Change in Heelys Policy?

[King Triton]

Has there been a change in policy regarding kids wearing Heelys (skate shoes)? I had thought they were not permitted in the theme parks.

However, I could have counted lots of kids wearing them last weekend...much more than I've seen in the past. I was run into once and had another close encounter.

Just my opinion, but I think the parks would be better off without them. Hate to give Security another thing to look for though.

[ibrowse17]

When we were there a month ago, we saw them stopping folks with kids wearing them. We saw one family arguing with security at the MK about this, and one kid bust his rump at the AK. These things are dangerous, and I wish people would stop following only some of the rules.

[CaptainJessicaSparrow]

No, the policy hasn't changed, it's just getting harder and harder to keep people from breaking the rules. We try to control the problem, but many adults don't listen.

When I'm at work, I'm not in a position to say anything. When I'm off of work and visiting as a Guest....I make a very loud and obvious point of laughing hysterically when the child falls and hurts themselves.

[dteed]

My DS 11 has had heelys for a few years now. He wore them at Disney until he was one day told not to. This was before there was a policy on them. Now, he takes his wheels out before we even leave for Disney because he wants to follow the rules. Sweet kid huh?

[wvdisneyfan66]

Last year before our trip, I read on here about the policy...My DS wore his minus the wheels...He actually switched to a different pair after one day because he said that they were uncomfortable...IMHO I dont know how they can walk on the wheels all day...My DS said there would be no way he could walk around with the wheels in after wearing them without...I think that the policy is good...Now they need to make one about strollers running up your leg...

[adoptionislove]

SO many children get hurt on them and adults get hurt by being run into!!!!

[Grim Grinning Marathon Runner]

No, the policy hasn't changed, it's just getting harder and harder to keep people from breaking the rules. We try to control the problem, but many adults don't listen.

When I'm at work, I'm not in a position to say anything. When I'm off of work and visiting as a Guest....I make a very loud and obvious point of laughing hysterically when the child falls and hurts themselves.

Please tell me you're not serious about that.

[CaptainJessicaSparrow]

It depends on how seriously they got hurt. Tha harder they get hurt, the harder I laugh....

LOL, of course I was! I'm surprised it took that long for someone to say something. But when they do fall with the Heelys, I take care to remind them that this is why they are not supposed to wear them in the parks.

[tennantsrwe]

The 'official' Disney policy, to my knowledge, is no Heely type shoes allowed. However, I don't really know how often they enforce that rule. I've seen CMs inside the park asking kids not to skate, but it was usually in stores or resturants...not the general park areas.

[King Triton]

OK, I'm glad to hear they're still not allowed. Just saw more this trip than before, but maybe thats because there's more kids wearing them.

I hate to see more "don't do this" signs go up, but maybe there should be a "skate shoes not permitted" sign posted near the entrance until people get the idea.

[disneytime]

Whats next skateboards, come on parents follow the rules. I think everyone is waiting for that big pay check from Disney, when there kid falls and gets hurt. My son has them and was stopped at the gate and told to take the wheels out. He doesnt even bother to ask if he can take them anymore. They are very heavy to walk in if you arent using the skate. So why bother..

[Von-Drake]

I agree, you would think (hope I guess) there would be more responsible parents out there, but could you imagine the aggravation if a CM told the family they had to go back to hotel, home, etc... to change shoes. I disagree with putting the wheels up or taking them out, that means they could easily still put them back in once inside the park.

[valjane]

I agree, you would think (hope I guess) there would be more responsible parents out there, but could you imagine the aggravation if a CM told the family they had to go back to hotel, home, etc... to change shoes. I disagree with putting the wheels up or taking them out, that means they could easily still put them back in once inside the park.

That's an idea. Check for heelys at the security checkpoints at the entrance. Confiscate them for the day (they can be picked up at the park exit at the end fo the day), and have a shoe stand right there at the entrance so that parents can buy replacements (flip flops, sandals, cheap sneakers, whatever.)

It wouldn't take long for word to get around if they did something that drastic, and I bet parents would take the rule more seriously.

Of course, can you just imagine how well what would go over?!

[Jeff G]

I agree, you would think (hope I guess) there would be more responsible parents out there, but could you imagine the aggravation if a CM told the family they had to go back to hotel, home, etc... to change shoes. I disagree with putting the wheels up or taking them out, that means they could easily still put them back in once inside the park.

My kids have Heely's and love them but they are not allowed to wear them to stores and most other crowded public areas with the wheels in. My DS loves his enough that he'll take the wheels out and wear them as shoes (they look goofy and heavy to me but he thinks it's cool & since I wore parachute pants in the 80's who am I to judge?). So based on this idea if he shows up with the wheeless shoes we go back and change? I suppose we could be hiding the wheels in our bag?

My DS 11 has had heelys for a few years now. He wore them at Disney until he was one day told not to. This was before there was a policy on them. Now, he takes his wheels out before we even leave for Disney because he wants to follow the rules. Sweet kid huh?

To be honest I don't think most people who let their kids wear Heely's realize that they are not allowed and generally aren't doing it to be malicious. I have several friends who let their kids wear them everywhere and don't think twice of it. These are good people with good kids, defiantly not hooligan's or purposeful rule breakers. If they were to show up at the MK gates (I could see them doing it) and were told they weren't allowed I know these people would happily remove the wheels and go on with the day not complaining and never think twice to put them back in. I would think that most people at the parks fall into this same category. I've never once noticed a sign saying Heely's aren't allowed, let's give the majority of these people of the benefit of doubt.

Has there been a change in policy regarding kids wearing Heelys (skate shoes)? I had thought they were not permitted in the theme parks.

However, I could have counted lots of kids wearing them last weekend...much more than I've seen in the past. I was run into once and had another close encounter.

In our area these shoes are very popular and with the prices coming down the past year more kids than ever have them. The fact thet were seeing more of these in the parks doesn't surprise me just because there are so many more kids who now own them. I'm sure some realize they are breaking the rules just like some smoke wherever they want, my guess though is that this isn't the majority of Heeley wearers.

I agree 100% that there is a time and place riding on these and at a WDW park is defiantly not one of these places and I'm not saying neglegence is an excuse. The policy though is one that can easily be missed. I see know reason why a CM can't and shouldn't politely advise/remind guests that these aren't allowed. I doubt this would be an issue with the great maority of these rule breakers.