What not to do at Disney?

[ILoveMyGirls]

i've got to chime in on this since i am handicapped. there should be designated areas for handicapped people to sit in. if i am late to something it is because of all i have to go thru to get to the place due to being in chronic pain.

given that you are a church goer and volunteer as an usher, you should have a more gentle heart about this if you are a Christian.

back in the day, people would naturally render their seat to a handicapped person, an elderly person, or a pregnant woman.

your post, even coming from an usher at a church, is really disheartning.

I'm sorry, but as a church usher for 14 years, I have to weigh in on this...

If you show up for a 4:30 mass at 4:30 and there are no seats, then I'm sorry if you are handicapped, a family with small children, etc., but there are NO SEATS. I will do my best to accommodate you, but I will not ask someone to get up so that you can sit. If you want to get a seat, get there earlier.

Having said that, we usually save the last row for the ushers, but if a family with small children shows up or a family with an elderly member arrives, I routinely as a matter of courtesy give them my seat. They need to sit more than I do and I can certainly stand. I can voluntarily do that, but I don't expect anyone who already has a seat to give theirs up.

The point is, I can only control what I do. If you see a parent and a child outside who might like to sit, then you are certainly welcome to give them yours and I encourage you to do so, but it is not expected that you do.

If you give magic, it often returns to you many times over...

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[MajorThomasina]

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.

This post may be a little old, but I would just like to point something out.

You do NOT need to parent these pre/teens! As a lifeguard for three summers, it is our responsibility to keep everyone safe, and make sure they follow the rules. This truly disappoints and embarrasses me! While it is true that she couldn't leave her stand, she can very well blow her whistle to call her manager to take care of you. We have all sorts of whistle signals to notify management what we are doing (type 1 or 2 emergency, getting someone's attention, wanting THEIR attention, etc). This lifeguard was probably just lazy or too scared to call her manager (they do get onto us about whistling for them, but I really couldn't care less when it comes to guest safety and/or comfort, I take care of a guest no matter how small the problem is).

So anyone else who runs into a lifeguard who can't really "do anything" about it, those are lazy lifeguards. I'm not asking you to make a scene, but do tell them you want to speak to a manager. If they point you in another direction, notify the management that they did exactly that! They are NOT supposed to do that!

 

[mfd25wife]

Please please please don't leave your toddler unattended on the changing table in the bathroom while you walk around the corner to get something or whatever. I was so scared for that child. What caught my eye was a totally unattended child in a diaper standing up on one of those tables. His mother was not even where I could tell who she was. Just as I get across the room to him to make sure he didn't fall on the tile floor, she walked around the corner. I was across the room, and beat her there. And then she yelled at him for standing up.

 

[DisneyMomm]

of course it is natural to breast feed. the issue with people is, is the women that show their breast in public without covering it up. i don't have a problem with women breast feeding at all but it is inappropriate for a woman to let everyone see her breast while she is breast feeding, I believe that is the real issue.

Yes... this is exactly right. I will be considerate of a breastfeeding mother who is being reasonably discreet, and I will try my hardest to avoid looking in her direction so that she or I am not embarrased. But a breastfeeding mother must also be considerate to those around her. She has the right to do it, but she still has a social responsibility to not put people in an awkward position. I will not stare, but her breast should not be so visible that I have to completely avoid looking anywhere near her direction. If I'm enjoying my dinner at a Disney restaurant, and a mother is sitting at the table directly infront of me with her breast hanging out, I shouldn't have to eat my dinner never looking up. Then that's just as disrespectful to me as it would be for me to say she shouldn't be breastfeeding. My family member would be standing there talking to someone, and with no warning what so ever would take out her breast right infront of them and latch the baby on. When we tried to tell her that this was a little inappropriate, she was so set on the fact that she had the right to breastfeed in public, that she just didn't get the fact that it should still be done with some class and respect for others. It's a respect that people on both sides of the fence should have for eachother.

 

[LockShockBarrel]

I think what everyone is trying to say regarding the breast feeding issue is regardless if you think breastfeeding in public is right or wrong, there needs to be a mutual respect. The mother should respect other people who may be more modest or reserved and not care to see everything, while everyone else should respect that a mother may be comfortable bearing more than what they may be used to.

 

[mrodgers]

I have a question. Why do people use ponchos?

Really, it was 100+ freakin degrees. EVERYONE looked like they just climbed out of the pool with their clothes on because of sweating. Yet the minute it started raining, everyone was walking around with ponchos on.

Is getting wet from rain really that much of an issue when you are already soaking wet from sweat? Does it feel better to be disgustingly sweaty, yet feel horrible to be wet from the rain?

The rain felt fantastic. It cooled us off and rinsed the sweat off us.

There's my "what not to do", don't bother with ponchos when it's 100 degrees out. You're not going to melt, and you may just find it refreshing.

 

[mfd25wife]

I have a question. Why do people use ponchos?

Really, it was 100+ freakin degrees. EVERYONE looked like they just climbed out of the pool with their clothes on because of sweating. Yet the minute it started raining, everyone was walking around with ponchos on.

Is getting wet from rain really that much of an issue when you are already soaking wet from sweat? Does it feel better to be disgustingly sweaty, yet feel horrible to be wet from the rain?

The rain felt fantastic. It cooled us off and rinsed the sweat off us.

There's my "what not to do", don't bother with ponchos when it's 100 degrees out. You're not going to melt, and you may just find it refreshing.

Some of us do it because we have iphones, digital cameras, etc. that don't handle the rain so well. DH didn't use one, but I did and kept all the electronics under the poncho.

 

[maxiesmom]

not that i have a mug from three years ago but if Disney allows it what difference does it make?

Disney doesn't allow it. They have signs posted saying mugs are only good during the trip in which they are purchased. Some people just choose to ignore the sign. It is pretty sad that Disney can't rely on their guests to be honorable.

 

[BeadyLady]

I concur, mugs are for the present trip; otherwise the prices have to go up for the others that are paying. Come on!​

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

I haven't been to Disney as often as many of you have, I don't think I knew the mugs were refillable at all. lol. Next time we go and get one, now I know I can get refills

Disney doesn't allow it. They have signs posted saying mugs are only good during the trip in which they are purchased. Some people just choose to ignore the sign. It is pretty sad that Disney can't rely on their guests to be honorable.

 

[tinks_1989]

I have a question. Why do people use ponchos?

Really, it was 100+ freakin degrees. EVERYONE looked like they just climbed out of the pool with their clothes on because of sweating. Yet the minute it started raining, everyone was walking around with ponchos on.

Is getting wet from rain really that much of an issue when you are already soaking wet from sweat? Does it feel better to be disgustingly sweaty, yet feel horrible to be wet from the rain?

The rain felt fantastic. It cooled us off and rinsed the sweat off us.

There's my "what not to do", don't bother with ponchos when it's 100 degrees out. You're not going to melt, and you may just find it refreshing.

why do people wear ponchos on water rides if you dont want to get wet dont go on a water ride

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

not all people go on the rides where they get wet. i don't, i am handicapped so i would wear a poncho as i don't want to be soaked.

why do people wear ponchos on water rides if you dont want to get wet dont go on a water ride

 

[chinchiller]

There's my "what not to do", don't bother with ponchos when it's 100 degrees out. You're not going to melt, and you may just find it refreshing.

I hate ponchos in general. Even if the weather is cool, they still stick to your skin, make you sweat, and they're a pain to store when they're wet.

When my husband and I went last year, and it poured all day every day we were there, we used ponchos for the first day and a half and then switched to umbrellas. It was so much more refreshing to have air moving around us and we could just stick the umbrella in our hip clip when we needed to put it away. Another bonus is that the umbrellas kept people from crawling all over us after fireworks, parades, and ride exits, which is a major plus for me due to my claustrophobia (a double plus because constricting ponchos can set off a panic attack too).

The only downside was that most everyone else uses ponchos and they don't take them off before getting on rides, which means the seats are wet. I can handle my bum being a bit damp though for the freedom that comes from not using ponchos.

 

[ratlenhum]

I have a question. Why do people use ponchos?

Really, it was 100+ freakin degrees. EVERYONE looked like they just climbed out of the pool with their clothes on because of sweating. Yet the minute it started raining, everyone was walking around with ponchos on.

I find it hilarious when you're at the water park and it starts to rain people run for cover!! If there is lightning and it's unsafe, they will tell you to get out of the water, but otherwise you can stay in. Why do people run and cover up when it rains at a water park?? I don't get it!

 

[tinks_1989]

not all people go on the rides where they get wet. i don't, i am handicapped so i would wear a poncho as i don't want to be soaked.

the whole concept of a water ride is to get wet though if I didn't want to get wet or soaked I just wouldn't ride

I hate ponchos in general. Even if the weather is cool, they still stick to your skin, make you sweat, and they're a pain to store when they're wet.

When my husband and I went last year, and it poured all day every day we were there, we used ponchos for the first day and a half and then switched to umbrellas. It was so much more refreshing to have air moving around us and we could just stick the umbrella in our hip clip when we needed to put it away. Another bonus is that the umbrellas kept people from crawling all over us after fireworks, parades, and ride exits, which is a major plus for me due to my claustrophobia (a double plus because constricting ponchos can set off a panic attack too).

The only downside was that most everyone else uses ponchos and they don't take them off before getting on rides, which means the seats are wet. I can handle my bum being a bit damp though for the freedom that comes from not using ponchos.

I find it hilarious when you're at the water park and it starts to rain people run for cover!! If there is lightning and it's unsafe, they will tell you to get out of the water, but otherwise you can stay in. Why do people run and cover up when it rains at a water park?? I don't get it!

 

[Emagine]

the whole concept of a water ride is to get wet though if I didn't want to get wet or soaked I just wouldn't ride

My son and I wear them. He would be embarrassed if I said this but here is why. As stated earlier in this thread about strollers verses big kids he has Autism with sensory issues (among Anxiety etc) Now he loves the thrill of the rides but does not like the feel of his clothing soaked to the bone. He wants who rides with him to be like him because no one else is. It helps to feel comfy and some what normal. So not always the the concept is to get wet, sometimes the idea in a childs mind is the thrill of the ride with out the lingering effect of wet undies after wards.

To each is own, please respect.

 

[jbcheerchick93]

what NOT to do?

If you go to Animal Kingdom with young children DO NOT DO the It's a bugs life 3-D movie, if you do your kids wont want to ride anything else for the rest of the day. We learned this the hard way...

You made me laugh - my now 16 year old Niece will still not go to a 3D or 4D anything after we took her to this show when she was 7. We and she can laugh about it now but yes it has scared her and when we returned last year she and I had a lovely walk around the Tree of Life while the others went in. I think if we had taken her to Muppet 3D first it might have been different but none of us had been to Bugs Life so did not know what to expect.

THIS IS ME! well its not me exactly but i have the same problem. went on it when i was little and i do not like to go on it ever ever ever again.

Good riddance Ms. Small Mindedperson!!!

Please do not have a meltdown when your family does not want to follow all your disney advice. This is for me.

this is what happened to my mom when she first went with my dads family. she had all of the days planned out but they jsut wanted to go with the flow (i was about 1 and 1/2 at the time so i dont remember) but on the second day they decided to "try out" her routine and since then its been my mom's way the whole way

It's not about my child. It's about the crowd of children waiting at the rope.

Maybe it's a regional thing, too. Around here, parents don't sit with kids at story time starting around age 3 or 4. The library has a storytime room and you drop the kids off. The very idea of having to sit there with your child, unless the child has an attachment issue, is strange to begin with. And if you want to watch, there are plenty of spaces to stand around the outside of Belle's storytime.

i dont know where in pa you're from, but where i am in pa parents are with their children at all times even if its just a story time they stay nearby ESPECIALLY if the child/children is/are under the age of 5. but at disney world i expect parents to be with their kids at all times, why wouldnt you want to experience this with them? im 16 and i still prefer my parents to be with me wherever i go in disney. you just never know these days

I'm going to go to Story Time with Belle and breastfeed while I smoke with Betty and Boop hanging out, as I chomp on a Turkey Leg. And when I'm done I'll leave my garbage and cigarette butt on the seat. And I won't wear deodorant that day. On my way out I'm going to spit on the ground a few times. Make sure you're behind me to get a good view of my chubb flubb because I'll surely be wearing ill fitting shorts and a shirt that doesn't cover all my rolling love handles. If you see me, be sure to say hi!

i nearly cried reading this. too funny!

 

[jbcheerchick93]

p.s. what not to do at disney

please do not
-let you small kids run around and they be surprised when you cannot find them
-ask someone to take your picture if you are not ready for it to be taken, and then take up forty minutes of my time trying to get arranged
-steal from the disney stores
-leave your messes for everyone else to clean up, even when at a sit down dinner, consolidating your dishes makes it easier for the people cleaning up
-expect everything to go right
-DO NOT forget to nap and reapply every day!

DO try to
-go to the front of the monorail and ask if you can sit there, its so fun to see the train moving from the front
-relax for at least two hours every day. you will be grateful the days following
-schedule one day in the middle of the week to relax at the hotel all day
-go to downtown disney at night to shop for some things to bring home
-but some disney shirts before you go to disney, they will be much cheaper here!

 

[bdoyledimou]

To those of you who find a nursing mother obscene, and/or claim it illegal, i hereby present a very legal, Jack Nicholson eating his lunch.

If that is allowed, then i see no problem with a mother nursing her child.

And to keep with the thread theme, Please don't be Jack Nicholson Topless eating your lunch in the parks.

 

[DisneyMomm]

To those of you who find a nursing mother obscene, and/or claim it illegal, i hereby present a very legal, Jack Nicholson eating his lunch.

If that is allowed, then i see no problem with a mother nursing her child.

And to keep with the thread theme, Please don't be Jack Nicholson Topless eating your lunch in the parks.