"You know...the line starts back there!!"

[A M&Asmom]

I was reading something else just now and this popped in my head. I couldn't believe this woman.

We went and got fastpasses for Buzz Lightyear and looked over and saw Stitch only had about a 10 minute wait. So we decided we would do that while we were waiting for Buzz. It was me, dh, older dd, ds, & younger dd....and then my parents. I wasn't going to go because I was about 7 months pregnant at the time (now I'm 8 and what a difference...glad we went then..but anyway)..just wasnt sure what the ride entailed. So they all got in line. Well my, at the time soon to be 3 year old (she is pretty dinky for her age) wasn't tall enough..so dh turned around and told me to come get in line and he would stay out with her because he was able to go on all of the other rides I couldn't go on. So we hurried up an switched spots. This lady a couple people back yells at me..."YOU KNOW THE LINE STARTS BACK THERE!!!!" I just turned around and looked at her and could believe she was yelling at me like that. I just figured whatever lady..if you are in that big of a hurry to get onto this ride...jees...go ahead of me! And after riding that ride...I wish I would have just stayed off! All I could smell was that burp the rest of the day. Made me sick. I hope it had the same affect on her too. That is one ride (if that is what you call it) you only have to go on once! & why is there a height requirment for it? She would have been fine. I think that it would have come down on her far enought she could have at least seen what was going on...but oh well.

So the rest of the day...we just kept joking about how the lines starts back there everytime someone would cut in. It usually wasn't that big of a deal. Usually it would be like the family got in line while the dad parked the stroller so he caught up with them. Jees what is the big deal. One person isn't going to make you wait another hour to get on the ride....I could see if it was a group of people catching up with one that is in line....oh well. Didn't ruin my trip, but it obviously bothered her.

 

[shyjade]

Obviously she wasn't a DISer because all our fellow DISer's know how RUDE her comment was!

All I can say is, I agree...if she's in that big of a hurry, let her go first.

And Lady: Next time, you may want to do some pre-planning so that you have a CLUE what Disney is about, and how to act appropriately. She obviously was overwhelmed by the lines...an ounce of pre-planning could've saved her a whole lot of misery. Or maybe, she's just one of those unpleasantly unhappy people? Either way, glad I'm not traveling with her to Disney!!

 

[Bushman]

I like to think of myself as a pretty patient person, but rudeness is something that drives me absolutely crazy. I see it all the time where I work, when I cover certain sporting events, and especially at theme parks around the country...except Disney. That was what stuck out to me when we went w/ the whole family last year (our first trip to Disney since '99). There were a few rude people, but 99% of the people we encountered were friendly, ecited to be on vacation, and just having a good time.

I remember one night when the wife and I stayed at Epcot to watch the fireworks (we had already seen them 3 or 4 times). This guy was in line w/ me waiting to get one of those frozen drinks for himself, his wife, and 2 kids, when the show started. His kids kept screaming for him to come and watch w/ them, and you could tell it was killing him. So, after about a minute, I told him to go, I'll bring his stuff to him, since his family was standing near my wife, and for him to go and enjoy himself. He looked at me for just a second to think about it, said thanks, and booked. It took about 10 minutes for them to finish his order and then mine (really slow, but no worries), and I took everything over to him. We chatted for a minute or two after the show, and he said "You know, I never would have done that, but heck, we're at Disney. Why would you steal my stuff?" We just laughed about it, and he's right. Most of the time, we wouldn't offer to do something like that. Kinda weird how your entire attitude and personality can change if you leave your cynicism at home when you go ot Disney, isn't it?

Sorry for the long -winded story; it's just one of those memories I have that I'll always enjoy.

Bushman

 

[patsal]

Since the line "Ya know the line starts back there" is from a Christmas Story I answered the person who said that to me last year with-"yeah don't you just love that movie" and I kept walking to meet DH to grab his bag (he takes out his hearing aids on roller coasters and since they cost so much he was not about to place them on the floor of rock-n roller coaster) I just grabbed the bag and headed back out of line since I was not riding it anyway. I'm sure I could have explained what I was doing, but seeing that it didn't affect her abilty to get on the ride any sooner I figured MYOB!

 

[DisneyChristmas]

Rant time - I try to be a nice WDW guest. I'll give up my seat on the monorail, boat, or bus to anyone who looks more tired than I (kids included). I'll look the other way at ride line cutters and people who push ahead in the food queues. But when it comes to a parade spot, I can be very uncharitable. If I’ve scouted and saved a spot an hour or more ahead, I’m not going to let someone else push me out at the last moment.

I don’t mind a family member saving spots for everyone else. That’s fine. I’m talking about the folks who wait until the 5-minute reminder (or later) to decide that the prime viewing spot certainly must belong to them. They wait until the parade has started and push their kids off of the curb to sit in the street despite the efforts of cast members to stop them. They try to park their strollers in the cross-overs to give the kids a better view. I once saw a guy at MGM pull up the masking tape line and reset it to accommodate his family just as the parade was starting. The cast member made them move, but not before the daddy hurled some un-Mickey-like insults at the CM.

Thankfully most guests are wonderful. Things just work better if we all accept and follow the same basic rules and treat the other guy as I’d hope to be treated myself.
queues

 

[bluejasmine]

We were at GMR in MGM and when we entered the building CM said we could go on any side of the rope so I went on one side, my kids (having to be different of course) went on another, there was no line until almost to the ride and then my kids said Mom come over here there isnt a line here the CM said we can go on either side so I slipped under the rope to join my kids. Well a lady on the other side started talking smack about how bad a mom I was, I didnt hear her at first but my DD got furious and I had to talk her into not acknowleging this rude woman. During what little wait we had for the ride she continued to put me down, I just turned and smiled and waived at her when we were ushered to get on the ride. I was so shocked over this persons attitude, WDW must not meant the same things to her as it means to my family. She seemed like a very unhappy person, her family members seemed a bit embarressed over her behavior too..

 

[Ltl Mermaid]

OMG DisneyChristmas, I totally agree!! I was at MGM last December for the Stars & Motor Cars Parade. It was my sister (28), our 9 yo cousing, and me (23). We Got a GREAT spot right by the start of the parade and had sat there for 45min or so. Approx 5 min before the parade starts this huge family with about 4 adults and a billions kids (ok, probably 10 realistically ).One of the kids kept kicking me in the head/back (he was about 8 or 9, so not on accident). I don't like to be too confrontational so instead of saying,"please stop kicking me" I just kept looking back at him, hoping he would get the hint....he didn't. Then another girl who was about 8 stood (stepping on our cousin's hand) on the curb in between us. My cousin who isn't very tactful said "please stop stepping on my hand and move!". I almost died, the parents were SO ticked off! Her mom (I guess) said "I guess they won't let you see the parade" in a very poited manner. I was embarrassed at my cousins rudeness, but secretly happy, since it also stopped the kid from kicking me any longer. I love kids, I really do, but parents need to undertsand that when you wait a long time for a parade it is not acceptable for them to try and shove you out of the way! That was honestly one of the few REAL problems we've ever had so I cannot complain. Disney generally brings the best out of people!

 

[AJKMOM]

That is why we never watch parades anymore, I can't stand that we have to wait a long time if we want a good spot, and then people try to crowd in front of us. It has happened to the last time for this DIS'er!

 

[kimbac3]

OMG DisneyChristmas, I totally agree!! I was at MGM last December for the Stars & Motor Cars Parade. It was my sister (28), our 9 yo cousing, and me (23). We Got a GREAT spot right by the start of the parade and had sat there for 45min or so. Approx 5 min before the parade starts this huge family with about 4 adults and a billions kids (ok, probably 10 realistically ).One of the kids kept kicking me in the head/back (he was about 8 or 9, so not on accident). I don't like to be too confrontational so instead of saying,"please stop kicking me" I just kept looking back at him, hoping he would get the hint....he didn't. Then another girl who was about 8 stood (stepping on our cousin's hand) on the curb in between us. My cousin who isn't very tactful said "please stop stepping on my hand and move!". I almost died, the parents were SO ticked off! Her mom (I guess) said "I guess they won't let you see the parade" in a very poited manner. I was embarrassed at my cousins rudeness, but secretly happy, since it also stopped the kid from kicking me any longer. I love kids, I really do, but parents need to undertsand that when you wait a long time for a parade it is not acceptable for them to try and shove you out of the way! That was honestly one of the few REAL problems we've ever had so I cannot complain. Disney generally brings the best out of people!

I don't think your cousin was rude at all! If someone were stepping on my hand (or that of a loved one) I would certainly tell them to knock it off and back out of my personal space! Seriously, one shouldn't be expected to tolerate unwelcomed physical touching by anyone. Then again maybe that's just my "Jersey girl" attitude coming out!
Kimba

 

[Poohbear123]

That is why we never watch parades anymore, I can't stand that we have to wait a long time if we want a good spot, and then people try to crowd in front of us. It has happened to the last time for this DIS'er!

I agree, this is why I hardly ever see the Parades, unless I am sitting on my Rear-end with a good view, like a bench near the castle. Or in Frontierland on one of the cement planters. I also go in slow season, so the crowds are much more managable.

 

[TDC Nala]

Hey, the cousin said "please"...that's not rude.

 

[Ltl Mermaid]

Honestly...I think it was more her tone than anything, but you are all correct! I just don't like starting confrontations w/ random, rude stangers who I will never see again. it isn't (for me) worth the arguing. I was glad she said it though, and I certainly did not tell her that she was wrong by saying anything! I guess I am just more meek when it comes to stuff like that

 

[tjmw2727]

I agree, this is why I hardly ever see the Parades, unless I am sitting on my Rear-end with a good view, like a bench near the castle. Or in Frontierland on one of the cement planters. I also go in slow season, so the crowds are much more managable.

Yep - parades are difficult for us as I am the solo adult with my 2 dds. No matter how well we "prepare" beforehand it seems that after we have waited for 30-40 minutes in a good viewing spot somebody has to "go"!

We leave our great spots, take care of business and then try to find a second/third row somewhere knowing its close to parade time. What bothers me is those who make the assumption that we are just looking for a last minute place. We already waited 30 minutes (of course they can't know that) but we just want a 2nd or 3rd row place but so many people have been rude. They must remind us that they have waited 40 minutes for that spot that we just don't bother any more. Seems now you can't even stand politely behind someone anymore

TJ

 

[Bisney World Rocks]

We watch the parades when we can. Sometimes we dont go for the mid-day parade.....its so hot. But we always catch the nighttime parade.

We get there early and we grab the parade rope with BOTH hands. That way we stay in front.

One thing I've noticed is that people will ask the front row'ers if their "little one" can slip up front to see the parade. Then all of a sudden you have mom, dad, grandma and aunt Bee all "slipping up front" so they can "watch little Junior". Screw that!

Last time I had a woman ask me if her 8 year old could stand in front of me because he was shorter than me and we were on the front row. I said "no". She got all miffy about it, but then again, she had ran up there at the last 10 minutes and we had waited for an hour. She pushed herself ahead of so many people to get behind us. We take up 2 spaces. Me with DS in front of me and hubby with DS in front of him. I ain't giving up my spaces to anyone, especially when I've earned it by waiting for an hour. If they want to be up front, they should get there early like others do.

 

[AllyCatTapia]

Umm, if you have the (huevos) to cut in line, you better have the (huevos) to take some big mouth pointing out YOUR rudeness.

The OP wasn't cutting, fine, but did the lady who called you out know that? Probably not.

IF PEOPLE DON'T CALL OUT LINE JUMPERS, THEY WILL CONTINUE AND CONTINUE AND CONTINUE TO DO IT.

 

[jenjersnap]

We miss most parades cos that is naptime for my young 'uns, but for the past two MVMCP late parades we have scoped out spots on the edge of the curb, set the kids up with a snack in their stroller ... only to have an entire family, just as the parade was starting, push their way in front of our kids and totally block their view. I guess small kids have the rest of their lives to experience the magic. I think my kids would have to be sticking in front of the barrier in order not to have it happen.

Also we do the "entertaining the kid elsewhere (middle DS) while one parent and older DS wait in line and the other two re-join us" quite a bit. I will continue to do it, guilt-free. We do try to minimize it by choosing a commando style that gets us finished with our itinerary by lunch, but it happens sometimes. It doesn't bother me when I see others - for the sake of their own sanity and other people waiting in line - do it too. Entire tour groups is another story. We were plagued with them in December. At It's a Bug's Life, I let probably 25 people slide past me to get with their tour leader. I, and other people, said something but they didn't speak English. Other places, it was more like 5-10 asking to get ahead of us.

 

[The Sweetness]

If there is one thing I am *commando* about, it is having someone cut in front of me (not a parent w 1 child trying to catch up with the rest of their fam, this is no big, to me). I mean when I am waiting for my girl (s) to take pics w a character, or even worse, a parade... I wait for that parade for a good 90 mins, and I dont give a wild dog-doo who thinks they are entitled, for any reason... They are WRONG. Disabled, small kids, take care of the people in your fam with the patience that I took care of mine

 

[Simba22]

I like to think of myself as a pretty patient person, but rudeness is something that drives me absolutely crazy. I see it all the time where I work, when I cover certain sporting events, and especially at theme parks around the country...except Disney. That was what stuck out to me when we went w/ the whole family last year (our first trip to Disney since '99). There were a few rude people, but 99% of the people we encountered were friendly, ecited to be on vacation, and just having a good time.

I also am pretty patient especially when it comes to something that I know is not going to be changed by me huffing and puffing. I don't mind letting people go ahead me IN ANY line as long as they are nice about it....Prime example: we were in line to meet Mickey in AK at CMM and there was a family behind us with 2 small boys. We were next in line and the mom taps my shoulder and says "i really hate to ask you this but my son has to use the bathroom really bad...would you mind if we went ahead of you so we could get him to the bathroom faster?" Sure enough there is her kid standing behind his dad doing the pee-pee dance, his eyeballs were nearly floating, the poor kid! I was happy to let them go ahead of me. What I hate is when one person gets in line for something to "hold a place" and then 15 people cut the line to meet up with that person. For anyone who has ever seen "The Animal" (Rob Schneider movie) you'll appreciate this: "Stay with the mob!"

And I have to agree with you Bushman that everytime we go we run into only 1 or 2 people that have a real problem with just being nice....but the majority are excited to be there and just want to have fun.

 

[raidermatt]

Umm, if you have the (huevos) to cut in line, you better have the (huevos) to take some big mouth pointing out YOUR rudeness....
IF PEOPLE DON'T CALL OUT LINE JUMPERS, THEY WILL CONTINUE AND CONTINUE AND CONTINUE TO DO IT.

Really, they are going to continue and continue to do it either way. Those that are truly line-jumping have a "me-first" mentality, and calling them out really isn't going to change their mindset.

If we are going to talk about manners, though, it starts with not making assumptions, or at least not jumping on people based on assumptions. The OP didn't have a responsibility to explain what she was doing to each and every person in the line. If somebody felt the need to politely question her, that would have been fine.

 

[Praying Colonel]

Umm, if you have the (huevos) to cut in line, you better have the (huevos) to take some big mouth pointing out YOUR rudeness.

The OP wasn't cutting, fine, but did the lady who called you out know that? Probably not.

Umm, maybe she should know before she makes a donkey's behind out of herself in public.

If the OP wasn't cutting, then she wasn't being rude and the lady had no right to yell at her.