Disney against adults?

Rememberdisney · Mar 16, 2013

hakunamatata said:
Disney World is not a some government social program that guarantees civil liberties. It's a private corporation in business to make money ( reguardless of what Walt intended it to be). So if TDC wants to apply a age limit and they are not breaking any established laws in doing so, then so be it.

If they're a private corporation in business to make money than why would they have age restrictions? If some 80 year old is willing to spend that money than why wouldnt they want to take the money?

Rememberdisney · Mar 16, 2013

hakunamatata said:
Disney World is not a some government social program that guarantees civil liberties. It's a private corporation in business to make money ( reguardless of what Walt intended it to be). So if TDC wants to apply a age limit and they are not breaking any established laws in doing so, then so be it.

If they're a private corporation in business to make money than why would they have age restrictions? If some 80 year old is willing to spend that money than why wouldnt they want to take the money?

bsiev1977 · Mar 16, 2013

Rememberdisney said:
If they're a private corporation in business to make money than why would they have age restrictions? If some 80 year old is willing to spend that money than why wouldnt they want to take the money?

Because the spaces vacated by the adults will be filled by the age group the place was intended for.

Hakunamatata · Mar 16, 2013

Rememberdisney said:
If they're a private corporation in business to make money than why would they have age restrictions? If some 80 year old is willing to spend that money than why wouldnt they want to take the money?

If you want that question answered, my suggestion is to buy enough stock that allows you enough power within the organization to demand an answer.

party like it's 99 · Mar 16, 2013

maybe i'm the crazy one, but i think this thread has become a bit over dramatic. there are plenty of ways to spend a quality mother daughter day in disney, trust me i've experienced it. i'm sure your vacation is not ruined because someone couldn't get there hair put into a bun. i also understand why your family would be disappointed but i think disney is 100% correct in prioritizing their little princesses first.

FettFan · Mar 16, 2013

Spikerdink said:
This thread has all the necessary ingredients to be a train wreck.

Life is full of disappointment. Hell, I wake up every morning disappointed that I am not rich, thin, good looking. But I get over it and move on with my day.

Disney says you can't go to BBB if you are over a certain age? So, you are disappointed. I get that. Did they also say you could not do ANYTHING together as a mother/daughter combo? IS this SERIOUSLY the ONLY thing your family can do that can make you happy? As people have stated, go to a spa. Go to the high tea. Better yet - take the money you would have used on this excursion and donate to a worthy charity in the area and then spend the time doing each other's nails and hair. You can buy the glitter, colors, etc at home and bring it with you. And the money you donate will pay it forward and bring happiness to someone else.

The important thing is to be together. Not what you are doing - yea, it might have been fun to go to BBB, but you can't, so find something else.

This morning I head a former coworker passed away from brain cancer. Her son is in his early 20s. You think he wouldn't give anything to spend even 5 more minutes with his mom?

Look at the priorities and not sweat the little things. Not trying to disparage, not trying to belittle, just don't get the angst over not being allowed to go to BBB.

THIS 1000x.

bubbles1812 · Mar 16, 2013

Rememberdisney said:
Do you people have any imagination? Disney is a place to forget about everything and be a kid! If that means a mom and her daughters get their hair done than so be it! There should not be any age restrictions. Than say if you did go to the spa your taking the spot of some 60 year. Now they cant get their hair done and nails. Look at it both ways. And if you took your 7 year old to BBB your going to have your other children sit there and watch her get her hair done while they cant. I dont care how old you are thats upseting. Every girl wants to be a princess no matter their age. Thats why they have the disney college program where you ARE the princess and you do meet and greats.

Or the other children could actually be a little mature about it and understand that BBB is designed for little little girls and that there are other places they can have their own special moment... Not to mention, plenty of othe places to get hair done. Heck you can even hire someone to come onto the property and get a much prettier hair do.

Also, are you seriously trying to say taking the spot of a 60 year old woman at a spa is the equivalent of a 4 year old not being able to get dressed up as a princess? Ok...

And as @raven pointed out, the college program is no where near the equivalent of what we are talking about in this thread. Yes, some college kids end up working as one of the princesses but the majority don't. And I don't think many go in to the program saying "this is how I'm going to be a princess." That makes no sense considering the jobs people are well known to be assigned. Tons end up picking up garbage...

Rememberdisney · Mar 16, 2013

raven24 said:
So just because we as women would feel like fools walking into BBB and getting one of those makeovers, designed for little girls, we have no imagination? We're no longer kids if we women don't want to dress as little princesses, and feel women shouldn't be allowed to receive BBB makeovers? If I werea princess/Queen, I would NOT wear my hair the way the little girls' hairdo is after BBB. It would be way more stylish than a simple bun with an ugly hairpiece to go with it.

I believe going to Disney and being able to have a good time is enough to be a kid at heart. I know plenty of people who hate Disney and believe it's for kids only. I remember getting into a heated argument with my dad and him telling me I needed to "get out of my fantasy world with Mickey". That's another conversation, but my point is all of us here on his forum are children at heart. Sometimes things need to be reserved for the kids. If grown women want to feel like a Disney princess and dress up as one, that's what the Halloween parties and the D23 Expo are for.

If a mother an her children want to get their hair done they should not be restricted because of their age. A 15 year old is still kid. Just because you would feel like a fool doesn't mean other people would. To this family its obviously their way of bonding and being a kid. Their just getting their hair done its not like they are trying to look just like the princess. Their not even dressing up.

Hakunamatata · Mar 16, 2013

Rememberdisney said:
If a mother an her children want to get their hair done they should not be restricted because of their age. A 15 year old is still kid. Just because you would feel like a fool doesn't mean other people would. To this family its obviously their way of bonding and being a kid. Their just getting their hair done its not like they are trying to look just like the princess. Their not even dressing up.

If this family "wanted" to take a swim in the Rivers of America should they be allowed to? There are a lot of things I would like to do with my family at WDW but can't for one reason or another.

DABIGCHEEZ · Mar 16, 2013

This thread has provided me with great laughs and many head shakes... so thanks everyone and especially the OP!

All Disney All The Time · Mar 16, 2013

Day Care Centers are private companies in the business of making money. They have age restrictions. Pediatricians are private practitioners in the business of making money. They have age restrictions. The AARP is a private company in the business of making money. It has age restrictions. Disney has height restrictions on more than a few rides. I guess they are "against children".

Rememberdisney · Mar 16, 2013

If you make the reservation before hand than you should be able to get your hair done no matter what your age is. If you didn't call ahead than it obviously didnt mean that much to your 4 year old because you would have had it done. First come first serve.

All Disney All The Time · Mar 16, 2013

BBB was never intended to be an experience for adults and older kids. It is intended for little girls, hence the age limit.
There are many other venues for adults and older kids to have a "hair and nails day" without taking up slots intended for little girls.
There's a difference between being "childlike" and "childish" when you are WDW.

wm49rs · Mar 16, 2013

Rememberdisney said:
If you make the reservation before hand than you should be able to get your hair done no matter what your age is. If you didn't call ahead than it obviously didnt mean that much to your 4 year old because you would have had it done. First come first serve.

So, by that logic if I call far enough in advance I should be able to get my kids into V&A for dinner?

All Disney All The Time · Mar 16, 2013

wm49rs said:
So, by that logic if I call far enough in advance I should be able to get my kids into V&A for dinner?

And have them served wine in World Showcase European pavilions. They start drinking at an early age over there.

Californian Elitist · Mar 16, 2013

Rememberdisney said:
If a mother an her children want to get their hair done they should not be restricted because of their age. A 15 year old is still kid. Just because you would feel like a fool doesn't mean other people would. To this family its obviously their way of bonding and being a kid. Their just getting their hair done its not like they are trying to look just like the princess. Their not even dressing up.

They can happily get their hair done at a salon and show up to the park. What's the difference?

George · Mar 16, 2013

hakunamatata said:
If this family "wanted" to take a swim in the Rivers of America should they be allowed to? There are a lot of things I would like to do with my family at WDW but can't for one reason or another.

Swimming the the Rivers of America is against the rules? Man, I'm lucky I've never gotten caught. Plus, I was getting ready to start a thread discussing the best place to change into speedos. Now, I'm starting a "Disney against Swimmers" screed.

bubbles1812 · Mar 16, 2013

Rememberdisney said:
If a mother an her children want to get their hair done they should not be restricted because of their age. A 15 year old is still kid. Just because you would feel like a fool doesn't mean other people would. To this family its obviously their way of bonding and being a kid. Their just getting their hair done its not like they are trying to look just like the princess. Their not even dressing up.

Which can be done at other places on property and off... The OP through his posts has made it very clear it's about the mommy-daughter time. Which again, can be done in other places. The two locations are small, there are a finite number of spots...As I said earlier, if there were a million of them the way there are shops, sure, no age restriction. But there are only 2 locations. And it is designed for little girls. Is it going to be more important for a 4 year old to get their hair done in a place specifically designed for their age group or a teen/adult, who could watch and get a much less cheap looking much nicer do elsewhere? I think I know what most people would chose. But I guess there is always some who are going to say screw those other 4 year olds, not my kid, my 15 year old, who should be mature enough to know fun can be had elsewhere and that BBB was always for the littlest girls has gotta have their hair pulled up into a bun...

All Disney All The Time · Mar 16, 2013

bubbles1812 said:
Which can be done at other places on property and off... The OP through his posts has made it very clear it's about the mommy-daughter time. Which again, can be done in other places. The two locations are small, there are a finite number of spots...As I said earlier, if there were a million of them the way there are shops, sure, no age restriction. But there are only 2 locations. And it is designed for little girls. Is it going to be more important for a 4 year old to get their hair done in a place specifically designed for their age group or a teen/adult, who could watch and get a much less cheap looking much nicer do elsewhere? I think I know what most people would chose. But I guess there is always some who are going to say screw those other 4 year olds, my 15 year old has gotta have their hair pulled up into a bun...

It's the same mindset as the idiots who shoved their teenagers in front of my kids, who were 5, 7 and 8 at the time, to watch the Electrical Parade.

disneysince71 · Mar 16, 2013

I thought we ended this.... last night at 2:00 A.M. This is for you @mickey2008.1

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