New Twist to Line Cutting Question...

[darthmacho]

Okay, we've debated the FP line jumper and the potty training toddler, but what about this:

You are a famous athlete, rock star, or celebrity. Should you have to wait in line with the common folk like us, or should you be wisked to the front of the line, v.i.p. style, while the rest of us stand around in the heat?

What's your opinion?

What do you think really happens?

[WinnipegDisneyFanatic]

Celebrities are on a screen. They're on movies. Thats all. They appear in front of a large screen portraying in most cases a fictional person. They are seen on tv and get much, must too much attention.

Shows like ET, E!News, etc., I absolutely can't stand. Its got to the point where Larry King is even slipping, interviewing Paris Hilton. WHO CARES.

Celebrities should NOT get a special treatment when in Disney World. They should be forced to get Fast Passes just like everyone else. They should have to wait an hour for Splash Mountain.

And if they don't like that, they can more than likely build their own park, or ride, and enjoy it that way.

When it all comes down to it...they are still just ordinary people.

Chris :hatter:

[snifflesmcg]

I voted that they should wait in line just like everyone else. Just because they are well known I don't belive they should get special treatment.

[honeybear]

I am probably one of the odd people out, but I don't have a problem with celebs using the back entrances. I can only imagine how difficult it is to always have people pulling at you for attention. Sometimes we fail to realize that celebs are humans and they get tired, they have bad days and sometimes do not want to be bothered. In most cases, if they are tired or having a bad day, it is instantly translated into the celeb is a rude and horrible individual. So I don't see a problem with letting them get on and off the ride without the mob of fans.

[SBETigg]

While I think a lot of celebs should have to wait in line like everyone else, I can understand some of the bigger, more recognizable people not being able to safely do so. The mob scene if they get recognized and the line surges around them could create more chaos than it's worth.

[dolphinmickey9170]

I think they should wait in line just like the rest of us folks, but y'all know they get back enterence into the rides and attractions. Imagine the chaos of hundreds/thousands of people recognizing a famous celeb/athlete. What a disaster that would be. Let alone the safety of said person. Probably the best for all involved they get preferential treatment.:mickey:

[Marker]

Should a celebrity wait in line like everyone else? Yes, of course.

BUT, what would happen if they did.....

They could be endlessly hounded by people asking for autographs, asking stupid questions, wanting pictures, and otherwise annoying them. And while bothering a celebrity is one thing, their family would likely be there too. Would you want your kids subjected to that?

The obvious disruption of lines, and crowd flow would result in a lot of unnecessary congestion and perhaps pose a safety risk, not just for the celebrity (and their family) but for everyone in the area.

I'd be willing to be that if WE were able to respect them, and their privacy, that they'd be much more willing be treated "normally" and not need the celebrity treatment.

So, while I think they should wait like the rest of us, I really don't think it would be very practical, and it's not really their fault.

[magicofdisney]

I think they "should" wait like we do, but realistically, I don't want my line mobbed by fans.

BTW, I wanted to add that some female celebrities could show up in a baseball cap, sunglasses and no make-up and we may not recognize them. They could wait in line. ;)

[BigRedDad]

I voted wait in line like the rest of us. however, celebrities pay premiums for where they are at and pay for the service to not wait in lines to be constantly bothered. If they had to wait in lines, all that would happen is being constantly "bothered" by the rest of us in line with them.

[BMan62]

A celebrity and their entourage will be escorted through the parks and get preferential treatment throughout.

Otherwise, there would be chaos in every line.

[mjm12000]

As much as I would love to see them wait like the rest of us, the reality is that for many of them it would not be safe to do so. IMagine the caos it would cause in the line if everyone is trying to talk to them, or get a picture, or autograph, or just wants to see them. The pushing and shoving would be dangerous for them and for the guests.

The other thing to remember is that often the Celebs pay for VIP treatment, and if we had the money we too could pay for VIP treatment as well.

[caryrae]

I choose put on ride NOW mostly because the odds of a celebrity going on the same ride as you would be pretty small. I think also it would cause more trouble if they had to wait in the stand by line then be brought to the front of the line right away.

[Polynesian Dweller]

Its a matter of safety, the celeb's and equally importantly the crowd of the rest of us, not priviledge. I was fortunate to grow up in a small town as a friend of someone who became a celebrity (US TV star for a time, very big in his day). When I'd see him at the top of his celebrity, the crowd issues were downright dangerous and even today it isn't fun. Fans become idiotic trying to get closer to the celeb. You don't want to be in the midst of one of these feeding frenzies when you are at Disney. Its safer, and makes things more enjoyable for all, for them to use the back entrance without any fuss.

[Figgyluv03]

I'd wait in line like everyone else. Sometimes waiting in line is as fun as the ride. I love the music to space mountain, so I don't mind waiting in line for that!

[Jared]

Part of attaining celebrity status is dealing with hundreds of fans who care little for their or the celebrity's safety. Famous people should use the backdoor to prevent chaos in the queues.

Celebrities may not be particularly special, but they are recognizable. To have huge mobs hounding one person for pictures and autographs would pose a threat to everybody.

[mttafire]

I voted that they should be put on now. I think it would cause more of a distraction if they waited in line. Could you imagine someone like Nic Cage waiting for Space? There would be a mob...Personally..I say just let em right on!:mickey:

[mttafire]

As much as I would love to see them wait like the rest of us, the reality is that for many of them it would not be safe to do so. IMagine the caos it would cause in the line if everyone is trying to talk to them, or get a picture, or autograph, or just wants to see them. The pushing and shoving would be dangerous for them and for the guests.

The other thing to remember is that often the Celebs pay for VIP treatment, and if we had the money we too could pay for VIP treatment as well.
Yep, After i made my comments i read this post and 100% agree.

[poeticeclipse]

Celebrities may not be particularly special, but they are recognizable. To have huge mobs hounding one person for pictures and autographs would pose a threat to everybody.


Exactly. They "should" wait in line but really... that would be pandamonium for cast members and other guests.

[jenperich]

I did choose the "wait in line" option, however, I can't help but feel that if I was a celebrity I would want to be brought into the back entrance. But, once we went to Disney with my grandmother and she couldn't walk, so she was in a wheelchair. So, because we were with her, we got to cut the line with her. I felt SOOO guilty!! So, I'm not sure how I would feel.

[CuteAsMinnie]

They keep telling us their human just like everyone else. So, i say...the most definitely wait in line just like the rest of us humans. That being said, if they had half a brain in the first place and know how to use the FP system, they should rarely have to wait in line at all. Right........?

[RocknRoller94]

"We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal."

Just because someone's well known doesn't make him/her better or more important than the peasant that lives next door.

[DNS]

They should absolutely wait like everyone else. Most of them seem to already think they're better than most of us. I'm not a person who gets excited over celebs and I couldn't care less about their personal lives. We owe them nothing including special treatment.

[Donald A]

They probably should, but realistically they will not have too. After all, it could be a mess if they allow the public to hound them. MOST people will leave a celebrity alone but those that do not can become a problem. Say for every 100 people only 5 hound the celebrity.

Look at it this way. Say they make celebrities wait in line and say it is Paris Hilton. Say I was right next to her in line. I wouldn't even say anything but people would mob her. That would bother me and other guests. Why do I want my dorky face in People Magazine? :clown:

[brad192]

I answered that they should wait in line like the rest of us, but based my answer on a "perfect world" scenario - one in which the celeb wouldn't be assailed by throngs of adoring fans, causing major traffic flow problems, mob scenes, etc.:shake:

The real world dictates special consideration for these individuals, and WDW knows that, thus the VIP guided tour. I don't have an issue with this, since the alternative would disrupt my vacation much more than a few extra people going ahead of me.;)

[wedway fan]

sure, it'd be nice if they had to wait like the rest of us. but i'd rather not even know they were there. the behaviors of others around the celebrities would bother me more than seeing the celebs jump the line.

we've created the celebrity mystique, we've got to deal with the effects it creates- like the need for them to get on EE without waiting.

[thrillme]

I'd LOVE to support that celebs have to wait in line with the rest of us. Unfortunately people would not only MOB the ride YOU are waiting in line for but they would MOB them with cameras going off like crazy. That would be a little troublesome dangerous to you because of people pushing for a closer look.

If you think about it could they even enjoy Disney with their families? They wouldn't even be able to watch a parade without people rudely surrounding them separating them from their children. I think a fair compromise would be to have them wait in a "safe" area to be able to board. Perhaps a little better than waiting in line but they would wait none the less.

Personally I'm celeberty DUMB...I couldn't recognize an important person if they were my own brother. I ran smack dab into one of the guys from ZZ Top (a famous rock band of the time) and I had no clue till several people came up to me and told me. All I said was "Oops Pardon me"...Now I know why he looked at me rather strange...I think he "expected" to be recognized.

Now if it's "George Cloony"...I'll just give him cuts in front of me with a BIG smile.

[TheRustyScupper]

{Opinion Portion}1) I have ZERO sympathy for celebs.
2) They chose their fame and their career.
3) I see no reason for them
. . . to avoid paparazzi
. . . to jump in front of lines
. . . to get favors the average public cannot

{Pet Peeve Portion}
4) Sure, folks will ask for autographs and pictures.
5) But, celebs knew this BEFORE they decided to be a star/celeb.
6) If they want anonymity, let them drive a bus or be a teacher.

[MNNHFLTX]

The other thing to remember is that often the Celebs pay for VIP treatment, and if we had the money we too could pay for VIP treatment as well.But do they really? My impression is that they don't--that it is a courtesy that Disney offers, both for the safety and security of the celebrity and their family, and to help keep operations running smoothly.

In any case, in principle I believe that celebrities should wait in line like everyone else, but in reality I am happy to let them get on immediately to avoid the chaos.

[irish1967]

In an ideal world, celebs would be able to wait in line without having to worry about their own safety or the safety of the people in line around them. If that were the case, then they should wait in line. Since it isn't - then the current system works for me - celebs in line would definitely hinder my enjoyment of the parks.

[ImagiAsh]

If we are talking about someone like Johnny Depp, then YES, I think celebrities should have to wait in line. :thumbsup::secret:

Otherwise, I voted for them to use the backdoor entrance. Safety would be a huge issue once a given celebrity was sighted. It's much easier to not even know they were there.

[4ubie1]

Ok..I am the first one to admit that i would love alil VIP treatment. Being able to cut in front of a line would be heavenly. :cloud9: But should it be allowed only cause you are a celebrity....well no. They didn't do anything more to deserve such treatment. So they make music or a movie...that means they should be first in every line...:nono:

But for security reasons, I can see why they would prefer not having such high profile people in lines and walking around. Depending upon the person, it could cause much chaos.:cool: Not only could they get hurt but the people around them too.

[PeterPanFan]

WAIT in line. Trust me they have enogh time and money to go to DW for a month and dine/stay in the best places!

[c&d]

I said wait in line, but I think they should have a "special line." In other words they are given a time to ride the ride and they sit and wait for that time in a place near the ride and then get on the ride. The time would be the equivalent of the stand by entrance wait time. Or they could be given a fast pass time to return to the ride. I don't think having them stand in line would be a good thing. I'm thinking of the people around them in the regular line who would be subjected to all the commotion because of the celebrities nearby. I think it would be aggravating for those standing next to them.

I don't think they should get a walk on to any ride they want.

[Polynesian Dweller]

WAIT in line. Trust me they have enogh time and money to go to DW for a month and dine/stay in the best places!

Sorry, but I just have to comment. Its not about money, time or priviledge. Its all about safety. My friend (the celeb) would love to walk through these kinds of places incognito and just enjoy the areas but he can't. Its actually a bit of a drawback for him.

What's really the issue, (and I've talked to him about this) is when a celeb is discovered in public in a non-planned situation (i.e. crowd control is not planned like it is at a personal appearance event) it becomes downright hectic and scary with people charging from all directions, knocking each other out of the way, etc. Its downright dangerous. You can't have that at Disney for the safety of everyone, not just the celeb. Safety of all concerned is the issue, not priviledge.

[January-2007]

Wait in line like everyone else.

In real life? I think they get special treatment.

[BritCody]

They should have to wait like everyone else

[KAJUNKING]

BTW, I wanted to add that some female celebrities could show up in a baseball cap, sunglasses and no make-up and we may not recognize them. They could wait in line. ;)

have you seen a tabloid?!? they are full of pics of female celebs with no makeup, hats and sunglasses, they still get recognized, and although i dont like to see special treatment i understand it, and i bet its not just celebs, i bet some ceo's and corporate big wigs which whom no one would recognize also get "special treatment" furthermore id bet there are a lot of celebs WISH they could take a nice quiet stroll around a theme park and wait in a line or two

[glenpreece]

I don't know if this has been mentioned but celebs pay for the private guides and get the backstage entrance access as well. It's like $125 an hour or something. So really they are not just getting it for free because they are famous they pay for it. This is what I was told by some CM and Jay Leno even brought it up one night. So if you can pay that amount with a min of 6 hrs then you too can get bs access to the rides regardless of who you are.

[Seasonscraps]

If we are talking about someone like Johnny Depp, then YES, I think celebrities should have to wait in line. :thumbsup::secret:

Otherwise, I voted for them to use the backdoor entrance. Safety would be a huge issue once a given celebrity was sighted. It's much easier to not even know they were there.

I agree on both counts. :thumbsup:

[luvdiznee]

If people would hold off on treating like "celebs" then they could wait in line like everyone else. But since it would most likely create mob scenes then I'm sure they will continue to get their preferential treatment. So next time you see a celeb, ignore them...:D

[Gottaluvgoof]

I say they should have celebrity day and let them all wait in line together. That way, they are all on the same level and they still have to wait in line. :mickey:If they come on non celeb days, they enter at their own risk! Honestly, I'm kind of sick of all the celeb junk. Maybe if people like Lindsey and Paris etc, weren't given special treatment, they wouldn't be the way they are today.

Sorry, I can't have sympathy for celebrities. They get paid plenty for their fame. They could always take a regular job like the rest of us if they don't like it.

[emmingo]

I say they should have celebrity day and let them all wait in line together.

Brilliant!

I think, personally, that they SHOULD wait in line, but I think its probably easier on the parks and CMs themselves if the celebrities are ushered through the parks outside of the normal flow, without them having to continually beat away a throng of followers. I remember someone--maybe Kelly Ripa?--saying once that they felt bad for their kids because they didn't get the "real" experience like every other kid, having to be driven around, etc. I don't really feel sorry for her on that count, but I think sometimes, they probably wish they could do the parks like we do. :)

[kaerbear178]

Should a celebrity wait in line like everyone else? Yes, of course.

BUT, what would happen if they did.....

They could be endlessly hounded by people asking for autographs, asking stupid questions, wanting pictures, and otherwise annoying them. And while bothering a celebrity is one thing, their family would likely be there too. Would you want your kids subjected to that?

The obvious disruption of lines, and crowd flow would result in a lot of unnecessary congestion and perhaps pose a safety risk, not just for the celebrity (and their family) but for everyone in the area.

I'd be willing to be that if WE were able to respect them, and their privacy, that they'd be much more willing be treated "normally" and not need the celebrity treatment.

So, while I think they should wait like the rest of us, I really don't think it would be very practical, and it's not really their fault.

ditto

[kakn7294]

I voted that celebs should get backdoor treatment BUT only because it could create a threat to their own personal and family member's safety as well as cause huge disruptions throughout the parks and attractions and in some cases, even a threat to the safety of other guests (think of the girls who would mob Johnny Depp at the risk of running down little kids and the elderly). Personally, I like my anonymous little life and wouldn't want the life of a celeb - always wondering when you go out in public who might recognize you and intrude on your day. I know that there are some who thrive on that kind of attention, but many just want to live ordinary lives and can't. Besides, is it really much of an inconvenience to wait a few extra minutes for a celeb to get on a ride ahead of you when they didn't wait in line? Most of the time, we wouldn't even know!

[vamaggie]

I think for crowd control and safety that they should be allowed to back door for the rides but they SHOULD NOT be able to get into a restaurant without an ADR or make me wait for a celebrity party to be seated first!!! (I can dream can't I?)

[pook@wdw]

If they don't want the celeb treatment, the autograph hounds, paparazzi, crowds,...etc. they should have thought of that before they chose the profession. granted, some folks act like complete idiots around celebs, but @ WDW, everyone is equally important. so they should wait like everyone else!!:yes:

[teamblackwell]

Hi all,
A few years back, I was at Knottsberry Farm waiting in line for a coaster. The person directly infront of me inline was the famous rapper Snoop Dog. He was with his girlfriend and son. The line was a 20 minute wait. Not one person bothered him. I heard probably a dozen people pass us and say "thats Snoop!" but, thats as far as it went.
He turned around and ask me if the ride was scary. lol
See ya in the World (WDW),
Teamblackwell

[MickeysEars]

I wouldnt mind if they did get special treatment because if they were in with the rest of us they might cause a scene.

[thrillme]

The toughest part for me to imagine is myself going nutz because of a celeberty. If we were standing next to each other and one or the other of us struck up a question about the weather well heck I'd probably chat like anybody else.

There was one time that I can think of where I actually RECOGNIZED a newscaster (sorta of celeberty like). I really just don't seem to have the capability of recognizing ANYBODY unless somebody tells me WHO they're supposed to be... Anyway this fella was shopping and the first thing that came to my mind was "HEY...your Chris Marou!!" FORTUNATELY my BRAIN took over before my mouth did and I realized..."He KNOWS who he is...why on earth do I need to tell him"...alas...we passed each other with a friendly smile and a "have a nice day". Since then...I really just can't get over excited about celeberties...but I still think I'd enjoy a nice conversation with George Clooney howver I can't see myself falling over anybody to get to him.

[aprilshowers93]

I chose put on ride now. I think they should pay more money, but to be realistic, a celeb wouldn't even come to disney if this wasn't offered. I think it would be downright miserable to have people all day asking for autograghs and screaming and such. Chaos. I don't think they are special, but it wouldn't be very fun for someone to walk through the park and be mobbed by people. Would you want that?

[Cinderelley]

I can see bringing them in through the back door when it would be their turn, but they need to wait like everyone else. Like a fastpass, only on all the rides.

[RAIDER]

Their money is the same as everyone elses ..So get in line :thumbsup:

[DDuck66]

The only reason that i would think that they should get special treatment is if their fame is such that it would start a problem with crowd control. I know that Michael Jordan used to have to shop before the malls opened because his presence would cause a mob scene. I can see a line longer than the line to see Ariel forming so that people can get autographs from Brad Pitt etc...

[Ian]

Okay I mean really ... I understand people's desire to force celebs to be treated as normal people. Trust me ... no one finds celebs more boring and irritating than I do. I find the world's fascination with these individuals baffling, but unfortunately the reality is it exists.

There's simply no way they could be treated like "normal" people in Disney World because the guests themselves wouldn't allow it. You'd have lines clogged up and bottlenecks everywhere with the rubberneckers trying to get autographs and pictures and stuff. Logistically it just wouldn't work. They've got to be backdoored and VIP'd.

[disneyfan369]

OF COURSE they should get on before everyone else... as long as they give each person they cut $20!!! ;) If they don't, they should wait in line.

[Sean Riley Taylor's Mom]

:thedolls:
Okay I mean really ... I understand people's desire to force celebs to be treated as normal people. Trust me ... no one finds celebs more boring and irritating than I do. I find the world's fascination with these individuals baffling, but unfortunately the reality is it exists.

There's simply no way they could be treated like "normal" people in Disney World because the guests themselves wouldn't allow it. You'd have lines clogged up and bottlenecks everywhere with the rubberneckers trying to get autographs and pictures and stuff. Logistically it just wouldn't work. They've got to be backdoored and VIP'd.

I totally agree with you. :thumbsup:

I live in "The Hampton's". Everyone and I mean everyone you can imagine can be seen here. Billy Joel, Christie Brinkley, Richard Gere, Chevy Chase, Renee Zellweger. I could go on and on. Those are the ones you can see quite often around here.

Someone mentioned something about Kelly Ripa. Her, her husband and kids are here often too. We saw them at the local pumpkin farm last fall. She was dressed very much down, no make up at all and a baseball cap. It was very obvious she was not trying to draw attention to herself or family. They were with another couple as well. I can not tell you how ridiculous people were acting. They could not walk around. The kids kept calling them to see things and they literally could not walk over to them because of the people crowding them and trying to get autographs, etc. We were walking around with our kids just shocked the way they were mobbed.

I know they are well known. I know they are in the news, etc, all the time. I really find it annoying too.

I just know that if they were standing in line like we were, 9 times out of 10 it would just be a mob scene. As much as I think they should wait just like my family, it just wouldn't be possible.

[LoriMistress]

I don't have an issue with celebrities getting ahead of me. Doesn't mean they're "more special" then myself or anything. Normally, most celebrities take alternative routes to rides because they cause more problems with pushy fanatic crowds. If I were a celebrity, I would take advantage of having my own CM posse to give me some nice line cutting.:mickey:

[ltjrrich]

I was in the Magic Kingdom a number of years ago (probably '94-'95), and Princess Diana happened to be in WDW at the time. It didn't affect us in the least, UNTIL the day where we happened to be on line for Pirates of the Caribbean the same time she was. She and her entourage had to be loaded into a boat by themselves, and THEN had to go through the entire ride before anyone else on line was allowed to get on. It brought the already long line to a screeching halt. Just for the sake of keeping the ride moving I believe that celebrities should wait in line like everyone else. Taking the back door can cause more problems than just waiting like everyone else, but that's just my opinion.