Walking walls

[TalkToEthan]

Given the width of walkways and the amount of foot traffic going in multiple directions we see in the parks as a rule of thumb what is the max number of people socially allowed to walk side-by-side creating a walking wall?

Perhaps a better way to ask is what is the max length in feet socially allowed?

 

[JIMINYCR]

There is no set number. I would like to say a max of three… but people are oblivious to others when they are walking in the parks. They are only concerned about themselves and don’t care about your ability to pass or walk by. Even saying excuse me or alerting them to yourself doesn’t seem to affect them. My DW using a motorized w/c and having her service dog with her, it’s impossible to maneuver the walkways at times. I’ve said many times.. just run into them… but she won’t . Folks don’t have a sense of courtesy for others when they are centered only on themselves.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

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[Club Cooloholic]

Given the width of walkways and the amount of foot traffic going in multiple directions we see in the parks as a rule of thumb what is the max number of people socially allowed to walk side-by-side creating a walking wall?

Perhaps a better way to ask is what is the max length in feet socially allowed?

Depends on the people walking too...

 

[JoeCamel]

There is no set number. I would like to say a max of three… but people are oblivious to others when they are walking in the parks. They are only concerned about themselves and don’t care about your ability to pass or walk by. Even saying excuse me or alerting them to yourself doesn’t seem to affect them. My DW using a motorized w/c and having her service dog with her, it’s impossible to maneuver the walkways at times. I’ve said many times.. just run into them… but she won’t . Folks don’t have a sense of courtesy for others when they are centered only on themselves.

Not just in the parks. Used to be that you pulled your cart to the side when grocery shopping, now it is bumpercars

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Not just in the parks. Used to be that you pulled your cart to the side when grocery shopping, now it is bumpercars

With distracted "drivers" who are texting while pushing their carts.

 

[TalkToEthan]

Depends on the people walking too...

3 large spaced linearly 2’ apart makes for a 11’ moving wall.

And 3 smaller ones spaced 1’ apart would make for a 7’ wall.

Thus, 3 guests is too many as a rule of thumb considering a congested park.

Try that stunt of 3 side -by-side during Food and Wine on a Friday night around Showcase and expect wall piercers

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

3 large spaced linearly 2’ apart makes for a 11’ moving wall.

And 3 smaller ones spaced 1’ apart would make for a 7’ wall.

Thus, 3 guests is too many as a rule of thumb considering a congested park.

Try that stunt of 3 side -by-side during Food and Wine on a Friday night around Showcase and expect wall piercers

I stand by my assessment that one “walking texter” is worse than a 3 person wall.

The texter is unpredictable and in many cases occupies the same amount of space. Seemingly all at once.

The wall is a bit more predictable and less fluid in motion. Once they commit to a general direction they are easy to flank.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

3 large spaced linearly 2’ apart makes for a 11’ moving wall.

And 3 smaller ones spaced 1’ apart would make for a 7’ wall.

Thus, 3 guests is too many as a rule of thumb considering a congested park.

Try that stunt of 3 side -by-side during Food and Wine on a Friday night around Showcase and expect wall piercers

So parents should never walk both aside their kids? You need to relax, it a park not a city sidewalk.

 

[TalkToEthan]

So parents should never walk both aside their kids?

During rush hour?? No, I wouldn't do it. Other times who cares

"never" is wrong word here

 

[JIMINYCR]

It’s worse when those walking walls suddenly and unexpectedly come to a stop because they have a reason to halt and you’re scrambling to avoid a collision.

 

[networkpro]

Or that sudden party huddle thats right in the middle of a pathway....

 

[TalkToEthan]

It’s worse when those walking walls suddenly and unexpectedly come to a stop because they have a reason to halt and you’re scrambling to avoid a collision.

Actually in my walks more often than not I would take a standing wall over a moving wall in front of me. I walk just a bit faster than most so passing can be more effort to get around the moving wall party.

I don't like either type of wall but the stationary one is usually easier to deal with of the two.

 

[ppete1975]

Not just in the parks. Used to be that you pulled your cart to the side when grocery shopping, now it is bumpercars

It used to be that everyone stayed to the right as well. Same as driving (in the states) As long as people in stores were on the right, then no matter which direction they went they gave room to others. Now people just walk wherever and half the time so distracted walk right into people.

 

[ppete1975]

Given the width of walkways and the amount of foot traffic going in multiple directions we see in the parks as a rule of thumb what is the max number of people socially allowed to walk side-by-side creating a walking wall?

Perhaps a better way to ask is what is the max length in feet socially allowed?

Not just Disney, walking paths and multi use trails are the same way. Almost every time I ride my Bicycle on a multiuse trail there are people walking 6 across or just stretched out so much that you have to yell at them to move over. And they seem so irritated that you interrupted their conversation. Its sad 2 or 3 people can take up a 10 foot path

 

[Ayla]

Not just Disney, walking paths and multi use trails are the same way. Almost every time I ride my Bicycle on a multiuse trail there are people walking 6 across or just stretched out so much that you have to yell at them to move over. And they seem so irritated that you interrupted their conversation. Its sad 2 or 3 people can take up a 10 foot path

Honestly, at Disney, if you're (general you ) a walking wall and you're coming towards me, you're moving around me, 'cause I am not moving to accomodate you. I walk through groups who are 4-6 people across multiple times a day at the parks.

 

[TalkToEthan]

Yep, if you're part of a 6 person wall walking toward me expect to get pierced 'cause I'm not going to do extra work to navigate around and pull an amazing flank maneuver.

 

[NelleBelle]

This! When my mom and I (who uses a scooter) encounter a large wall of more than 2-3 across, no way does she try to move. She's more likely to take someone out walking next to her by swerving to avoid the oncoming wall, so she just goes through. I used to yell, "excuse us" but not anymore. I ended up with a hoarse voice from all the yelling, so I just let her "part the seas".

 

[JIMINYCR]

Actually in my walks more often than not I would take a standing wall over a moving wall in front of me. I walk just a bit faster than most so passing can be more effort to get around the moving wall party.

I don't like either type of wall but the stationary one is usually easier to deal with of the two.

Yes, walking around a standing still blockade is easier than having a moving wall abruptly halt because you are seeing it in advance and can maneuver around. Those sudden stops happen without notice and you are caught off guard.

 

[Disstevefan1]

The fact that we are discussing this is a sign to me that that things are getting back to normal at the parks