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  1. Peggy

    This is getting to be the normal. We always try to get to a spot with the line in front of us with 2 wheelchairs . The handicap area has been downsized so much. And when the shows over as soon as they remove the rope we are over run. So now we wait by the corners where we know they put the tape. And this has happened to us and several others we wait with many times. Best thing to do is ask for a cast member to call a coordinator. They will handle it. That is total inappropriate behavior and if pressed he could have lost any future trips. But sounds like a one and only tripper.

  2. Jamie

    It’s first come first serve. If you get there late that’s on you. I wouldn’t have let them in front of me especially if I was already there waiting. The child was crying because of her foul mouthed father causing a scene.

    1. Jose

      Your lack of planning is not my emergency!

      1. Jean Gray

        Skip the grief, the lines, the crowds and looking at some arse’s arse. Come to Daytona Beach, FL instead.

  3. Kristie

    It’s first come first served. The entitlement of that father is ridiculous and he caused his own child to cry.

    1. Kathy Pursell

      Has happened to us several times over the years at both Disneyland & WDW. Worst time was when a woman pushing a young child in a stroller through the crowds of people sitting down waiting for fireworks. She was asking people to make room for her stroller, once she found a place to “park” she expected everyone to stay seated so her child could see and she was told by many that the Cast Member would make them stand up. Right before the fireworks started, she then proceeds to try to make room for her mother who was somewhere else in the “sea of people”. On another trip, our family had gotten spots right up against the rope border as were lots of others…a couple of women were walking inside of the roped off area and a Cast Member told them they need go around & get behind the ropes. They then proceeded to walk right over to the rope, lift it up over their heads and stand right in front of others that had been waiting for hours. Luckily, it wasn’t in front of us.

  4. Terry

    I have been to Disney world many times. I know, a long with 99% of the people there, you must find a spot 2-3 hours before the fireworks and stand your ground. I have 4 girls who have seen the show from center a couple of times, now we ride the rides until just before the fireworks because lines are short. We wonder close and stake some ground in an area that has obstructions to see the castle, but fireworks are still visible.
    It is a war, literally a fight to get and hold a good spot to view it all. I don’t have the time for that crap anymore.
    My point is, everyone can see the event is going to be crowded as people are staging for the show 3 hours in advance. Find a spot, stand your ground.
    Very unfortunate with what you pay, you have to waste hours to see a 30 minute +- show. It is a great end to a day, but the end starts 3 hours before dark if you want a good view.

  5. Kerry

    I will never understand why people think they have to be right in front of the castle. We usually are back by Casey’s and can see the projections and fireworks just fine. If I had wasted my time getting a spot though, you can be sure I’m not giving it up. There was the lady with the umbrella in 2019, it wasn’t even a light mist that night. I asked several times for her to put it away. After about the 5th time asking, I snatched it and folded it up for her.

    1. Julie

      That’s so funny. Good for you. I would have done the same.

    2. Katy

      You just take other people’s stuff. You are not the type of guest Disney wants there. How gross of you.

      1. Rhonda

        And Katy, you sound like the type that would expect someone who waited 2 hours for fireworks to give up their spot. The unbrella not only blocks the view of the castle but also the fireworks. I would have snatched it, closed it and kept it until show was over.

  6. Posey

    I am sure Disney could take care of this. They know how to do it. They have engineers. Even grade schools use bleachers. I am so over Disney. We try not to buy or watch anything Disney, but it’s hard with the littles, but we keep trying.

  7. Jayne1955

    Disney is full of self centered jerks and they need to start escorting more of them out of the parks.

  8. Casey

    Whoever said that the people who were there in time to get a perfect spot were in the wrong no they aren’t. The husband and his wife and daughter are in the wrong. They should of showed up in time to get a perfect spot like they did. So it’s the parents of the daughters fault.

  9. BrianB

    Dad upset his own child, not the man who actually offered to help as best as possible. This is the very definition of “line-jumping”. And after the Dad start yelling and throwing profanities, security should have been summoned and had -at a minimum- the Dad removed. The man being physically assaulted by the Dad, stepping on his heels and shoving him, showed far more constraint that I would have. While I certainly would not aggressively attack someone like this Dad did, I always have the right to reasonably defense myself when assaulted and that cannot be denied to me. Disney security may not “like” that part of the job, but it is part of the job.

  10. Chris

    It’s the liberal entitlement attitude that is ruining this country for everyone. These spoiled brats become adults but never grew up. Now the rest of us have to deal with these brats and the mess they are making of society. A good spanking or two while they were growing up would have made the world a much better place.

    1. Some idiot has to bring up liberal in the comment section. How very brave of you keyboard warrior. By the way spanking your kid is child abuse and wont solve anything

      1. Over Stupid Stuff

        Some idiot believes spanking your kid is child abuse. Incorrect idiot! Beating your child senseless is abuse, disciplining them with some swats on the behind is not. It teaches them more than a stupid “time out”. Sounds like your kids will be growing up to act like the entitled man in the story.

  11. Clare

    Visited this last summer. I was shocked at how entitled alot of guests were. I was agressively verbally abused by a large guy after he stood in front of me & blocked my view. I left main street in tears . I was alone & no other guests or cast members came to my assistance . Unfortunately I think this is a reflection of the need for a lot of guests it gave have a “perfect trip “ due to the higher cost charged by Disney & do not really care how their behaviour impacts others.

  12. POOK

    Your child, you, nor your family are going to push me out of a spot I have been waiting in place for. You get there early if you want to stand in front!
    I got up to be in front for the NY Thanksgiving Day parade and about 15 minutes before it starts, this dad is trying to push his way through to MY SPACE! It ain’t happening dude. I waited all my life for this and you can stand in back because you wanted to get here late !!!
    Not sorry either !!!!

  13. David

    I’ll take things that never happened for $100. You can’t believe anything from Reddit. You should be embarrassed for publishing this.

  14. Deb

    Entitled brats stay tf home!

  15. Rox

    This is the world we live in. “I am entitled to what i want. I do not have to work or plan for it (e.g. getting there early). You are the AH for getting in my way. I want that spot so the world owes it to me.”

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