Patience.

[joanna71985]

Unfortunately this happens more often then you think (luckily not that much with me). It makes me sad when I hear it

 

[bsiev1977]

I had an encounter with such a person a number of years ago that went a little like this.

Not so nice guy: "Why the hell to they get to skip in line!"
Me: "It looks like their child is with Make a Wish"
Not so nice guy: "So what does that mean? Is she some little rich b@*#h that get special treatment?"
Me: "No. It means that by this time next year she will more than likely be dead. Maybe it is just me, but you might want to cut her a bit of sack. "
Not so nice guy: *stunned silence*

Now I know that ever Make a Wish child is terminal, but that little omission was so worth it to see the look on that guys face.

You did better than I probably would have. Sitting here reading your post, I feel like I might have choked the guy for saying what he did.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

We had something very similar happen when we were at AK back in November. Can't recall if it was Donald or Chip & Dale, but we were at the front of the line and were asked if we'd mind waiting for this other family. The people behind us grumbled a bit, but they were silent once they realized why. I got kind of misty when I saw the child wheeled over to the character and recall turning to DH and saying something about being grateful for the good health of our own. It's really sad when others just don't get it.

 

[Master Yoda]

You did better than I probably would have. Sitting here reading your post, I feel like I might have choked the guy for saying what he did.

I can not lie. The thought of giving that speech to the back of this guys head while his face was firmly planted in the concrete did cross my mind, but in the end I think the guilt and public humiliation were the way to go.

 

[JIMINYCR]

The CM's should explain to any family whose place is being taken about Make a Wish and why they are getting in ahead of them. Not everyone is aware of what goes on with the organization. I volunteer and provide services for families involved and it's amazing how many people still don't know what it's all about even after all the publicity that goes on about Disney trips and other wishes granted. Reading the publications we get, I too am grateful my child never had any illness and we as parents never had to deal with the sorrow involved.

 

[Vader2112]

I can not lie. The thought of giving that speech to the back of this guys head while his face was firmly planted in the concrete did cross my mind, but in the end I think the guilt and public humiliation were the way to go.

Well maybe you could have gotten pics in Disney jail lol.
Really not worth it. In my situation I said excuse me to the Cm and walked over to the individuals and indicated "politely" advsied them why the child was there. I received an appology not sure if it was out of sympathy for the kid or the fact that I am a very intimidating looking individual.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

That's one benefit of going all of the time for my family. We have premier passes. We can go whenever we want as many times as we want. This makes everyone so much more relaxed. We aren't being "cheated" out of anything because we've done it a thousand times and will do it again.

In my teens I would get annoyed me when people would stop and hold up a line to get a picture of some prop in line for a ride. I feel ashamed that I ever felt that way. It could be that persons only visit their entire life and they are just trying to take as many memories as they can with them. I teach my kids this when I sense them getting a little I patient or uneasy. Whenever I see a little kid with a "First Visit" button or a "Birthday Button" we will swap places with them in line for meet and greets. There isn't a single character my kids don't have a picture and autograph from and if we miss one that day it's not a big deal. It would be a big deal however of a kid missed out on their favorite character the first time or only time they got to go.

That's the way I feel about it. I have an annual as well (premium annual) and it's like, "Well, who cares? I'll be back in 4-6 months."

I'm 18. I do get annoyed when people stop, but it passes. I realize that while I don't feel the need to take pictures, they might, and when I go to Disneyland in June, I want people to give me the same respect. Though I don't do characters. I especially try to accommodate kids. I have a freebie 100,000 on Buzz (that everyone on here probably already knows) that I give to kids who want to score higher.

Actually, if I see someone who looks lost or I overhear a conversation with a confused group, I will stop and take the time to help them. Or if I hear a conversation and think I can be helpful, I'll stop the person and talk to them. I want everyone to have a good time on their vacation and love Disney as much as I do. I generally get positive reactions and sometimes follow-up questions. It's well worth it to take time out of my vacation to help others who may not be coming back for several years.

 

[Master Yoda]

Well maybe you could have gotten pics in Disney jail lol.
Really not worth it. In my situation I said excuse me to the Cm and walked over to the individuals and indicated "politely" advsied them why the child was there. I received an appology not sure if it was out of sympathy for the kid or the fact that I am a very intimidating looking individual.

I am not an intimidating guy. I spent many years in martial arts, so I can take care of myself, but everything about my appearance is quite average. Because of that I have to start with the nice, rational approach.

 

[Vader2112]

I am not an intimidating guy. I spent many years in martial arts, so I can take care of myself, but everything about my appearance is quite average. Because of that I have to start with the nice, rational approach.

Martial Artist as well. Trained in Wing Chun. Now out of shape. Be nice! Isn't that What Dalton saifd in "Roadhouse" ? ( horrible bad movie that is so bad you can not look away. Like a train wreck.) lol When you are a big guy and speak nicely to someone who thinks you are going to just clobber them. They seem a little more worried...lol
Rule number one do not off a sick kids parent. If I was not there the father would have ended up in cuffs.

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

When I worked at Disney World I volunteered for give kids the world. We used to go to where they lived for parents night out and played with the kids and joined in on the entertainment for the evening while the parents had a night to themselves. The next day at work the kids would come visit me and I would let them engrave their names on leather bracelets and keychains. The kids would sit on my lap and we would watch the engraving machine work and then they got to keep their bracelet or keychain.

I once had a mother say that I should be giving her kids free bracelets and keychains too and it wasn't fair that I picked favorites and what made those kids so special? She actually got right in my face and said "if those kids get a free keychain my kids get a free keychain so you better start engraving their names on it."

I replied "those kids have a terminal disease and a free keychain your kids don't have a terminal disease and have to pay four dollars for a keychain what's your choice?"

I was so angry my manager actually told me to take the rest of the afternoon off.

Apparently after I stormed off the woman apologized but I was in a really bad mood. I'm kind of glad that I left but I would've liked to have seen her apologize.

By the way I realized I could've handled that better but my anger got the best of me at that point.

 

[Vader2112]

When I worked at Disney World I volunteered for give kids the world. We used to go to where they lived for parents night out and played with the kids and joined in on the entertainment for the evening while the parents had a night to themselves. The next day at work the kids would come visit me and I would let them engrave their names on leather bracelets and keychains. The kids would sit on my lap and we would watch the engraving machine work and then they got to keep their bracelet or keychain.

I once had a mother say that I should be giving her kids free bracelets and keychains too and it wasn't fair that I picked favorites and what made those kids so special? She actually got right in my face and said "if those kids get a free keychain my kids get a free keychain so you better start engraving their names on it."

I replied "those kids have a terminal disease and a free keychain your kids don't have a terminal disease and have to pay four dollars for a keychain what's your choice?"

I was so angry my manager actually told me to take the rest of the afternoon off.

Apparently after I stormed off the woman apologized but I was in a really bad mood. I'm kind of glad that I left but I would've liked to have seen her apologize.

By the way I realized I could've handled that better but my anger got the best of me at that point.

Give Kids the World is a great organization I thank you for volunteering your time there!

 

[Master Yoda]

Martial Artist as well. Trained in Wing Chun. Now out of shape. Be nice! Isn't that What Dalton saifd in "Roadhouse" ? ( horrible bad movie that is so bad you can not look away. Like a train wreck.) lol When you are a big guy and speak nicely to someone who thinks you are going to just clobber them. They seem a little more worried...lol
Rule number one do not off a sick kids parent. If I was not there the father would have ended up in cuffs.

I have taken a little Wing Chun myself. The first school I went to when I was a teenager mixed it into their style. Like you I am out of shape as well, but it is surprising how much the body remembers. My 19 year old daughter is a 2nd degree back belt and an instructor at her school. On the occasion that I help her, the body still reacts the same. Maybe not as fast, but it is still there in the memory banks.

 

[Hot Lava]

The CM's should explain to any family whose place is being taken about Make a Wish and why they are getting in ahead of them. Not everyone is aware of what goes on with the organization. I volunteer and provide services for families involved and it's amazing how many people still don't know what it's all about even after all the publicity that goes on about Disney trips and other wishes granted. Reading the publications we get, I too am grateful my child never had any illness and we as parents never had to deal with the sorrow involved.

THIS. Also, I kept wondering if that mother had seen the Make a Wish button on the girl. But most definitely the CM should have explained. I guess that had I been asked if someone could cut, my response to the CM would have been, "Why?"
Perhaps some people get heated b/c all these parks now have these VIP programs where people pay to be able to cut to the front of lines. And of course experiences with the large, pushy tour groups sour the attitude. But yes, some people are just jerks. So if she saw the button and knew what it meant, then that mother is a jerk. But we don't have evidence with this one way or another.

 

[KCheatle]

That's terrible!!! You know, it was the summer of 2008 when my DH and I first took our DD (she was 2 1/2 at the time). And, we went with my mom and dad, who had taken me and my siblings to Disney every year when we were growing up. I'll never forget what my mom told me on that trip. I remember getting frustrated by how impatient and immature so many people were - moms shoving kids to the front of the line, people stepping right in front of your picture to take their own, people shoving in at the last second of a parade. My mom said to me "We have the luxury of knowing we will come back here every year. This, however, may be their one shot at Disney World. A lot of people can only afford to come here once and they feel like they have to do everything because they won't ever have the opportunity again. So, if we don't get the best seats at the parade that's fine. We'll see it next time. If we don't get the best picture, that's fine. We'll try again later." I have that mentality every trip now and it really calms me down. I just consider myself blessed that I don't have to be cut throat because ... hey, I'll be back.

 

[DfromATX]

In this case it would have been more than appropriate to explain "Make a Wish" to the lady. She probably didn't know and just thought that this group cut in front for no reason. Usually, it is better to just remain silent, but, in some cases, like this one, it is absolutely correct to "inform" them of the situation. If she really didn't know why, it shouldn't have been an embarrassment to her. If she did and was complaining anyway...who cares what she thinks, she is a life form that is lower than the low.

If someone really doesn't know...it doesn't do any harm in telling them why. A simple...they're from Make a Wish Foundation would probably ended the complaining immediately.

This is kind of what I meant in the other post about what makes people mad. Basically I said there's two sides to every situation and some of the complaints may simply be misunderstandings. I have to believe that the woman just didn't know about Make A Wish and perhaps she just thought any ol' family was cutting in line, which would make most of us annoyed. I agree the CM should have quietly mentioned it just in case.

 

[Weather_Lady]

That's terrible!!! You know, it was the summer of 2008 when my DH and I first took our DD (she was 2 1/2 at the time). And, we went with my mom and dad, who had taken me and my siblings to Disney every year when we were growing up. I'll never forget what my mom told me on that trip. I remember getting frustrated by how impatient and immature so many people were - moms shoving kids to the front of the line, people stepping right in front of your picture to take their own, people shoving in at the last second of a parade. My mom said to me "We have the luxury of knowing we will come back here every year. This, however, may be their one shot at Disney World. A lot of people can only afford to come here once and they feel like they have to do everything because they won't ever have the opportunity again. So, if we don't get the best seats at the parade that's fine. We'll see it next time. If we don't get the best picture, that's fine. We'll try again later." I have that mentality every trip now and it really calms me down. I just consider myself blessed that I don't have to be cut throat because ... hey, I'll be back.

Your mother has a great attitude (and clearly, so do you)!