waiting for parades

[lebeau]

You would think that would be the case, but have run into so many parents in the last 4-5 years that must be in physical contact with their child 24/7.

I have always framed the offer in such a way that it was obvious they would be separated from their child and that if that was going to be an issue, they should politely decline. Of course I should point out that I have only watched a handful of parades. Perhaps if I had more samples, I would have more bad experiences. So far *knock on wood* I have had nothing but gratitude when I have allowed a child to watch the parade from a better spot.

 

[lebeau]

I agree!!! Used the FP for the Festival of Fantasy Parade on Easter Monday well worth it! Plus it was fun watching people with Fastpasses get kicked out.
I have to say I have been spoiled with parades and have been invited to sit in the Reserved area on the Liberty Square Bridge a few times. The best was the MNSSHP . Lots of candy for the kids and they received plenty of attention from the charecters.

We have FPs for FoF. Sounds like it was worth it in your opinion?

 

[KLinder7]

I use to do that all the time, but a number of bad experiences with over protective helicopter parents have made me stop.

I know that has happened to me too. But there has been times where the parent will stand next or behind me and still have visibility of their child. I guess you can't win. =)

 

[Vader2112]

We have FPs for FoF. Sounds like it was worth it in your opinion?

YES. I hope they figured out how to get the Steam Punk Dragon around the corner in front of the castle. You will enjoy it no fuss and you can sho up when your ready no camping out! I would still get there a little earlier so you can be in front. What was interesting is that the IT folks that worked on Magic band and FP+ were standing there next to me that day. Nice conversation with myself and another guest. They seemed to be testing another piece of tech that was showing them people standing in the area that did not have a FP+ reservation and snuck in Im not sure on this though.

 

[Vader2112]

I have to say I have two small kids and never bother anyone that's why I have two big shoulders. I will say this the nicest thing ever was at a MVMCP. I was watching the parade with my daughter who was 3 at the time holding her on my shoulders in front of Caseys. Two 20 something girls came over to us and asked if we would like o stand with them as they thought it was cute how my daughter knew all the chrecters and was so excited to wave and blow them kisses. Even knew Calabelle!

 

[Master Yoda]

I know that has happened to me too. But there has been times where the parent will stand next or behind me and still have visibility of their child. I guess you can't win. =)

Pretty much. It is the epitome of "No good deed goes unpunished".

 

[daisyduckie]

even better. waiting for the electrical parade last night, & had someone's foot burrowing in my back. I turned around & asked "can u please move your foot? it's in my back."
my answer was "no habla English." I knew that was BS, because I heard him speaking English to another person prior. I told him that as nicely as I can, & the guy gets angry, says I can sit how I want (miraculously speaks English now).
before 3 other people took my side, I said I don't care how u sit, as long as your not jabbing me from behind with your foot.
some people can be inconsiderate jackasses, & don't play the no English bit on me.

I know it is not nice, but that is when I would buy a pop and accidentally spill some backwards onto him.

 

[Marc Gil]

Reminds me I our trip 2 years ago. May 2012, we got a good spot 20 minutes before the parade started back across from country Bear jamboree area. We had both our boys in strollers right at the line and me and my wife behind. My one sons stroller was a little over, so neither of us were standing directly behind his stroller.

All of a sudden this old Mexican lady comes over, stands next to me for a second or 2, and started moving my son and our stroller out of the way so her 2 kids could grab a spot!

I immediately started to yell at her, "what the hell are you doing! You do not touch or move my kid! How rude are you?"

I got a blank stare... "No habla English!" She proclaimed!

She stood back a little, but once the parade started to come by us, this idiot lady tried again!!!

"Listen lady what the f r u doing?" Don't ever touch my child again! What is your problem?"

"No habla English!"

"Bullsh*t! No English ha, well Puta, el burro sabe mas que to! Vamanos!"

She stepped back and didn't come near us again!

Some people have such nerve!!!

And for those of you wondering what I said back to her in Spanish..."b*itch, the donkey knows more than you, move it!" LMAO

Merciful Heavens!!! This reminds me of a similar situation (I have so many anecdotes...) but this happened on a Monorail...

Okay, so I was on the resort monorail on my way to Poly to meet my family over at Kona Cafe. So it's me and my brother in a packed monorail cabin. Before they close the doors, two Puerto Rican women with strollers come into the cabin and literally shove 3 people out of the way so they can squeeze in.

Let me also remind you that they did not even bother to fold their strollers, and thattheir kids were waaay to big for strollers!!

Anyway, so one of the ladies manages to squeeze herself between a couple to have a seat on the monorail, while the other one completely bogarts the handrail that I was holding on to; I had to reach above her head to hold on for my life, or else I would fall and bust my a$$!!

So this lady had the nerve to push her stroller in some more and completely ran over my foot.... WITHOUT SAYING EXCUSE ME OR SORRY!!! At this point I have had enough! Nobody was saying anything, so I shouted " EXCUSE YOU! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!" in a very loud contemptuous voice.

She looked at me with a confused face and said "No Habla Ingles". She then started cackling with her friend... Usually, I'm not one to snap at someone, especially at WDW, but this lady was RUDE!!

Now here comes the funny revengeful part!! While we were accelerating to enter the Contemporary Resort, my brother Christian fell on top of the lady because he didn't have a handrail to hold on to! Her reaction was priceless!! Also the mere though of my brother falling was also funny (I am very bad when it comes to this....)

Anyway, when we finally reached the TTC, those b****hes finally left with they're strollers and all.

Ugh!!! Just writing this post makes me upset again...

And that's the story!!

 

[Chef Mickey]

I just walk up 5 minutes before in Frontierland. Always wide open...I don't care about being on Main Street.

 

[mf1972]

also had a family last week show up with the husband in a wheelchair. saw them again later for the fireworks, now the wife is in the wheelchair. pathetic.

 

[BuddyThomas]

Reminds me I our trip 2 years ago. May 2012, we got a good spot 20 minutes before the parade started back across from country Bear jamboree area. We had both our boys in strollers right at the line and me and my wife behind. My one sons stroller was a little over, so neither of us were standing directly behind his stroller.

All of a sudden this old Mexican lady comes over, stands next to me for a second or 2, and started moving my son and our stroller out of the way so her 2 kids could grab a spot!

I immediately started to yell at her, "what the hell are you doing! You do not touch or move my kid! How rude are you?"

I got a blank stare... "No habla English!" She proclaimed!

She stood back a little, but once the parade started to come by us, this idiot lady tried again!!!

"Listen lady what the f r u doing?" Don't ever touch my child again! What is your problem?"

"No habla English!"

"Bullsh*t! No English ha, well Puta, el burro sabe mas que to! Vamanos!"

She stepped back and didn't come near us again!

Some people have such nerve!!!

And for those of you wondering what I said back to her in Spanish..."b*itch, the donkey knows more than you, move it!" LMAO

Okay. I'll go there.

A lot of the behavior of the so called "injured parties" being described here is just as disgraceful as the behavior being described of the offending parties.

Were you seriously yelling profanity at this so called "old Mexican woman" in the middle of Disney World? I mean, really? If she committed a crime so offensive to you, just get a cast member.

And lots of stereotypes flying around this thread. I wonder if the "redneck man" would like the "old Mexican woman". Hmmmmm. And are you sure she was Mexican? Did she have a Mexican flag in her hand? Lots of assumptions.

Whatever. I'm so glad when all the "I have to see the parade at all costs and fight for space and get in brawls and fights in front of children" people cram together to wait for the parades because that frees up so much of the parks for the rest of us.

 

[GoofGoof]

We've never experienced an issue with this. I always show up no more than 5 minutes before the parade starts and then ask nicely if I can push ahead of someone. I've never been turned down. My fellow guests are so pleasant and accommodating. Maybe I just have one of those friendly faces that you can't say no to.

 

[BuddyThomas]

[QUOTE="GoofGoof, post: 6084467, member: 82601"Maybe I just have one of those friendly faces that you can't say no to.[/QUOTE]

That must come in handy when asking your boss for a raise.

 

[stevehousse]

Okay. I'll go there.

A lot of the behavior of the so called "injured parties" being described here is just as disgraceful as the behavior being described of the offending parties.

Were you seriously yelling profanity at this so called "old Mexican woman" in the middle of Disney World? I mean, really? If she committed a crime so offensive to you, just get a cast member.

And lots of stereotypes flying around this thread. I wonder if the "redneck man" would like the "old Mexican woman". Hmmmmm. And are you sure she was Mexican? Did she have a Mexican flag in her hand? Lots of assumptions.

Whatever. I'm so glad when all the "I have to see the parade at all costs and fight for space and get in brawls and fights in front of children" people cram together to wait for the parades because that frees up so much of the parks for the rest of us.

I don't care where I am at, if a stranger tries to touch or grab or move my child in public, u get ur head chewed off! U don't grab other people's children! My defensive tone was more than sufficient in dealing with the situation at hand!

I'm sure if u have kids, your reaction would be the same, any parent would react like that...

 

[Monkee Girl]

I have always framed the offer in such a way that it was obvious they would be separated from their child and that if that was going to be an issue, they should politely decline. Of course I should point out that I have only watched a handful of parades. Perhaps if I had more samples, I would have more bad experiences. So far *knock on wood* I have had nothing but gratitude when I have allowed a child to watch the parade from a better spot.

This is how I am. Maybe I am a push over but I have always had good experiences with parades because I don't get swelled up in the hysteria of the parade/fireworks atmosphere. I can't stand that 'I was here first' mentality. You may be in the right saying it if you were sitting there early and all; I am not knocking it. I just feel that everyone is in the same boat and there is no reason not to be nice. Are people rude? sure, I have experienced it but not enough to make me bitter and cold.

I have see the parades a lot so it is not imperative for me to see it front row. I am able to share and let people in, if I can. And people have always been greatful. Can't remember if I related this story (I am sure I have) but in May 2012 I went to star wars weekend and wanted to see the Hoopla show. So I went and got a spot right after dinner. I was 2nd, behind 1 guy in the line before the wheel chair section. So yay me! The guy in front of me was sitting, I stood the whole wait...probably about 1 hour or so. And then the families with kids were there. I was so astonished by how patient the kids were. They sat on the ground and played with their SW stuff or whatever. When the show started, the guy in front of me stood up...he was wookie sized, lol, so not fun, but I was able to see ok. but the kids behind me didn't have such a good view...So I made sure I moved a little so they could see. The guy in front of me must have heard me (I was very nice talking to one kid) that he did the same. So next thing I knew, the couple of kids behind me were now beside us (basically up front) dancing and singing all the songs. They were so happy to see their favorite characters. I enjoyed watching them then watching the show! So being courteous has it's rewards.

I won't lie, I do remember there was a short lady (Ewok sized) who very rudely announced how it wasn't fair that she couldn't see and that tall people should move back. That did annoy me because she wasn't part of our little 1hr - 1.5hr camping party. She came in late and pushed her way through. I understand the frustration of being vertically challenged. but she came late; no need to be rude to the people who patiently waited.

 

[BuddyThomas]

I don't care where I am at, if a stranger tries to touch or grab or move my child in public, u get ur head chewed off! U don't grab other people's children! My defensive tone was more than sufficient in dealing with the situation at hand!

I'm sure if u have kids, your reaction would be the same, any parent would react like that...

I hear you, and also realize that we are only hearing one side of the story. I imagine that the "old Mexican woman" might recall it differently. Whatever the case, calm heads usually prevail and screaming profanity at a theme park never helped anyone.

 

[Monkee Girl]

I love this movie, and I love Helen Reddy!

I know. I know everyone loved Mary Poppins, but it was this Disney Live Action that I watched a majority of the time. I like when Elliot is roasting the apples.

When I was watching the parade (in that quiet section of Frontier land with no one around), I wished Pete a happy Easter. He wished me a Happy Easter back. Good times, lol

 

[ninjaprincesst]

I always get a spot way early. I have absolutely no problem letting kids get in front of me so they can see, and I will scoot and squeeze and try to fit as many people as I can in next to me. I even some adorable Brazilian twins sit in my lap for their very sweet and grateful mom, but my problem comes when people ask if their kids can get in front of you then their 6'5" 300 pound Dad comes with them and totally block my view, or when people rudely try to squeeze in without asking. Last year my Daughter and I had been sitting there about 45 minutes and the parade had already started it just wasn't to us yet, three people tried to squeeze into a no more than 6 inch wide spot between my daughter and a elderly man and his wife., the man scooted over, put his arm around my daughter and told them to stop trying to get between him and his granddaughter. It was all I could do to keep from busting out laughing, but it made them move on.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Ive seen FoF three times now, one on MSUSA & two from Frontierland.

I'm thinking that frontierland/Liberty Square is the place to see this.... More dragon fire.

 

[stevehousse]

I hear you, and also realize that we are only hearing one side of the story. I imagine that the "old Mexican woman" might recall it differently. Whatever the case, calm heads usually prevail and screaming profanity at a theme park never helped anyone.

It helped in my situation! She backed off! I'm not one to usually spew curse words at disney, but when a stranger tries to grab ur child, u do anything to grab as much attention as u can! Who knows what her intentions were, I really don't care, u don't touch my child...