How do you react to line cutting?

[Nick6300]

We all dread when we see a single person in front of us, who periodically checks behind you. And right after you've waited an hour on Space Mt. comes this group of 13 cheerleaders to pile in front of you. You grind your teeth as they loudly play that hand clapping game over and over again.

We don't like it, but it happens so often, you almost accept it as common practice. I don't know that I've ever vocally expressed displeasure before, other than maybe a loud grumble or two. But I can recall reporting to a CM when I saw a group cutting up the standby line at Kali via 1 person moving up through the FP line and cutting into the standby, and the next set of friends asking to move up the standby to join their group. The CM did nothing.

I laugh at recalling how upset I was once, I placed my fruit snacks wrapper in a line cutter's hoodie hat. Woah, I really taught them a lesson, didn't I?!!

I've also blatantly line jumped a group right back, then I turned around to glare, as if I was daring them to confront me. Most of the time, though, I just pout and don't say or do anything.

What if there are only 2 people, or what about that mom or dad, meeting up with their family at the front of the line at 7DMT or Soarin'. Is it acceptable, slightly inconsiderate, or deserving of a fruit snacks wrapper being embedded in their clothing?

 

[Westcoastwild]

We all dread when we see a single person in front of us, who periodically checks behind you. And right after you've waited an hour on Space Mt. comes this group of 13 cheerleaders to pile in front of you. You grind your teeth as they loudly play that hand clapping game over and over again.

We don't like it, but it happens so often, you almost accept it as common practice. I don't know that I've ever vocally expressed displeasure before, other than maybe a loud grumble or two. But I can recall reporting to a CM when I saw a group cutting up the standby line at Kali via 1 person moving up through the FP line and cutting into the standby, and the next set of friends asking to move up the standby to join their group. The CM did nothing.

I laugh at recalling how upset I was once, I placed my fruit snacks wrapper in a line cutter's hoodie hat. Woah, I really taught them a lesson, didn't I?!!

I've also blatantly line jumped a group right back, then I turned around to glare, as if I was daring them to confront me. Most of the time, though, I just pout and don't say or do anything.

What if there are only 2 people, or what about that mom or dad, meeting up with their family at the front of the line at 7DMT or Soarin'. Is it acceptable, slightly inconsiderate, or deserving of a fruit snacks wrapper being embedded in their clothing?

I think you're just

So let me grab my and

 

[DisneyOma]

We all dread when we see a single person in front of us, who periodically checks behind you. And right after you've waited an hour on Space Mt. comes this group of 13 cheerleaders to pile in front of you. You grind your teeth as they loudly play that hand clapping game over and over again.

We don't like it, but it happens so often, you almost accept it as common practice. I don't know that I've ever vocally expressed displeasure before, other than maybe a loud grumble or two. But I can recall reporting to a CM when I saw a group cutting up the standby line at Kali via 1 person moving up through the FP line and cutting into the standby, and the next set of friends asking to move up the standby to join their group. The CM did nothing.

I laugh at recalling how upset I was once, I placed my fruit snacks wrapper in a line cutter's hoodie hat. Woah, I really taught them a lesson, didn't I?!!

I've also blatantly line jumped a group right back, then I turned around to glare, as if I was daring them to confront me. Most of the time, though, I just pout and don't say or do anything.

What if there are only 2 people, or what about that mom or dad, meeting up with their family at the front of the line at 7DMT or Soarin'. Is it acceptable, slightly inconsiderate, or deserving of a fruit snacks wrapper being embedded in their clothing?

I've rarely had someone try to go ahead of me in line. I've been to WDW 9-10 times now, and I've had it happen twice. I've just ignored the attempt to get by me. One couple tried to cut diagonally, but was stopped by another person. By the time we got parallel to the person again, the couple was nowhere to be seen. Not sure if they got ahead or not. The second group just stayed behind us.

 

[No.1000]

I admit that I will say "rude" really loudly and embarrass my teenager. LOL

 

[~AristoCat~]

I have also seen this happen and it is inconsiderate for sure, but I am like you I usually just grumble under my breathe and say nothing. I have also seen others mention it to CM's and nothing be done about it. I think really they are the ones that should speak up and not the guests. Most of the time I just figure I'll get one the ride just a few minutes later so it really isn't going to ruin the rest of my day and I move on.

 

[BigredNole]

I am big and have a pretty solid backpack. People tend not try to cut through me. Now, if it is mom and kid to the bathroom, fine. If it is 4 people wanting to get to their 1 friend, their one friend is more than welcome to come back to them or wait for them to get up to him/her.

 

[Tink_83]

The only times I encountered it was when people left to go to the bathroom, one or two meeting up with a group is ok more then that is not, IMO. And since I was pregnant this past time I did end up leaving buzz to go to the bathroom (line was still outside) and then DD who is 4 also needed to go during that line (like really go), I think those around us understood. And really I get the need for a bio break in a line, even if it's just a 45 min line...

 

[~AristoCat~]

The only times I encountered it was when people left to go to the bathroom, one or two meeting up with a group is ok more then that is not, IMO. And since I was pregnant this past time I did end up leaving buzz to go to the bathroom (line was still outside) and then DD who is 4 also needed to go during that line (like really go), I think those around us understood. And really I get the need for a bio break in a line, even if it's just a 45 min line...

This is definitely acceptable. If you didn't take your DD(4) out of the line and tried to wait sooner or later up the line you would have had to leave the line because you would have had a mess on your hands and you don't want that at all. I have never been pregnant yet, but once I do and I am at Disney I know I will feel the same as you and need those urgent trips to the bathroom. I think most people would understand these situations of leaving the line.

 

[MrBean]

We've had people cut in front of us by using the fastpass line to get ahead and then cut in. We've pointed them out to the CMs which promptly removed them from the line and escorted them out the chicken exit. I'm sure 9 out of 10 times no one does a thing, but embarrass them enough times and they'll get the message.

 

[BrianL]

I am like Elsa and let it go. It's not worth getting in a bad mood on my vacation if I have to wait an extra 30 seconds to board a ride because a few people cut the line.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

Thirteen people? Yeah, um, no. They would have a very difficult time getting past me.

My husband and I would be side by side, me in my scooter. And they would have to crawl over me, most won't try it.

 

[kniquy]

I have never experienced line cutters, but i am sure it does happen. I would think that most people do not abuse the one person holding the spot for 10. If there happens to be a parent waiting and then comes along the other parent and couple children -- I wouldn't care in the least bit. I know how tough it is for kids to stand in line, especially fairly younger ones who probably will drive everyone nuts if they did stand in a long line - with the whining, complaining, having to go to the bathroom - so those situations are probably saving the rest of us some grief.

Honestly if there are 2 or 3 people, heck even 5 that join up with their party -- how much time is that really going to inconvenience you? You don't know them or their situation and if there are medical/physical/emotional reasons why they can not stand in line, it may be all well justified. Yes, a group of 10 giddy girls probably is just being inconsiderate, but i wouldn't waste my energy or time worrying about it.

Just go with the flow and enjoy your vacation. It only ruins your time if you focus on it and let it bother you. Unfortunately you can't change the mentality of others.

Anyone know how the CM's are instructed/trained to deal with line cutters?

 

[BrianL]

Anyone know how the CM's are instructed/trained to deal with line cutters?

I am not sure what the official rule/training is, but they generally ignore it unless someone else complains to them about it. Even then, they are likely to try to appease the complainer rather than confront the line cutters. I believe the thinking is that the issue is not so widespread and that it would be far less magical for everybody to have to constantly police everyone and make a point of cutters and possibly risk an argument/altercation with them versus just letting them be and being sure that most people never even noticed to begin with.

 

[Chirple]

I am not sure what the official rule/training is, but they generally ignore it unless someone else complains to them about it. Even then, they are likely to try to appease the complainer rather than confront the line cutters. I believe the thinking is that the issue is not so widespread and that it would be far less magical for everybody to have to constantly police everyone and make a point of cutters and possibly risk an argument/altercation with them versus just letting them be and being sure that most people never even noticed to begin with.

I have the story for this. Years ago I wanted to do a meet & greet in the Town Square, a completely open area. I got in line as the character was taking a break, but I was first in line for the next set. Character returns, and a large family waltzes right in front of me. I said, "Excuse me, but I am in line." One of the women looked at me and said, "We were waiting over there" as she pointed towards the area outside of the Town Square Hall. What the heck?!!? I said to the cast member monitoring the line, "They just cut the line." Her response? "I didn't see it happen." No appeasement for the complainer.

 

[FSU Girl]

I've seen many people walk through a line saying they are meeting up with someone ahead. I always wonder if anyone is just saying this to everyone they walk by and then they walk right onto the ride lol. Probably not but it amuses me

 

[Westcoastwild]

I am not sure what the official rule/training is, but they generally ignore it unless someone else complains to them about it. Even then, they are likely to try to appease the complainer rather than confront the line cutters. I believe the thinking is that the issue is not so widespread and that it would be far less magical for everybody to have to constantly police everyone and make a point of cutters and possibly risk an argument/altercation with them versus just letting them be and being sure that most people never even noticed to begin with.

I think if I was a CM it would depend a lot on the customers and my mood.

I used to deal with line cutting a lot in a previous job. If I caught someone doing it, I'd send them to the back of the line if I was especially annoyed or if I caught them blatantly doing it. But if another customer is playing tattletale and they've managed to annoy me more than line cutting does, I'd probably let the line cutters get away with it. Especially if I didn't actually see the "crime" occur.

Line cutting is a jerk thing to do, but adult ratting other adults out over line cutting is just...petty, stupid, and a waste of the CM's time.

 

[jeffg4]

I've seen it many times, and I've only been to Disney a few times. Typically teens, they run through the line saying "excuse me," acting like they're trying to catch up to someone else, then they'll stop right at the loading platform. Most CM's don't even know it happened.

 

[kniquy]

I am sure the advice for the CM's is to avoid conflict whenever possible, so if they didn't actually see it - that can be their response and way of handling the situation. If it escalates to be a confrontation between guests then i am sure they would intervene and actually both parties might be asked to leave if the conflict was out of hand.

 

[keishashadow]

I have never experienced line cutters, but i am sure it does happen. I would think that most people do not abuse the one person holding the spot for 10. If there happens to be a parent waiting and then comes along the other parent and couple children -- I wouldn't care in the least bit. I know how tough it is for kids to stand in line, especially fairly younger ones who probably will drive everyone nuts if they did stand in a long line - with the whining, complaining, having to go to the bathroom - so those situations are probably saving the rest of us some grief.

Honestly if there are 2 or 3 people, heck even 5 that join up with their party -- how much time is that really going to inconvenience you? You don't know them or their situation and if there are medical/physical/emotional reasons why they can not stand in line, it may be all well justified. Yes, a group of 10 giddy girls probably is just being inconsiderate, but i wouldn't waste my energy or time worrying about it.

Just go with the flow and enjoy your vacation. It only ruins your time if you focus on it and let it bother you. Unfortunately you can't change the mentality of others.

Anyone know how the CM's are instructed/trained to deal with line cutters?

My understanding is that line cutting is grounds for ejection from the park

People ignorant enough to save a spot for 10+ people aren't the type to recognize, let alone give a hoot, about passive-agressive behavior in response to their actions.

When asked by person in front of me if their large group can join them, i say sure...then walk ahead of them. Lol, they're together again - yea!

There's a big difference between a parent holding down a spot during a potty break and an entire, multi-generational family showing up last minute in a long line IMO.

Suggest those with medical issues that prevent them from waiting in line, speak to GS to see if a DAS would work for them.

 

[Shanti]

Anyone know how the CM's are instructed/trained to deal with line cutters?

I saw a CM handle this very well at an ice cream cart in Aminal Kingdom in April. There was a line of 4 or 5 people, and a woman with a few kids walked up and gave a brusque ice cream order to the CM, bypassing and ignoring the obvious line. People in line were looking at each other like, "Really?", but no one spoke out. The CM ignored her and just kept helping the next family in line. The woman pressed her order on him again, with annoyance, then he briefly looked away from his current customer to respectfully point out to this woman where the line is (it was obvious that she already knew). So the woman huffed & got into line. Score for a Disney CM!

We all dread when we see a single person in front of us, who periodically checks behind you. And right after you've waited an hour on Space Mt. comes this group of 13 cheerleaders to pile in front of you.

I don't "tattle" on line cutters, but I also have minimal tolerance for it. (I'm not talking about Mommy & little Billy getting back with the family after a potty break- I'm referring to real cutting.) If a group of 13 tried to get ahead of us in line, I'd calmly ask them (but in a voice indicating that I wasn't really just asking) to let me and my son get ahead of their group. Without waiting for a response I would then get in front of them. Problem solved. If they can dish it out, they must be okay with taking it, so I wouldn't be shy about doing that.