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

[sunny_]

There are no lines on any of the rides or food venues during parades, either - and we try to take advantage of this.

That is what we like best about parades!! Shorts lines at all of the rides and attractions!

 

[makinorlando]

2) personal strollers must be the same size or smaller than the park rentals. No more cowcatchers, going to be some angry mom & dads.

I saw a HUGE...I mean HUGE stroller in Toontown yesterday... I was trying to catch the name (looked like it should have been TERMINATOR or something),as I have never seen anything so big - large wheels double stroller, but it had fabric like umbrella stroller (only heavy duty seats) it looked like it could catch a cow.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I've experienced the same type of rudeness at both DL and WDW. This made me think about something completely different, our first plane trip home from WDW and I was with DS (10) at the time and his Stepbrother (10). Me and DS had seats together and SB's seat was 2 rows back so I asked the lady in the aisle seat of our row if she would mind switching with him so we could all be together and she snapped at me like you would not believe and said no way. I tried to explain to her that he was a child and that he was upset (which he was) that we were not all sitting together and she didn't give a darn. I told my DS that anytime he got the slightest urge to use the restroom to get up and go..as many times as he wanted-and he did. Boy did that old bat regret not changing her seat!!!

I don't know what type of seat your Stepson had, but if I had reserved an aisle seat and was asked to move to a middle or window seat, I wouldn't do it either. Perhaps you could have moved back to the single seat and moved your stepson up to your seat so the two boys could sit together.

Your response to the woman in the seat was worse than hers to you. What goes around comes around, you know.

 

[jlatina32]

This is why we have stopped going to the parades! That way there are 2 less people for them to have a cow over.

I don't care too much about the parades either for those very reasons everyone else has posted up. I don't feel like getting myself, DH, DS, or DD upset over some idiot who thinks we should be rolling out the red carpet because their ignorant a-- showed up too late. I don't feel like arguing and getting irritated because trust me my mouth would be heard. To me, its not worth it. During the parade, I take advantage of the rides.

I don't even go to the National Puerto Rican Parade on 5th Avenue and it don't bother me one bit so why should WDW parades be any different. The goal is to have fun and I intend to do just that.

 

[keishashadow]

I think someone may have given you the wrong impression about the "invisible tracks".

There really are no "tracks" at all (I don't count the trolley tracks in this), but there are little sensors (called "pucks") in the center of the street that allow the central computer of the Parade Director to know exactly where every float is at every moment.

The timing of each float is specifed by the central computer so that each float will "hit its mark" at the right time of the music and proper spacing between units.

The little independent "fish" and other spinning parade units are free-running and can scurry about to interact with guests "up-close-and-personal" without any reference to the sensors ("invisible tracks") just the same as the "walking" parade participants.

Love this parade!

All this time I've been delusional .

So the big floats are "driven" by people NOT following a sensor/invisible track (sounds cool). Surprised they don't occassionally run into the smaller units if it's let up to human error.

Amazing Disney employees don't have microchips embeded in them (just read about some companies allowing employees to do so to breeze thru security)...perhaps the way of the future. My dogs have this technology in case they get lost.

 

[FantasmicDreams]

Kudos to your cousin for holding her ground. But this is another reason I don't even watch parades anymore. Rude, moronic behavior by people who think the entire world revolves around their kids. What about your cousins kids? Was she not thinking of them?? Idiot.

 

[disneytraveler]

I am solo traveler and sometimes let children sit in front of me if there is room. Afew years ago at Magic Kingdom i was talking with a family .It was their first time at wdw. I clued them in on Spectromagic which was to begin shortly. So, it was certainly alright with me for the children to sit near the front with me.

 

[dixiedizfan]

I don't know what type of seat your Stepson had, but if I had reserved an aisle seat and was asked to move to a middle or window seat, I wouldn't do it either. Perhaps you could have moved back to the single seat and moved your stepson up to your seat so the two boys could sit together.

I agree that the mom should have been the one to switch seats with the stepson and let the two boys sit together.

 

[Hobbitmomma]

Yes, how unfortunate. We were just there August 24th - 27th and went to the Spectromagic our first night. We got there about 45 minutes early right at the hub in front of Tomorrowland. We were seated on the ground behind one group of people. I was amazed at how many people tried to edge my kids (5&7) out of the way. My husband went to get us some snacks and when he came back, his space was of course, gone. He made no attempt to get next to us. He just stood a few spaces behind us. There were some really nice ladies who asked my kids if they wanted to get in front of them, and they did. We thanked them, but it just was ridiculous the number of people trying to wedge themselves in. We even had to endure an argument between two people next to us.

 

[AKLRULZ]

Man, I really pity people who feel the need to do this. They must lead miserable lives.

 

[Pats Dragon]

I have problems at nearly EVERY parade, I guess because I look like a wimp. Here are the usual ploys. 1. We are sitting on the curb and a family plops their 7 kids in front of us which isn't allowed. We either have to give up our seats or look mean. 2. We are sitting at the curb and a mom asks the people behind us if she can plop her children in front of them. They say yes and then the kids attack with feet, hands etc. actually shoving us off our curb. 3. We are sitting on the curb and a sweet little boy asks if he can squeeze in. We let him even though it crowds us then his 22 siblings, cousins etc actually push us out. 4. We are sitting 4 to a bench which leaves 3 inches and a loud lady asks to sit. We say nicely that there is no room and she plops down on top of my child.

 

[Schmeck]

I've experienced the same type of rudeness at both DL and WDW. This made me think about something completely different, our first plane trip home from WDW and I was with DS (10) at the time and his Stepbrother (10). Me and DS had seats together and SB's seat was 2 rows back so I asked the lady in the aisle seat of our row if she would mind switching with him so we could all be together and she snapped at me like you would not believe and said no way. I tried to explain to her that he was a child and that he was upset (which he was) that we were not all sitting together and she didn't give a darn. I told my DS that anytime he got the slightest urge to use the restroom to get up and go..as many times as he wanted-and he did. Boy did that old bat regret not changing her seat!!!

So, you're one of the bullies? Why did you get plane seats separated form each other? Why should that person have to move? Perhaps she had family near her too?

 

[LBelle]

Last Sept. we were in WDW for 10 nts....plenty of time to see EVERY parade, night show, etc. This Sept. we will be there for 8 nts BUT we are sooooo looking forward to NOT having to do any parades, etc. (with the exception of 'Wishes'!) as they can be a fast track to a very BAD MOOD!!! Some people are just incredible...the rudeness, pushiness...it drove me NUTS!!!!

Seriously, one of the things we are looking forward to most is avoiding all that nonsense this year!!! We'll gladly escape before the masses, ride the attractions with no wait, etc!!!

 

[Lorelai]

This is an excellent arguement in support of human bumper stickers.

The spot savers: "Been here for hours, just keep on movin'"

The spot hi-jackers: "Get the he_ _ out of my way. I'm trying to enjoy the 'Happiest Place on Earth' "

*h e _ _ (ie: he "double hockey sticks"). This usage of this word alone reveals me as a "spot saver"...I think.

 

[seashoreCM]

and she plops down on top of my child.

She needs instant sanctioning. I'll leave it up to your imagination what the sanction should be, or PM me for suggestions, hint, hint.

 

[tinkerbelldec]

Sometimes people are so rude! I would have told her I payed my admittion to this park just like everyone else in it, I have been sitting here for over an hour and I am sorry but we are not moving, like it or not.
My family and I dont wait for the parades or fireworks, we usually have a better time because of it. Last year we went to MNSSHP and watched the parade at liberty square standing on the cement railing and saw the parade with plenty of people in front of us we were up so high they didnt matter with no one behind us. I am only 4 feet 11 inches so short it can be difficult to view. Leaving tommorrow land the fireworks started and watch it from the bridge. We watched some of the fireworks one night while we were on splash mountain that was really neat!!

 

[Terk-1]

This has happened to me several times. I found a spot on Main Street over an hour prior to Spectro starting. A very nice family sat next to me. There was just enough space for everyone. Can't tell you how many people walked through us to get to the sidewalk. Finally, the dad moved everyone together and started telling people that this was not a walk way. Three families came up to us and either asked us to scoot back so they could sit or actually stood or sat in front of us. The family that asked us to scoot was told no by all of us. The 2 families who stood and sat in front of us were told by CM's that they could not stand or sit in the street and tried backing up, which of course had them sitting on top of us. They asked us to move back so they could see and we told them no. The same CM's saw the whole thing and told the families that they would need to leave and find somewhere else to sit, as we had been sitting there waiting for some time. All the families left in a huff, but I'm sorry, that's too bad. If you wait until 5 or 10 minutes prior to a parade start time, then you should not assume those of us who have been on the same hard curve for an hour will move for you.

 

[Whosemom]

There are many adults who cannot sit down on the pavement (and get back up afterward).

I dare say you might eventually reach that age some day.
Write us here and let us know how you handle it.
I'll keep this line open till then

YIKES! My bad, I was reading at 2am, and saw the word "Show" and was thinking stadium with seats, I don't know how I missed that it was illuminations.


AND..I don't know how to put in two quotes, but this was from keishashadow...
Additonally, not sure of the age of your child but, if under 45" tall, they are young. IMO, I'd be worried to have some stranger supervising my kid while the parade rolls past...would think they could easily get over-excited & dart out in front of vehicle. How would you grab your own kid if another adult is standing between you & them?

The only parade we've seen is the Animal kingdom one, and we don't see it "on purpose" LOL. It seems from reading all this that we're not missing anything! Anyway, AK's parade must be more laid back. The folks aren't packed together like sardines, or engaging in ugly behavior. Picture 2 or 3 feet between people as opposed to 2 or 3 cms that you all seem to be talking about. So, I could get them if I needed to, but the flip side is, if they were squirelly enough that they might dash into the road, I wouldn't let them up there. Think 5yo-8yo-ish. This year the 10yo decided she was too old for that. When you teach courtesy and an awareness of others, you can give a little longer leash.
At Cush talk, I am telling my kids, go on up front, watch for people littler than you and make sure you are behind them. And all around I am hearing "get right up to the front and center so you can get called on" I feel the slightest twinge of, "maybe i should encourage them so they can get more out of it" but hey, it passes fast!

my 7 yrold wants a smiley...

 

[JeanfromBNA]

Wonder what would happen if you offered to sell 'em your spot .

 

[Best_Vacation_EVER!]

As far as the original subject we will let kids step infront of us at parades and the DH or I will step back so one of the parents can join them, no problem even if we've been waiting awhile --- it's Disney.

I've experienced the same type of rudeness at both DL and WDW. This made me think about something completely different, our first plane trip home from WDW and I was with DS (10) at the time and his Stepbrother (10). Me and DS had seats together and SB's seat was 2 rows back so I asked the lady in the aisle seat of our row if she would mind switching with him so we could all be together and she snapped at me like you would not believe and said no way. I tried to explain to her that he was a child and that he was upset (which he was) that we were not all sitting together and she didn't give a darn. I told my DS that anytime he got the slightest urge to use the restroom to get up and go..as many times as he wanted-and he did. Boy did that old bat regret not changing her seat!!!

WOW! This is so wrong on so many levels....

1/ Teaching your child if he doesn't get his way he should be as rude as possible? So are your kids grandmothers "old bats" or is it only strangers who don't let you have your way?

2/ Do you know if there was a physical reason why this woman might have wanted stay in the aisle seat she has? Or perhaps she paid to pre-book or checked in early at the airport to ensure she got an aisle seat or she was sitting close to other members of her party. You clearly have no consideration of her so why should she have any for you?

3/ There is a saying that comes to mind that we use frequently at work and that is "Poor planning on your part does not consitute an emergency on my part." If you're travelling with children and need to make sure you sit together, perhaps book early with an airline that allows you to select your seat at the time of booking (we do.)