Originally Posted By Lizzie We were in DL the week after Thanksgiving. My husband and I got to the park about 9:15 45 minutes before park opening. So when they let us in for rope drop we were the second row. We were there with our 3 year old twins and 10 month old daughter so we had a double stroller and a single. The front area was full of families with strollers and no one was packed in super tight. About 10 minutes before rope drop a man his wife and what looked like weaved through the strollers and went cut up right as close as they could to the front. A bunch of us who were standing there looked at each other like what is he doing. So I said exceuse me we all have been here waiting and he ignored me and what appeared to be his wife just said I was following him. I said you are acting rude and setting a bad example for all these kids his response was kind of like oh well to bad for you. And he said I walk faster than strollers. And when the rope dropped I have never seen anyone walk so slow. Would you have spoken up or just let it be. I was just super annoyed at his rudeness. And the attitude of people who figure why get places early and get a spot will just cram ourselves in and it doesn't matter about other people as long as we get a good spot. It was at the end of the trip and we had waitied with the little kids for parades and fireworks a long time before all these events so our kids could see. And I am always amazed at the people that try to cram in front of three year olds.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Oh, I can sympathize with you. On too many DL trips I have had people shove in front of us, stop directly in the flow of traffic for a snapshot, and even hop over our stroller. I get steamed about it, but I know that if I say something to the guilty party, I can get even angrier--and that is not a good thing. So, I tend to shake my head, laugh about how ridiculous they are, and try to make the best of my day. It seems to me that the rudest people, or the most obnoxious anyway, are the middle aged/older folks with no kids that have an agenda when they get to the park--they have to trade pins, or get a photo with a certain character, etc. I know DL brings out the child in all of us, but does that mean we have to be childish? And, they don't understand why people bring kids to DL. I actually had someone say that, as he was looking at my family once. They are usually the ones who will push ahead in line, walk behind you on Tarzan's Treehouse talking on their cell phone, or will be right on your heels walking through Indian Jones. Years ago, my wife and I and our kids were waiting for a shuttle to our hotel. We were the first ones at the loading area. But, by the time the shuttle came, a lot of other people crowded around. The shuttle pulled several yards ahead of the crowd before it stopped. So, everyone took off running for it, by the time we got there with our kids and stroller, the shuttle was full...we had to wait for the next one. When it pulled up, the same kind of thing happened, only this time people were actually just crowding in front of us. It was then that I realized if we had been on the Titanic my family never would have made it onto one of the life boats because we're just too darn polite.
Originally Posted By Lizzie Its just the attitude that amazes me. If I want to be at the front for rope drop I get there early. This guy was like I will get there whenever and push my way to the front.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I have mixed feelings about this. In one sense I understand his point. Two adults should and usually can walk faster than those with small children in tow. In that regard it makes sense to me that he would assume that he should be in front of the slow pokes. This is especially true since there is no particular order to the rope drop procedure. However, his attitude is indefensible. Had he exhibited a more pleasant attitude ("Oh, I'm sorry, I'm just so excited I wasn't thinking" or something like that) it might be excusable. Because he was so obnoxious about it I'm inclined to take your side. Now, to answer your question, what would I have done? I would have given him a karate chop right there on Main Street. Yep, that's what I would have done.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Running over him with your mega strollers would have put him in his place.
Originally Posted By TheParsec I would of done the same as Marlin probally. Just dont say anything, because I've would of got more Mad. I've had so Many People push me, bump me, hit me with their Strollers, but Most People say that they are Sorry. I had one guy last time we went Hit me with his Stroller in that back of my Leg, Hit me Pretty Hard. I turned around and he started Laughing. Some People.... I Wont say what I felt like doing to him.....
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "And, they don't understand why people bring kids to DL." I'm sorry, but I'm one of those people. I will never understand why people visit Disney parks with small kids in strollers. Isn't it enough of a battle without them? I can't even fathom trying to navigate around a crowded DL with small children that are unable to walk or fend for themselves. I say this not because I don't like kids but because of the very things that happen at the parks that you are complaining about.
Originally Posted By danyoung I have been known to work my way up towards the front of a loosely packed crowd. But to shove right in front of someone else? Not cool at all, and you were right to speak up. You usually can't get an idiot like that to move, but you sure can have fun ridiculing him!
Originally Posted By Lizzie I guess my issue was his attitude. If he had been like sorry didn't think it wouldn't have been a problem it wouldn't have been a problem. Its the only time I think I have ever spoken up on vacation. But we have traveled with our kids to Disney parks since they were little and its so easy. Its so nice to go out with them for a week and watch them have a good time and not look for things to constantly entertain them. Going to a beach it would be constant watching and worry. My kids love to be out and about all day every day if they could and when they are tired they roll over and take a nap and than me and the husband enjoy the park and take turn riding rides or if were with friends or family we take turns hanging out with the sleeping kids.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy Oh I can SO relate Marlin about the titanic! I am very polite person, and I am often shocked at the mob mentallity that often happens in the parks. That "every man for himself" thing. I always think this isn't a war or contest, it is a vacation! Most people are still polite and show manners, but bad manners are contagious - if one family pushes by another to meet a character or get on a shuttle, it seems the rest will often do the same. People feel that "everyone is doing it, so that's how it is done". And they don't want to be the only ones playing by the rules and missing out. That is such a bad example for the kids. And good for you for at saying something Lizzie. Most people don't, so that makes guys like that understand that other people find that kind of behavior unacceptable. It probably won't change his behavior, but it is good for them to be called on it once in a while, for decency's sake.
Originally Posted By Sparrow I agree that it's a touchy situation because there's no order or line when it comes to the rope drop. It's not like he was technically cutting anyone but really the kosher thing to do would be to stay towards the back so people who have been waiting longer could enter first.
Originally Posted By danyoung >People feel that "everyone is doing it, so that's how it is done".< While I agree with most of what you said, I don't think the above is true. That would mean that there is some thought going into some peoples' actions. I don't think that's it at all - I think people just do what will work the best for themselves and their immediate family, and to hell with anyone who gets in their way. It's a way of thinking year round, but it's really annoying to run into it while on vacation!
Originally Posted By iamsally Someone has to speak up. On the last night of our last day and our last chance to see the fireworks; we waited a half hour at Coke Corner. Just before the show I turned around to take a picture. When I turned back a gaggle of teenage girls were standing in front of me. I simply said, "I hope you are not planning on watching from there. The rope will be right here and you will not be allowed to stand there." The response was a very huffy, "THAT"S FINE, you could have been more polite." I was in shock. Like, since when is it polite to walk up and stand in front of someone just before a show?!? They crowded behind us; in front of people who had also been waiting. Several times I heard one of them mumble how I just could have been polite. Go figger.
