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Don't you love when people think they know Disney... (rant)
So my family and I will be visiting WDW in may. Tagging along will be my mom, dad, sister and brother in-law. My sister has only visited MK when she was 9 (that was in 1996). I'm in charge of planning the trip and although I've only gone twice before I do have some knowledge of the parks, as I do alot of research (yes, I'm a Disney freak). Anyways, my sister is always giving tips on what to do in the parks: buy souvenirs outside, take your own food, etc. Now, the new tip my sister has given me is to take a rolling cooler into the parks with our food for the day so we can save money. I told her that those coolers are not permitted and she was like "yes they are, my co-worker told me that he uses them there all the time". I don't know, but the times I've been there I've never seen anyone with those and in the Disney site it says that large coolers ( as in 24" x 15" x 18" ) are not permitted. Am I wrong? I like to abide by the rules, no need for embarrassment at the bag check.
What bugs me is that she's telling me all this second hand advice she's getting and she thinks she's an Disney expert. I'm afraid she's going to be this way when we get there and say stuff like "let's do this because ____ told me it's better this way", etc. I don't want my vacation to be ruined by things like these. Am I wrong to think and feel this way?
Are there any personal items I should not bring with me into the theme parks?
Suitcases, coolers or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" (61 cm) long x 15" (38 cm) wide x 18" (46 cm) high. (Coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations.)
YIKES! I feel for you!
As you can see, she is not correct in her info. Good luck with the trip - and I hope she doesn't make the trip too challenging for you!
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I didn't think you were allowed to have anything in the park that had wheels (except the obvious wheelchairs etc). I hope she doesn't ruin the trip with her incorrect second hand info.
Well, if she insists, then she can be the one that drags the cooler on the bus and into the park only to be told she needs a locker for it. Maybe she needs her own copy of Passporter.
All I can say is I feel for you! I sure hope she gets her head on straight before your trip, or just let her go do her own thing, and screw up her own vacation! this is one reason why I refuse to go with family anymore. I am the unofficial Disney freak here too, but my grandmother thinks shes so up to date in everything because they live in west palm. And my mom, well shes a whole other story...we used to go every year when I was little, but she hadn't been since about 1990, & we only ever stayed at the campground. She thinks in so misinformed about everything. She refuses to think things have changed in 21 yrs! Lol
Should the behavior persist, I would go with my own plans for the day, meeting up for a few rides & meals. It is YOUR vacation too; don't let someone else dictate your plans.
Hmmmm, I wonder if she is related to my dad?? LOL!! Trust me, I could go on and on about ordeals I've had with him in regards to Disney. Although, I do give him credit for creating the love of Disney in me! But now days, I just don't go to Disney with them. If they wanted to go with us, they could, but it would be booked seperately. That way if he is determined to do things that I know good and well won't work, then he can and it won't mess up my vacation! Live and learn! I would definitely say that if your sister insists on using her second hand advice, make sure she is aware that you disagree and when it comes back to bite her in the hiney, ensure she remembers that it was HER idea. And if she wants to drag a cooler around all day, let HER do it. I sure wouldn't! For me, if I am so strapped for cash that I would have to drag a cooler around vs just getting a beverage or snack, I think I would just wait and save more money! But, that's just ME! LOL!
I didn't think you were allowed to have anything in the park that had wheels (except the obvious wheelchairs etc). I hope she doesn't ruin the trip with her incorrect second hand info.
I stopped giving advice a long time ago. Most people never listened. You told them something and they did the opposite. Then they blamed me for getting caught in a crowd or not having a good time. Its easier to tell them to buy a book and figure it out themselves.
As someone who has made multiple trips with extended family, I strongly encourage you to plan days where you can break off into your immediate family and tour separately! It saved my sanity more than once! Good luck!
How frustrating! One of the reasons I am so excited to be going with just me and the kids. This way I get the final say if we are (or are not) following a suggestion
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this is one reason why I refuse to go with family anymore. I am the unofficial Disney freak here too, but my grandmother thinks shes so up to date in everything because they live in west palm. And my mom, well shes a whole other story...we used to go every year when I was little, but she hadn't been since about 1990, & we only ever stayed at the campground. She thinks in so misinformed about everything. She refuses to think things have changed in 21 yrs! Lol
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