My troubles with taking carryon luggage into WDW parks

[KrazeeK120]

Why people have to pack half of their lives into a carry-on is beyond me - and why they need all that crap in the seating compartment is way beyond that. Purse, kindle, crossword puzzle book, a few snacks. That's me on the plane.

It depends on your family situation, though. I haven't flown with my 19 month old, but if I did, I'd have to bring far more than the items you described to get through a flight. and if he were less than a year old, it would be even MORE stuff to bring because I would have needed formula at that point too. People with small kids really can't help but bring a lot of "stuff." I pack pretty efficiently, and we only brought our (not overstuffed) diaper bag and a small insulated lunchbox with bottles of water into the parks. But I still felt like I had a lot of stuff! And, the more kids, the more stuff.

That said, I don't ever think there is a need for a rolling bag in a park.

 

[AngiTN]

Well, I have to admit - on check out day, if you have a late flight, it does make sense that you might have a carry on with you if you don't have a rental car. Just sayin'...

But don't you have to go back to your hotel to catch magical express? Or if you're offsite, you probably have a car parked.

Otherwise, I could understand it...I've taken my carryon into museums and such for that reason...

Oh. Then yes. You have an appointment on the magical express based on your flight time and they pick up at each hotel.

But if you cab it, you wouldn't need your luggage because ME is actually like a forwarding service. You drop luggage at the counter, it arrives at the airport and is checked without you doing anything. Lots of people apparently use ME for their luggage but rent a car to drive themselves, although I don't really think you're supposed to.

Actually, RAC at the resort and ME have nothing at all to do with each other. You can use RAC and not use ME, no problem.

We never use ME to return to the airport. Gets you there way too early. Wastes my precious vacation time.

So we are people who take our carry on bags to the park with us, as we call for Lyft right from the park. If we even have a carry on bag. Going home we often don't bother with them, we just check it, depends on several factors what we opt to do.
But, we don't take them IN the park. Or even on the bus. Epcot has luggage lockers large enough to hold 2 carry on bags near the bus stops (which is also near the cab/drop off spot). We call for Lyft, bring 4 quarters, drop our bags in the locker and spend the day at the park. I am not about to drag them in the park and through security, even to store in a locker inside the park. So Epcot on our last day, every time. HS does have similar, slightly smaller lockers outside their park but we prefer Epcot so we spend our day there. May change once SWL opens

 

[jo-jo]

I also have seen several wagons, suitcases and a few large coolers on wheels being dragged through the parks. I don't understand there are a hundreds of CMs that must see them. I realize that the the CM at the entrance at PP can't leave their post to deal with the issue, but can't they call someone?

Again why do rules apply only to other people and not them?

 

[Gracie09]

They probably pushed it through the gates.



Why people have to pack half of their lives into a carry-on is beyond me - and why they need all that crap in the seating compartment is way beyond that. Purse, kindle, crossword puzzle book, a few snacks. That's me on the plane. Anyone who drags a bag around WDW (full of dirty laundry) is a special kind of nut in my book. One that plans a trip so there's a need to drag that suitcase everywhere? That's just dumb.

If I travel with my kids, I pack stuff to entertain them on the flight - ipads, books. A change of clothing. Depending on when we are arriving, maybe pajamas or a swimsuit. My older DD needs her Mr Bear or she cannot sleep. He does not get checked. DD2 needs her blankie. Some snacks just in case we get stuck circling (that has happened a few times) and they get hungry. The thing with being parents on a plane - is you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. If you bring a lot to keep your kids occupied - you pack too much. If your kid runs out of snacks or gets bored or has ear pain etc and cries or otherwise gets louder than a whisper, its why can't those parents control that kid or bring something to entertain/feed them. Basically, no one is ever happy with what parents bring on a plane.

 

[AngiTN]

I also have seen several wagons, suitcases and a few large coolers on wheels being dragged through the parks. I don't understand there are a hundreds of CMs that must see them. I realize that the the CM at the entrance at PP can't leave their post to deal with the issue, but can't they call someone?

Again why do rules apply only to other people and not them?

Rules apply to all. Sadly, everyone doesn't enforce the rules.
The wagons are never allowed as they fit in the wheel trailer rule, which is always not allowed.
Coolers, suitcases, etc, even wheeled, are, when they fit within the size limits. Because they are not "trailers" best I can determine
But, to be stopped, someone with authority has to say something. This doesn't always happen. One almost sure fire way to get something to happen is to approach someone either a Plaid or someone in dress clothes (not a uniform) and point it out to them. They are often in the better position to do something, or at least often have the desire to do something. Often your uniformed CM is occupied with their existing duties and can't stop to deal with it. When I need something I always approach someone in dress clothes

 

[bebec22]

Nobody should be bringing in any item that is pulled behind them. That said, I have seen kids being towed through the park in a radio flyer wagon.

Is it possible that people can get "wheelchair" passes for wagons? I could totally be making this up but I'm almost positive I saw a wagon with a wheelchair pass on it before.

 

[AngiTN]

Is it possible that people can get "wheelchair" passes for wagons? I could totally be making this up but I'm almost positive I saw a wagon with a wheelchair pass on it before.

People can talk their way in to anything these days so it wouldn't surprise me at all

 

[Jennasis]

Is it possible that people can get "wheelchair" passes for wagons? I could totally be making this up but I'm almost positive I saw a wagon with a wheelchair pass on it before.

Possibly. But like those who wanted to use segways as mobility devices, a wagon isn't a safe mobility device and should not be allowed

 

[Gracie09]

Possibly. But like those who wanted to use segways as mobility devices, a wagon isn't a safe mobility device and should not be allowed

yup - a wagon is a tripping hazard, especially in crowds.

 

[Bsams1654]

Nope, it's Disney World. You have to stand closer than normal to people in lines & preshow areas. Most of these giant backpacks stick out well past normal personal space. Then when they start turning to chit chat, etc they smack into others. And they are never aware that they are bumping people. I am well aware of personal space & don't stand any closer to strangers than I absolutely need to. And yet, I have been hit with these obnoxious back packs every trip. And since I'm only 5'2, it's often in the head.

If you have a backpack on that takes up as much room as another person would, you should need to pay attention to what's around you. If I am standing behind someone with a back pack on, I can stand back & allow more room. But if I am next to that person & they turn so now their back is to me, I likely can't move away & end up getting hit. So I think it's on that person to be more careful as they are moving around. Others can't always move to accommodate them.

I've actually been to Disney so I am aware that it is crowded and you have to stand closer than normal to people. And I also replied further back that I was trying to just offer another view of it. I in no way said it was okay that people hit others with their rather large bags. Nor do I blame the person being hit. Its obnoxious and annoying. I for one, while in a queue behind someone like this, do stand an extra bit away from them because I don't want to be hit. It's not like the extra six inches I give myself is going to hold up the line. I know in a pre-show area this isn't as easily done. But I think we can all agree that these massive bags people carry are annoying and usually the people carrying them just don't give a darn if they hit someone, and in general just don't care about others, which is a real jerk move. Especially at Disney.

 

[AdamsPrincess]

I will admit, we carry a backpack and there are times it is probably overly stuffed with things that are not needed, but they are the "just in case". We have extra changes of clothes for the boys, snacks, portable chargers, umbrellas, ponchos, light spinners, glow sticks...but now with the baby again, it is bottles, formula, baby food, extra burp rags, another change of clothes, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, book, toy. We have moved to having a backpack for the big boys and a diaper bag for the baby. It is crazy packing, and most of the stuff we hope never gets touched (extra changes of clothes). But even with all that stuff, I couldn't imagine putting it all in a suitcase.

 

[DaisyJ]

Oh. Then yes. You have an appointment on the magical express based on your flight time and they pick up at each hotel.

But if you cab it, you wouldn't need your luggage because ME is actually like a forwarding service. You drop luggage at the counter, it arrives at the airport and is checked without you doing anything. Lots of people apparently use ME for their luggage but rent a car to drive themselves, although I don't really think you're supposed to.

You're confusing Magic Express and RAC. Magic Express is not a luggage service.

 

[KimBean]

I believe the Cinderella stroller is pushed and this is pulled.
I was waiting for dh one evening out by the entrance gate at mk. I watched security stop a guy with a collapsible wagon. I couldn't hear but saw him point toward the stroller rental area. Wagon guy walked a few steps in that direction then stopped and started opening the wagon. Second cm came up and looked like had a similar conversation. Lots of nodding and cm walked off. Guy took a few more steps and started opening the wagon. Finally what appeared to be a manger came up to him with another cm. Had a conversation that ended with the guy being escorted out of the park.
People just think rules don't apply to them. It is possible the wagon guy didn't speak English but my guess is he just didn't care and wanted to use the wagon.

There are plenty of pushable wagons. We have one that does both it can be pulled and pushed. We use it to carry our stuff from condo to beach. So seeing a wagon doesn't mean much if they aren't too big you don't know if they are pulling or pushing. I just googled and they make pushable wagons for kids as well.

I wish they would ban anything of that size except for scooters. Just too big trying to maneuver around when busy. And anything to keep/get that garish princess carriage out of the park.

 

[mayshamp]

At least one of these statements is factually false and the other is a grammatical knot.

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.

I have a baby and therefore I have to take several bags with me to Disney world: baby stuff, raincoats for everyone, sunscreen, snacks. (For the water parks, I took 3 life jackets, which alone filled up the entire carryon suitcase.) Instead of carrying things in 2 bags, I put them all in my carryon suitcase and have my son wheel it from the bus to the park. Once inside the park, I take the 2 bags out and stuff them under the stroller. Then I zip up the carryon case so that it is half as big as before, and hang it off the stroller.

 

[mayshamp]

At least one of these statements is factually false and the other is a grammatical knot.

English is my second language, and I have a hard time remembering all the verb agreements and other rules. I have lived in America for 20 years and I still forget sometimes how the political correctness in this culture controls the language, and one must be super careful what one say, just like in the communist country where I'm from. When I say the CMs make minimum wage and don't know nothing, that's general truth based on my experience. I obviously don't mean all CMs, being that I don't normally interact with them.
I am deeply offended by your response.

 

[maltdizzy]

...I still forget sometimes how the political correctness in this culture controls the language, and one must be super careful what one say,...

I am deeply offended by your response.

 

[ucfknight]

I am deeply offended by your response.

And the 70,000+ hard working (for the most part) cast members of the Walt Disney World Resort are deeply offended by your insinuation that they know nothing.
And they are offended by your insinuation that they are somehow worthless because they are not working in a high wage job.
And they do make more than minimum wage. Not that it is really material to the conversation, I'm just pointing out that was the factually false portion of your statement.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I also don't understand going into the parks with the amount of stuff people carry with them. I have two kids and we've never gone into a park with more than one diaper sized bag because no one wants to carry all that crap. I just say to myself "I'm not leaving civilization. Most anything I need can be bought." We would take diapers, wipes, sippy cup, binky, change of clothes and maybe some snacks. If it didn't fit into the ONE bag it got left. We would make due without it.

 

[LSUfan4444]

I also don't understand going into the parks with the amount of stuff people carry with them

Don't understand or don't agree? You kinda summed it up, whatever you bring in you dont have to buy so for most people it's a way to regulate spending.

Im not one to draw the line for someone else on how much they should bring but I'd be lying if I didnt see some people and wonder are they at the park for the day or are they backpacking across Europe. We almost always take a bag (sometimes two) but they're usually pretty small and dont have all that much in them. (water bottle(s), rain jacket, sunglasses case, cell phone chargers/charging cord, maybe some snacks, etc)

 

[JerseyJanice]

@mayshamp i had a baby once too, but anything I needed in the park for him fit into a diaper bag which I stored in the basket of his stroller.

Why are you bringing your own life jackets to the water parks? They will loan them to you there and then you won't have to worry about transporting them while wet.

Lastly, you may be offended by someone questioning your English skills, but your remark about CMs only making minimum wage was offensive.

You implied that they are either too stupid or lazy to know the rules about allowing carry-on suitcases into the parks. That was not nice of you.

Carting luggage into the parks is not a common thing for guests to do so you should understand why many CMs wouldn't automatically know the rules about them.