Enjoying the day at Disney

ifuhadwings

ifuhadwings

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The last time I was at the parks I noticed people on their phones. They had their family right there yet they were on the phone the entire time while they would wait on line. Chatting and what not. This did not happen once but all of the time. A young couple while waiting for Kali River rapids were each on their phones texting other people.They did not say one word to each other the whole time. There were even people texting on rides! Does that seem odd to anyone else? Shouldn't people be enjoying their time at Disney with the folks with them? Just seems odd. It is their business, but when I'm on a ride, for example, The Haunted Mansion, I do not want to see the glare of phones. Or in a show, when I'm behind them. That blue glare in a dark place is just annoying and takes away from the experience.
 
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Disvillain63

Disvillain63

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bethymouse said:
Talk to your loved ones!
Oh yes. It is so sad that there is no real "conversation" between folks anymore.:(
We actually enjoy striking up a conversation w/ whomever's in line w/ us!;)
It's sad when you see a family at a dinner table not talking to each other.:( Darn cell phones!:eek:
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Those are the people we talk about...the ones not talking to their loved ones and they're sitting at the same table having a meal together...so sad. Even when my kids visit, they know that cell phones are off limits during family time.
 
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ifuhadwings

ifuhadwings

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copcarguyp71 said:
One of the BIGGEST parts of my own vacation is leaving the ungodly tether that my own business has forced me to be attached to at the hip in the wall safe and turned off!!! I hate that normally at home I can be interrupted at any given time by customers or employees in need. I love what I do and that is why I started my own business but I can say without hesitation that the phone is the very last thing I want in the park with me. We go old-school in the parks...if we separate then we arrange to meet up at a set location at a set time. It worked when I was a kid and there is no reason it should not work now.

Onto the topic of rudeness. People have gotten too carried away with themselves, their lives and their ridiculously short attention spans and I get totally exasperated by it on a daily basis. They have no concept of the fact that their lives and conversations spill out into the public domain and we could care less about their discussions. For some reason people on phones seem to talk louder than they would to each other sitting side by side. Kids need to be taught that you can wait more than 10 minutes without needing to play Angry Birds or some such drivel. Engage in conversation, talk about what rides you would like to to that day, look at the birds or geckos running around but for goodness sake do something besides electronica!

I sound like the angry old man who keeps the baseballs that get hit into his yard but there you have it...my two pennies to rub together.
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Well said. What I was trying to say. Thanks!
 
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disneyfan1995

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I don't always use my phone in the parks, but it is nice to have it so you can pass the time waiting for rides, shows, etc. It's even better to have it when you're alone. Sure it's fun to talk to people in line, but that's really not my thing all the time.
 
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Tuvalu

Tuvalu

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It pains me to see parents with young children completely ignoring their kids and fully focused on their phones, especially at Disney! Waiting in line or for a parade/show to start is a perfect time to engage with your children, without the usual distractions found at home. My kids grew up going to Disney, well before the "interactive queues", and we had great conversations while waiting. We got to learn about them, and they received the benefit of undivided parental attention, which ALL children crave.

Yes, there were times of restlessness, boredom and complaint but we all (not just the kids) learned patience. And how to amuse ourselves with imagination, rather than a video screen.

Cellphones are a necessity today. I carry mine into the parks. But having one and using one are two different things. Parents, your children grow up quickly. Your phone will always be there...your children won't.
 
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danpam1024

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ifuhadwings said:
The last time I was at the parks I noticed people on their phones. They had their family right there yet they were on the phone the entire time while they would wait on line. Chatting and what not. This did not happen once but all of the time. A young couple while waiting for Kali River rapids were each on their phones texting other people.They did not say one word to each other the whole time. There were even people texting on rides! Does that seem odd to anyone else? Shouldn't people be enjoying their time at Disney with the folks with them? Just seems odd. It is their business, but when I'm on a ride, for example, The Haunted Mansion, I do not want to see the glare of phones. Or in a show, when I'm behind them. That blue glare in a dark place is just annoying and takes away from the experience.
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some people were never taught manners- many have become socially awkward drones. when I am with someone- especially my family, especially on vacation, my cell phone in nowhere to be found! My family deserves my complete attention. Besides there are so many things to look at while you're in lines that you may have never noticed before :) I LOVE to disconnect from my mobile devices and re-connect with my peeps
 
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danpam1024

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figmentfan423 said:
My phone stays in my pursre for the enite trip!!!!! I go off line no lap top or anything else to distract me!!!!!! Before I leave I tell people don't call unless it is dire. MY DISNEY TIME IS MINE!!!!!!!!!!!! I put out the do not disturb sign it reads Gone to Disney be back in 2 weeks! Call at your own risk! I don't get making a big time and money investment and wasting it on something that can wait! Disney is too much fun!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL! My DH sends out an e-mail before we leave stating that I will be answering the phone- no one ever calls:rolleyes:
 
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copcarguyp71

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Tuvalu said:
It pains me to see parents with young children completely ignoring their kids and fully focused on their phones, especially at Disney! Waiting in line or for a parade/show to start is a perfect time to engage with your children, without the usual distractions found at home. My kids grew up going to Disney, well before the "interactive queues", and we had great conversations while waiting. We got to learn about them, and they received the benefit of undivided parental attention, which ALL children crave.

Yes, there were times of restlessness, boredom and complaint but we all (not just the kids) learned patience. And how to amuse ourselves with imagination, rather than a video screen.

Cellphones are a necessity today. I carry mine into the parks. But having one and using one are two different things. Parents, your children grow up quickly. Your phone will always be there...your children won't.
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I totally agree with your post but I have to ask why you carry your phone into the parks if you have no intention of using it. Sometimes I think people do it out of habit and don't realize how liberating it can be to leave it behind. I used to think that I needed it and was the very same way as you but I found out that decluttering was a gift I could give myself for vacation. Just a thought my friend;)
 
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ifuhadwings

ifuhadwings

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Tuvalu said:
It pains me to see parents with young children completely ignoring their kids and fully focused on their phones, especially at Disney! Waiting in line or for a parade/show to start is a perfect time to engage with your children, without the usual distractions found at home. My kids grew up going to Disney, well before the "interactive queues", and we had great conversations while waiting. We got to learn about them, and they received the benefit of undivided parental attention, which ALL children crave.

Yes, there were times of restlessness, boredom and complaint but we all (not just the kids) learned patience. And how to amuse ourselves with imagination, rather than a video screen.

Cellphones are a necessity today. I carry mine into the parks. But having one and using one are two different things. Parents, your children grow up quickly. Your phone will always be there...your children won't.
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That is awesome. Learning patience is a good thing.
 
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Mrsdonaldduck

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Hubby and I do bring our phones to the park but just because we split up sometimes. Hubby and 8 year old love the thrill rides and my little guys aren't big enough. Also we like having access to the my Disney app to make a last minute dining reservation or check ride wait times when decidin where we want to go next. Also, grandma isn't able to travel :( and we always call her as soon as we get into the park so that she can talk to the kids and hear the excitement in their voices and share some of the magic.
 
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nc_disneyfreak

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i do bring my cell with me but honestly, its only for checking the time. i like to go off the radar so to speak when im at WDW....i like being in the disney bubble for our time down there. i dont even like seeing that mcdonalds on our way to and from our all star resort lol....i dont want to think about work, bills, and just life while down there. our kids are only 6 and 2, so were always together...i can see in 10 yrs with our 6 yr old being 16 going off with a friend or in 14 yrs when our daughters 16 doing the same, bringing our phones to actually text etc....but for now, i dont like having reminders of outside life when we pass under the WDW sign...
 
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docdebbi

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you basically need to be on the iPhone in the parks now. they made it that way. sort of sad, but true. very convenient to check wait times and fastpass return times. i found it wonderfully helpful last time. and when FP+ starts, we'll all be on them getting our fastpasses. not to mention booking ADR- any that may still be left that close- that's a rarity.
the other thing we do is take pics of us in front of castle/on rides etc and send them home to share our excitement and joy with them. "Hey look, we're on small world!"
otherwise, I agree wholeheartedly. this is family time, no outside distractions,
play good old fashion waiting games like we do.
anyone remember- I spy? if i had to spy one more thing with the 2 year old I was going to scream- but THEY love your attention.
 
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Violet

Violet

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ifuhadwings said:
Do iPhones really take good photos?
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It's ok, but not great. You have to be careful, if you don't zoom enough (or walk closer up), if you try to crop it too much, you will lose a lot of the resolution and it won't print right. I'm looking into buying a small, higher-end point and shoot. But of course, the camera that you always have with you is the best camera, and I always have my phone with me :)
 
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