Kardashians Go On Disneyland Rides Alone While Customers Fume!

[Californian Elitist]

They do to an extent. But if this woman and her severely disabled mother, who needed 10+ minutes to board a vehicle at Pinocchio's Daring Journey, and then another 10+ minutes to disembark that same vehicle after riding that little dark ride, were doing that over and over at every single ride in the park all day long.... That would be too much. You can't just keep shutting down ride after ride after ride for 30 to 45 minutes because your severely disabled mother needs at least 10 minutes to board a dark ride. That's not nice. And it's just impolite.

Imagine if every disabled person in Disneyland needed that accomodation. Or, God forbid, expected it. The theme park simply could not operate for a day. It would be endless downtimes at endless rides, all over the park.

This wasn't your fault as a CM. And it's now obvious that you didn't handle this all on your own. A 30+ minute closure of a ride doesn't go unnoticed or unattended by supervisors and fellow CM's.

I blame the two women who required a 30 minute closure of a ride so that Mom could go on Pinocchio. I can only imagine that it must have been some dying wish, some bizarre and deathly important need to ride the 1983 Pinocchio's Daring Journey one last time before the severely disabled lady passed away. One can only ponder the humanity that must have played out with that decision to take that severely disabled woman to Disneyland for the day.

Goodnight.

 

[Stevek]

The K's are garbage. My wife watches most of these trainwreck type shows and she won't even watch them.

But yeah, if <insert name here> can afford this treatment and Disney allows it, not sure what the problem is. Yes, somewhat of an inconvenience for other guests who have to wait for one extra ride cycle. Would anyone get upset if this was another family that people didn't generally loathe? Probably not.

 

[SSG]

The issue here is not that the useless Kardashian Klan hired a VIP guide, which anyone with a few thousand bucks can do. Riding Dumbo all by yourself is not part of the offered service.

The issue here is that the VIP guide and Fantasyland ride ops then cleared out the entire cycle of Dumbos and Teacups so that the Kardashians could ride all alone. While a couple hundred paying customers had to stand in line and watch the nearly empty rides cycle for people better than them. That would be infuriating for anyone, as the Social Media comments and videos taken from the angry queue demonstrate.

There is absolutely no mention on Disneyland's website regarding VIP guides that you will get to ride Dumbo, Teacups, Golden Zephyr, carousels, rocket jets, Luigi's, Maters, whirlwinds, swings, jellyfish, etc., etc. all alone while the peons wait in the queue and watch you take up an entire empty ride cycle all for yourself.

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Not at the Kardashian level but last summer I saw how a VIP tour operated on a ride, and it made me absolutely furious.

We were going into Soarin' and were directed to the 2nd row. Other folks were sent to the 1st row, but a plaid bustled in from the side and stopped people from being seated there. The CMs start to route people to other seats, and the plaid brings in a man and a young boy (I didn't recognize him , so I have no idea if he was famous). They get seated dead center while the plebes were shuffled away.

There was a young mom with her young son who were directed to my row. Unfortunately, the seat next to mine was not working (I guess the CM forgot while re-directing the riff-raff) so the row was short a seat. The CM told them they would have to wait for the next flight, and the kid's face falls. He wanted to sit in the front row and now he's waiting for another cycle. I asked the CM if they could put them in the front row, but was told no; VIPs get the whole row even there's only two of them. I give a (too loud) 'are you kidding me? put them at the end.' The CM still said no, and I asked the mom if they wanted to take our seats but she politely said no thank you and went off with her boy.

What a damn world sometimes. Not that the 'money talks' aspect is a surprise, but it just seems like poor look for the unworthy to get shuffled away like that.

 

[Dear Prudence]

Not at the Kardashian level but last summer I saw how a VIP tour operated on a ride, and it made me absolutely furious.

We were going into Soarin' and were directed to the 2nd row. Other folks were sent to the 1st row, but a plaid bustled in from the side and stopped people from being seated there. The CMs start to route people to other seats, and the plaid brings a man and a young boy (I didn't recognize him , so I have no idea if he was famous). They get seated dead center while the plebes were shuffled away.

There was a young mom with her young son who were directed to my row. Unfortunately, the seat next to mine was not working (I guess the CM forgot while re-directing the riff-raff) so the row was short a seat. The CM told them they would have to wait for the next flight, and the kid's face falls. He wanted to sit in the front row and now he's waiting for another cycle. I asked the CM if they could them in the front row, but was told no; VIPs get the whole row even there's only two of them. I give a (too loud) 'are you kidding me? put them at the end.' The CM still said no, and I asked the mom if they wanted to take our seats but she politely said no thank you and went off with her boy.

What a damn world sometimes. Not that the 'money talks' aspect is a surprise, but it just seems like poor look for the unworthy to shuffled away like that

The VIP tours are really getting pushed right now and influencers are pushing them non stop. It's so annoying.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Not at the Kardashian level but last summer I saw how a VIP tour operated on a ride, and it made me absolutely furious.

We were going into Soarin' and were directed to the 2nd row. Other folks were sent to the 1st row, but a plaid bustled in from the side and stopped people from being seated there. The CMs start to route people to other seats, and the plaid brings in a man and a young boy (I didn't recognize him , so I have no idea if he was famous). They get seated dead center while the plebes were shuffled away.

There was a young mom with her young son who were directed to my row. Unfortunately, the seat next to mine was not working (I guess the CM forgot while re-directing the riff-raff) so the row was short a seat. The CM told them they would have to wait for the next flight, and the kid's face falls. He wanted to sit in the front row and now he's waiting for another cycle. I asked the CM if they could put them in the front row, but was told no; VIPs get the whole row even there's only two of them. I give a (too loud) 'are you kidding me? put them at the end.' The CM still said no, and I asked the mom if they wanted to take our seats but she politely said no thank you and went off with her boy.

What a damn world sometimes. Not that the 'money talks' aspect is a surprise, but it just seems like poor look for the unworthy to get shuffled away like that.

I’ve been a guest on a couple VIP tours and never experienced anything even close to that, not even in the same galaxy of the treatment the Kards received.

The VIP tours I’ve done are basically unlimited FP lines without a return time. I find the biggest benefit to VIP tours is amazing viewing areas for shows (without having to wait) and eating in the restaurants without having to make reservations. The rides themselves we stood in FP lines and rode with everyone else. It’s definitely faster but not the “walk on instantly and ride alone” pass many seem to be getting.

I’m starting to feel like I’m treated like a peasant even when I’m among my wealthy club 33 friends.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Why would I have closed a ride and emptied out an entire queue for every single person in a wheelchair? That clearly makes no sense. We’ve been talking about unique rider situations during this entire thread. When I first mentioned it, you didn't find it strange. It wasn’t until other people started questioning me that you too then started questioning me about the incident.


Again, the CMs, likely including a manager, obviously felt it was appropriate to let them ride alone, hence why they did. This is a rare circumstance, but not necessarily abnormal. It’s one of many examples of unique circumstances. They’re not the first celebrities to ride something by themselves and won’t be the last.

I didn’t notice any “seething angry” guests in the video. They were all staring, but I didn’t notice any gnashing of the teeth, heaving, and the expression of absolute rage on their faces as they watched the Kardashian clan spin on their own. I bet many of them were annoyed, though.

Another former Ops CM here (and later Attractions Coordinator) . With a wide-open loading procedure like you have on Teacups and Dumbo, I would have loaded and cycled them alone as well. Imagine the chaos of having the Kardashians on the open turntable loading and unloading with all the other guests who were part of that load group. You'd never get anybody to get in their vehicle. I'd bet money this was a call made by Ops, and had nothing to do with the Kardashians being entitled (though they certainly are).

EDIT: Kept reading, and oh would you look at that, the decision was made by Disney management. Imagine that.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Another former Ops CM here. With a wide-open loading procedure like you have on Teacups and Dumbo, I would have loaded and cycled them alone as well. Imagine the chaos of having the Kardashians on the open turntable loading and unloading with all the other guests who were part of that load group. You'd never get anybody to get in their vehicle. I'd bet money this was a call made by Ops, and had nothing to do with the Kardashians being entitled (though they certainly are).

EDIT: Kept reading, and oh would you look at that, the decision was made by Disney management. Imagine that.

Exactly. Teacups, Dumbo, Carousel, etc. are all examples of rides where everyone rides together during one cycle. It’s not continuous. I thought to myself the same thing; it made some sense that they were filmed riding Dumbo and Teacups completely alone and not something like Matterhorn or any of the dark rides. I’m assuming that Disney thought it would just be best to have them ride alone than to risk guests coming up to them. In the end, no one seemed to care that the Kardashians were there, likely because they’re generally disliked amongst the public.

 

[flynnibus]

Another former Ops CM here (and later Attractions Coordinator) . With a wide-open loading procedure like you have on Teacups and Dumbo, I would have loaded and cycled them alone as well. Imagine the chaos of having the Kardashians on the open turntable loading and unloading with all the other guests who were part of that load group. You'd never get anybody to get in their vehicle. I'd bet money this was a call made by Ops, and had nothing to do with the Kardashians being entitled (though they certainly are).

EDIT: Kept reading, and oh would you look at that, the decision was made by Disney management. Imagine that.

Why not load everyone but the set aside cup, then load in the celebs after everyone else is already in their cup? And the reverse on the exit?

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

In the end, no one seemed to care that the Kardashians were there, likely because they’re generally disliked amongst the public.

I was thinking about this also, had Michael Jackson received the same ride alone treatment most people would have just taken a picture and been thrilled to see Michael Jackson, because most people liked him.

I think this is a controversy primarily because a lot of people hate everything the Kardsahians represent and this just confirms our preconceived notions about them.

Another example I though of was Kobe Bryant probably could have gotten away with it because he was very popular, Lebron James would be crucified for the exact same thing because he’s so unpopular with a ton of people.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Have I mentioned how much I dislike the Kardashian family and all that they stand for? Here's Example #482 of that...

Kardashians ride Disneyland attractions by themselves as furious fans wait

A viral TikTok video showing the Kardashians riding the Mad Tea Party surrounded by 15 empty teacups sparks social media outrage.

www.ocregister.com

The Kardashians made headlines during a recent trip to Disneyland when they cut in line and jumped on rides all by themselves while crowds were forced to wait as the reality TV stars enjoyed the Mad Tea Party and Dumbo the Flying Elephant.

Kim Kardashian, sister Khloe and their children “sparked outrage” after a viral TikTok video showed them riding the Mad Tea Party surrounded by 15 empty teacups as “disgruntled” and “furious” visitors waited in a “massive” line for the Fantasyland attraction, according to the Daily Mail.

“You can’t sit with us!” screamed the Daily Mail headline. “Massive crowd forced to wait as Kardashian family enjoy teacups and Dumbo ride with EMPTY seats at Disneyland while on $3K VIP tour.”

Photos posted to Kim Kardashian’s Instagram account show the family also riding on the otherwise empty Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction during their day at the Anaheim theme park, according to the United Kingdom’s Daily Mail.

The social media photos show the Kardashians escorted throughout the park by a Disneyland guest relations cast member in a familiar red-and-green plaid vest. The reality TV stars paid $2,975 for a VIP tour of Disneyland that included priority access to rides, according to the Daily Mail.

Does anyone who pays 3K for the VIP tour get to ride the rides all to themselves, or is this just because they are the Kardashians?

 

[Californian Elitist]

I was thinking about this also, had Michael Jackson received the same ride alone treatment most people would have just taken a picture and been thrilled to see Michael Jackson, because most people liked him.

I think this is a controversy primarily because a lot of people hate everything the Kardsahians represent and this just confirms our preconceived notions about them.

Another example I though of was Kobe Bryant probably could have gotten away with it because he was very popular, Lebron James would be crucified for the exact same thing because he’s so unpopular with a ton of people.

Absolutely. As you stated, there’s already contempt towards the Kardashians that has been ongoing for years. This situation definitely confirms and fuels the reasons many of us don’t care for them, myself included, even if Disney really did insist that they ride alone. I know I rolled my eyes when I first read the headline for this story. I wouldn’t have batted an eye had it been Michael Jackson, though. I could come up with a list of celebrities who wouldn’t get a reaction out of me if they were to do something like this.

 

[DLR92]

All I can say I wish I had their type of money to get that treatment!

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Why not load everyone but the set aside cup, then load in the celebs after everyone else is already in their cup? And the reverse on the exit?

You're giving guests a lot of credit here, especially on a ride that one can easily exit the vehicle of.

 

[Stevek]

Why not load everyone but the set aside cup, then load in the celebs after everyone else is already in their cup? And the reverse on the exit?

The teacups would make me hurl...I'd make sure that I would wait until the K's were right next to me to do it though

 

[Stevek]

All I can say I wish I had their type of money to get that treatment!

 

[Dear Prudence]

I was thinking about this also, had Michael Jackson received the same ride alone treatment most people would have just taken a picture and been thrilled to see Michael Jackson, because most people liked him.

I think this is a controversy primarily because a lot of people hate everything the Kardsahians represent and this just confirms our preconceived notions about them.

Another example I though of was Kobe Bryant probably could have gotten away with it because he was very popular, Lebron James would be crucified for the exact same thing because he’s so unpopular with a ton of people.

But the point is is that MJ didn't cut the lines like that. Princess Diana didn't. I am sure the Kardashian hate train is part of it...but it doesn't exist in a vacuum

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Butbthr point is is that MJ didn't cut the lines like that. Princess Diana didn't. I am sure the Kardashian hate train is part of it...but it doesn't exist in a vacuum

So we're just going to ignore the fact that this was a decision made by Ops, and not by any member of the Kardashian family?

 

[Dear Prudence]

So we're just going to ignore the fact that this was a decision made by Ops, and not by any member of the Kardashian family?

Do we know this? Princess Diana and her sons specifically made a point of waiting in line. When Tori Amos used to bring her daughter to the parks as a child, she made Tash wait in line to meet the Princesses like other kids. I don't rule out that Ops may have been involved innthe decisions, but it also falls in line with the repeated history of Kardashian bad, entitled behavior.

 

[Parteecia]

‘Just a big no for me’: Potential jurors in Kardashian case air hate to their faces

Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner all sat in the front row of an L.A. courtroom while potential jurors aired their feelings about the famous family and the four women.

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To those who dislike them, who makes the decisions doesn't matter:

"... One prospective juror, who has served on other cases, said he didn’t like the pampered treatment he felt the defendants were getting.

Michael G. Rhodes, the Kardashians’ attorney, explained that courthouse security drove them in and escorted them into the courtroom for a reason.

“Do you understand that there is a dark side to celebrity,” Rhodes said, “and that people that are famous sometimes need extra security?”

“Does that mean that they need Fiji water hand-delivered to them as they sit in court?” the man responded. ..."

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Do we know this?

Just for a reminder: it wasn't the Kardashians demanding a ride to themselves. It was Disney.

The decision to shut down the teacup ride to everyone but the Kardashians was made by Disneyland, according to TMZ.

“We’re told the Kardashians didn’t request that the ride be shut down to other guests,” according to TMZ. “Disneyland staff just did it. They did not shut down other rides for the fam.”