Where is the free popcorn?

[C6PT7]

Just to say I think your analogy here might not be appropriate. Smoking is banned for health reasons not for the smell (although personally I hate the smell too).

As for food smells, as long as people aren't disturbing my ears I don't have a problem with people bringing in other types of food. Personally the smell of fish makes me gag but doesn't mean I would begrudge someone else eating it next to me as long as they weren't throwing it in my face. I think as long as people are sensible and not disturbing others then its OK although I can understand why some food (pepperoni pizza comes to mind) might stink out somewhere. I think most people are sensible with food for the theatre and don't bring silly stuff in from my experience.

Personally I find the WDT a bit different to BT as its a live show and therefore you are also possibly disturbing the actors as well. I would be inclined to limit what I took in there to snack food but as others have said even these can be loud too and smell (doritos for instance). But banning any snacking just seems silly as it can be a useful distraction for bored kids etc.

Please know I wasn't saying that smoking in theaters has been banned just due to the smell. It was banned and deemed unacceptable long before the smoking bans came into effect in my location.
Just saying that the NICE smell of popcorn without the smell of tobacco is how I remember it years ago before the smelly foods were introduced.

 

[C6PT7]

Since when is offering upgraded food choices "lowering the bar"? I first experienced this in theaters over 25 years ago. It's not lack of consideration for others. It's enjoying what is commonly available at theaters.

"Upgraded food choices" is an interesting way to describe burgers, pizza, fries etc.
Personally I would say "inappropriate food choices", given that they form part of a meal. Popcorn, candy do not.
It is inconsiderate to eat food that strongly smells and does affect those around you. Just because it is now commonly available in theaters doesn't mean it is right. It is sold these days and it is up to the person to decide if they deem it an appropriate food to take into the theater.

Fries and what not are snack foods. Disney Fantasy has it all wrong, maybe that's what they want to do when they are at a movie. Why should you stop that? When a majority of people want to take something into the theater. Because that is the norm. If you find the smell offensive, maybe you should forgo the movie and use a theater that only serves popcorn. If that even exists.

JW

I find your post confusing.
Is a burger and fries, or a pizza a snack food, or a meal?
To me, a snack is a small sandwich or fruit to "snack on", until my main meal.

And this part of your post, only confirms the entitled and lowering the bar part of my first post.

maybe that's what they want to do when they are at a movie. Why should you stop that?

Exactly what I was saying about this is what I want, and I do not care if it does affect others.

When a majority of people want to take something into the theater.

Well somehow you have managed to appoint yourself as the person with statistics to prove your "fact" and that the majority are in favor. Have you the stats available to prove this?
Someone with respect for others views could say I disagree and like being able to take burgers, fries, pizza into a movie theater. Not just say Disney Fantasy has this all wrong.

If you find the smell offensive, maybe you should forgo the movie and use a theater that only serves popcorn. If that even exists.

In regards to this part of your post, I think you will find that the WDT and BVT do NOT serve burgers, fries and pizza in their concession outlets outside the theaters. They serve them on the pool deck. Maybe where they wish them to be consumed.
Just because they do not have signs saying no burgers, fries, pizza, does not mean they condone your actions. Maybe, just maybe, they are relying on your own common sense and consideration for others.

Would you book a show in a theater, say Lion King on Broadway and take in a burger and fries from a vendor outside if they allowed you to?

 

[dcassetta]

The Walt Disney theatre's concession stand has been open every time I've been to a show, except for midnight PremEars. However the Buena Vista theatre's concession stand seems to be much more hit or miss. So, if people want to snack during the movie, they need to bring it from someplace else. If you bring a sandwich or a piece of fruit from the pool deck is that a snack? Are fries by themselves a snack, while fries accompanied by a hamburger are a meal? If you get a sandwich, or a piece of fruit and add fries to it, have you then crossed over into the meal category? And, if we're discussing foods that might be disturbing other patrons, a box of candy can be really irritating. The crinkling of the cellophane, the shaking of the candy around inside the box, when someone spills it and you can hear the candy clatter all over the floor.

It's been several years since I've been in New York City, but I don't recall Broadway theatres serving any food at all, just beverages at the intermission. Theaters in the West End in London, are similar, although you can often get a little cup of ice cream at the interval.

If the most distracting thing that happens to me during the show on a Disney cruise is smelling someone's french fries, then that is a great day at sea!

 

[C6PT7]

The Walt Disney theatre's concession stand has been open every time I've been to a show, except for midnight PremEars. However the Buena Vista theatre's concession stand seems to be much more hit or miss. So, if people want to snack during the movie, they need to bring it from someplace else. If you bring a sandwich or a piece of fruit from the pool deck is that a snack? Are fries by themselves a snack, while fries accompanied by a hamburger are a meal? If you get a sandwich, or a piece of fruit and add fries to it, have you then crossed over into the meal category? And, if we're discussing foods that might be disturbing other patrons, a box of candy can be really irritating. The crinkling of the cellophane, the shaking of the candy around inside the box, when someone spills it and you can hear the candy clatter all over the floor.

It's been several years since I've been in New York City, but I don't recall Broadway theatres serving any food at all, just beverages at the intermission. Theaters in the West End in London, are similar, although you can often get a little cup of ice cream at the interval.

If the most distracting thing that happens to me during the show on a Disney cruise is smelling someone's french fries, then that is a great day at sea!

If your post is in reference to mine, then I think you have missed my point.
A snack is a snack. Something to eat between meals, to tide you over.

Go into most fast food burger joints and ask for a meal.
It will be a burger, fries and drink. So a meal.

Popcorn and candy are not snacks. They are treats. To be had on occasion. Like when on a vacation or going out to somewhere special, like the movie theater.
I've never felt hunger relieved after eating a bag of popcorn, or eating a candy bar. Enjoyment yes.
And the wrapping of said candy is unfortunate. What is fortunate is that both the WDT and BVT have carpet so no noise of candy dropping on the floor!
You have my point that taking food into a Broadway or West End theater show is not only disrespectful, but also inconsiderate, hence why it is not allowed. (intermissions excepted).
Movie theaters have served popcorn for as long as I can remember, and long before that. It's traditional.

Your great day at sea could be even greater if someone did not bring smelly food into the theater for you to smell though! A little consideration on their part and less personal accommodation on your part for what someone else wants, would make it more pleasant for everyone right?

 

[undertheradar]

OK you are entitled to your view, but to say I am all wrong is stopping my own view, these boards reflect everyone's opinion. I have been in the WDT and one family came in with fires and burgers, it stunk out the area, and everyone nearby was complaining thinking it was rude and disrespectful, I was not the only one to think that. I think one went to a CM to complain.

I assume you think taking photos during the show us OK as well?

People can eat 24/7 on the ship, they can go 60 minutes without eating. Candy and popcorn cause little inconvenience to others, eating fries through a performance of Twice charmed, is downright rude.

Seriously, everyone is entitled to a view. What "fires" did the family come in with?

 

[dcassetta]

A little consideration on their part and less personal accommodation on your part for what someone else wants, would make it more pleasant for everyone right?

it actually doesn't bother me at all to accommodate what someone else wants, as long as that accommodation doesn't bring any personal harm to me. I apologize if the tone of my earlier posts came across as anything but a response to some people trying to tell other people what they should do On a cruise. I've been in this planet way too long to let other people's actions or bother me in that way. If I find something you're doing so troublesome that I can't enjoy myself, I'll just leave and go find something else to do. I'm on a Disney cruise, I shouldn't really be complaining about anything.

 

[C6PT7]

it actually doesn't bother me at all to accommodate what someone else wants, as long as that accommodation doesn't bring any personal harm to me. I apologize if the tone of my earlier posts came across as anything but a response to some people trying to tell other people what they should do On a cruise. I've been in this planet way too long to let other people's actions or bother me in that way. If I find something you're doing so troublesome that I can't enjoy myself, I'll just leave and go find something else to do. I'm on a Disney cruise, I shouldn't really be complaining about anything.

I appreciate and respect your opinion, although I disagree with it to a point.
Yes we all should be able to tolerate each other, but in that tolerance, some take it too far IMO. And what suits them is AOK, and everyone else doesn't matter anymore.
If you were in quiet cove and sunbathing/reading/relaxing, would you be ok with someone having music blearing from their headphones or playing music on their phone and would it disturb you? Would you just just go and find something else to do?
Or would you politely ask them to turn it down?

Polite society and manners are being lost because people accommodate the fact that some people want something not offered or to their liking, so they just do their own thing regardless of everyone else. JMO.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

I read the thread title and immediately -----> something for free?!?!?! Bwaahahahahaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

 

[C6PT7]

I think the point I'm trying to make is we are becoming more and more entitled to do what WE want to do without respecting and considering the impact that our actions may have on others.
And to say If you find the smell offensive, maybe you should forgo the movie and use a theater that only serves popcorn, or if I don't like the behavior or someone, I should remove myself from that environment is only fueling the the fire of what I want is paramount, and everyone else should agree or get over it.

 

[JW9DVC]

Either way. You seem to find it offensive. Maybe I feel your popcorn is offensive. I honestly don't care about your comfort of smell, now if they are talking and being really disruptive. Or if the movie had smells being pumped in to contrast the scenes. Sure.

I don't see how anyone eating food. Rather a snack or a meal. Fries tend to be a snack food alone. Is offensive. I say, if you don't like what others are doing and you have no control over it. Then maybe you shouldn't attend.

You would rather people accommodate you and not take food in, is what I'm getting from your comments.

Time magazine had an article, To attract more customers and simultaneously squeeze more money out of them at the same time, theaters have been adding or expanding amenities and special features so that going to the movies is much more of an “experience” than sitting at home watching Netflix. Regal Cinemas has been adding luxury recliners to theaters, and plans to have them in as many as 350 locations by 2015. AMC’s Dine-in Theatres program allows patrons at select locations to grab beer and wine, as well as lunch, dinner, or some snacks while taking in a film, sometimes from the comfort of a recliner. In June, the country’s first 4D theater opened in Los Angeles, with artificial wind, fog, scents, and sensor-equipped seats.

I think the point I'm trying to make is we are becoming more and more entitled to do what WE want to do without respecting and considering the impact that our actions may have on others.
And to say If you find the smell offensive, maybe you should forgo the movie and use a theater that only serves popcorn, or if I don't like the behavior or someone, I should remove myself from that environment is only fueling the the fire of what I want is paramount, and everyone else should agree or get over it.

 

[dcassetta]

I appreciate and respect your opinion, although I disagree with it to a point.
Yes we all should be able to tolerate each other, but in that tolerance, some take it too far IMO. And what suits them is AOK, and everyone else doesn't matter anymore.
If you were in quiet cove and sunbathing/reading/relaxing, would you be ok with someone having music blearing from their headphones or playing music on their phone and would it disturb you? Would you just just go and find something else to do?
Or would you politely ask them to turn it down?

Polite society and manners are being lost because people accommodate the fact that some people want something not offered or to their liking, so they just do their own thing regardless of everyone else. JMO.

This is just me personally, so I know others might have different opinions. To answer your question about the quiet cove - if I thought the music was too loud, yes I might ask them to turn it down. However, my desire for a quiet beach isn't necessarily more important than their desire to have a beach with music. is the area I've chosen designated as a quiet beach? Or, is it a public beach that anyone can access and use as they see fit? Are they trying to offend me with their music, or are they just enjoying a day at the beach? Should they be required to accommodate me by turning their music off? And, again, yes if I find the music too troublesome I would leave and go elsewhere. I am not a big fan of Frozen, but the mantra "let it go" has served me well.

 

[Saamh]

In 9 cruises totaling 73 nights onboard I have never seen someone bring a meal into WDT (and we rarely miss a nightly show). I agree with the pp that mentioned Broadway-type theaters don't allow eating and I would put WDT more along the lines of this type of theater. Based upon my experience, it appears many other cruisers agree since most do not bring in burgers, etc. As Disney Fantasy mentioned, there is enough food onboard at all times that cruisers can survive 60-90 minutes without needing to consume a meal.

 

[C6PT7]

Either way. You seem to find it offensive. Maybe I feel your popcorn is offensive. I honestly don't care about your comfort of smell, now if they are talking and being really disruptive.

Well. There's not a lot to say after that comment. Apart from how unfortunate for anyone around you.

I don't see how anyone eating food. Rather a snack or a meal. Fries tend to be a snack food alone. Is offensive. I say, if you don't like what others are doing and you have no control over it. Then maybe you shouldn't attend.

You would rather people accommodate you and not take food in, is what I'm getting from your comments.

Funny you should say that, because that is EXACTLY the same opinion I have of yours.
You would rather people accommodate you taking food in rather than not.

Time magazine had an article, To attract more customers and simultaneously squeeze more money out of them at the same time, theaters have been adding or expanding amenities and special features so that going to the movies is much more of an “experience” than sitting at home watching Netflix. Regal Cinemas has been adding luxury recliners to theaters, and plans to have them in as many as 350 locations by 2015. AMC’s Dine-in Theatres program allows patrons at select locations to grab beer and wine, as well as lunch, dinner, or some snacks while taking in a film, sometimes from the comfort of a recliner. In June, the country’s first 4D theater opened in Los Angeles, with artificial wind, fog, scents, and sensor-equipped seats.

Not quite the evidence that a majority of people want to take something into the theater, but a good effort none the less.

 

[JW9DVC]

Apparently people in law can't always get along. If you don't like something. Then you have the choice to stay or leave. All of this over the smell of food.

Until you can prove your opinions as well. I will again say, agree to disagree.

JW

 

[ahain]

Personally, I think babies should be banned in the WDT and BV cinema. They are distracting, sometimes they smell, and people are taking care of their babies whilst you want to be entertained and focused. It's not that the babies need it, they won't even remember the show. As the nursery is available, there is no need to bring the baby to the show. I think because babies are part of the family people just do it, but even if I was sailing in concierge I wouldn't bring my baby to a show.

I think that blinky/flashing shoes on kids should be banned - those things are like strobe lights after the lights are turned down in the theater!! I also think that DCL should be rigorous in making certain that guests keep phones & tablets turned off (i.e. no lit-up screens) after a show has begun. I really don't care what food people bring into the theater, but I am hopeful that are careful not to spill and don't wipe their oily/sticky hands on the upholstery and that they take their trays/trash out with them when they leave.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I also think that DCL should be rigorous in making certain that guests keep phones & tablets turned off (i.e. no lit-up screens) after a show has begun.

On the Dream last October, they seemed to be very vigilant about this. It seemed like anytime a screen lit up, a CM came down and motioned for it to be put away. But on the Fantasy last month, I didn't see any enforcement of this. I noticed a few people (not many) pull out their phones and screens light up and no one approached them to tell them to put the phone away.

 

[ahain]

On the Dream last October, they seemed to be very vigilant about this. It seemed like anytime a screen lit up, a CM came down and motioned for it to be put away. But on the Fantasy last month, I didn't see any enforcement of this. I noticed a few people (not many) pull out their phones and screens light up and no one approached them to tell them to put the phone away.

On a recent cruise (on the Wonder), the young kid in the row in front of us apparently could have cared less about the show and only wanted to play games on his tablet, which the parents allowed. It was VERY distracting, and I finally leaned forward and politely asked the Mom to have the child turn it off. She made some "huffy" noises, but did shut it off.

Similarly, on the same cruise but a different night, there was a small child with flashing blinky shoes about 5-6 rows up on the right-hand side of the WDT, in front of where the ASL team stands. We were toward the middle of the theater but it was nearly impossible to focus on the show with the flashing going on. I'm not certain what finally prompted the ending of the flashing - a CM, parent or other guest - but it stopped about 15 minutes into the show - thank goodness!!

 

[C6PT7]

People with tablets/phones with the screens lit up, parents ignoring their children's behavior and how they may be causing a distraction to others, and then huffing when approached about it..... Just more people who really couldn't care less about how their behavior and actions affect other people, are are outraged when their lack of consideration is pointed out to them.
I do not believe so many people can be ignorant to this, but they really do not care. The same as the "I paid XYZ dollars for this cruise! How dare you tell me I cannot do this!"
We are on such a slippery slope as a society if this continues and sooner rather than later, one persons right to do as they wish and ignore the consequences of their actions or those under their control, will trump the rights of the many to enjoy civilized environments and expect basic manners from each other.

 

[squirrel]

I have never seen anything other than popcorn or other snack type foods during performances at the WDT. When it comes to the BVT then sure people bring in meals. Some of the movies were during lunch time. I don't have a problem with it. I don't recall being in the BVT when it was packed, so it wouldn't be too hard to find another seat if something really bothered you - maybe I have been lucky at the movies I have attended.

Tablets that are on during the show are distracting and annoying to others and should be turned off.

 

[C6PT7]

When I was on vacation in London, England on the tube/metro, I saw these posters.
Maybe DCL could take the idea, use the characters (like Chip n Dale, Heuy, Deuy and Louie) and recreate them with slogans like I won't talk during the movie, I won't reserve sunbeds or seats, I won't take photographs during the show?