Originally Posted By DAR It's going to be a short list since I had a terrific time. But there were a few bumps in the trip. Nothing that would make it a total disaster as most of these were forgotten shortly after. -For the most part we had some very friendly bus drivers. Many said hello with a smile. We even had a few that gave us a personal tour of what we were passing. That being said we also encountered a few not so friendly drivers. Including one who yelled that he wasn't taking anymore passengers from our stop at Downtown Disney. -This one I can see the cast member's point but it could have been handled slightly better. Before we went into Muppetvision 3D a few guests were ahead of the yellow line. Obviously they should know better. And most people followed instructions. The CM who opened the doors didn't politely ask people to stand behind the line. She didn't explain why they need to stand behind the line. Instead she chose to scream the following: I TOLD YOU TO GET BEHIND THE YELLOW LINE. I AIN'T PLAYIN. I CAN WAIT HERE ALL DAY. GET BEHIND THE LINE. Again I fully understand her frustration, but she sort of flew off the handle right away. -Pirates, Stich, Nemo. Pirates, Stich, Nemo. Pirates, Stich, Nemo. Pirates, Stich, Nemo. If this was my first experience to Disney you would think these are the only three things that make the company. While I have enjoyed all three to some extent, it was a bit of overkill. -Bad Parenting Now I won't claim to be an expert as I am not a parent yet. And any family should experience a Disney vacation. My parents told me there was nothing better than seeing the looks of me and my sister when we first went there in 1978. I saw that a few years ago when my niece was four. And there were many instances in which I saw parents just acting well like a parent should. But there were a few instances. Such as if your kid is climbing over the railings, bumping into things, bumping into people. You may want to say something to him so that maybe he'll stop. Bringing very young kids to the parks. Again this is a personal decision, but personally I would never bring a baby to the parks. And when I say baby I mean like newborn. First of all the weather was very hot and even a strapping young lad like myself was hot and sweaty. And a few times I didn't see any cover for the babies. Another thing is that Disney loves the dark and they love loud noises. Granted you can't take a baby on Rock N Roller Coaster or Expedtion Everest. But you could take them into anyone of the 3D movies. Snow White. Pirates. I wish people used a little more discretion. Again, that was there personal preference, but for me. I think I would have waited until the kids were a little older.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^^^ the subject of many a thread here -- I still think it depends on the child -- and on parenting common sense for the decision making. It certainly changes a trip to the park and as long as that is understood and catered to, I see no issue....but 15 hour days / taking them into loud offerings / still trying to act like you don't have a child with you / not having courtesy for those around you ( they also sleep a lot at early ages ) - when it comes to screaming etc. all bad things -- and sorry to say, likely the signs would be the same parents allowing the behavior you saw at the older ages when they comes back in a few years.
Originally Posted By rockcow1 <she sort of flew off the handle right away.> Agree, we had a cm in June yell at us while in line waiting for Nemo musical. We were eating one order of fries between 5 of us (not past the turnsile yet with 30 minutes left before show time ) and she said there would be heck to pay if we took food in the theater. I will say she was the only cm that we encountered that was rude < bad parenting> On the flip side, I feel sorry for the kids getting yelled at because the parents forgot why they were at WDW in the first place. FOR A FUN FAMILY TIME. Sometimes that means missing out on space mountain and riding pooh for the 5th time.
Originally Posted By u k fan <<Sometimes that means missing out on space mountain and riding pooh for the 5th time. >> Another reason I don't want kids!!!
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I don't ever recall losing my temper with the kids at Disney. Of course, we live in Florida so we don't feel we have to DO EVERYTHING each time we visit. We did pass on some of the dark rides/shows knowing they might scare our 4 month old. But, overall, it was an enjoyable experience. The problem is that people feel that they spent all this money so darn it if they aren't going to do everything possible - no matter the impact to the kids. I agree that Disney just overkills too many things. The World of Disney Pirates makeover (with a massive Stitch spitting water out front) was WAY overboard. Disney should be in the dairy business becuase they can milk anything dry.
Originally Posted By DAR Something else I forgot. When your daughter is in that 2-6 range she looks adorable when dressed as Cinderella, Belle or Jasmine. 7-8 it's a little strange. Anything older, especially the teen years, you may want to rethink this.
Originally Posted By rockcow1 <Another reason I don't want kids!!!> At least you know, and are honest!
