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[MIKETFROMRI]

OK I am going to bring up something that has been talked bout before but it happened to me this past august. Now before I go on let me 1st say..I luv disney, everything about disney..I luv kids..and I luv parades but...
We had planned to watch Electric Parade after coming from Hoop Dee Doo. Parade started at 9 and we got there around 6:45 and found a nice spot in front of the bakery, curbside. We had missed it last year and have been looking forward to seeing it all this past year. So now our my nieces 3 daughters 3,6,8 are all seated on curb with me/wife and niece standing behind them. Awsum, we had to wait bout 2 hours but great spot an dwe are finally going to see parade. A family of 5 looked like maybe 6,7 years old and a 1-2 year old with mom dad come up sidewlk behind us. The mom gives the baby to the 7 year old and says ,say ecuse me and proceed to just move in front of us between us and the kids. I'm like whoa..excuse me guys (kids) but we are here right now. The Mom says to me..come on they are just kids and can't see from behind here. It puts you in a tough spot but we got there so early so as to get good spot and be TOGETHER ( not other's kids between us) and then people stroll by 5 min before parade and just think people are OBLIGATED to move and make space. I kindly told Mom that next time they want to insure their kuids get good spot to watch parade they should get there early and wait like we did. They walked away in a huff. I guess I WAS the bad guy but doesn't anyone else agree with me. Be GENTLE ON ME!

 

[Dads 2 Boys]

I agree with you 100%. It astounds me the nerve some people have and the entitlement they seem to feel because they have kids @ WDW. I have 2 kids and would never have them push their way ahead of people who have patiently waited. It's the parent's responsibility to plan accordingly if they want their kids to see the parades.

 

[devoy1701]

I agree.

A similar event happened to us on NYE2010 at Epcot. We found a spot for BOTH showings of IllumiNations around 7:30PM (i believe the first show was 9:30 and the second one of course was about 11:45PM.

Generally we will make way for smaller children (not parents too) when watching parades and fireworks, but in this case we had this spot for about 4 hours! As we got closer to the second showing, we had a rather large tour group start pouring in around us and they started to encroach on our viewing area and try to move their kids up to rail in front of us. I wasn't having it this time, we had been waiting 4 hours because we knew it would be crowded. The family(ies) were giving us a hard time, oh well...because I know that when it comes to tour groups too if you let one infront of you, more will follow. I was the "bad guy" or "rude american" to them that night but I for one would never try getting a spot for a New Year's Eve showing of IllumiNations 20 minutes before the start and expect/try to get a front row seat!

 

[Master Yoda]

You were 110% in the right. I have lost count of the times when we have run into problems like this. In the past I would always let the kids in front of me but I have even stopped doing that as I have ran into far to many parents that think that this opens the door for them to get in front of me as well. For the most part we have all but stopped going to the parades and fireworks unless we are in some sort of private viewing area like the dessert party, Rose and Crowns, etc. They are just not worth the headache.

 

[nngrendel]

I guess I WAS the bad guy but doesn't anyone else agree with me. Be GENTLE ON ME!

In these type situations someone has to be the bad guy. I applaud you for taking up for yourself in a adult way. :sohappy: I feel bad for the kids being put in the middle like that by their parents. Funny how people think that you would be okay with them putting you out. Its not like parades are exclusive to Disney. Any parade you attend you should get there early enough to get a good spot.

 

[Crush Dude!]

You were 110% in the right. I have lost count of the times when we have run into problems like this. In the past I would always let the kids in front of me but I have even stopped doing that as I have ran into far to many parents that think that this opens the door for them to get in front of me as well. For the most part we have all but stopped going to the parades and fireworks unless we are in some sort of private viewing area like the dessert party, Rose and Crowns, etc. They are just not worth the headache.

AGREE 1000%

It is infuriating!!! My feeling is, if you want a good spot then pick it early and wait! Do not expect me and my family to move for you, every one knows how busy wdw parades/fireworks are so if ive waited 1 hour plus i am not moving for a 5 minute stragler :fork:

 

[rsoxguy]

This is why all well mannered guests should be allowed to carry a pet skunk into the parks.

 

[Magenta Panther]

OK I am going to bring up something that has been talked bout before but it happened to me this past august. Now before I go on let me 1st say..I luv disney, everything about disney..I luv kids..and I luv parades but...
We had planned to watch Electric Parade after coming from Hoop Dee Doo. Parade started at 9 and we got there around 6:45 and found a nice spot in front of the bakery, curbside. We had missed it last year and have been looking forward to seeing it all this past year. So now our my nieces 3 daughters 3,6,8 are all seated on curb with me/wife and niece standing behind them. Awsum, we had to wait bout 2 hours but great spot an dwe are finally going to see parade. A family of 5 looked like maybe 6,7 years old and a 1-2 year old with mom dad come up sidewlk behind us. The mom gives the baby to the 7 year old and says ,say ecuse me and proceed to just move in front of us between us and the kids. I'm like whoa..excuse me guys (kids) but we are here right now. The Mom says to me..come on they are just kids and can't see from behind here. It puts you in a tough spot but we got there so early so as to get good spot and be TOGETHER ( not other's kids between us) and then people stroll by 5 min before parade and just think people are OBLIGATED to move and make space. I kindly told Mom that next time they want to insure their kuids get good spot to watch parade they should get there early and wait like we did. They walked away in a huff. I guess I WAS the bad guy but doesn't anyone else agree with me. Be GENTLE ON ME!

I applaud you for having the guts to tell off someone who was trying to take advantage of you. You were there first and you were just standing up for your rights. Bravo! :sohappy:

 

[WDWmazprty]

Some people are just idiots and don't think about others or how the way they act effects their kids. Sadly, most of the kids of these morons will grow up thinking its alright to act like this. So annoying!:brick:

 

[mickeysshoes]

I also agree with 100% and would have said and done the same thing. The last time I was late for a parade I just stood in the back and saw what I could and was happy just to hear the music. When I really want to see the parade I will sit for an hour so I can get it up front and personal.

 

[nngrendel]

Sadly, most of the kids of these morons will grow up thinking its alright to act like this. So annoying!:brick:

And that's the real tragedy.

 

[Figment73]

I totally agree with you. We have had similar situations. We were waiting for the afternoon parade and i was sitting on a landscaping wall. My husband went to get us a drink. I have 2 bad knees so i do sit alot and for the parades. I had my hooded sweatshirt sitting next me on the wall. This woman had the nerve to come along and sit on it. I looked at her and said ma'am thats my husbands seat. She looked at me and said well he's not here so I guess it's mine now. I said ma'am he is coming back and that is his seat. She ignored me. By this time he had come back and ended up standing for the whole parade. But not only did she sit on my sweatshirt, when the parade came along she decided to stand on the wall and my sweatshirt. Some people have no common courtesy for others. You were right for what you had said to those people. I :sohappy: you!!

 

[devoy1701]

I totally agree with you. We have had similar situations. We were waiting for the afternoon parade and i was sitting on a landscaping wall. My husband went to get us a drink. I have 2 bad knees so i do sit alot and for the parades. I had my hooded sweatshirt sitting next me on the wall. This woman had the nerve to come along and sit on it. I looked at her and said ma'am thats my husbands seat. She looked at me and said well he's not here so I guess it's mine now. I said ma'am he is coming back and that is his seat. She ignored me. By this time he had come back and ended up standing for the whole parade. But not only did she sit on my sweatshirt, when the parade came along she decided to stand on the wall and my sweatshirt. Some people have no common courtesy for others. You were right for what you had said to those people. I :sohappy: you!!

I would have gone postal on her...not for the taking the spot and being rude part, but for sitting on and later STANDING on YOUR sweatshirt!!!!!!

 

[mickeysshoes]

I totally agree with you. We have had similar situations. We were waiting for the afternoon parade and i was sitting on a landscaping wall. My husband went to get us a drink. I have 2 bad knees so i do sit alot and for the parades. I had my hooded sweatshirt sitting next me on the wall. This woman had the nerve to come along and sit on it. I looked at her and said ma'am thats my husbands seat. She looked at me and said well he's not here so I guess it's mine now. I said ma'am he is coming back and that is his seat. She ignored me. By this time he had come back and ended up standing for the whole parade. But not only did she sit on my sweatshirt, when the parade came along she decided to stand on the wall and my sweatshirt. Some people have no common courtesy for others. You were right for what you had said to those people. I :sohappy: you!!

OMG

 

[WDWmazprty]

One of these days someone like that will mess with the wrong person, and then Disney World will not be the happist place anymore...at least for them.

 

[ScoutN]

I would have gone postal on her...not for the taking the spot and being rude part, but for sitting on and later STANDING on YOUR sweatshirt!!!!!!

I would have accidentally fallen over into her. I have zero tolerance for anything of that sort. I love when a father puffs up big and tries to stand his ground the most. They always expect you to fold and let him have his way.

 

[drew81]

Yeah, I love those people who think they can show up 2 minutes before parade and take a spot you've been sitting in for an hour. It really is annoying. I agree with the OP. I would do the same.

 

[NewfieFan]

I agree 100%! I had a spot for the MSE and was sitting on the ground with my kids trying to have a little snack with them (popcorn, drinks, etc.) before the parade started. The mother kept pushing her daughter in front of me, saying, "It's ok sweetie you can stand in front of her!" Ummmm, no! I didn't say it was ok! The thing was I would have gladly let this child stand in front of me when the parade started. BUT I was just trying to enjoy a moment with my children before the parade started and I didn't want someone else's child in it! And I had to keep reminding my own kids to not lay their drinks down b/c "someone" was going to knock them over!

 

[twinnstar]

This makes me think of when I see pictures of myself when I was 5 with the Disney CMs (Mickey, Goofy, etc) and theres ANOTHER KID in the picture with me. is wrong with people! Wait your turn! and if you come late, you have to stand where you have to stand. I agree with you. ME - i probably would have moved and let the kids stand there cause I'm a pushover haha... but I think you did the right thing.

 

[tigsmom]

been there as well. We waited over an hour to see a parade (my kids were small at the time) and just before it started a family pushed right in front of us. The DH spoke up and the family answered in French and shrugged their shoulders and then settled back in. Well the DH told them (in not so polite terms) in French that we had been waiting and they needed to move on. They were ticked off to say the least and started swearing in ENGLISH! Yeah, seems they weren't French at all, they had a very NY accent (we're from NY as well) :ROFLOL: