"You're to old to be here...."

[Dakota731]

I think a lot of the issue is that people show up late to parades, fireworks etc and try to worm their way up to the front where people have been waiting for an hour to get their great view!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Just saw this video on Instagram and thought if this thread:

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[goofyernmost]

Just saw this video on Instagram and thought if this thread:

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That post is actually the point I am trying to make. It isn't the adults that are ruining it, it is the adults that see no purpose in attractions that seem directed a children. It is that attempt to force Disney to just appeal to those adults that have lost the ability to call up their inner child. Instead just make things that grown ups can do that children cannot.

When the reason for the parks creation was to have something that adults and children can do together this exclusion of things that are for the younger people but can also be enjoyed by adults as long as they allow themselves to see through the eyes of a child. The sad thing is that so many adults don't care about or don't understand the concept of a family park and just want things that scares them and children cannot be allowed to ride with them. It's a very sad social change that can ruin the experience for people that can go back to childhood without feeling weird about it. Walt did that for us by allowing us to enjoy, even if they don't admit it, something with their children or their inner child.

 

[robinb]

I have a question. Was the 4-5 year old shorter than you? If so, I would probably have let the child stand In front of me. I don’t care as long as I can see over them.

 

[Chuck S]

What would I say? Nothing! I'd be too shocked! As well as, with her child around, what I'd be thinking wouldn't be appropriate to say around children.

Ditto, but I may not be all that shocked. I worked customer service for several years. It is just something I wouldn't expect at Disney.

 

[AdamsMum]

I have a question. Was the 4-5 year old shorter than you? If so, I would probably have let the child stand In front of me. I don’t care as long as I can see over them.

I've done that in the past, when viewing fireworks or parades, but in this case I don't think the mother would have that. I believe she wanted the op out of the way for herself. The rude, hurtful way she spoke, speaks of entitlement and not that she was just disappointed in the view her child had. As others have said, and we all know, get there early for a chance at a good viewing spot.

 

[goopysolelady]

I have a question. Was the 4-5 year old shorter than you? If so, I would probably have let the child stand In front of me. I don’t care as long as I can see over them.

Yes and yes; a polite "would you mind if little Johnny stands in front of you so he can see better" was all it would have taken. I'd have started a conversation with the family and enjoyed the show with them. Simple solution but .... ... she went the "rude/entitled route" instead.

 

[goopysolelady]

Ditto, but I may not be all that shocked. I worked customer service for several years. It is just something I wouldn't expect at Disney.

Sad to say but yes. I've seen way to many "stressed situations" over the years...or maybe I should say...PUSHY PERSONALITITES. It takes a VERY special person to work in customer service now a days! Hugs to you all and know you ARE appreciated by most of us.

 

[goopysolelady]

Just saw this video on Instagram and thought if this thread:

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I LOVE that short video! It's perfect and yes, the park has achieved "childhood" again for this 73 year old. Being there to witness our 2-3 year old granddaughters see the Castle for the first time was the thrill of a lifetime for me. I was able to "feel" the childhood feelings they were having simply because I "allowed" myself to be a child again. Wonderful video; thank you for posting.

 

[john7994]

Truly sad to hear this experience - especially when the quiet parts are spoken out loud. I don’t have anything new to add on the behavior exhibited by the offender - it’s kind of been said. Personally, I sympathize with the OP and would have cycled through many emotions and potential responses as others have also offered.

Perhaps, I am more cynical these days, but I can’t help but reflect that I was not surprised by this anecdote and would further suggest more of this behavior is yet to come from - not specific to any demographic.

Constructs of a so-called “civil society” are eroding by the day and more of the quiet parts are being said aloud. There is little consequence for lack of kindness, respect, and decency; although I suppose there is always “karma” (however one chooses to abide or express it).

 

[goopysolelady]

Truly sad to hear this experience - especially when the quiet parts are spoken out loud. I don’t have anything new to add on the behavior exhibited by the offender - it’s kind of been said. Personally, I sympathize with the OP and would have cycled through many emotions and potential responses as others have also offered.

Perhaps, I am more cynical these days, but I can’t help but reflect that I was not surprised by this anecdote and would further suggest more of this behavior is yet to come from - not specific to any demographic.

Constructs of a so-called “civil society” are eroding by the day and more of the quiet parts are being said aloud. There is little consequence for lack of kindness, respect, and decency; although I suppose there is always “karma” (however one chooses to abide or express it).

Sad, isn't it? I still make Disney World my "Happy Place" especially when I still see the smiles of our, now 23 & 19 year old, granddaughters. We were with them both on their first visits when they were 2 and 3 years old. Incidents like I had make me sad but I'm lucky enough to be able to visit the parks on a bi-yearly or yearly basis for more "happy memories". I really get sad for the guests that are there for the "once in a lifetime" trip. Knowing how quickly another guest can spoil their day/trip makes my heart hurt. I LOVE the "karma" thing and smile when I think of that lady knowing "it" will "get her" one of these days.

 

[DisneyAuntie12]

I’m mom to a little and this happened to me and the family next to me on my last trip. Moms pushing in with their kids, making excuses about how “they just want to make sure everyone can see the parade” as if they’re doing everyone a kindness here. (Thankfully I have epic b- resting face and while I am generally sad that this makes people uncomfortable, sometimes it comes in handy. After looking back at me a few times mom and daughter left.)

It has nothing to do with age, it has to do with entitled people. If you were 9 or 90, they would have found a different excuse to push past you.

 

[john7994]

Sad, isn't it? I still make Disney World my "Happy Place" especially when I still see the smiles of our, now 23 & 19 year old, granddaughters. We were with them both on their first visits when they were 2 and 3 years old. Incidents like I had make me sad but I'm lucky enough to be able to visit the parks on a bi-yearly or yearly basis for more "happy memories". I really get sad for the guests that are there for the "once in a lifetime" trip. Knowing how quickly another guest can spoil their day/trip makes my heart hurt. I LOVE the "karma" thing and smile when I think of that lady knowing "it" will "get her" one of these days.

I wouldnt lie and suggest I am not a strong advocate for “instant Karma” - but I have patience for the long-game too

 

[robinb]

Yes and yes; a polite "would you mind if little Johnny stands in front of you so he can see better" was all it would have taken. I'd have started a conversation with the family and enjoyed the show with them. Simple solution but .... ... she went the "rude/entitled route" instead.

Right. But when I experience that kind of initial jockeying for a spot by kids, I invite them to stand in front of me. They’re just kids and I can see over them.

OTOH, once the mom started to mouth off I would have been a freaking statue. You fed her rudeness and entitlement by leaving and giving her what she wanted. I would never have given her the satisfaction of running me off.

 

[goofyernmost]

This type of thing always reminds me of back when the Lion King show was where Pandora is now. I got in line, which was more like a grouping, for the first show of the morning. There were about 20 of us waiting for the doors to open. A woman and her pre-teen daughter came up from behind us.

I watched as the young girl slowly crept around the group until she had worked her way up next to the door. At that point, she made the announcement calling for her mother. She said "I'm up here mom". Her mother replied "Oh, there you are" and just pushed her way through the group to the front of the line. No one reacted because it was to stupid for words. There were less than to dozen of us waiting to get into the theater yet they had to cut the line to be the first in. It really sounded rehearsed and poorly acted, almost laughable. The did manage to get in to a huge theater of hundreds of seats and get their pick. I chuckled about it through out the whole performance.

 

[DisneyAuntie12]

This type of thing always reminds me of back when the Lion King show was where Pandora is now. I got in line, which was more like a grouping, for the first show of the morning. There were about 20 of us waiting for the doors to open. A woman and her pre-teen daughter came up from behind us.

I watched as the young girl slowly crept around the group until she had worked her way up next to the door. At that point, she made the announcement calling for her mother. She said "I'm up here mom". Her mother replied "Oh, there you are" and just pushed her way through the group to the front of the line. No one reacted because it was to stupid for words. There were less than to dozen of us waiting to get into the theater yet they had to cut the line to be the first in. It really sounded rehearsed and poorly acted, almost laughable. The did manage to get in to a huge theater of hundreds of seats and get their pick. I chuckled about it through out the whole performance.

I suspect that some of this is from competitive parenting culture that bleeds over into the parks.