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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Try this next time someone squeezing in on you (they do that at our 4th of july parade about every year here) Strike up a conversation about some uncomfortable political or religious subject... be sure you take the fringe view (I tend to focus on the political end of things) usually you make them as uncomfortable as possible and I've actually reclaimed my area. Last year I booed the local PD cars after a little old lady slipped into the curb my son was sitting on when he got up to get candy... she left
I doubt it - I think they'd still infringe but that's just MO.
I agree, Darlene. Last time we were there, a grown man from a South American country literally pushed my then 3 yo ds out of his way to claim that 18 inches of space during the parade.
I think Roxie2006 is on to something with the Etiquette Manual! That should be mandatory reading upon check in!
Oooh, if some guy pushed my son out of the way I'd grab him by the scruff of the neck and let him know that kind of thing isn't acceptable. I can deal with someone doing that to me, but not to my son or my wife.
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Note: Disney does not tolerate violent behavior. Grabbing another guest by the arm or other body part could cause problems. I would hate to visit Daddy in jail for assualt and battery while the offensive party is running around free to annoy other people. Please, contact a CM if someone does something wrong.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
Note: Disney does not tolerate violent behavior. Grabbing another guest by the arm or other body part could cause problems. I would hate to visit Daddy in jail for assualt and battery while the offensive party is running around free to annoy other people. Please, contact a CM if someone does something wrong.
I don't think ANYONE on this board would actually cause a fight at WDW.
I don't think ANYONE on this board would actually cause a fight at WDW.
Me, neither, but I put that reminder because there are state laws. For example, a rude guest cuts in front of a family at a parade. Father shoves the guy out of his way. That is not fighting but still an aggressive move that in some states is considered battery. One cannot scream at a rude or offensive person, either.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
Me, neither, but I put that reminder because there are state laws. For example, a rude guest cuts in front of a family at a parade. Father shoves the guy out of his way. That is not fighting but still an aggressive move that in some states is considered battery. One cannot scream at a rude or offensive person, either.
I think all Bman was saying that as a parent a random person shoving a child would bring out the parent in them. What that person did could be a form of assault. I don't think someone saying "I'd have put all kinds of hurt on that blankety-blank-blank-blank" is inviting ANYONE to do that sort of behavior in RL. This is just a fun/vent thread... no need to bring in the legalities! Sometimes it's just nice to share what we'd like to say/do in a bad situation.
If you need to stop and consult a map or have a family conference, please PULL OVER TO THE SIDE. I know this comes a shock, but there are other people in the park and they may be trying to get to Space Mountain before thier Fast Passes expire. Being the person who makes someone else's FP expire is like getting between a crying woman and her chocolate: you just don't do that.
I can't stand this. My BFF and I would inevitably get behind these people and so we started calling them "pylons". Sometimes, I would just keep walking - right into them. Then when they would look at me like ???? I'd just say "Hey - you were the one who stopped"
I can't stand this. My BFF and I would inevitably get behind these people and so we started calling them "pylons". Sometimes, I would just keep walking - right into them. Then when they would look at me like ???? I'd just say "Hey - you were the one who stopped"
I remember one time, my Friend was with us and he stood there looking over their shoulders at the map right along with them.. It was so funny.
My solution to personal space issues I adopted from my father years ago. Stand with your hands in your back pockets, sticking your elbows behind you. Only takes one or two bumps before the interloper backs off.
Try this next time someone squeezing in on you (they do that at our 4th of july parade about every year here) Strike up a conversation about some uncomfortable political or religious subject... be sure you take the fringe view (I tend to focus on the political end of things) usually you make them as uncomfortable as possible and I've actually reclaimed my area. Last year I booed the local PD cars after a little old lady slipped into the curb my son was sitting on when he got up to get candy... she left
We find that folks just stopping in the middle of the path happens most often at AK. I know that park is designed to get you to stop and look around, but please pull over to do it!!
DH and I refer to this phenomenon as "transportational narcolepsy": you were going along just fine in the flow of traffic, then you screeched to a halt with no warning (the way that narcoleptics fall asleep suddenly)!
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