Three Indiana Jones [Show] Incidents

[Cheshire Figment]

These did not happen all on the same day, but each happened on days we were extremely crowded. Normally on an uncrowded day we will let people into the theater as much as ten minutes after the show actually starts. On crowded days, when we have all 2,000 seats filled and 150-200 people standing in the back we will close off access as much as 10-15 minutes prior to the show.

First was a story I had only heard rumors of before. We had closed for the 4:20 show and I was one of the people in the Greeter position completely outside the queue area. This man comes up with his family and says they have to get into the show. I tell him hang around and in about 15 minutes we will open up the queue for the 5:30 show. He said that they could not do the 5:20 show as they had to leave the park a little after 5:00 to go to the airport. I did not laugh at him (but was tempted), however I said that if it was so important he should have caught one of the four earlier shows or even been at the entrance a half hour earlier when we had started to load in.

Second was a show when I was a packer. The job is to get people to move as close together as possible toward the center of the theater so we can fit more people onto the benches. I had a guy who was trying to save seven seats around row three center for people who were not yet in the theater, but who "will be here soon". I told him he could not save seats and announced to the others in the row that we would be closing the entry soon and please fill in all available space, which they did. I invited him to look at my nametag and report me for doing my job to one of the managers at the top of the theater. He ended up going to another section where I think he again tried to save spaces, but I went up to one of the coordinators and pointed him out, and the coordinator again told him he could not save seats.

The funniest was a group of about 12 who decided to sit on the stairs near one of the large pillars. Of course this is a fire code violation. When I went to tell they they would have to move they immediately went onto a "no comprende" mode. So since they could not speak English, I started berating them in agitated German. Saying such things as Das ist Verboten (that is forbidden) and Raus! Gehen sie raus. Schnell! (Leave. Leave from here. Fast.) and repeated myself a bit with a lot of arm waving. They got the point. And when I relayed what I had done to some of the other people all the CMs got a good laugh.

[joanna71985]

Dang! People get so crazy at shows!

As for the first example, I get that one all the time with the characters when the line has been closed. I sometimes feel like saying "I'm sorry, but if you really wanted to see _____, you should make that your first priority and not wait til the last second".

[turkeyham]

A few summers ago, there was a problem with one of the showings of Fantasmic. Some SG got out of control and lit a trash can on fire. that lead to an out of control crowd. The SG who started this problem was arrested for lighting a trash can on fire and a riot on private property. :eek:

[hobie16]

So since they could not speak English, I started berating them in agitated German.
Next time, for kicks, try using pig Latin and see what happens. :D:

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Next time, for kicks, try using pig Latin and see what happens. :D:

That, or learn some choice phrases (phasers?) in Klingon!

I know there are some people here that could supply a list!!

hehehehehhe

[Big Wallaby]

A few summers ago, there was a problem with one of the showings of Fantasmic. Some SG got out of control and lit a trash can on fire. that lead to an out of control crowd. The SG who started this problem was arrested for lighting a trash can on fire and a riot on private property. :eek:So Riot on Public Property is okay?

[Doctor McKey]

Here is a little klingon I dug up for you Hobbie



tajwIj 'oHbe' chorlIj jeqbogh Dochvetlhe'e

(That is not my dagger protruding from your midsection)

QamuIs Heg qaq law' lorvIs yInqaq puS

(Better to die on your feet than live on your knees)

Duj HvoqtaH

(Always trust your instincts)

bljeghbe'chug vaj blHegh

(Surrender or die!)

ama'pu' vljonta' neH

(I wanted to capture prisoners!)

'IStovIy chuch tlhIng nuq?

(Would you kill me too)

[hobie16]

How would I say, your momma don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll?

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

How would I say, your momma don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll?

I think that is L&M speak!!

hehehehehe

[GaTechGal]

I think all that German should qualify you to be IN the show. Good job.

[BRWombat]

I think all that German should qualify you to be IN the show. Good job.Yes, but it wouldn't end well for him.

[anynamewilldo]

This thread reminded me of when I am sure several CM's at this attraction labeled me as a SG. I had DS (he was either 8 months old or 15 months old - all the trips run together) and he was sleeping on my shoulder. DH and I were waiting for the show (we had seen it before), and a CM approached us and warned us about it being loud, etc. I thanked them and told them we would be fine, as DS sleeps through anything. A few minutes later, another CM came to warn us of the same thing. Same thanks in response and explanation. Finally two of them came back together and once more suggested that we may want to leave because of DS. I am still smiling and laughing (as I really, honestly appreciated the advice - I'm sure I'd feel the same way seeing a woman holding onto a sleeping baby knowing that explosions would soon follow). We once again explained it, and said if he were to wake up and create a disturbance, we would leave immediately (we were sitting almost at the back, and on the end of our row). Of course we were correct - not even a blink on his part throughout the entire show.

To this day, DS (now 6) sleeps through anything. We actually vacuum his room at night while he is in bed asleep - lights on and everything. Of course the downside to this ability to sleep so hard includes a) he still wears goodnight's to bed because he can't wake himself up to go potty; and b) should there ever be a fire, he wouldn't wake up to the alarm - its gone off before (false alarm) and we got no response whatsoever!

Now I'm taking this thread OT... sorry... :cool: Case in point - I am willing to bet that my face showed up on the SG wall of shame for the day!

[Captain C]

LOL Some of these guests sound like they'd make a better show than Indy XD

[Near Philly]

This thread reminded me of when I am sure several CM's at this attraction labeled me as a SG. ......

Now I'm taking this thread OT... sorry... :cool: Case in point - I am willing to bet that my face showed up on the SG wall of shame for the day!

Not really seeing anything SG ish. Now if you were near center, center row, with a screaming monster and not thinking of leaving, THAT would be an SG.

Never apologize for taking a thread off-topic. It's a regular occurance here.
In fact, since the marsupials have already welcomed you, I'll give you the Safety Speil:

Please keep your arms and legs inside the ride vehicle (thread) at all times.
Your ride vehicle may experience a sudden change in direction.
If your ride vehicle changes direction, it may never go back to it's original course.
This is normal and is no cause for alarm.
Thank you for riding SGT and have a stupidity free day.

[kurtisnelson]

To this day, DS (now 6) sleeps through anything. We actually vacuum his room at night while he is in bed asleep - lights on and everything. Of course the downside to this ability to sleep so hard includes a) he still wears goodnight's to bed because he can't wake himself up to go potty; and b) should there ever be a fire, he wouldn't wake up to the alarm - its gone off before (false alarm) and we got no response whatsoever!
My dad does that too. He has fallen asleep, in line, standing up, on the wall at Dueling Dragons. And it's not like the line was stopped.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

My dad does that too. He has fallen asleep, in line, standing up, on the wall at Dueling Dragons. And it's not like the line was stopped.

narcoleptic?

I had a guy working for me that would fall asleep in mid-sentence. First couple of times we all thought it was a joke. Then it happened during a situation that we could not ignore it. He was let go!!

[BRWombat]

...Now I'm taking this thread OT... sorry... :cool:...Sounds like you've been hanging around long enough to know that we worry if a thread doesn't go OT! :D:

[Big Wallaby]

I think all that German should qualify you to be IN the show. Good job.Hey, I could learn German, be the German guy, do the stunts, climb around, do more stunts, and get stuck in the trap door.

Now THAT would be entertaining... so long as I learned to duck.

[Cheshire Figment]

Hey, I could learn German, be the German guy, do the stunts, climb around, do more stunts, and get stuck in the trap door.

Now THAT would be entertaining... so long as I learned to duck.
Getting hit by the propellers is not a problem. They are very lightweight and are designed that if they hit anything they come off the hub immediately. I have seen that happen in shows. Not very often, but it does happen.

[Zazu]

Next time, for kicks, try using pig Latin and see what happens. :D:Pit Latin is surprisingly effective!

When I needed guests to sit down on the train, I used a sequence of languages:

"Please sit down!"
"¡Setente se por favor!"
"Setzen sie sich, bitte!"

and finally

"Itsay ownday easepay!"

For some reason, that last one always worked, but only if preceded by the other three. Go figure!

[Big Wallaby]

I've always loved watching the trains e-stop when someone stands. You realize just how much they weigh as they sliiiiiiiiiiiide on down the rails.

Then you think about how, for a train, they really are fairly lightweight and slow, and you imagine if that was an Amtrak or freight train going five to eight times as fast.

Then you come to a complete realization of just how stupid anyone is that crosses a grade with lights flashing and crossing arms down.

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