At least one of these statements is factually false and the other is a grammatical knot.The CMs make minimum wage and doesn't have a clue about nothing.
I agree it's good to know the rules and it would be nice if the CM were aware of what is allowed and not allowed, especially if they are working in a position that they will have to encounter the guests. I think in the case of the rolling cases they are trained to tell guests nothing rolling can be brought in, when in fact there is a size limit. They get a lot of complaints about rolling cases/coolers so I'm sure they try to dance a fine line to keep everyone happy. But, until the rule changes you are right, they are allowed within the size limits.I always take a small carryon luggage (bag with wheels) into WDW parks and had never had a problem until last fall.
First, at Magic Kingdom, when we went through entrance the magic band scan, a woman told us that we couldn't take the luggage into MK. So I told her that I would take care of it. The she said OK and let us go. That's it! Seriously!
I later looked up WDW rules and found out that my luggage was totally allowed because the rules says luggage must be under 24 inches, and mine was only 18 inches.
Rules: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/park-rules/
Then, at Blizzard Beach, I was again told that my carryon was not allowed and must be put into storage. So I was pulled aside and given paperwork to fill out. (At that point, I still hadn't read the rules.) But before I even started filling, a manager looking person walked over and asked what was the problem. After I told her, she said that wasn't true, I could totally bring the luggage in. Then she proceeded to reprimand the worker who held me up, so I high tailed out of there!
What I learned: study the WDW rules before you go, and put it on the cell phone for ready retrieval so that if the CM comes up with some nonsense, you can readily refute them. Also, demand to speak to the manager. The CMs make minimum wage and doesn't have a clue about nothing.
Side note: I've never had trouble taking my carryon on the buses.
While it seems like to most people (and I think where the CM get confused a lot too) E. contradicts with D. the fact is, they do not consider a rolling case or cooler a trailer-like object. So they do allow them, for that reason.From your link.....
General Rules b.
AND
Prohibited items e.
If you intend to pull the carry on behind you it is in fact a prohibited item.
From your link.....
General Rules b.
AND
Prohibited items e.
If you intend to pull the carry on behind you it is in fact a prohibited item.
I think this every time I see dozens of them in the parks. Coolers too. I can't fathom dragging either through parks all day. And the folks I see trudging along with them are never smiling, that's for sure. But lots of folks seem to need them. Coolers I can guess, they bring their food. Though I'd just get a locker instead of dragging that thing around. But suitcases, I have never managed to figure it out either.The only thing that comes to mind when I read your post is, "Why the heck are you bringing carry on luggage into the parks?"
Makes you wonder, why have any other rules at all? They can use B to allow or disallow whatever they want. No other rules or limits are needed, right?From your own direct quote, under General Rule B, they can refuse any bag, whether it meets other rules or not. So, yes, they could have told you you couldn't bring it and be well within their rights.
The coolers, I can understand. For some families, packing food is necessary due to cost, allergies, religious reasons. We don't carry a cooler, but I do bring a back pack filled with snacks and beverages. Dd has allergies and it makes life easier. But a suitcase, not so much.I think this every time I see dozens of them in the parks. Coolers too. I can't fathom dragging either through parks all day. And the folks I see trudging along with them are never smiling, that's for sure. But lots of folks seem to need them. Coolers I can guess, they bring their food. Though I'd just get a locker instead of dragging that thing around. But suitcases, I have never managed to figure it out either.
I do wonder when they'll change the rules to ban rolling bags/cases. When they get enough complaints I guess.
This has been my observation as well.And the folks I see trudging along with them are never smiling, that's for sure.
Other than to express my disappointment with these inaccurate statements, I will say nothing more.The CMs make minimum wage and doesn't have a clue about nothing.
I take this type of luggage for a week - and take at least 4 pairs of sandals. I'm so curious as to what you're toting. Ya'll have no idea how badly I want to ask the guys with huge backpacks that will invariably hit me in a ride line what they've got. It could be anything, it could be practical, it could be dietary food, it could be diapers and changes of clothes, it could be tons of camera stuff, it could be a ventriloquist doll, or every portable game system. I just wanna know so much... I mean, I always kinda want to ask, but it seems A) rude and B) I can never make myself speak to a stranger except to tell them they have toilet paper on their shoe or something.
Most people that carry half their house on their back have no idea how obnoxious they are to people around them. You definitely don't have to be in their personal space to get whacked.Lol @ the ventriloquist doll Me and my boyfriend bring a backpack into the parks because we hate to have to carry a bottle around. Or our phones. Camera. Sunglasses. We also bring extra clothes in case we get wet and want to change. Or maybe keep a rain jacket. We only bring in small backpacks though. Like a regular sized school bag. Would never consider bringing anything large or intrusive. I must say,though. If you're being bumped into by people's bags maybe you're standing a bit too close? Unless of course they're being severely obnoxious and swinging themselves and their bags all over the place. Just wanted to offer some insight into what might be in some people's bags!
Lol @ the ventriloquist doll Me and my boyfriend bring a backpack into the parks because we hate to have to carry a bottle around. Or our phones. Camera. Sunglasses. We also bring extra clothes in case we get wet and want to change. Or maybe keep a rain jacket. We only bring in small backpacks though. Like a regular sized school bag. Would never consider bringing anything large or intrusive. I must say,though. If you're being bumped into by people's bags maybe you're standing a bit too close? Unless of course they're being severely obnoxious and swinging themselves and their bags all over the place. Just wanted to offer some insight into what might be in some people's bags!
While it seems like to most people (and I think where the CM get confused a lot too) E. contradicts with D. the fact is, they do not consider a rolling case or cooler a trailer-like object. So they do allow them, for that reason.