thinks it's okay to say stuff like that now because it makes Mommy laugh. What she should have done is what is stated above. Explain that some kids need strollers even when they are bigger and it's not nice to say things about other people.

 

[ChristaDeVil]

No, she didn't say it made her feel like a big kid. She, knowing nothing about the other child, stated that he should be walking.

I don't actually blame the child for the comment - I'm bothered by that the poster's reaction was to laugh with her child (in other words, encourage her) rather than pointing out that (a) we don't know why the other child is in a wheelchair and (b) it is rude to make loud comments about other people.

Okay. You're right, I'm wrong. This will teach me to post on the "controversial" threads. I'm sticking to the fluffy posts of the Theme Parks Board.

 

[ratlenhum]

Wow. Really? The kid wasn't purposely making fun of a special needs child. The child was told not to do something and instead of whining "why can't I ride in a stroller? That kid is!" like most kids would do, she pointed out that it made her feel like a "big kid". Way to jump to conclusions and insinuate that I would encourage someone to make fun of a special needs child or someone in a wheelchair. There's a difference.

She didn't point out that it made her feel like a big kid, she specifically said that kid was too big to be in a stroller. Big difference.

 

[ChristaDeVil]

No, she didn't. I guess I assumed that in the same way that you all assumed that the poster encourages her child to make fun of others and the same way you assumed that I encouraged that as well.

 

[KCMiller]

...Her older brother ( 12 or 13 I would say) threw a tantrum in the aisle at the end of our meal because his mom told him he had to try a clam. I have no idea why anyone would force a kid to eat a buffet clam anyway but his reaction was unreasonable. He started screaming " clams are for rich people" and threw himself to the floor. As we left we had to step over him becaus ehe was down there a good 3-4 minutes screaming about clams. .

As God is my witness, this is the funniest thing I have EVER read on the DISboards. Clams are for rich people !! If that doesn't end up as Cholesmom's Tag Fairy tag, there's no justice in the world . . .


KC

 

[sam_gordon]

I just read through all 52 pages. There are things that made me and others that made me .

A couple things I'd like to point out...
1) To those who want others to "move to the side" before stopping. I don't seem to remember a "stopping" area... on Main Street, many people use the sidewalks to go up & down, so moving to the sidewalk won't help. In fact, you might cut in front of someone and STILL cause the same problem. That being said, if I happen to stop because I see something I want a picture of, or just want a closer look and you run into me with your stroller/ECV/yourself, I won't get mad. However, if I'm standing still for 30 seconds or more and you run into me, that's on you for not paying attention.
2) I do find the whole BF/urinating in public interesting. Both are necessary bodily functions. A child urinating up against a bush isn't showing any more skin than a mother breast feeding. So what's the difference? BTW, I'm not against BF in public. It's the logic of the argument that seems strange.
3) I also love the comments "if you don't like it, don't watch". Some folks (me included) like to "people watch". Some times watching people (guests) at Disney is more entertaining than the shows.

As far as what not to do...

Don't ask a CM: "What time is the 3 o'clock parade?"

 

[Ashton7]

As God is my witness, this is the funniest thing I have EVER read on the DISboards. Clams are for rich people !! If that doesn't end up as Cholesmom's Tag Fairy tag, there's no justice in the world . . .


KC

I have to agree -- I spent the last several days saying it to my SO and laughing. LOL! You have to wonder where the heck the child heard that and why it upset him so badly!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Her mom just sat there watching the whole time even after I said something to her about her daughter hitting my DD. Her older brother ( 12 or 13 I would say) threw a tantrum in the aisle at the end of our meal because his mom told him he had to try a clam. I have no idea why anyone would force a kid to eat a buffet clam anyway but his reaction was unreasonable. He started screaming " clams are for rich people" and threw himself to the floor. As we left we had to step over him becaus ehe was down there a good 3-4 minutes screaming about clams.

First of all, I would freak out if anyone were hitting my child. However, Battle Clam is hysterical!!! 12 or 13 is wayyy too old for that crap, too. Clams are for rich people. lol.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I just read through all 52 pages. There are things that made me and others that made me .

A couple things I'd like to point out...
1) To those who want others to "move to the side" before stopping. I don't seem to remember a "stopping" area... on Main Street, many people use the sidewalks to go up & down, so moving to the sidewalk won't help. In fact, you might cut in front of someone and STILL cause the same problem. That being said, if I happen to stop because I see something I want a picture of, or just want a closer look and you run into me with your stroller/ECV/yourself, I won't get mad. However, if I'm standing still for 30 seconds or more and you run into me, that's on you for not paying attention.
2) I do find the whole BF/urinating in public interesting. Both are necessary bodily functions. A child urinating up against a bush isn't showing any more skin than a mother breast feeding. So what's the difference? BTW, I'm not against BF in public. It's the logic of the argument that seems strange.
3) I also love the comments "if you don't like it, don't watch". Some folks (me included) like to "people watch". Some times watching people (guests) at Disney is more entertaining than the shows.

As far as what not to do...

Don't ask a CM: "What time is the 3 o'clock parade?"

Just to give you my $0.02 on the BF/urinating thing- Urinating in public is completely unhygienic and usually results in leaving nastiness around where it ruins something others are trying to enjoy- a fountain, sidewalk, whatever. Unless a breastfeeding woman is squirting milk on the ground, it is totally different. Also, BFing in public is legal while urinating in public is not. BFing can be done discreetly. If someone is peeing in public, I am pretty sure it would cause more attention than a baby being fed.

 

[MYD714]

This post is great--who knew so many people shared my pet peeves!

My don'ts: I'm pretty sure they've all been mentioned.
--Don't spit

--Don't smoke out of the designated areas

--Don't get in line without your entire party and then expect me to move aside while they catch up--How about you go meet them at the back of the line?

--Don't use foul language loud enough for others to hear. I don't think your potty mouth makes you sound cool. It does nothing to intensify your anger; it just makes your vocabulary seem tiny.

--Don't crowd the past pass; my time may be earlier than yours and the CM will never know if you're in my way.

--Don't eat turkey legs in ride lines. Some people think they're gross and shouldn't have to watch you gnaw at them like an animal.

--Don't chew with your mouth open and eat in public. If chewing with a closed mouth is that difficult, take smaller bites.

--Don't stop half way down the row when preparing to watch shows such as Muppets 3D and Voyage of the Little Mermaid. These shows are designed so that you can view the show from all seats.

--Don't get frustrated or nasty because you have to wait in line--and don't get made just because you don't understand how a line works. For example, I'm not cutting in front of you just because I fill all available space in the HM's stretching room.

I could go on and on.....

My $0.02 on BFing debate--
I don't care where you do it. However, if it were me, I would visit one of the very friendly/clean/air-conditioned family centers that are offered in each park. We went to the one in AK when my friend's daughter needed to get out of the sun, and it was great! It was a wonderful place to relax. The play area was comfortable and offered many nice places to six while kids played with toys and watched a movie. There were only a few families there and it was quiet. Anywho...happy BFing!

 

[ratlenhum]

MYD714, can I go to Disney with you??? I think we'd get along so well

 

[livndisney]

MYD714, can I go to Disney with you??? I think we'd get along so well

Me too Me too!!!!

 

[MYD714]

I would go to WDW with both of you! I was thinking the same thing about so many people on this thread. I felt like screaming, "Finally, these are my people!"

 

[ratlenhum]

I would go to WDW with both of you! I was thinking the same thing about so many people on this thread. I felt like screaming, "Finally, these are my people!"

Looking at your countdown to your next trip, your trip and my trip overlap so we'll be there the same time!!! We're at CBR 7/31 to 8/7!!

 

[MYD714]

Looking at your countdown to your next trip, your trip and my trip overlap so we'll be there the same time!!! We're at CBR 7/31 to 8/7!!

How funny would it be to end up in a line at the same time!!! I'll be the one adhering to the fine lists of "don'ts" on this thread.

I thought of another one...
Don't tinkle on the toilet seat and leave it for me as a present. It's embarrassing when I have to re-gift it.

 

[ratlenhum]

How funny would it be to end up in a line at the same time!!! I'll be the one adhering to the fine lists of "don'ts" on this thread.

I thought of another one...
Don't tinkle on the toilet seat and leave it for me as a present. It's embarrassing when I have to re-gift it.

Seriously. If the seat is dry when you go in, and you tinkle on it, wipe it off before you leave.

Also, if a toilet doesn't have an automatic flusher (or the auto one doesn't go off) you can flush with your foot if you don't want to touch the handle. Just please, flush!

 

[livndisney]

How funny would it be to end up in a line at the same time!!! I'll be the one adhering to the fine lists of "don'ts" on this thread.

I ended up next to a person from the Dis on a bus once

 

[MYD714]

Also, if a toilet doesn't have an automatic flusher (or the auto one doesn't go off) you can flush with your foot if you don't want to touch the handle. Just please, flush!

Yes!!!
It's amazing that some just can't figure this out. It's not rocket science; it's a toilet.