Patience.

[tissandtully]

Hey there,

So, I was at DAK yesterday and we were waiting in the long line for the Mickey Meet and Greet at CMM. Now everyone knows that Mickey is the most popular and longest line there, but I feel we waited about 20 mins and that wasn't bad. Anyways, when we were second to go up, the CM came to the group of Vietnamese tourists in front of us and explained that family had just shown up at the front of the line and asked if it was OK if they went ahead and had their photo taken with Mickey. The father (I assume) begrudingly said it was OK, while the whole time the family was getting their picture taken the mother (assuming) kept complaining the whole time - "Where did they come from?!" "Everybody's been waiting in this huge line and they just show up?!". Right then and there I glanced at the little girl getting her picture taken with Mickey and I saw a blue button that said "Make a Wish Foundation". It made me furious that this mother was getting so irate over a minute of inconvenience. I was able to hold myself from saying something as I'm not sure it would have gone over well with the group. But I just wanted to make a point to remind everyone to be patient, not everyone is having the same experience at WDW as we go about our journeys through the parks and through life. Thank you.

 

[disneysince71]

The problem is so many people are only focused on themselves on there vacation... Not thinking that some may have a lot bigger problems than the 20 minute wait in line... Thanks for posting.. I know it has encouraged me to think for a minute before I complain..

 

[bethymouse]

I never complain unless it is blatantly obvious that someone has "cut" in line. Ye everyone! Do be patient! It is a virtue!

 

[Uddy]

It won't be long and no one will have to worry about CMM wait times EVER again! Bye bye CMM!

 

[Goofyernmost]

Hey there,

So, I was at DAK yesterday and we were waiting in the long line for the Mickey Meet and Greet at CMM. Now everyone knows that Mickey is the most popular and longest line there, but I feel we waited about 20 mins and that wasn't bad. Anyways, when we were second to go up, the CM came to the group of Vietnamese tourists in front of us and explained that family had just shown up at the front of the line and asked if it was OK if they went ahead and had their photo taken with Mickey. The father (I assume) begrudingly said it was OK, while the whole time the family was getting their picture taken the mother (assuming) kept complaining the whole time - "Where did they come from?!" "Everybody's been waiting in this huge line and they just show up?!". Right then and there I glanced at the little girl getting her picture taken with Mickey and I saw a blue button that said "Make a Wish Foundation". It made me furious that this mother was getting so irate over a minute of inconvenience. I was able to hold myself from saying something as I'm not sure it would have gone over well with the group. But I just wanted to make a point to remind everyone to be patient, not everyone is having the same experience at WDW as we go about our journeys through the parks and through life. Thank you.

In this case it would have been more than appropriate to explain "Make a Wish" to the lady. She probably didn't know and just thought that this group cut in front for no reason. Usually, it is better to just remain silent, but, in some cases, like this one, it is absolutely correct to "inform" them of the situation. If she really didn't know why, it shouldn't have been an embarrassment to her. If she did and was complaining anyway...who cares what she thinks, she is a life form that is lower than the low.

If someone really doesn't know...it doesn't do any harm in telling them why. A simple...they're from Make a Wish Foundation would probably ended the complaining immediately.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

In this case it would have been more than appropriate to explain "Make a Wish" to the lady. She probably didn't know and just thought that this group cut in front for no reason. Usually, it is better to just remain silent, but, in some cases, like this one, it is absolutely correct to "inform" them of the situation. If she really didn't know why, it shouldn't have been an embarrassment to her. If she did and was complaining anyway...who cares what she thinks, she is a life form that is lower than the low.

If someone really doesn't know...it doesn't do any harm in telling them why. A simple...their from Make a Wish Foundation would probably ended the complaining immediately.

That's what I was thinking.

 

[Master Yoda]

It won't be long and no one will have to worry about CMM wait times EVER again! Bye bye CMM!

Yes you will. They are just moving the location and changing the name.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-meet-and-greet-opening-date-narrows-down.htm

 

[Master Yoda]

In this case it would have been more than appropriate to explain "Make a Wish" to the lady. She probably didn't know and just thought that this group cut in front for no reason. Usually, it is better to just remain silent, but, in some cases, like this one, it is absolutely correct to "inform" them of the situation. If she really didn't know why, it shouldn't have been an embarrassment to her. If she did and was complaining anyway...who cares what she thinks, she is a life form that is lower than the low.

If someone really doesn't know...it doesn't do any harm in telling them why. A simple...they're from Make a Wish Foundation would probably ended the complaining immediately.

I had an encounter with such a person a number of years ago that went a little like this.

Not so nice guy: "Why the hell to they get to skip in line!"
Me: "It looks like their child is with Make a Wish"
Not so nice guy: "So what does that mean? Is she some little rich b@*#h that get special treatment?"
Me: "No. It means that by this time next year she will more than likely be dead. Maybe it is just me, but you might want to cut her a bit of sack. "
Not so nice guy: *stunned silence*

Now I know that ever Make a Wish child is terminal, but that little omission was so worth it to see the look on that guys face.

 

[tissandtully]

In this case it would have been more than appropriate to explain "Make a Wish" to the lady. She probably didn't know and just thought that this group cut in front for no reason. Usually, it is better to just remain silent, but, in some cases, like this one, it is absolutely correct to "inform" them of the situation. If she really didn't know why, it shouldn't have been an embarrassment to her. If she did and was complaining anyway...who cares what she thinks, she is a life form that is lower than the low.

If someone really doesn't know...it doesn't do any harm in telling them why. A simple...they're from Make a Wish Foundation would probably ended the complaining immediately.

Honestly, I was within earshot of the family and I'm sure the Vietnamese tourists had no idea what MAW was, so that's why I decided not to bring it up and discuss the intricacies of the program. I'm just tired of the willful ignorance is all. It's not always about "you".

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Honestly, I was within earshot of the family and I'm sure the Vietnamese tourists had no idea what MAW was, so that's why I decided not to bring it up and discuss the intricacies of the program. I'm just tired of the willful ignorance is all. It's not always about "you".

I like to give CMs the benefit of the doubt and when they put someone in front of me, there's a good reason even if it inconveniences me for a minute. I'm coming back. That guest may not and deserves special treatment.

I think the "all about me" attitude is prevalent just in our society as a whole. There's no consideration for others. I mean, have you been on the roads lately? Point.

 

[Uncle Remus]

That's one benefit of going all of the time for my family. We have premier passes. We can go whenever we want as many times as we want. This makes everyone so much more relaxed. We aren't being "cheated" out of anything because we've done it a thousand times and will do it again.

In my teens I would get annoyed me when people would stop and hold up a line to get a picture of some prop in line for a ride. I feel ashamed that I ever felt that way. It could be that persons only visit their entire life and they are just trying to take as many memories as they can with them. I teach my kids this when I sense them getting a little I patient or uneasy. Whenever I see a little kid with a "First Visit" button or a "Birthday Button" we will swap places with them in line for meet and greets. There isn't a single character my kids don't have a picture and autograph from and if we miss one that day it's not a big deal. It would be a big deal however of a kid missed out on their favorite character the first time or only time they got to go.

 

[Uncle Remus]

Honestly, I was within earshot of the family and I'm sure the Vietnamese tourists had no idea what MAW was, so that's why I decided not to bring it up and discuss the intricacies of the program. I'm just tired of the willful ignorance is all. It's not always about "you".

Evidently Vietnam is so "awesome" that getting cut in line by one little girl at the "Most Magical Place On Earth" is apparently the end of the world. You think people would rationalize.

 

[Uddy]

Yes you will. They are just moving the location and changing the name.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-meet-and-greet-opening-date-narrows-down.htm

Thanks for the info. I just told my kids it was going away. They were bummed. Good news!

 

[openendedsky]

That's one benefit of going all of the time for my family. We have premier passes. We can go whenever we want as many times as we want. This makes everyone so much more relaxed. We aren't being "cheated" out of anything because we've done it a thousand times and will do it again.

In my teens I would get annoyed me when people would stop and hold up a line to get a picture of some prop in line for a ride. I feel ashamed that I ever felt that way. It could be that persons only visit their entire life and they are just trying to take as many memories as they can with them. I teach my kids this when I sense them getting a little I patient or uneasy. Whenever I see a little kid with a "First Visit" button or a "Birthday Button" we will swap places with them in line for meet and greets. There isn't a single character my kids don't have a picture and autograph from and if we miss one that day it's not a big deal. It would be a big deal however of a kid missed out on their favorite character the first time or only time they got to go.

Exactly. I think once I adopted this attitude, I started enjoying going to themeparks much more.

 

[Vader2112]

Exactly. I think once I adopted this attitude, I started enjoying going to themeparks much more.

I think we are all in agreement here. Have the passes as well makes it so much more relaxing and fun people watching in a panic.

 

[Vader2112]

I had an encounter with such a person a number of years ago that went a little like this.

Not so nice guy: "Why the hell to they get to skip in line!"
Me: "It looks like their child is with Make a Wish"
Not so nice guy: "So what does that mean? Is she some little rich b@*#h that get special treatment?"
Me: "No. It means that by this time next year she will more than likely be dead. Maybe it is just me, but you might want to cut her a bit of sack. "
Not so nice guy: *stunned silence*

Now I know that ever Make a Wish child is terminal, but that little omission was so worth it to see the look on that guys face.

Thank you for doing that!!!
I recently was at WDW with a child (friends) who was there due to Make a Wish and had people rolling their eyes and complaining. BTW Make a Wish and Children of the World are fantastic! What they do for children who are going through some horrible things is just nothing short magical.

 

[Master Yoda]

Thank you for doing that!!!
I recently was at WDW with a child (friends) who was there due to Make a Wish and had people rolling their eyes and complaining. BTW Make a Wish and Children of the World are fantastic! What they do for children who are going through some horrible things is just nothing short magical.

My pleasure. I have zero patience and even less respect for those that either lack empathy or will not take the time to understand a situation before opening their mouth.

 

[Baron Von Capybara]

That's one benefit of going all of the time for my family. We have premier passes. We can go whenever we want as many times as we want. This makes everyone so much more relaxed. We aren't being "cheated" out of anything because we've done it a thousand times and will do it again.

In my teens I would get annoyed me when people would stop and hold up a line to get a picture of some prop in line for a ride. I feel ashamed that I ever felt that way. It could be that persons only visit their entire life and they are just trying to take as many memories as they can with them. I teach my kids this when I sense them getting a little I patient or uneasy. Whenever I see a little kid with a "First Visit" button or a "Birthday Button" we will swap places with them in line for meet and greets. There isn't a single character my kids don't have a picture and autograph from and if we miss one that day it's not a big deal. It would be a big deal however of a kid missed out on their favorite character the first time or only time they got to go.

We might not go as often as yourself but it is nice to sometimes make otherpeoples day by not bieng quite so me first.WE do let people in front of us from time to time and don't have issues with little ones who have to " go potty " returning with their parent to the rest of the family in the cue,it happens sometimes with anklebiters.Its nice to spread the magic even if just a little bit.

 

[openendedsky]

My pleasure. I have zero patience and even less respect for those that either lack empathy or will not take the time to understand a situation before opening their mouth.

As I always say, if you don't have empathy, then discretion is a good alternative.

 

[Stu bailey]

You did well.I might have punched the "not so nice guy".