Wow..some adults never cease to amaze me

[mrsp1030]

We've been coming to Disney for years and I am still amazed to this day over the rudeness of some adults. During the FOF parade today I watched two grown women get into a shouting war in front of children. Basically, many families had been sitting and waiting for a hour for the coveted parade spot and as soon as the parade began, the 4 woman in the front refused to sit on the curb like everyone else in the area and stood up blocking everyone's view. They were out in the street, having words with parade CMs at times, and then when one mom asked them kindly to sit so the small children could see, they started yelling and using many profane words. Just never ceases to amaze me!

 

[Mikie]

People watching at a Disney is unparalleled in SO many ways!!

 

[WDWFan06]

During the Christmas party this year we saw a fight happen between two adult men. Never before have I seen something so crazy at a family destination.

 

[GregShiner]

People watching at a Disney is unparalleled in SO many ways!!

Honestly one of the best parts!!!

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Why is this so surprising? People act like this everywhere. Why would they behave differently in an amusement park?

 

[GotLabradors]

Why is this so surprising? People act like this everywhere. Why would they behave differently in an amusement park?

At Disney, it's 10 times worse because families have spent so much money and therefore, believe they should have everything their way. Not to mention, their families will have the most magical trip ever or there will be meltdowns in the middle of Main Street.

 

[mjhannaf]

I go to WDW multiple times per week and I'm still yet to experience something like this.

I feel like I'm missing out on an essential Disney experience.

Edit: I did get smacked by a lady for dripping water on her off of my umbrella as she stood in the rain with a poncho, so I guess I have that going for me

 

[Priory]

I go to WDW multiple times per week and I'm still yet to experience something like this.

I feel like I'm missing out on an essential Disney experience.

Edit: I did get smacked by a lady for dripping water on her off of my umbrella as she stood in the rain with a poncho, so I guess I have that going for me

I would have arranged for that woman to get a FP+ to the infamous disney jail.

 

[FlipHipster]

People watching at a Disney is unparalleled in SO many ways!!

Sometimes I wish I were a professional comedian so I could write off my trips. Got to keep the material fresh and all...

 

[Mome Rath]

We've been coming to Disney for years and I am still amazed to this day over the rudeness of some adults. During the FOF parade today I watched two grown women get into a shouting war in front of children. Basically, many families had been sitting and waiting for a hour for the coveted parade spot and as soon as the parade began, the 4 woman in the front refused to sit on the curb like everyone else in the area and stood up blocking everyone's view. They were out in the street, having words with parade CMs at times, and then when one mom asked them kindly to sit so the small children could see, they started yelling and using many profane words. Just never ceases to amaze me!

Our society doesn't recognize the value of manners and being calm and polite in public anymore. Most people are entirely absorbed in self, instead of thinking of others first.

 

[Orph]

Money is more important then manners these days....

What amazes me is how the parents don't think of the examples they set for the children. I get Disney is all ages, but have the decency to give children priority over some stuff.

 

[Marthasor]

We rarely go to the parades or fireworks because I can't stand the crowds, the jostling, etc. One time when we did go a few years ago, my DS and I had a nice spot with a direct view of the castle. When the fireworks started, a man next to me actually put his cell phone directly in my face so he could get a centered video of the fireworks. I was literally watching the fireworks on his cell phone. I asked him to please move his hand which he did, but that was it for me and MK fireworks.

Fast forward to last Friday night when we attended MVMCP. After the castle lighting, we were lucky enough to get a spot along the hub to see the parade. We were about three people back, but we were next to a garbage can so we had a direct view of the parade right above it - hurray for garbage cans! Right in front of us were two gentlemen who were standing above their children who were sitting on the curb. They kept looking back at me and DS7 and I thought maybe we were standing too close? I kept making sure my son wasn't stepping on them or something. They then turned around and motioned for my son to come stand in front of them and watch the parade with their children (they didn't speak English) After my own experiences and the stories I've read on this board, I was shocked! They were so kind - just genuinely nice people. I was so appreciative of their gesture. My DS was so excited to have such an amazing view of the parade and I thanked them profusely.

So, while I know there are a lot of stories out there of adults behaving badly during the fireworks and parades, I'm here to testify there are still kind people going to WDW!

 

[Feralpeg]

The women should have been ejected from the park.

 

[Love Tink]

Some adults never cease to amaze me, either. Like the ones who will go on a forum and trash talk total strangers, say that society has gone to pieces, bring up other people's parenting, and recommend throwing people out of Disney World...often based on somebody else's second-hand observations.

The only issues I've ever had in the parks are when people adopt a holier-than-thou attitude and insert themselves into my day. Some people seem to really enjoy judging others. Like, REALLY enjoy it.

 

[White Rose]

Parades, fireworks, and crowds are my pet peeves.

Rant!

I'm a shorter then average person, and I get stepped on, pushed, elbowed and people feel it's okay to push in front of me or push their children, who are TALLER THEN I. If your kid is 5'2", then they don't need to push their way in front of me! Ask me!

Everyone feels they are entitled to the best spot, they paid good money to be there...I get that! I'm not going to cause a fight or use strong language to defend my tiny patch of concrete.

Their 'kid' can watch the fireworks/parade, over my head, just like all the adults do....just by standing on their own two little adorable feet, behind me. If someone asks me if their 'taller then I' child can stand in front - I ask if they would mind sitting in front of me instead. I want to see everything, too!

Most people who ask, are very respectful...it's just not (usually) worth dealing with the rude ones. I typically avoid these types of things because it's just not worth it for me to get angry....but this trip, I want to see the holiday fireworks and parade...it will be my only chance ever to do this in person.

 

[emldrl]

Some adults never cease to amaze me, either. Like the ones who will go on a forum and trash talk total strangers, say that society has gone to pieces, bring up other people's parenting, and recommend throwing people out of Disney World...often based on somebody else's second-hand observations.

The only issues I've ever had in the parks are when people adopt a holier-than-thou attitude and insert themselves into my day. Some people seem to really enjoy judging others. Like, REALLY enjoy it.

Hello, Pot? I'd like to introduce you to Kettle over there!

 

[Alice Royal]

I could write a book about this. As someone who spends a considerable amount of time in those parks--4-5 hours a week minimum--and as someone who often simply chills out and hangs around should there not be much to do...let's just say that my hope for humanity often finds itself dying.

Sure, we shouldn't judge others or feel 'holier-than-thou'...if that's how you think this is. But when you're seeing parent after parent, adult after adult, group after group pull the same crap nearly every time you visit, it's hard to NOT ascribe it to being there. For some strange reason people have this ridiculous idea that just because they paid XYZ amount of exorbitant money to be there, they should be able to do and have whatever they wish regardless of basic manners, respect, or common sense. If you slap your kid silly, steal a person's spot, or scream at a CM...I don't think I'm being pretentious when I think of you as an idiot.

And trust me...it's not just other guests who notice these things. I hear PLENTY from my friends who are working there, who've waited their entire lives to work there and are just as into the 'magic' as any of us. Unfortunately the 'magic' leads many people to lose their inhibitions.

 

[Bluegrrl]

Ahh, yes, the adult crazies! Our favorite one (DH and I) was during one of the Hurricanes. Everyone thought it would hit Disney, and it didn't so the MK crowds weren't bad. We decided to cross into Tomorrowland on the main bridge and saw a Irish couple literally going at each others throat! It was a mom, dad and toddler + baby. Apparently they had forgotten their keys or something (we did not want look like we were listening in too much) and they were in the middle of what looked like a pub fight! Also, they were completely sunburnt and clearly upset.

It was the only time I thought I was going to see a real fight at Disney.

The other crazy we saw and really regret not stepping in was when a mom was going off on her 3/4 year old son. They were on the gorilla trail, and the kid was clearly done with Disney and needed a hardcore nap. The mom was having none of it and saying stuff like "shut up" and "you are ruining everything". We tried to get away, but it was one of those things where if you slow down, eventually you catch up to them and vice versa. Impossible to ignore. At the end of the trail, the woman said to the poor little 3/4 year old: "You're mad, I'm mad, Daddy's mad, and you have RUINED our vacation!" Lots of people (including us) were looking amazed and horrified that a mom would do that to a little kid!

Wow. That's a lot to put on a little kid. DH really had to fight the urge to say something, and even now he regrets it a bit.

 

[Jennasis]

I saw a mom berating her daughter in AK this past September. She had her pinned to the wall under the entrance to dinoland and was screaming in her face that she was going to "whip you good right here in front of everybody!!". The crime? Kid was upset that mom was making them leave the park due to the brief drizzle that had begun. It was around 11am, and the kid was upset that they had just arrived, not ridden anything and it was their only day at the park. Mom didn't care.."It's rainin'!! We're leavin'!" And lots of expletives as she dragged the kid out.

 

[LWILDP]

Wow! We've some not great moments but nothing as bad as these examples!!! I had to post with one nice example (to offset all the bad). One trick I read was to bring cheap dollar store glow-in-the-dark bracelets for the MSEP and to provide extras to other kids. Well we did that and ended up befriending a really nice couple and their little girl beside us. Got to talking a bit and low and behold they gave us a free fast pass (they had gotten some extra FP as they were having troubles with their magic bands). We weren't expecting it but was nice to have some pixie dust