I'm sorry PapaMouse, but in this instance, I feel that your comments are typical SG comments.
Because we all know kids go on command.
Most kids will do something if you take them, they may not even realize they have to go. The point is you are at least giving them the opportunity.
Not my fault they didn't have the idea to go get a FP while their family got in line.
This is the remark that strikes me as SG. First of all, I am telling you as a former attractions CM that place holding is not allowed, the fact that we normally turn a blind eye to it does not make it right. Is it the fault of the person who just claimed to have family upfront that you didn't think to do the same thing? Frankly, that remark really gets my dander up because it strikes me as very entitled and self serving. I don't care how you slice it or dice it, it is rude, and it is against the rules.
Wheel chair people get a separate que line,and the people she spoke of in her report were not catching up, they were all together and being rude.
Actually, most attractions are now fully wheelchair accessible, but that does not mean that they are wide enough for SG's to cut around the wheelchair.
I beg to differ.
1)The line for a FP can be very long.
2)I have personally experienced having my group wait at the entrance to what was a short line at RnRC while I went to get FP for ToT. By the time I got back the line for RnRC had doubled. Had my group gotten in line it would have been a lot shorter wait.
It's true this happens, but rarely, and that is the risk you take. Plus, you just help me make my point nicely. After the line doubled you had to climb over all of them, again, very rude behavior and potentially dangerous as people's tempers tend to fray when it is hot and they are waiting a long time.
Why does everyone refer to the Tea Cups innocent? That was one deranged woman that was looking for a fight. From what I read she was b*tching in line the whole time about everything. The woman that was catching up was clearly in the right.
I quoted this because it has been discussed on the board. As a CM, I have seen plenty of yelling matches that only by the grace of God did not escalate into physical altercations because of the very behavior you describe.
Nothing said will change the fact that catching up is fair and ok and is NOT line cutting. Is it line cutting when you go to the movies and you go to the bathroom while your party goes in and holds your seat? This is the same thing.
Apples and oranges my friend. Going and getting your seat and then using the bathroom does not stop the movie from starting on time. It does not stop the other guests from getting to see the movie since you already have tickets. Typically you are not cutting through many guests who are following the rules.
I will say it again:
Place holding is considered to be the same as line cutting and is against the rules. Nothing you can say will change that. I have seen people kicked out of the line for what you have described because it is not supposed to be allowed in the park. As a guest you agree to abide by the rules. It is for the safety and courtesy of all. You would be surprised how often the addition of one guest can increase the wait time for the party behind them because suddenly additional rows or cars are needed, or the preshow is filling up. This is especially true if multiple families engage in this activity, one guest multiplied by several families can quickly become out of hand.