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[ford prefect]

As some one who has sat on both sides of this argument I find that a lot of people at Disney are ill mannered.

In May, my wife, 2 children aged 3 and 18months and I sat down to watch the parade outside City Hall.  We arrived in plenty of time and found a space.

We parked our pushchairs out of the way and occupied as little space as possible.

2 minutes before the parade started a family of adults came and stood directly in front of us, saying that (talking in French) since we were English we wouldn't mind and that we wouldn't be able to complain because we couldn't speak french. Generallly they were being very rude about other nationalities.

Unfortunately for them I speak fluent French, complained to them, and complained to a cast member who escorted them out of the area.

As others have said I will always give priority to children (mine and others) since they are usually just seeing a world of legs.

However a bit of give and take is required.

[Clarebelle]

I love that fact that they didnt expect you to speak french lol

[MAVERICK]

we have been quite lucky with the parades i have had parents ask if i mind if there children can sit in front of me and they stood next to me and my partner and we all enjoyed the parade  

[Clarebelle]

we have been quite lucky with the parades i have had parents ask if i mind if there children can sit in front of me and they stood next to me and my partner and we all enjoyed the parade  

I like it when that happens

[Aveen2008]

we have been quite lucky with the parades i have had parents ask if i mind if there children can sit in front of me and they stood next to me and my partner and we all enjoyed the parade  

I like it when that happens

I agree i think a bit of give and take and manners is all it takes!!

To Ford perfect - I am glad you where able to speak french and stick up for yourself, I have found some people very rude too but I guess you have to just find the best way to handle it and I think you did the right thing!:)
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Aveen xoxox

[Snow_White_Girl]

In May, my wife, 2 children aged 3 and 18months and I sat down to watch the parade outside City Hall.  We arrived in plenty of time and found a space.

We parked our pushchairs out of the way and occupied as little space as possible.

2 minutes before the parade started a family of adults came and stood directly in front of us, saying that (talking in French) since we were English we wouldn't mind and that we wouldn't be able to complain because we couldn't speak french. Generallly they were being very rude about other nationalities.

Unfortunately for them I speak fluent French, complained to them, and complained to a cast member who escorted them out of the area.

That's shocking. Thank goodness you were able to stand up for yourselves! Myself, I would NEVER stand in front of a small child waiting for a parade, I usually get there very early to stake out my spot to take my photos, but if a family with children turns up behind me I always ask if the kids want to go in front of me so they can see. Give and take is exactly what's required, and since I always go to DLP for more than a day anyway, I always go by the philosophy that I can see the parade the next day etc., possibly unlike some of the families who may only be there for a day trip.

[Epcot_Boy]

it annoys me too but im very laid back, i tend to stand still but most of time i volenter my place or whatever if they dont look pushy

Me too

I tend to be so involved with what's going on that people pushing and shoving around me rarely gets my attention
I often stand aside and let the youngsters have a good view because I remember well the sheer pleasure I got from parades and shows when younger.
So I normally just suck in the atmosphere and let the nastiness, if any, just glide over my head :lol:

Epcot_Boy :ears:

[Aveen2008]

I often stand aside and let the youngsters have a good view because I remember well the sheer pleasure I got from parades and shows when younger.
So I normally just suck in the atmosphere and let the nastiness, if any, just glide over my head :lol

I have let children stand infront of me for parades and stuff before, because they dont do any harm and I think they deserve the fun as much as anyone.

Maybe i feel more annoyed when i don't get to meet characters and stuff because i never got to go as a young child, it was always my dream to go to disneyland but until i was about 18 and able to afford it myself, i hadn't been and i think for me i feel like a child who is seen as an adult and pushed aside by some parents with children, if that makes sense?

Aveen xxx

[Epcot_Boy]

I often stand aside and let the youngsters have a good view because I remember well the sheer pleasure I got from parades and shows when younger.
So I normally just suck in the atmosphere and let the nastiness, if any, just glide over my head :lol

I have let children stand infront of me for parades and stuff before, because they dont do any harm and I think they deserve the fun as much as anyone.

Maybe i feel more annoyed when i don't get to meet characters and stuff because i never got to go as a young child, it was always my dream to go to disneyland but until i was about 18 and able to afford it myself, i hadn't been and i think for me i feel like a child who is seen as an adult and pushed aside by some parents with children, if that makes sense?

Aveen xxx

Yep  :wink:

Epcot_Boy :ears:

[MizzRabbit]

Maybe i feel more annoyed when i don't get to meet characters and stuff because i never got to go as a young child, it was always my dream to go to disneyland but until i was about 18 and able to afford it myself, i hadn't been and i think for me i feel like a child who is seen as an adult and pushed aside by some parents with children, if that makes sense?

Aveen xxx[/color]

It makes perfect sense. That's the Disney-effect! It makes you feel like a kid again and you want to do all the same stuff as they get to. I just read that the halloween makeovers are for kids only and that really annoys me! I want big mad colored hair as well! I get your point!

[Aveen2008]

It makes perfect sense. That's the Disney-effect! It makes you feel like a kid again and you want to do all the same stuff as they get to. I just read that the halloween makeovers are for kids only and that really annoys me! I want big mad colored hair as well! I get your point!

Aww that's not fair. Disney says that it's a place for all ages so they shouldn't disciminate really...adults and children a like all want to have fun!!:)
xoxooxox

[toonarmylass]

i thought it said its free for under 12's not that adults couldnt have it done

[MizzRabbit]

I read that it free for kids but they didn't list any options or prices for adults and I think they would if it was a possibility?

[toonarmylass]

but surly if it say free for under 12's then anyone over 12 can be done too, arnt adults allowed to get dressed up on halloween only?

[MizzRabbit]

Well, I guess we'll find out in october. I hope I can save up enough money to go.