Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

[InnerSpace]

So, Six Flags is finally putting their foot down and enforcing line jumping/holding spots...also including no foul language, no inappropriate clothing, etc. My question is, why not Disneyland?

Nothing (besides people smoking outside smoking areas) bugs me more than having a couple of teenagers, and even adults saying, "Excuse me, my family's up there", "My friends are up there", or just "Excuse me." Well, no, you're not excused! I hate it when people are on their phones, talking to people and telling them to come and join them in line, then they yell out the person's name, "Over here!!!" On attractions like Thunder Mountain, California Screamin', and Matterhorn Bobsleds, you see people always climbing over rails, flower beds, chains, just so they can join or rejoin their party (and they always have churros in their hands). Space Mountain is the worst attraction for this problem. You have the Cast Member outside monitoring the line, he/she sees several people run across that open area and joins their friends/family in the line, and does nothing. My philosophy is, if you get out of line, for whatever reason (bathroom, food, etc) you forfeit your spot. If your family gets in line and you decide to get some food to "pass the time", then either your family waits for you, or you wait for them. The more people you let cut in front of you, that's more time you have to wait. They may justify it as just getting back with their party, but it's still line cutting nonetheless.

I know Six Flags and all theme parks have always had this rule, but it looks like Six Flags employees are going to put their foot down on this one. I just wish Disneyland would do the same.

[figment1986]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

heck, even busch gardens enforces line jumpers...
(Willamsburger's says it in line, while tampa's says it on maps)

[barfownz]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

We had our spots saved up in the front of "X" with a few friends and we were walking in the line and a Security Gaurd topped us. And we got passed because were arguing on how we were getting singled out. I'm glad they are enforcing it, just like they did to us. (We were not cutting by the way.)

[symbolic]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

I've never had that problem, maybe its not that big an issue, if someone jumps in front of you tell them to get out of line or you'll call security, that should get em movin.

[snorkeld]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

I go to the park all the time, it never really bugs me, things that really bug me ,
1. smoking sections-as an ex-smoker and a parent I say ban all smoking in the park. If you really need to smoke go out front, even from toon town you could make it out in less then 10 mins
2.people who can figure out how to park, even when a CM is guiding you into a spot.
3.When the Timon lot is full
4.Going home

[symbolic]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

Going home always sucks why cant they do something about that !!

[The Mad Hatter]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

Six Flags is also on the verge of closing...why not Disneyland?

[travelmom]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

I don't see this happening in Disneyland to the extent that such enforcement is needed. Yes, its needed at six-flags.

[Doofy]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

I don't mind it if people just got split up. When they are no where near each other it really makes me mad. If the line is over 1 hour I am also very understanding. Anything under that keep your party together.

[bee1000]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

Line jumping and "excuse me"-ing are little annoyances that let the real world creep into The Happiest Place on Earth. I wish everyone at Disneyland would respect it and honor it. My biggest pet peeve is the group of teenagers who all have to impress one another with how cool they are. It makes me so happy to have left that part of my life behind me!

[frecky]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

I don't mind it if people just got split up. When they are no where near each other it really makes me mad. If the line is over 1 hour I am also very understanding. Anything under that keep your party together.

If the line is over an hour and 2 people are in front of me and a few more join them cause they didnt want to wait...that is when I get upset.

[Coheteboy]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

So, Six Flags is finally putting their foot down and enforcing line jumping/holding spots...also including no foul language, no inappropriate clothing, etc. My question is, why not Disneyland?

Nothing (besides people smoking outside smoking areas) bugs me more than having a couple of teenagers, and even adults saying, "Excuse me, my family's up there", "My friends are up there", or just "Excuse me." Well, no, you're not excused! I hate it when people are on their phones, talking to people and telling them to come and join them in line, then they yell out the person's name, "Over here!!!" On attractions like Thunder Mountain, California Screamin', and Matterhorn Bobsleds, you see people always climbing over rails, flower beds, chains, just so they can join or rejoin their party (and they always have churros in their hands). Space Mountain is the worst attraction for this problem. You have the Cast Member outside monitoring the line, he/she sees several people run across that open area and joins their friends/family in the line, and does nothing. My philosophy is, if you get out of line, for whatever reason (bathroom, food, etc) you forfeit your spot. If your family gets in line and you decide to get some food to "pass the time", then either your family waits for you, or you wait for them. The more people you let cut in front of you, that's more time you have to wait. They may justify it as just getting back with their party, but it's still line cutting nonetheless.

I know Six Flags and all theme parks have always had this rule, but it looks like Six Flags employees are going to put their foot down on this one. I just wish Disneyland would do the same.

I feel your scorn and accept it, but I'm sure it's a far worse problem at Six Flags which has minimal security and gang bangers gone wild. With fewer families there, they feel that they can get away with everything.

At Disneyland, it's Security's job to enforce the rules of the land. Cast Members are there to report problems and fix them if able, but it's not up to them to single people out and tell them to get in the back of the line unless they were nearby. An act like that could possibly ruin a nice family's day at the park and even those around them. Remember, we're all guests and should be treated as such.

But I agree though, some people take advantage of saving spots in line and they should be spoken to. It's also our job as caring Disneyland guests to report these acts when we see them and not take it upon ourselves to correct.

You don't know how often I wanted to pour a bucket of water on someone smoking outside of their area (or smoking in general). But really... some people honestly don't know of the new policy nor do they ever read the guide books.

I'm sure this is a situation that cast members are aware of and prevent when possible, because I have seen kids get busted or caught before. Disneyland is just that environment where some feel a bit too comfortable perhaps.

[aaronpaulcustoms]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

Its not too much of a problem at DL. I guess they just expect ppl to be honest and whatnot...which is kinda how it should be, and if there are line jumpers...just tell them they shouldnt do it! and if they still dont wise up...let them have thier way. Its just like traffic: statistically speaking, weaving and passsing cars doesnt really reduce your travel time...AND shame on them.

[audibleatom]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

We had our spots saved up in the front of "X" with a few friends and we were walking in the line and a Security Gaurd topped us. And we got passed because were arguing on how we were getting singled out. I'm glad they are enforcing it, just like they did to us. (We were not cutting by the way.)

sounds like cutting to me

[spunkymonkey]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

What about when we get to Peter Pan, when we notice our baby has had an accident in her diaper. When My wife and out 2 other children get in line while I change her, is this considered Cutting?

[bee1000]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

What about when we get to Peter Pan, when we notice our baby has had an accident in her diaper. When My wife and out 2 other children get in line while I change her, is this considered Cutting?

As long as it's an accident, you can get back in line - but you have to promise it's an accident!

[Mathius]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

What about when we get to Peter Pan, when we notice our baby has had an accident in her diaper. When My wife and out 2 other children get in line while I change her, is this considered Cutting?

Yes. If they are going to enforce it, they cannot have exceptions because then that only bends a rule. Besides, who is really going to believe you when you are cutting by lots of people? Plus, your wife would be ahead farther down the line while you are away so you still are not waiting your turn, you are still by-passing people who have waited. Unless the whole line allows you to go ahead then I wouldn't consider it cutting.

[Max Fischer]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

What about when we get to Peter Pan, when we notice our baby has had an accident in her diaper. When My wife and out 2 other children get in line while I change her, is this considered Cutting?

Number 1 or Number 2?


And is it really an accident? I would say, "Well done baby, you made us proud."

At that age, it's her job, and success is never an accident.

[sediment]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

My rules of etiquette:

I consider "Not Cutting" = no more than three people trying to catch up to other members of their party, which is neither closer than five minutes from the actual ride portion of the attraction, nor is the party closer than five minutes from the end of the line (where you first get into line, in case that's not clear).
party in line should notify those guests immediately behind them that there are some others going to the bathroom or getting a snack, and that they will be joining them.
Once I was going back to the locker to get sweatshirts (outside the front gate) while the rest of my party walked to Splash (we split at POTC, and there was a parade going on -- I took the train back to NOS). When I got there, they were already in line, so, according to my rules, I "not-cut" in line to join them.

More than three people = cutting. Either the other portion of the party waits to get on together, or the two parts of the party go on separately.

Too close to the ride portion of the attraction = cutting. Mainly, I don't think someone going through a line, "excuse me, pardon me,...." that far is polite. You know what might be easier? Waiting at the exit, and getting on with your party after they've waited. Don't know if this should be allowed, though.

Too close to the entrance of the queue = cutting. Party in line can wait where they are until the rest of the party behind them in line catches up. AKA, "reverse cutting." This is gray, since other guests havn't invested nearly as much time as they would in other situations.

[ejw]

Re: Six Flags To Enforce Line Jumping/Holding Spots...Why Not Disneyland?

I never can understand why everybody in a group can't get together and enter the line at the same time, its not that hard to do. I don't neccessarily consider it line cutting, but I think its just plain common courtesy not too. I've had times where as many as three sets of people in the same group push through the line past us to get to their friends/family up ahead.