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Re: "Afraid" of kids
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:27 pm
by Tinker Bell
MyLittleAngels wrote:Really, I'm more afraid of the parents then the kids. I can usually scare the little ones into submission. :)
Of course, the "parents" in the scenario are often absent, anyway.
I was thinking this same thing. I'm more afraid or wary of the parents than the children. I like the kids they usually are great and I know how to handle. The parents? I just want to hit a desk until I'm unconscious.
Re: "Afraid" of kids
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:57 pm
by whopper_49
They were probably teachers.
One of my favorite quotes is "Teaching would be perfect if it was'nt for the students"
Re: Wonderful Idea For Disney To Save Money
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:07 pm
by hobie16
Cheshire Figment wrote:Have one day each week (or maybe just one day a month) when each park is "Adults Only". Set the age at either 18, 20 or 21.
No infants.
No kids in strollers.
No teenagers (unless age is set at 18) with the possible exception of CMs on duty.
I'd rather see a day where no one between 15 and 25 is allowed. Basically, keep the SG's with attitude out of the park. :D:
Re: "Afraid" of kids
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:09 pm
by hobie16
whopper_49 wrote:One of my favorite quotes is "Teaching would be perfect if it was'nt for the students"
When I was teaching I would have said, "Teaching would be perfect if it wasn't for management."
Re: Wonderful Idea For Disney To Save Money
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:28 pm
by Lasolimu
hobie16 wrote:I'd rather see a day where no one between 15 and 25 is allowed. Basically, keep the SG's with attitude out of the park. :D:
But that would keep me out, I have a problem with this. Maybe allow them in with a test?
Re: Wonderful Idea For Disney To Save Money
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:08 pm
by Zazu
Cheshire Figment wrote:Have one day each week (or maybe just one day a month) when each park is "Adults Only". Set the age at either 18, 20 or 21.
Make it 21 so they can serve booze without having to watch everyone makes life much simpler. Once/month would be great, but I'll take once/year, so long as the four parks do it on four consecutive days.
Certain attractions can be shut down, such as the child play areas. Stroller Rental does not need to be staffed. And no height checks necessary for rides. No character meals, etc.
Whoa there! There are some short adults, and we will *insist* on our character meals!
Re: "Afraid" of kids
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:23 pm
by Zazu
whopper_49 wrote:One of my favorite quotes is "Teaching would be perfect if it was'nt for the students"
One faculty lounge I recall had a sign on the wall that said:
"Those who can --- do;
"Those who can't --- teach;
"Those who can't teach --- administrate."
and
"H.L. Mencken didn't know the half of it."
Re: Wonderful Idea For Disney To Save Money
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:25 am
by GRUMPY PIRATE
lovethemouse wrote: 
The entire place is geared towards kids, with enough to keep adults happy, but I don't think enough adults would make it profitable to do that, perhaps once a year. People who don't like kids shouldn't go to Disney!
??
the times we go, the adults always out number the kids, and I don't think its the kids who end up paying for everything.
my bet would be that if there were "adults only" days it would be packed!!
Re: Wonderful Idea For Disney To Save Money
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:03 am
by hobie16
Lasolimu wrote:But that would keep me out, I have a problem with this. Maybe allow them in with a test?
Your membership on SGT gives you automatic dispensation.
Re: "Afraid" of kids
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:57 pm
by Giraffe44
The other half and I have been visiting WDW since the early 80's. We don't have kids and have always had a fantastic time. Just don't spend much time in the MK, enjoy the energy of kids you don't have to take home and pick your times to do things carefully. One of my best memories is swimming at the AKL pool at 5 a.m. We had it all to ourselves except for the lady cleaning the pool. She was very nice.
Jan. 6 is the 43rd anniversary of the day we got engaged--a big deal for us. We're moving to FL this year and I'm going to apply to be a CM. I know they hire old farts so fingers crossed. :)