A recent incident at Disneyland has sparked a heated debate online after a guest recounted how a “rude” family tried to steal their prime viewing spot at one of the park’s beloved parades. The visitor shared their experience on the popular Reddit forum.
The guest described how they had managed to secure an excellent spot right behind the parade barrier, thanks to their use of one of the park’s motorized scooters. As the crowd began to gather, the guest enjoyed their “front row seat” until a family decided to stand on the other side of the barrier, blocking the view for everyone, including the guest.
Disneyland requires guests to stand behind barriers during parades to ensure safety. Staff quickly noticed the family’s actions and instructed them to move behind the barrier. However, the family then tried to demand that the guest and others with good spots move back so they could take over the prime viewing area. The guest and other attendees refused, telling the family to go to the back of the line where they belonged.
The Redditor’s post generated a lively discussion in the comments section. Many users sided with the guest, praising their decision to stand their ground. One commenter wrote, “Good for all of you!” while another added, “Maybe the kids learned a lesson that day; it’s obviously too late for the parents.” However, some criticized the guest for watching the parade solo as an adult.
Other users shared similar experiences at Disneyland. One mentioned witnessing parents pushing their children into tiny gaps at the front of the crowd to get closer to the parade, while another recounted a similar incident where they had arrived early to secure a spot but were nearly pushed aside by a woman trying to barge through with her son.
A former Disneyland employee chimed in, revealing that the competition for parade spots can be intense. They shared that during their time working crowd control, they had to prevent physical altercations and often saw entitled guests targeting children or people in wheelchairs to step in front of. Another user asked if the employee could intervene in such situations, to which they replied that their primary focus was ensuring safety and preventing fights, leaving little room to address every rude behavior.
The incident highlights the challenges of managing crowd dynamics and maintaining a positive experience for all guests at popular attractions like Disneyland.
