What not to do at Disney?

[scarlet_ibis]

And as far as breastfeeding goes, it is a wonderful beautiful thing. However, it is still wonderful and beautiful in private. Yes, a baby should be able to eat when he/she is hungry, but in the center fountain at Epcot during a festival? Come on! That's tantamount to sitting at the dinner table at Crystal Palace at the prime dinner hour. Of course people are going to object! I'm certain that there are more appropriate places for breastfeeding than that.

I've breastfed at the dinner table at the Crystal Palace at prime dinner hour. Nothing wrong with that. There's no such thing as an inappropriate place to breastfeed, other than perhaps a bathroom or anywhere you wouldn't eat, but that's just a sanitation matter.

 

[NonScents]

Please put your cigarette butts in the proper receptacles, not on the ground. (Don't pretend you didn't see your napkin fall and leave it there, either.) If you drop your ice cream cone on a bench, please wipe it off or at least advise a CM so others don't sit in it.

Please don't text or surf the web on your cell phone during rides/attractions; if you are bored, leave, the rest of us want to see it.

 

[purvislets]

Please do not get into a line without your entire party.

Before the flames come, let me clarify. If a young child needs to go to the bathroom, then I have no problem letting them and a parent head past me to the front of a line to meet up with their party.

BUT, when you are grown adults and just don't feel like waiting, do not expect me to let your mom and dad, sister, grandpa, uncle Joe, and 4 half cousins push past me to meet up with you. Especially when they talk about how great it is that they didn't have to wait in all that long line and they were able to ride something else while you held their spot.

Also, if you happen to be the one pushing past everyone to meet up with your party, the least you could do is apologize and try not to roughly bump into people who don't get out of your way fast enough.

 

[danagirl]

I didn't make it all the way through but here is mine.... If you are walking by my daughters wheelchair and think "gee i could get in front of her" and then whip in front of me real quick and stop...don't be mad if I hit you and then turn around to glare at me. Yeah I know it hurt but hey I can't help if you misjudged the space between me and the person in front of me...

also...wheelchairs don't go sideways...so when we are in a crowd of people and you start edging right or left just know that I am not edging with you...

and for those who like to talk with their hands, wear their purses/camera's/etc on their shoulders/backs...I will grab your arm or your stuff to stop you from hitting my poor kid in the head...i don't want to touch you or your stuff but I will...

After last year when I saw someone pull out a portable toilet and let their little girl pee right in the line for the Magic Carpets...i don't really feel the whole breastfeeding thing is a big deal....

 

[jnfr2424]

Please parents do not argue with other parents!!!
This happend last week as I getting off of Peter Pan not realizing that the family in front of me let me and DH go infront of them to get away from the other couple!!! It seems that the family in front child was kicking the other couple from behind - by the time we got off the ride there was cussing, screaming and threats - There is no need to act like this in WDW and not in public what kind of example are you setting for your children?

 

[simba20]

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6) Please don't scream repeatedly on haunted mansion because you think it's funny because it's not.

Or when you are a group of kids on the TTA/WEDWay/whateveryouwanttocallit going through the dark parts (Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear)

 

[purvislets]

This happened to us this weekend:

My daughter was playing in the small kids splash pool at Fort Wilderness, which is seperated from the main pool by a gate. It's for children 48 inches and under, with water jets and two small slides.

While watching her play, these big kids (probably from ages 12-18) kept coming in and going down the slides, pushing smaller children out of the way, running into little kids, and generally just rough-housing. My husband and I kept having to tell these kids that this was a play area for the smaller children and they were too big.

One set of girls (at least 16 years old... they were wearing bikinis and had bigger ****s than I do! ) came in and took over the slide. They went down and ran into a 3 year old little girl who was at the bottom and didn't even bother to find out if she was ok. We had to run them off too.

We tried telling the lifeguard on duty, but she couldn't do anything about it since she had to watch the main pool slide and couldn't leave her post.

So, parents, please explain to your teens/preteens that if an area is designated for a certain height and under, and they are taller than what is posted, that they shouldn't go in there and play. Otherwise someone else has to spend their entire vacation trying to parent your children.

::steps off soap box::

 

[Adi12982]

Just plan old.......

Stop being rude!!!

Stop making mean comments out loud, someone can hear you.
Stop being judgmental, you don't know others situation.
Stop assuming you know everything about everything.
Stop thinking you are the only one on vacation.
Stop thinking that just because you paid, you can do whatever you want.
Stop thinking you deserve to be first.

Try being a little courteous.
Try having fun.
Try relaxing.
Try smiling at someone.

LOVE it!

We can almost forget for a week that our child is different. He's doing what other kids do, enjoying something "typical" and having fun. There's no teachers, therapists, special ed departments, or specialty doctors to deal with.

That got me teary eyed - this is the #1 reason I LOVE WDW - it is the only place my whole life where my brother felt like everyone else - he has CP and cannot walk at all - but we carried him onto rides and sitting on a ride he was just like everyone else!

 

[Adi12982]

Some don'ts -

If you are on a full bus or monorail, please re-think your toddler having their own seat - it would be much appreciated if you let small children sit on your lap (or share a seat with a sibling if they both fit) and then you free up a seat for someone else (possibly with a child of their own) to sit. I know you got on the bus first, and you waited your time in line - but it sure would be appreciated - if they are light enough of course

PLEASE do not cut in front of wheel chairs if possible (you may not be fast enough to get all the way past them before they run into you or have to make a full stop) - also, it is NOT ok to climb over a person in a wheelchairs legs to get across to somewhere - my brother has been straddled WAY too many times at WDW - please have some courtesy - he/we will work hard never to run into you (although, keep in mind if you stop suddenly that may not be possible) but don't think you are faster than a Wheelchair or that it is ok to climb over people's legs!

PLEASE don't push your kids too hard - I agree with what others have said, if you have a schedule at home try to mimic it. If your child won't nap well at the park, consider going back for a break to your hotel (if you have a small child please consider staying close - it doesn't have to be on property, but close enough so if they need a shower/bed then you can get to it). I feel so bad for kids having a meltdown because the parents didn't want to leave the park from open til close. If you are with kids realize they cannot tolerate as much walking or heat, etc as you!

If you need an ECV and you rent one that you take back to your room, dinner, etc. PLEASE sit on it on the bus. I've seen people on their ECV's use the ramp for the bus, have the bus driver buckle them in and then get up and take another seat - your ECV just took out three chairs and you are taking another - it is safe to ride in your chair, they have a special seat belt for you and everything. I do not have issues with people using ECV's or their own chairs, but please don't take another seat on an already packed bus! We would never lift my brother out of his chair and have him sit in another chair, please reconsider doing this yourself.

Don't worry/stress to much about others around you - I like what others have said don't judge others too much - be it older children in strollers, mom's feeding their baby's, who is using a wheelchair, etc. Enjoy your trip - you dictate how much fun you have - it all boils down to the attitude you CHOSE to have!

 

[skiingfast]

I imagine it's already in here somewhere.

Don't talk about what's inside the costumes of the characters. Don't let your older kids do it either. It just ruins somone elses dreams.

 

[maxiesmom]

Actually,you a wrong on this one. If you use an ECV you are not allowed to sit on them on the bus. They do not strap down in a manner in which it is safe for a rider to stay on them. ECVs, at least the 3 wheeled kind, are very tippy on a bus, even when tied down. No one is moving out of them to be rude, it is simply what they have to do to have a safe ride.

 

[tpholland]

Just plan old.......

Stop being rude!!!

Stop making mean comments out loud, someone can hear you.
Stop being judgmental, you don't know others situation.
Stop assuming you know everything about everything.
Stop thinking you are the only one on vacation.
Stop thinking that just because you paid, you can do whatever you want.
Stop thinking you deserve to be first.

Try being a little courteous.
Try having fun.
Try relaxing.
Try smiling at someone.

 

[Adi12982]

Actually,you a wrong on this one. If you use an ECV you are not allowed to sit on them on the bus. They do not strap down in a manner in which it is safe for a rider to stay on them. ECVs, at least the 3 wheeled kind, are very tippy on a bus, even when tied down. No one is moving out of them to be rude, it is simply what they have to do to have a safe ride.

Good to know - but the kind I was talking about specifically in my post was an electric wheelchair that looked just like my brothers - he sat in his the other person got out and sat on the bus - but glad to know about the three wheeled kind not being stable enough for sitting while on the bus!

 

[smangham]

Here are my two "please don'ts":

Please don't be a horse's behind to the CMs. My daughter was a CM during college and some of the stories she would share were so crazy. They are taught to try to make all guests' experiences happy ones. Some people try to take advantage of that because they know that policy, so they get loud and act obnoxious, looking for special favors. There were lots of stroller stories. There are designated areas, CLEARLY marked to park your stroller. Don't argue with the CM when they have to reluctantly point that out to you because you refuse to comply. They don't make the rules, they just have to try to enforce them.

Also, speaking of strollers....Respectfully, If you are a family of 5 or 6 or more and you have a stroller in your party....please don't walk 5, 6 or more wide on the paths making it impossible to pass your party. Some people don't want to walk at your pace. Simple courtesies, that's all. Think of other people trying to enjoy their vacations, too. Just think about how your grandmother would expect you to act. That usually reels me back in when I want to show my behind.

 

[a1tinkfans]

Please be kind!
Please do not stop your stroller, huge family, group, party in the middle of the walkway, move aside....courtesy is contagious, so if everyone is Aware of the impact they have on everyone else, it makes
EVERYONES vacation, that much better.
Most of All, Don't Stress
RELAX, it is Disney, I'd rather be hot, wet, tired hungry and not working and at Disney, then anywhere else, Enjoy!!

 

[Legendofthehawk]

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If you can eat anywhere you like in the parks with snacks and such, then so can a baby.


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Don't give mama's evil glares if their kids are acting like a hot mess, or say aloud enough "MY Kids would/will never do that".

It is not always the parents fault. Sometimes even perfectly behaved angels have bad days, and parents can misread their childs cues. It happens to the best of us. Instead of scorn, try kindness. If you say that your kids would never, this is an invitation for them to do these things later on down the line.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Here are my two "please don'ts":

Please don't be a horse's behind to the CMs. My daughter was a CM during college and some of the stories she would share were so crazy. They are taught to try to make all guests' experiences happy ones. Some people try to take advantage of that because they know that policy, so they get loud and act obnoxious, looking for special favors. There were lots of stroller stories. There are designated areas, CLEARLY marked to park your stroller. Don't argue with the CM when they have to reluctantly point that out to you because you refuse to comply. They don't make the rules, they just have to try to enforce them.

Also, speaking of strollers....Respectfully, If you are a family of 5 or 6 or more and you have a stroller in your party....please don't walk 5, 6 or more wide on the paths making it impossible to pass your party. Some people don't want to walk at your pace. Simple courtesies, that's all. Think of other people trying to enjoy their vacations, too. Just think about how your grandmother would expect you to act. That usually reels me back in when I want to show my behind.

I totally agree. I hate seeing people make a scene until they get a "freebie" they don't deserve.

 

[Luvmepluto]

Ok...I didn't read through the entire thread, but if your child is over 8.....they should not be in a stroller.

 

[Legendofthehawk]

Ok...I didn't read through the entire thread, but if your child is over 8.....they should not be in a stroller.

Why does it matter to you?

There are a lot of mamas on that visit disney (and some that have been on this thread) that have Special needs kids. Kids with needs that you wouldn't know by looking at them, that might need the usage of a stroller to keep them calm, etc.

They are the ones pushing them, which is the hardest job... soooo... why does it really matter?

 

[Luvmepluto]

Why does it matter to you?

There are a lot of mamas on that visit disney (and some that have been on this thread) that have Special needs kids. Kids with needs that you wouldn't know by looking at them, that might need the usage of a stroller to keep them calm, etc.

They are the ones pushing them, which is the hardest job... soooo... why does it really matter?

I was speaking of mothers with special needs. Escpecially, considering that I have a niece with downs. I am speaking of parents (especially of my nationality) that stroll their children of older ages in the park. They are no longer babies.

I hate that you took it so wrong.