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

[2nd childhood]

Last year at the AK parade a very nice woman asked my DS if he wanted to sit on the curb with her grandson and I thanked her more than once. She was so gracious and my son had an excellent view. Even with all the rude people around I'm glad to have met the ones who share the magic.

 

[Lizzybear]

We've only ever gone to WDW as adults (well, my sister was 13 the first time) and a few times we let people's little kids stand in front of us. It's never been under duress though, usually my mum got chatting to the parents and told them to go ahead. The parents themselves haven't stood in front though. If people forced themselves on me and my group like the OP mentioned i'd be very cross though, I mean how rude!

 

[Pumbaa_]

People don't do that to us, my DH looks scary and peole tend to make circles around him

We also tend to skip the parades, can't deal with the heat usually by parade time. But when we do, like MNSSHP, don't even think of taking my spot

 

[Robo]

There are "GOOD" guests.
And there are "BAD" guests.

GOOD- does not want to take someone's spot, so will find a clear spot EARLY and WAIT.
BAD- doesn't care who or what... just DEMANDS it at the last minute

GOOD- will FEEL GUILTY if anyone tries to push them out their long-held spot
BAD- will FEEL GREAT if they can bully someone out of their long-held spot

GOOD- will post about their worries of disappointing others on the DIS
BAD- can't be bothered with info about the parks or others feelings

BAD guests derive their "POWER" because they know how easy it is to take advantage of GOOD guests' GUILT.

GOOD guests should learn to say "NO" (without guilt) to BAD guests.

 

[jpolak]

When we were there on the 29th some guy sent his two young children (the oldest couldn't have been nore than 8) upto the rope alone where we were sitting. He then told his kids that they would meet them by the stroller and left. The tow kids stood there for a while and then left. Before they left I asked the oldest if she knew where her dad was she said yes. I mean I know your in Disney World and all but c'mon.

 

[ntsammy5]

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.

That's about the time I start to think about getting violent. At 6'4" and 235#, I would have stood up and blocked their view and dared them to do something about it. Maybe not an elegant or politically correct solution, but satisfying.

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[RockNGirl26]

i usually always let little kids in front of me because im pretty tall around other people [except for most men, if this makes sense hah],ever since i was little, so i almost always have a good view no matter where we are.

on my last trip in june there were two little children, brother + sister, who were peeking between me and my friends to see - we had somehow gotten a prime spot 5 minutes before showtime - but their parents kept telling them not to get in front of us since we were there first. of course i asked them if theyd like to stand in front of me with their parents permission of course, and they were both reluctant because "i was there first." but i inisisted they did and their parents couldnt stop thanking me...it was nice to get a thank you! it could have been their first trip to mk so of course i wanted them to have good memories. as for pictures, i just shot over their heads!

 

[disneypharm]

i usually always let little kids in front of me because im pretty tall around other people [except for most men, if this makes sense hah],ever since i was little, so i almost always have a good view no matter where we are.

on my last trip in june there were two little children, brother + sister, who were peeking between me and my friends to see - we had somehow gotten a prime spot 5 minutes before showtime - but their parents kept telling them not to get in front of us since we were there first. of course i asked them if theyd like to stand in front of me with their parents permission of course, and they were both reluctant because "i was there first." but i inisisted they did and their parents couldnt stop thanking me...it was nice to get a thank you! it could have been their first trip to mk so of course i wanted them to have good memories. as for pictures, i just shot over their heads!

 

[Karnak]

HOO BOY! After reading these parade posts I'm glad I don't care much for parades. Much rather use my time at other attractions while the lines are shorter because of so many people fighting for spots to see the parade.

Enjoy.

 

[maelstrom]

One time my mom and I had staked out a spot in Frontierland for Spectro. We got to talking with another family next to us. Closer to parade time, another (obnoxious) family comes along and tries to weasel their way in. Well, myself and the mom from the other family stood shoulder to shoulder (touching) to block these obnoxious people out. I'm not usually that friendly, but we were uniting for a common cause! Throughout the entire parade the other family continued to be obnoxious (especially their daughter). They kept speaking in Spanish about us, but my mom and I understand a bit of Spanish, much to their dismay. We never said anything to them, but after they'd say something, we'd shoot them looks of daggers.

 

[Simba22]

I am one of those that stacks out my space for SpectroMagic 1 1/2 early.

Me too! I will gladly let a small child sit in front of me if they are nce about it.... although I can never understand why the people that complain about not having a viewing spot are always the people who show up at 9:59 for a 10pm parade.

 

[Evil Queen]

Something similiar happened to us in Epcot years ago, for Illuminations.

We picked our spot, about 45 minutes before show time. Older DS went to get the 3 of us a couple of drinks and a snack, about 15 minutes after sitting. Youngest DS and I stayed put. We secured a spot between us two with older ones backpack. Other family came up and was behind us. Oldest DS returned and took his spot. The other family had no problem being verbally abusive and saying how rude he was, etc. I finally had to open my mouth up. They ended up moving and I was glad they did.

 

[Hixski]

This is one of the main reasons I do not go to the fireworks shows or parades anymore. If I am in an area where I can see some of it then I will watch but I will not fight a crowd to get close. Some people feel that they have more "viewing rights" that others. My wife and I do not have kids and people always feel that we should move to let their kids have our spots. I don't feel that is right but I will let children sit next to me and the parents can stay behind.

DH and I are like this too. It just amazes me that not having children means you give up your rights to be in WDW. Especially at the parades. We just take advantage of everyone being there and go do something else. Let everyone else duke it out for the close spots.

 

[dizplanner]

I had a bad experience with Illuminations a number of years ago. It was crowded and we grabbed a spot at least 45 min before the show. There was one spot at a rail where we were going to have my 6 year old son stand, I would stand behind him, my husband would stand behind me and when the show started, put our 4 year old daughter on his shoulders. There was a family, I think they were all adults that had a bench near by - most of the time held by one or two adults. Just before the show started, the older woman asked if my daughter wanted to join her on the bench for the show. Since I could keep her in sight and it looked to be a better view, I let her go over. I watched from time to time and it looked like my daughter and her were enjoying the show together. I was feeling the magic. Then came the downer. After the show as we collected our daughter and were leaving, the man, I assume the woman's husband, started going on at us about forcing our children on others and expecting others to babysit, etc. My husband laughed because he thought the man was joking, which only made him madder. We got separated in the crowd then, but I told my husband that no he wasn't joking - he was serious. Made me upset, embarrassed and ruined the evening. Later I realized I did nothing wrong - his wife invited, we never suggested anything nor were we crowding their spot. Maybe I looked a bit frazzled keeping a 4 & 6 year under control before the show and trying to save the limited spot we had, I don't know. But I'm sure I did nothing that deserved a chewing out.

After that experience, we got tables at the Rose and Crown for dinner and Illuminations for the next three visits so that we wouldn't have to deal with the crowds.

 

[prfctlyximprfct]

I recently went to Walt Disney world with my two best friends. We are 18 years old and love Disney as much as anyone. One night after leaving Magic Kingdom, we were waiting in line for the bus to come bring us back to All Star Movies. We waited and finally after 3 buses came and went we got on and luckily got a seat. One woman started yelling at us because we were sitting saying, "Wait until you have kids." At first I thought she might be joking, so I smiled but she then proceeded to give us the nastiest look. I would gladly give my seat up to anyone who desparatley needed it but this was not the case. When we got out at All Star Movies she took her stroller and rammed it into my friends leg. Well lady, when I do have kids I won't be so rude.

 

[brendrek]

A little off topic, but it reminds me of a concert I went to at the House of Blues in Atlantic City. The floor section is standing room only, and if you eat at the HOB restaurant you can "pass the line" to get in first. Anyway me and my BF got there super early, ate dinner, and got in the VIP line hours before showtime (there was only one couple in front of us). Finally, they start letting in and everyone from the back starts running. We ran too and got the front row center against the stage wall. There was no question that we deserved our spots, and I felt vindicated we didn't get outrun at the last second. That would have sucked.

Sadly though, I must have left a little too much personal space because a young woman squeezed in next to me. I held my ground but the people next to us (the first ones in line) let up a little room. During the opening act she starts huffing and puffing pushing her arms out trying to make enough space for herself, all the while bragging to her friend behind her how she is in the front row (only half of her was). When she pushed I would just dig in my heels in harder.

I thought it was really rude, but I was afraid if I said anything it would have been very nasty. I felt like "accidentally" elbowing her in the ribs once or twice. Thankfully, before the main act came out more room opened along the front row and I was able to fully enjoy the show. I was amazed at the lack of consideration though.

Fortunately I don't like the parades much, but if anyone pulls that stuff at the fireworks shows I'm not holding back...watchout I'm from Jersey

 

[AIW]

I too just experienced this same thing, although it was not at WDW. My 2 kids and I lined up to watch a critter/bug show. We got the first row seats and I chose to sit at the end of the row in case my kids wanted to leave. A few minutes later an employee walks in pushing a lady in a wheelchair. Of course, they asked me if I wouldn't mind moving over so that she could sit at the end. No problem I say. BUT, then her husband has to sit beside her (and at this point my 2 kids were complaining because they were squished--and they really were). Then minutes into the show, their daughter decides to sit next to the dad. At this point, I refused to budge anymore, as there wasn't anymore room. I will always accommodate persons with disabilities, but this was a bit extreme.

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

This brings a couple of things to mind. First, I remember the time when DS was 4 years old and got sick with a stomach virus while on vacation. After a day or two in the room we started him out slowly by letting him watch parads while in a rented stroller. While DD and DW rode a few thing me and DS hung out for 30 minutes or so one afternoon waiting for SADCT parade along Main Street. We had a good spot for him to watch without getting out of his stroller. As parade makes it way toward us two attractive European young women who spoke another language got right in front of the stroller, one of them basically squatting over DS' stroller! I tried to say something but all I got back was a "Sorry I don't understand you" smile and a cold shoulder. DS, still pale and a bit weak from illness, looks over at me and and calmly says, "Dad, that girl's _______ is in the way of the parade."

Second, I have been known to allow other kids to sit in front of me even after we have staked out our spots for parades. But all I ask is don't presume it will happen, and be garteful when it does.

 

[disneypharm]

Sorry dublicate entry.

 

[disneypharm]

This brings a couple of things to mind. First, I remember the time when DS was 4 years old and got sick with a stomach virus while on vacation. After a day or two in the room we started him out slowly by letting him watch parads while in a rented stroller. While DD and DW rode a few thing me and DS hung out for 30 minutes or so one afternoon waiting for SADCT parade along Main Street. We had a good spot for him to watch without getting out of his stroller. As parade makes it way toward us two attractive European young women who spoke another language got right in front of the stroller, one of them basically squatting over DS' stroller! I tried to say something but all I got back was a "Sorry I don't understand you" smile and a cold shoulder. DS, still pale and a bit weak from illness, looks over at me and and calmly says, "Dad, that girl's _______ is in the way of the parade."

How rude! It would have made me so furious if they did that to my DD . I don't care if they don't understand English. I would have gone and physically pushed them away. Poor DS!