Apparently, last Sunday was the worst day ever for trouble being caused by the traveller community who were at the park in large numbers. Several occurrences of queue hopping, pushing and it seems fisticuffs, due to this type behaving in their unsociable way. Glad I didn't go over until Monday.

And they wonder why the older generation refer to them by not very nice terms.

2 minutes ago, Ian-S said:

And they wonder why the older generation refer to them by not very nice terms.

 

I know a lot of very nice travellers, there's no need to generalise them all with not very nice terms. 

So do I, there's no need to assume I was talking about them all just because I said they in reference to idiots on the park.

Your first post comes across as generalising them all as that. 

1 hour ago, Ryan said:

 

I know a lot of very nice travellers, there's no need to generalise them all with not very nice terms. 

Well it seems that those that represent that part of our community did not set a very good example on Sunday, so that's the reason most people will only see that.

 

I know some very nice people from all walks of life.

Unfortunately, I witnessed a few of these events last Sunday. A friend of mine (one of the roamers), was punched and almost headbutted by a few of the members of the group you're referring to. Fortunately, security dealt with it accordingly and held the little f*cker in a cell until the police took him off park. I have huge respect for the people who are sent to resolve such issues.

This behaviour is not "Disturbing", please choose an alternative word in future as the name of this topic is misleading. 

3 hours ago, planenut said:

Apparently, last Sunday was the worst day ever for trouble being caused by the traveller community who were at the park in large numbers. Several occurrences of queue hopping, pushing and it seems fisticuffs, due to this type behaving in their unsociable way. Glad I didn't go over until Monday.

 

It really was! The worst I've ever seen and have been told the same from staff. Felt very sorry for all staff working that day

 

Witnessed them raiding shops, starting fights and on every single attraction after 3pm we went on was stopped due to them queue jumping or causing trouble. Completely killed the park atmosphere. It was painful having to wait at everything due to them causing trouble and no security to do anything about it. Not once did I see a single person get kicked out of the park all night, even though they're signs everywhere saying queue jumping can get you escorted out the park.

This comes up every year - I don't think a topic on it is needed and posts about particular trips can be posted elsewhere!

16 minutes ago, StevenVig said:

This behaviour is not "Disturbing", please choose an alternative word in future as the name of this topic is misleading. 

 

This is the sort of comment where a suggestion of an alternative would also be good.  I don't disagree with you per se, but to anyone who has never experienced these sorts of days, some of the behaviour you witness and experience can be described as disturbing to be honest. 

 

Days where large numbers traveller community are at parks are common, and preparations are made by the parks to help minimise disruption to everyone's day.  

 

(Was writing this post as Marc posted)