What do you think of people who...

[DizneyFreak2002]

I stomp on their foot... Especially if they are wearing flip flops or sandals... I refuse to apologize, then I tell them, "it is your fault, you only have yourself to blame for being an ignorant brain dead idiot.... Now go get the CM and get me removed... Oh, and try to explain how you refused to listen to the CMs direction and plopped your huge backside where ever you wanted DESPITE being told to move all the way down...."

Of course, they never do tell the CM... And I always get high fives from others around me, complete strangers mind you... And no, I don't discriminate due to age...

[disneynarula]

I get annoyed but usually don't do anything about it. Acting vengeful really just puts you in the same category.

I feel bad for the CastMembers who have to deal with this situation on crowded days. It must stink to have to say the same thing over and over again.

[clou1028]

I only witnessed this once at the American Experience. The adult children were trying to explain to their father to keep moving. He got really angry and shouted no. I was shocked more than I was annoyed. He had himself a little temper tantrum just like a toddler.
What I don't get is why anyone would want the whole row climbing over them. Ick. Kind of creepy.

[justnewme]

One thing I'll add to this conversation is that, because we go so much anymore, I've gotten to the point where I don't really care where I sit. As long as my kids can see, that's all that matters. In fact, if we have good viewing spots for a parade or fireworks or something, I'll often invite kids from behind me to come up and get in front in my spot. I just sit or stand behind them, because it's a lot more important to me to make their trip magical than it is mine.

I try and tell myself that there's a decent chance they might be on their one and only trip to WDW as a kid and if I (who will be back in six months or less guaranteed) can give them a better viewing spot for that special parade or fireworks show then that's a lot more rewarding to me than seeing Spectromagic from the front row for the 103rd time.

I hope you will be back to see me say THIS IS SOOOOOOOO nice of you. My family is getting ready to go on their 1 and only trip to Disney World. While the rules are all common sense and I don't run around being a rule breaker, since I have been visiting Disney forums to try to plan our trip, I seem to have learned more about what to do to not tick people off.

But I want you and anyone like you to know, if you gave my kids a chance to see something better that they will never see again, it would make their day and mine.

[ransam]

These people are the same people that park there ECV in the middle of the walkway between Peter Pan and It's A Small World, instead of with the stroller/ECV parking. These are the same people that I see smoking while walking through the park


Really? the exact same people?

[cer]

I hope you will be back to see me say THIS IS SOOOOOOOO nice of you. My family is getting ready to go on their 1 and only trip to Disney World. While the rules are all common sense and I don't run around being a rule breaker, since I have been visiting Disney forums to try to plan our trip, I seem to have learned more about what to do to not tick people off.

But I want you and anyone like you to know, if you gave my kids a chance to see something better that they will never see again, it would make their day and mine.

Welcome to Intercot!
Here's hoping it won't be your only trip to Disney World. If there is anything we can help you with just ask.

There are really good people here and sometimes you find you just need to vent about how some guests are unable to show simple courtesy to others. It is a frustration that I hope you do not have to experience on your trip.

Glad you are here!

[biodtl]

The "middle of the row" people are annoying, but I don't let them ruin my good time and I wouldn't intentionally try to step on them but it <i>does</i> happen unintentionally. I mean - there isn't much room to get past them.

But I do get a good laugh thinking about all the people's backsides in their faces as they climb over them.

[MstngDrvnDsnyLvr]

The "middle of the row" people are annoying, but I don't let them ruin my good time and I wouldn't intentionally try to step on them but it <i>does</i> happen unintentionally. I mean - there isn't much room to get past them.

But I do get a good laugh thinking about all the people's backsides in their faces as they climb over them.

One poor family got more that just a face of backside as my family of 6 crawled across them- one of sons has lactose intolerance and well - we'd had Mickey Bars about 30 minutes before.

[Disney Doll]

I have found that children often provide an excellent opportunity to explain bad behavior. For instance when we enter a theater and encounter middle of the row sitters I always have to instruct my children to follow the directions and keep going past the sitters which inevitably prompts a "but why are those people..." I'm honest in my response and I don't care if they hear me. I launch into my "just because those people are not doing the right thing" speech about respect and consideration for others. I'm sure the sitters could care less, but it makes me feel a little better.

[Terra]

The "middle of the row" people are annoying, but I don't let them ruin my good time and I wouldn't intentionally try to step on them but it <i>does</i> happen unintentionally. I mean - there isn't much room to get past them.

But I do get a good laugh thinking about all the people's backsides in their faces as they climb over them.

Agreed, especially to the bolded. I think intentionally stepping on toes/being mean back is rather childish IMHO. Repaying wrong with wrong isn't good. I think, like some have said, making a well stated point gets the issue across properly. Plus just like we don't think people who sit in the middle of an aisle don't set a good example for their children. It's also not the best example to be mean in return.

[biodtl]

One poor family got more that just a face of backside as my family of 6 crawled across them- one of sons has lactose intolerance and well - we'd had Mickey Bars about 30 minutes before.

HAHA! Now that made me laugh!

[WDWdreamer87]

When I worked at Philharmagic, I made sure that I my microphone and flashlight were in hand for these middle seaters. I'd get everyone in the audience to chant "move allll the way downnnn" and flash my light at the family. Also, I'd say "every seat is a great seat...the magic comes to you!" and that usually got most people to move.

Using guests as a ploy to annoy the middle seaters was always a highlight of my day. Hahaha.

[MommaMouse]

This is just reminiscent of our recent trip (March 17-24th, 2012) that we took with my in laws for their first time with the grandkids and the first time back at Disney in almost 20yrs. My father in law could not get over the rude people everywhere, mostly the ones coming to a dead stop in the middle of a high traffic area to look around. He would not stop complaining about it and it was quite frankly ruining my vacation to listen to him. I had to keep reminding him that this is Disney World. There is so much to look at and you never know if this is someone's first time here. I wouldn't want to ruin their experience and open my mouth unless they really deserved it. The fact is that there will always be those "rude" and "entitled" people at Disney, just let it go or if it makes you feel better to step on their toes then do it but don't let it ruin your vacation. Life is too short to waste your time and energy on the people that don't get the real magic of Disney.

[SurferStitch]

Yeah, it's annoying. Are they rude? Yeah. Are they selfish? Yeah.

Do I intentionally hurt them (no matter what age)? No. You could really hurt someone.... ESPECIALLY a child. Nothing like ripping off someone's toenail to get your point across.

It use to get me a little riled up, but I'm over it. I refuse to let ignorant people ruin my trip. Not worth it.

[i'm grumpy]

We had this happend at VOLM. We had to stand on the far left and couldn't see half the show!!

[BigRedDad]

I usually stand there until they move. If they don't and I am forced to walk through them, a 30Lb camera bag hitting them in the face as I bang their knees and step on their feet makes it worth it. They simply move to where instructed or they are left to the safety concerns of those that have to climb over them.

If you don't want to go all the way down, wait to go in. It is not rocket science.

[Airblue1]

Huge society issue!!!!
Can't even begin to complete the essay on why that is wrong in soooo many ways.
Dirty looks from this guy! Enjoy the seat but you certainly are not WINNING

[disneymom2000]

The people who run you down with their strollers when their kids are little are the same people who run you down with their ECVs when they're older. They're the same people who butt in line or encourage their kids to butt in line. They're the same people who don't move all the way down to the end of the row. They're all the same.

And yes ... they're called (in INTERCOT-friendly terms) "jerks."

Can I get an AMEN on this one!!!

[disneymom2000]

When I worked at Philharmagic, I made sure that I my microphone and flashlight were in hand for these middle seaters. I'd get everyone in the audience to chant "move allll the way downnnn" and flash my light at the family. Hahaha.

ROTFLOL

[Aurora]

OK, I HAD to post this. After all this discussion, GUESS what was posted today on the official "Disney Reads" Facebook page! Here it is:

"Visiting EPCOT? Here’s a tip for The Circle of Life: The best seats for this environmentally-themed movie are about 1/3 of the way back from the screen and in the center of the theater."