Heeley's in Disney

[eroyee]

:wave: Hooray for Justin. I dont see why they cant post signs at the entrance to all the parks. Not that everyone will read them anyway. I dont care if they fine someone or not. I am just glad that someone is trying to enforce it.

 

[dox]

I still maintain that the penalty for wearing the shoes in the parks should be a good hip check, hopefully into a concrete wall....If you can't follow the rules, you don't deserve to go unscathed.

LMAO! :sohappy: That is an awesome idea!! You have no idea how many times I've wanted to trip one of these kids who go skating around the local grocery store. I have seen one too many kids run into customers, shopping carts and displays. Not sure I understand parents who allow kids to wear these things in public places. Since when did grocery stores or even WDW become public parks??

 

[JEDIsney]

It's about time!

Don't get me wrong, I'm a really nice guy, but recently when I'm at Disney, every time I see a kid rolling around on those Heely's I just want to stick my foot out and purposely trip them. Fortunately for them, I've been held back every time I have attempted this.

 

[DisneyDragon]

I said it in another post, but dang, some of you are really blood-thirsty. Fortunately, you've all managed to reign in your impulsive thoughts - hopefully because of the thought of injuring a kid, as opposed to the threat of a lawsuit or jail time or running into 'black belt mom' or 'UFC dad'.

 

[NOLADisneyFan]

Okay, here is my question...if someone wearing these stupid shoes or someone who doesn't know how to drive one of those EVC's runs me over can I file charges against them for assault or something?

To answer your question: Yes you could sue them.

If they deliberately rammed you, it would be battery (possibly even aggravated battery) as far as criminal statutes and they could get jailed.

For civil liability, if they deliberately hit you, it would certainly be battery, and if they accidentally clipped you, it would be plain old negligence, both generally result in liability for the negligent or intentionally acting party.

Either way, you could sue them.




*None of this message is to be considered as legal advice of any sort.

 

[head mouse]

The person you spoke with was misinformed. Heelys and all forms of roller skates are NOT permitted inside WDW parks, as well as most public areas of the WDW resorts. FACT.

The HUGE problem is that there are no signs and no mention of this in any literature. On top of that, there is dreadfully little enforcement.

Even if I think parents are using terrible judgment in allowing their kids to wear Heelys in crowded places such as WDW theme parks, I can't blame them for "breaking the rules" because Disney doesn't publicize the rule.

I see the downside of Heelys. My wife is a pediatrician. Unfortunately, Heelys injuries fund a huge portion of our WDW trips, if you know what I mean.

The person I spoke with put me on hold and checked with her supervisor and confirmed, they ARE allowed.

 

[typhoonguy]

The person I spoke with put me on hold and checked with her supervisor and confirmed, they ARE allowed.

The shoes are allowed. Using them to skate is not.

 

[banimall]

[quote Since when did grocery stores or even WDW become public parks??[/quote] ???

I think there is an inherent instinct to not like people rolling around on those things. It's too bad there are no other Heely users posting to see another point of view.

 

[head mouse]

The shoes are allowed. Using them to skate is not.

Re-Read my first post. They ARE allowed and can be used as long as they are not used during busy time and in crowed areas. Heck I have even seen CM's rolling around on them, more then once.

 

[head mouse]

[quote Since when did grocery stores or even WDW become public parks??

???

I think there is an inherent instinct to not like people rolling around on those things. It's too bad there are no other Heely users posting to see another point of view.[/quote]


I don't hate the shoes, I want a pair. I don't even hate the users. The problem is the parents that don't teach their kids respect to not run people over and not use them in crowed places. I lost count how many times I have been run into by rude kids on those things. but I have reacted by tripping, or pushing them when they hit me. Since the parents won't say anything or teach the kids to apologize, then I'll teach them what happens when they are rude.

Like I said. I want a pair. they are great time savers. But I am 30 years old and was raised to have respect and not run people over.

 

[tazhughes]

Re-Read my first post. They ARE allowed and can be used as long as they are not used during busy time and in crowed areas. Heck I have even seen CM's rolling around on them, more then once.

This is from the official website:
Q. Are there any personal items I should not bring with me into the Theme Parks?

A. Items that you may not bring into the Theme Parks include, but are not limited to:

Items with wheels, such as wagons, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels, two-wheeled or three-wheeled conveyances, strollers larger than 36" x 52", suitcases, coolers, or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations), and any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV wheelchair or stroller

The link to the page is:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/helpFAQ?id=HelpFAQThemeParkPage#q12

 

[head mouse]

This is from the official website:
Q. Are there any personal items I should not bring with me into the Theme Parks?

A. Items that you may not bring into the Theme Parks include, but are not limited to:

Items with wheels, such as wagons, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels, two-wheeled or three-wheeled conveyances, strollers larger than 36" x 52", suitcases, coolers, or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations), and any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV wheelchair or stroller

The link to the page is:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/helpFAQ?id=HelpFAQThemeParkPage#q12

:sohappy: Still don't change the fact that 2 official CM's informed they were allowed. and since it is not posted anywhere around the park (as said above) then kids will continue to use them and the problem will get worse.

 

[banimall]

They do make them in adult up through I believe size 11 or 12.

 

[typhoonguy]

:sohappy: Still don't change the fact that 2 official CM's informed they were allowed. and since it is not posted anywhere around the park (as said above) then kids will continue to use them and the problem will get worse.

Which is part of the issue of having a cast of now 59,000+. I personally received an email notice as part of my "Safe-D" weekly update over a year ago, so I've known about the policy for some time, however most CMs don't have company email and would rely on their leaders or fellow cast to pass on the information (which, due to the over abundance of "passed on" information, usually gets lost in translation).

 

[bhg469]

:sohappy: Still don't change the fact that 2 official CM's informed they were allowed. and since it is not posted anywhere around the park (as said above) then kids will continue to use them and the problem will get worse.

So when you say its ok if the park is not busy you are saying that Disney would leave it up to a guest to decide if its busy enough to skate around the park?

 

[head mouse]

So when you say its ok if the park is not busy you are saying that Disney would leave it up to a guest to decide if its busy enough to skate around the park?

No I am saying that any one with common sense should be able to tell if there is room to roll around or just walk.

 

[bhg469]

No I am saying that any one with common sense should be able to tell if there is room to roll around or just walk.

You and i both know commen sense gets left home when most people are on vacation.

 

[CleveRocks]

Re-Read my first post. They ARE allowed and can be used as long as they are not used during busy time and in crowed areas.

It is apparent that you have never worked in any sort of management position, and I'll say the same for the person you say told you this information.

In any organization, be it Disney World or Jim Bob's Hog World, managers/owners set policies and procedures. There's no such thing as leaving policies and procedures up to the discretion of entry-level staffers or even worse, customers. The real world doesn't work that way. And Disney World certainly doesn't work that way.

Any Disney CMs who say it DOES work that way are not empowered to make that decision.

Disney didn't grow their theme park business by allowing part-time teenaged employees to make decisions affecting public relations and legal liability.

 

[typhoonguy]

It is apparent that you have never worked in any sort of management position, and I'll say the same for the person you say told you this information.

In any organization, be it Disney World or Jim Bob's Hog World, managers/owners set policies and procedures. There's no such thing as leaving policies and procedures up to the discretion of entry-level staffers or even worse, customers. The real world doesn't work that way. And Disney World certainly doesn't work that way.

Any Disney CMs who say it DOES work that way are not empowered to make that decision.

Disney didn't grow their theme park business by allowing part-time teenaged employees to make decisions affecting public relations and legal liability.

But along those lines, disney does allow "part-time teenaged (cast members)" to make decisions having an effect on legal liability in attractions roles and lifeguarding roles. As a lifeguard you are given parameters for safety, but ultimately the choice is left up to you as a guard. If you do not feel comfortable with a situation, you deal with the situation. That being said, it's also good to keep in mind that lifeguards are trained more than any other front-line position. They are required to have 4 hours of in service training per month or more.

But in the sense you are speaking, yes, you are correct and I completely agree Cleveland.

 

[head mouse]

It is apparent that you have never worked in any sort of management position, and I'll say the same for the person you say told you this information.

Actually I have held many manager position thank you very much. :wave: