Originally Posted By blueharvest82 so, I go to WDW a few times a week, I am one of those park junkies. In al the years I have been going, I have never had a problem with another guest. It was about two weeks ago when we were having huge rainstorms down here. I was at the Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends. I went to the studio catering comapny for lunch, as you could imagine, it was completely packed due to the rain. I walked araound with my tray for about twenty minutes, finally I notice a two-top table with two women that are getting ready to leave. I wait until both of them have gotten out of their chairs and then I went over and put my tray down. They were still standing by the table. One of the women gave me a nasty look and told me that she had planned to give both of the chairs to another group of people and that this was her table. She didn't even want the table she just wanted the chairs. So with this entire area being over run with people, she leaves on of the tables chair-less and snapped at me for trying to sit there. Who was in the wrong, her for taking control of the table after she was done eating, or myself for putting my tray down when they were still close to the table?
Originally Posted By sassystitch If they were that close to the table, I might have asked if they were finished so I might sit, but I wouldn't consider that totally necessary as it was obvious they were done. Some people think they actually "own" the table because they sat there. She was wrong for taking control of the table & for giving the chairs away. I have seen this behavior too many times at WDW. It always amazes me how rude & inconsiderate some folks can be. You did nothing wrong, don't you worry. There are some very pleasant people with common sense and consideration. Don't be dismayed.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 It would be different if 2 people were sitting at a 4 chair table and gave the not-in-use chairs to another table. I'd have done the same thing you did. They were jerks. IMHO
Originally Posted By 2PrincessMom Did she happen to mention that her name was on the chairs or that she personally bought the chairs or that she owns so much stock in Disney that she has the right to decide who sits where? Perhaps if she had been nicer about the whole situation, I might have a slightly different answer, but personally I think that she was just being a "grumpy old bear"!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I agree. She could have politely informed you that someone else was already waiting for the chairs. It's just one of those situations.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 I understand what you're saying about the rain. If I encountered a restaurant that was overflowing like that, I would have thought about a change of plans. Take leave of the chaos and let them have it. You have a good idea that it's not going to be a pleasant dining experience. (And from what you say, it wasn't.) I would have either gone somewhere else or left and come back in an hour....
