Will you move so my kids can sit there???

[disneysnowflake]

My cousin and her family just got back from WDW on Thursday. She's been there before, but in 2000. It was herself, husband, 13 year old daughter and 11 year old daughter.

She told me that she sat on the curb in Liberty Square 60 minutes before Spectromagic started. She brought a beach towel to sit on.

About 10 minutes before the parade a family with 3 kids asked my cousin if her family could MOVE so their kids could see the parade. My cousin said no. The mom was irate and told my cousin her family was taking up space that belonged to a child. Disney was for kids under 8.. blah, blah, blah. She then told her kids to STAND in front of my cousin and family. A CM came over and told the 3 kids they couldn't stand on the street. The mom then tried to tell the CM that my cousin and her family stole their parade spot.

All and all the other family took off after the mom went on for over a minute yapping her mouth, but my cousin thought it was strange. Of all the spaces along the parade route she couldn't figure out why this mom chose her to make a fuss with especially since it was completely packed for parade viewing. My cousin said there were 2 rows of people standing behind her to see the parade, too.

My cousin said it was crowded at WDW, hot, very humid, but a TON of fun. She stayed at Caribbean Beach, and it was so nice.

 

[Robo]

About 10 minutes before the parade a family with 3 kids asked my cousin if her family could MOVE so their kids could see the parade.

Yeah, from the many similar reports here, apparently that family is in every park at parade-time every day.

 

[Allison]

It is amazing how rude people can be. Her family had as much right to be there as anyone else-actually they had more right to be there because they actually got the spot ahead of time.

I love Caribbean Beach by the way. Glad they liked it.

 

[NJDad18]

This has happened to us twice. One trip that was an adults only trip we were one of the first people in at the Festival of the Lion King Show in AK and we sat on the end on a bench with nothing in front of us. 5 minutes before the show started a family came in and sat down then went over to us and asked if we would switch so their daughter could see. DW said no way we've been here x minutes before the show started and we're not moving. On our last trip (returned on 8/26). We had a spot for illuminations along the rail in front of Norway. We were there 1 hour before the show started. I had my camera and tripod set up to try to take pictures of the show. 10 minutes before the show started a family sat right behind us. I was squatting/kneeling while I used the camera. When the laser part of the show started, I stood up. The Father behind me said, "Look he just stands up and blocks a kid from seeing the show." Thankfully his wife stuck up for me and told him that we were here before them.

 

[STEAMBOAT209]

YES, this seems to be a problem over and over again. Some people just don't get it, ( or do they ? ), nothing like play stupid, we've only been sitting here for an hour because there nothing else to do in Disney. Arrive at the last minute, then that's just where you will be viewing from.

 

[Devil_Dog99]

DW and I cannot believe how bad some people will just creep and creep and creep into your space. On occaision we will let some small children sit in front of us (we have no kids - unless you count me). But we have seen families just plop down in front of us. WHen you say something they ignore you or claim that they could fit in that 2x2 inch piece of pavement. Fortunately the CMs who man the crowds usually see what's happening and get these interlopers to move along.

 

[Windy City Heather]

I am one of those that stacks out my space for SpectroMagic 1 1/2 early. It is my favorite part of Disney. I have a certain spot I like. I bring a beach towel to lay out for my family. I fold the beach towel so it is exactly what my family needs so I am not taking up more space. I missed 1 1/2 of park time, I am not letting anyone in. I have learned over the years that if I don't have the beach towel people creep into our space. If one of us were to give up our spot for someone elses child we would not be sitting with our child.

I was sitting next to a women one day and her little one bolted into the street before the parade started. She was up from her seat for 10 seconds at most and someone took her spot.

 

[seashoreCM]

We had a spot for illuminations along the rail in front of Norway. We were there 1 hour before the show started. I had my camera and tripod set up to try to take pictures of the show. 10 minutes before the show started a family sat right behind us. I was squatting/kneeling while I used the camera. When the laser part of the show started, I stood up. The Father behind me said, "Look he just stands up and blocks a kid from seeing the show." Thankfully his wife stuck up for me and told him that we were here before them.

Common phrase photographers traveling in a group say: "Down in front".

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[cmassey]

my answer is "NO"

 

[keishashadow]

I had a scary experience @ Epcot before Illuminations started.

I, DH & youngest DS were camped out leaning on solid, cement railing overlooking lake in front of Germany, had staked out a prime spot nearly an hour prior. Usually we don't bother but, glad to have a break & wanted to see the show w/o a sea of heads in my way for once.

The area quickly filled up w/other guests, a few were upset because we wouldn't back up from the rail to let their children watch (sorry, I was tired & needed the railing to lean on).

About 1/2 hour before the show, youngest DS got an upset stomach & had to use the bathroom immediately. DH volunteered to walk w/him thru the packed crowd. They left their backpacks on the ground on either side of me.

Honestly, I felt like I needed a pitchfork to hold back the throng. The worst were the adult, conventioneers. One woman kept tippling over onto me, spilling her vino & proceeded to tell me what a "...beat down housefrau I was saving spots for my family who was out drinking..." .

they were back in less than 10 min., good thing - I think I might have been over run.

 

[LUVMICKEY]

My cousin and her family just got back from WDW on Thursday. She's been there before, but in 2000. It was herself, husband, 13 year old daughter and 11 year old daughter.

She told me that she sat on the curb in Liberty Square 60 minutes before Spectromagic started. She brought a beach towel to sit on.

About 10 minutes before the parade a family with 3 kids asked my cousin if her family could MOVE so their kids could see the parade. My cousin said no. The mom was irate and told my cousin her family was taking up space that belonged to a child. Disney was for kids under 8.. blah, blah, blah. She then told her kids to STAND in front of my cousin and family. A CM came over and told the 3 kids they couldn't stand on the street. The mom then tried to tell the CM that my cousin and her family stole their parade spot.

All and all the other family took off after the mom went on for over a minute yapping her mouth, but my cousin thought it was strange. Of all the spaces along the parade route she couldn't figure out why this mom chose her to make a fuss with especially since it was completely packed for parade viewing. My cousin said there were 2 rows of people standing behind her to see the parade, too.

My cousin said it was crowded at WDW, hot, very humid, but a TON of fun. She stayed at Caribbean Beach, and it was so nice.

Sometimes people are just unbeleiveable. What made that mother think she had the right to just ask another family to move from a spot they had been sitting in for an hour to just let them sit there instead. We have had similar situations happen to us, and we don't let them get away with it either. We all have our priorities and if you really want to see the parades, you have to make it your priority and be there early enough that you have your own spot and not trying to take someone elses that has been there well in advance waiting for the parade.

 

[Scraper]

Oh no way. I got hear this is my spot and I want to see it as much as your child maybe even more. I don't say all that I just say you should have got here earlier.

 

[monorailsilver]

You snooze you loose is my motto!

I have small kids & I would never think of having anyone move for them to see the show.

I guess we all know who the Disney Vets are vs the novices (for the most part).

 

[senecabeach]

DW and I cannot believe how bad some people will just creep and creep and creep into your space. On occaision we will let some small children sit in front of us (we have no kids - unless you count me).

I will, on occassion, do this too and sometimes even invite tots to get in front of me (with parents permission) ...BUT... only if the family (to me) seems "deserving" and certainly a "thank you" is definitely expected.

Somehow, the older I get, the less patienceI have of bratty disrespectful kids as well as the parents that taught them to be that way and think they are "entitled"!

Lately, I've been saying to myself ...Hey kid (and parent), Im 60 now, and who knows how many more times I can be here...you've got the rest of your life to get good seats....Get Lost !!

 

[Feralpeg]

At a MNSSHP last year, DD and I sat on the curb on Main Street to wait for the parade. We went to that spot as soon as they let us out of the Liberty area when the party started. Just before the parade started, a family came up behind us and wanted our seats. I offered to slide back and let the little ones sit on the curb in front of us, but the parents wanted the kids to stay in their strollers. They wanted us to move so they could put the strollers up to the curb. I said that we couldn't do that because we wouldn't be able to see. The parade is our favorite part of the event (really the only reason we attend). I wasn't going to not be able to see it.

Well, the mom wasn't happy. She pushed the strollers up as close to our backs as she could. So, I did get to see the parade, but the entire time, I was being kicked in the back by a two year old. I asked the mom once to move him back because he was kicking me. She told me that if I didn't like it, I should have switched with them.

I guess because I am an adult and DD is 18, we don't have the right to enjoy the Disney parades even though we've paid full price for our tickets. Not all adults are about thrill rides. I wish people would realized that having a small child does not automatically grant you the right to put everyone else out.

 

[Lizziejane]

This is why I hate the parades - they seem to bring out the nasty in people! We spent two hours sitting at a table that was butted right up against the wall in front of the lake outside France waiting for Illuminations. About half an hour before the show started, a family brought their kids over and they tried to squeeze between the table and the wall! I mentioned to them to please not do that, blah blah. They all ended up sitting on the wall directly in front of us, parents included! All they had to do was stand behind our table - we were seated, so they could easily see over us - or to the side, but no, they sat right in front of us. That's the last time I'll waste my time trying to hold the "perfect" spot.

 

[buzzmom3]

Last year at MNSSHP we got great seats on the parade route. I let two little girls get in front of me and stand with my DH and son so that they could see. Their parents were so sweet, they bought popcorn for the girls to share with my DS and the kids were given each other candy. However, another family tried to move in front of my DH and the kids. Bad move!! They ending up hear from two sets of angry parents. I offered to let their kids go up with our kids but they "wanted the whole family together". My DH said good, then your whole family can be together at the back!

 

[purpliequeen]

Wow people like this sure want to ruin others' vacations. When I was around 4 we waited for and hour or so to watch the Christmas parade. In the middle of it, some irate woman came up behind my mom and asked her if she could move to the side so she could get a picture. My mom said, "no," because she was full aware of the fact that it was PACKED and if she moved for this woman, she would invade someone else's space, not to mention, the could easily take a picture over my head or some other kids' heads without anyone moving. The woman was so aggravated, she took her water bottle and sprayed my mom with water on the back of her tshirt.

Of course there was nothing we could do, it was packed, the lady left, and it wasn't worth it. I never even knew someone could be soooo rude. If this was the mother's behavior, I wonder what her kids are like.... they're probably the ones in my high school who write on bathroom walls, throw stuff everywhere, etc. or write graffiti on walls. Sometimes I wonder if they know that they're setting an example for their children.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We stopped waiting in a good spot to watch parades and fireworks after one too many encounters with rude guests who demanded that we give up our spots to them or their children. Now, we just show up as the parade is arriving at the spot, stand in the back and watch from there. It's much less hassle and helps me sleep better.

I once had a woman show up and demand I move over and let her sit where I was because she was a senior citizen. I asked how old she was and she was three years younger than me. She didn't look it, though.

 

[3princesses4us]

Yeah, from the many similar reports here, apparently that family is in every park at parade-time every day.

They must have park hoppers!