Would this annoy you?

[madgomez]

I think Disney should do away with all lights in all rides - then no adults can be annoyed. Bonus is, lines on more popular rides will decrease since you won't be able to tell one ride from the other once inside.

 

[Mommy Poppins]

yeah, we wouldn't want any annoyed adults!!!

 

[maxiesmom]

I would have thought that the 'no flash photography' would also mean 'no lights'

I think they are totally different. Every person in a boat compared taking pictures to maybe 1 or 2 with some kind of small light. If they were the same the signs would say 'no outside lighted objects of any kind.'

 

[crisi]

Yes, it does.

Am I going to rip it out of some kids hands or complain, no. But I am going to think "that is very inconsiderate of the other guests in the ride."

My kids have been scared of a lot at Disney over the years. We just don't do it. There is plenty to do that isn't scary.

 

[jann1033]

I would have thought that the 'no flash photography' would also mean 'no lights'

And it's not really fair that adults should have to approach a ride, which is meant to be dark, with the knowledge that there 'may' be lights - the ride is dark so there shouldn't be lights at all.
Instead, shouldn't it be the parents that are approaching the ride be aware that it will be dark and should consider whether it will be appropriate for their children or not, and then decide if they wish to ride it?
(And if you're on the DISboards then there's plenty of info available on what each ride entails.)

not singleing this poster out ,just easiest to find of those in a similar line of thought..i thought the op meant the child was afraid of a dark ride since they could not control the darkness. so with the addition of the small light the problem would be solved and the fear wouldn't be a factor so it would be appropriate for that child.

there is some light in most "dark" ride so you can see the action, just subdued light..obviously you wouldn't take someone afraid of the dark to sounds dangerous as that would ruin the effect( their screaming mostly ) but i really don't see how anyone could see much difference between a subdued light ride( ie malestrom) and subdued light ride where one child has a glow bracelet on.i mean some adults watches glow up in the dark, does that bother people and should everyone take off their watches? that is the same amount of light here.

i thought the strobe effect of flash photo also did something to the synchronization of some effects( could be wrong, but i thought i read that some where as i often wondered about it) and obviously is much brighter than the articles mentioned here although personally i think it's the flash toward the attraction that is the annoying part here. most have mentioned the pen light pointed toward the bottom of the boat and under control, not flashing all over the place towards the actual action like the crazed camera-holics do

 

[melomouse]

I have been following this thread with interest.I never even thought about this til the OP posted the question, and over my 6 visits in 4 years I have seen many many lights, penlights,spinning thingys...
Cell phones, crying, loud teens,camcorders, flash photography, cameras screens...... lol - on and on....I have seen LOTS of things that I personally would not do - and No one is ever going to "ruin" my trip, my ride experience or that of my kids. My son, when he gets out of a new ride, and says, "Ok, where's the NEXT??" - THAT frustrates me!
Little glow bracelets??Penlights? Spinners?? My kids are not allowed - by me - to have any of that stuff on or out - it has to be in the backpack.Just the way it's always been - DD's trips have been at 2,5,6,7 and 9. DS has been older, but he's got sensory issues because of his disability. If I didn't think he could tolerate a ride - we would not go. DD I have held close sometimes.
Everyone is different. Because I don't follow a certain practice doesn't mean other parents DO. Go and have a good time - for me it would have to be REALLY violating and abusive for me to say anything to anyone. Glow sticks just don't count!!!

melomouse

 

[Marseeya]

To the people who keep bringing up cell phones, rowdy guests, and whatnot, of course that stuff annoys people.

But the OP asked about a light, now, didn't she? We're just being honest with her. If she'd asked about a cell phone, we would have responded appropriately to that question as well.

There's no need to get snarky with the "We wouldn't want to annoy adults, would we?" and other insults.

She asked an honest question and we gave honest answers.

 

[madgomez]

Um, how is "a bit of crying" fun for him? And he's had to leave two shows?

Sounds like a blast.

Gee, I guess that's not the least bit snarky or insulting.

 

[madgomez]

Hey, they pay taxes too! They're just as entitled to drive recklessly as anybody else.

Nope, no snarkiness here either.

 

[madgomez]

Oh, wait, I get it now. Those posts were meant to be funny. And the "annoy adults" posts, with the icons were serious.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I wonder that this thread hasn't been locked yet. It's certainly degenerating into a witch session (in honor of the season).

 

[xmelissax]

Wow Madgomez, do you really have so little to do with your time that you go search back through posts, and other threads even to find comments from someone just so you can make rude comments? It's obvious you're a REAL winner!

 

[Marseeya]

I wonder that this thread hasn't been locked yet. It's certainly degenerating into a witch session (in honor of the season).

 

[iliketoby]

Yes, if I was sitting next to a kid who was playing with a little flashlight, it would annoy me. It would distract me from the show I came to see.

But not as much as the grown-ups who are filming things with video cameras that have big beams of light. Grrrr!

 

[madgomez]

Wow Madgomez, do you really have so little to do with your time that you go search back through posts, and other threads even to find comments from someone just so you can make rude comments? It's obvious you're a REAL winner!

No, I just have a good memory. And a sense of humour. The "annoy adults" remark was mine, and it was a joke, not snarky or insulting.

Geesh, lighten up everyone. No wonder little pen lights annoy you.

Edited to add. BTW, nothing I quoted was from another thread.

 

[tjmw2727]

My oldest was afraid of dark rides when she was about 4 while my youngest was not - when taking them alone I did consider this question thoroughly. I did not use a pen light (I thought it wasn't allowed?) but I noticed that on most dark rides "whites" lit up.

I bought a small wand that was "glow in the dark" for my youngest. She LOVED it and it did not give off any light, nor could she shine it on anyone. No different than the laces on my shoes or a white shirt. They still sell lots of glow in the dark stuff (no lighting involved) that could help ease a child on the verge. My dd would "wish the fear away' and a wand was just the trick. For a boy I am sure they have the equivalent.

Mind you if my odlest was going to cry or really be terrified then we would have skiped the ride. At the time I made a decision based on our family and I knew the glow wand would work. Personally I would rather not see a flashlight, penlight, laser or especially the annoying spinny toys on a ride. It would not ruin my day and I would not comment but I would not like it. If it were a favorite and I had waited a long time I would consider asking a CM for a re-ride but again I would not bother the child/parent with my concern.

TJ

 

[tjmw2727]

Yes, if I was sitting next to a kid who was playing with a little flashlight, it would annoy me.

But not as much as the grown-ups who are filming things with video cameras that have big beams of light. Grrrr!

Oh yes, flash photography, video lights - yech. I would take a penlight over crazy dad with a flash anyday (or mom!).

TJ

 

[iliketoby]

In my case, If it annoys people so what!
Alicia

 

[C.Ann]

We did this with my granddaughter - just before she turned 3.. It was a little pen light sort of thing with a tiny cats head on top.. It was actually the wand part that lit up - no thicker than a pencil and certainly not bright enough to annoy anyone.. She didn't wave it around, just held on to it for dear life..

Personally I would rather see a child with a pen light than listen to them screamng at the top of their lungs because they were frightened by the dark..

 

[VSL]

My oldest was afraid of dark rides when she was about 4 while my youngest was not - when taking them alone I did consider this question thoroughly. I did not use a pen light (I thought it wasn't allowed?) but I noticed that on most dark rides "whites" lit up.

Yes, that's true, I seem to remember lots of ultra-violet lights on the rides now I'm thinking about it.