Your Disney Pet Peeves

[CdnDisneyLuvr]

I'll admit, there are things that people do at WDW that really get on my nerves. For example, when waiting in line with ropes marking the queue line and people swinging the rope back and forth (sometimes hitting you).

Is this ridiculous? No, it just really bothers me.

How about you? What's Your Disney Pet Peeves?

[Dan Murphy]

Folks who smoke in areas other than the areas set aside for that.

[dioxide45]

For example, when waiting in line with ropes marking the queue line and people swinging the rope back and forth (sometimes hitting you).

This tends to be kids, and kids will be kids. We don't have any and honestly are anoyed by them easily. Though when we go to Disney we expect this and manage.
I don't have many peeves at Disney, except for people trying to cram themselves in to my tram seat row when there clearly isn't enough room and then complaining about being treated like "hearded cattle". They were the ones that made it that way.

[CdnDisneyLuvr]

This tends to be kids, and kids will be kids. We don't have any and honestly are anoyed by them easily. Though when we go to Disney we expect this and manage.
I don't have many peeves at Disney, except for people trying to cram themselves in to my tram seat row when there clearly isn't enough room and then complaining about being treated like "hearded cattle". They were the ones that made it that way.

I can handle kids, it's just when you want to relax your hand on the rope, and it's really sharp rope, and kids are swinging it back and forth...

[bluerendezvous]

People stopping (sometimes suddenly) to read maps in the middle of the walkway. Stand to the side!

[B16crx]

People stopping (sometimes suddenly) to read maps in the middle of the walkway. Stand to the side!


This by far is the most annoying to me.

[miksilver]

People sitting on railings while you are waiting in line -- even when you are not supposed to. It's not a great sight having someone's butt hanging over right where you are standing in line :scared: :eek: . For some reason this really bugs me.

[CdnDisneyLuvr]

People stopping (sometimes suddenly) to read maps in the middle of the walkway. Stand to the side!

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[suzimar57]

families with kids who push ahead of you at parades because "it's all for the children" like you don't count - uh, NO!

[DisneyDadof3]

People who complain why at the Happiest Place on Earth

[briar_rose_59]

families with kids who push ahead of you at parades because "it's all for the children" like you don't count - uh, NO!

DITTO! Although I also love it when parents seem to think my mum's wheelchair is some sort of playground. :rolleyes: We've had kids try to climb on her, and one kid that tried to weave his hand through the spokes of the wheels just before the parade ended. :scared1: Thank goodness I noticed before I started pushing her away from the parade route.

ETA:
People who complain why at the Happiest Place on Earth

This too! There was a woman on the bus with my mum and I and a bunch of other people that just would not stop complaining about POR. Granted, it was storming at the time and she had apparently waited a while for a bus, but still. There's no need to literally shout about how horrible this that and the other thing are, and how it wasn't worth your money and you hate this place and will never be back, and so on and so on. It's like, complain to your family back at the room, write a letter to Disney Corporate, but for the love of Pete, stop *****ing and moaning in front of who knows however many people and bringing us all down because you didn't plan. Woo, sorry, felt good to get that off my chest lol!

[CdnDisneyLuvr]

People who complain why at the Happiest Place on Earth
That is also one of my pet peeves at Walt Disney World. I feel like saying to them, "Come on, your at WDW can't you be happy?"

[Eljay]

People stopping (sometimes suddenly) to read maps in the middle of the walkway. Stand to the side!

::yes:: :rolleyes:

[mickeymousemom]

Honestly, I used to let the little things bother me. Then I'd find myself getting all stressed out and snippy. Then that turned into at least a wasted 15-20 minutes of fun vacation time. After the first couple trips with my own family, I decided to just let things go. It wasn't worth it to me to let SOMEONE else decide whether or not I have a good time! So now, the little things don't matter so much. I may think about it momentarily, but then its gone(such as the map readers,etc).

My biggest pet peeve are people who complain about a trip to WDW when they didn't do ANY research at all, expecting to find something like Six Flags when they arrived in Orlando. That gets me every time...but then I'm usually here at home.;) :)

[KPeveler]

DITTO! Although I also love it when parents seem to think my mum's wheelchair is some sort of playground. :rolleyes: We've had kids try to climb on her, and one kid that tried to weave his hand through the spokes of the wheels just before the parade ended. :scared1: Thank goodness I noticed before I started pushing her away from the parade route.



I HATE this anywhere i use my chair - my chair is not your playground, stepping stool, "lean rail", coat hanger, or shopping cart. please do not "move me" out of the way if you want to see something on the shelf i am near - odds are I am looking at it too! i get a lot of people who stop behind me when i am waiting to see a parade and then lean on my chair. PLEASE do not do this... i will not touch your rear end, you do not touch my chair, and we'll call it a day!

[WaltD4Me]

People stopping (sometimes suddenly) to read maps in the middle of the walkway. Stand to the side!

Absolutely my # 1 Pet Peeve. I can't stand when people do this.

There you are going merrily along and all fo a sudden..."THUNK" the person in front of you just dead stops to either read a map or to have a discussion with the rest of their family. Blocks your path and if it's crowded you can't get around them.
Drives. Me. Crazy.

[bistrogirl]

People who run for their lives at rope drop to get to a ride, even though the CMs say not to run.

People who use the back door to get on the bus to bypass everyone and make sure they get a seat, again, even though there's a clear sign that says not to and often the bus driver will be asking nicely to use the front door. We have seen people rush in front of wheelchairs to hop in through the back door to get themselves a seat. Sad.

I took everything at Disney with a grain of salt, and had the best time of my life, but I felt sorry for those people who had no respect for rules or others.

Plus, what kind of example does that set for your kids?

[FF/MEDIC MEL]

My two have already been covered but smoking outside of designated areas and large groups walking shoulder to shoulder instead of single file. Also those visitors not from the USA who think pushing and shoving in line is the norm. One swift elbow to the gut usually gets your message across.:cool1:

[Mountee2003]

people cutting lines saying stuff like "oh, my [insert person here] is up there"

[NJFabFour]

It's been awhile since our first trip five years ago and I can't remember if I did it in the middle of walkways, but I confess to being an obsessive map reader! :blush: Thank you for bringing the possibility of stopping traffic to my attention so I don't do it this time around!

I must comment on the parade issue though . . . if you are waiting front and center, I totally understand and would never try to invade upon your space. But what about the adults who are pushing aside the kids?! :mad: My kids were even pushed aside at the KIDS stations in EPCOT so ADULTS could get their masks stamped!! :eek: It was beyond infuriating! (Okay, mind you, it was just one extremely rude college-aged couple and I don't mean to generalize, but it was shockingly obnoxious and surprisingly tolerated by the CM's!)

On a lighter note, how about sweating your you-know-what-off by 8:00 am in the middle of August?! ;)

[Tinkertini]

When people don't understand that adults love Disney as much as kids. I swear everytime I'm there I'm given weird looks for getting character photographs, or going to character dinners w/no kids, or wanting front row for parades/shows. There's so many neat secrets I hear about that I want to try but I know I'll just be looked at like I'm crazy by some parents.

[dimimi]

We just returned and thought the parks needed to be labeled better. We spent a lot of time walking to find the entrance to a ride or the fast pass station or the attraction itself. Better signage would help this problem! We just gave up and ended up asking the cast members. It was surprising how man of them couldn't tell us!

We had a great trip.

[luvthemouse71]

Oddly enough, my pet peeve is also something that cracks me up and that I also enjoy in a perverse way. Namely, those who are clueless(still!) about Fastpass and the need to make ADRs, especially for the more popular restaurants.

[DebbieB]

People wearing big backpacks in line, then turn and "whap" you.

People walking 5 across on a narrow walkway.

People waiting for their fastpass time by blocking the entrance.

People who stop in the middle of the row at a show.

[~April J~]

I guess as a mother I don't understand the parade comment, adults can see over little kids but can kids see over the adults? I don't know because this is our first trip.

I know the parades at Disney are way different but around here no one cares if the little ones get upfront to see all the action, they can easily see above the little ones heads:confused3

[v_gan]

When people don't understand that adults love Disney as much as kids. I swear everytime I'm there I'm given weird looks for getting character photographs, or going to character dinners w/no kids, or wanting front row for parades/shows. There's so many neat secrets I hear about that I want to try but I know I'll just be looked at like I'm crazy by some parents.

I agree with this!

I also just pretty much hate watching any parade on Main Street due to the tightness that people are packed into those roped-off areas. I had a rope digging into my back throughout the entirety of Spectromagic this past September because I COULD NOT move. It was ridiculous.

[Tink888]

Rude and inconsiderate guests:

1. Stopping in the middle of the path to read their map or have a family meeting.
2. Who don't pay attention to or are outright rude to the CM's
3. Who think that Disney is only there for kids younger than 12
4. Who try to cut in the lines and during the parades
5. Who complain (this is unacceptable, I didn't get this, Disney owes me that, blah, blah, blah).
6. Who take forever with the characters, they know there is a huge line behind them but they still have to get their twenty pictures, autographs and then take more pictures after checking how the 1st shots turned out
7. Who litter
8. With strollers and ECV running into me. (Yes, I was watching where I was going, were you?) At least say you're sorry for pete's sake!

[CheshireSmile]

I guess as a mother I don't understand the parade comment, adults can see over little kids but can kids see over the adults? I don't know because this is our first trip.

I know the parades at Disney are way different but around here no one cares if the little ones get upfront to see all the action, they can easily see above the little ones heads:confused3

I can understand your confusion. I'm not a big adult by any means, I'm only 5' 2", but if I've sat in a spot for an hour, then I really do not appreciate being made to feel guilty that some children have shown up 5 minutes before the parade and can't see. Myself personally I DO try to be mindful of children around me, and I will sit on the ground so that they can easily see over me, even the littlest ones. I like my front row seat and being at Disney is every bit as magical to me as it is to any child, I would never purposefully block a child's view, but I have had experience with pushy parents (more than kids) who do not feel that adults have the right to be in the front row, and that certainly IS annoying.

[mirthmaiden]

Just the usual stuff:

people who cut into lines
people who smoke, curse, spit, etc. in lines
groups who decide to have a pow-wow in the middle of the flow of traffic
people who run into my heels with their strollers

[SSRJen]

I can understand your confusion. I'm not a big adult by any means, I'm only 5' 2", but if I've sat in a spot for an hour, then I really do not appreciate being made to feel guilty that some children have shown up 5 minutes before the parade and can't see. Myself personally I DO try to be mindful of children around me, and I will sit on the ground so that they can easily see over me, even the littlest ones. I like my front row seat and being at Disney is every bit as magical to me as it is to any child, I would never purposefully block a child's view, but I have had experience with pushy parents (more than kids) who do not feel that adults have the right to be in the front row, and that certainly IS annoying.


Exactly, I am only 5'0'' so I hear ya!

Also, I usually will have no problem allowing a little one infront of me if a parent asks and I know I will still have a great view. It is when parents push their several children infront of us 5 minutes before the parade starts which results in getting stepped on and squished. We usually will say something and 2/3 times the parent/s will ignore us and pretend to be taking pictures etc. In those cases we will tell the children to move in a very nice way and explain that we were there first. This has resulted in us getting yelled at big time by parents. We don't feel there is anything wrong with it though. :confused3

[mi*vida*loca]

The smokers and people who are just rude.

I saw a guy being so mean and rude to a CM at CP because he had to wait 5-10 minutes past his reservation time. Him and his wife were out yelling "This is the most ridiculous restaurant" as people were walking up and telling them they are going to wait forever. He was very rude to an Hispanic CM at the door and spoke to her like she couldn't speak English. Very slowly and loud.

Then when he was inside and I got stuck in front of him at the buffet. He was literally standing there for 30 seconds and started yelling that this was ridiculous, got his family (no kids!) and left.

I wanted to tell him that I know he's tired and hungry but he needed to relax. You know...something you say to your cranky 5 year old! :eek:

[shocker]

I have 2:

The will-never-change herding practices for getting people into and out of MK. Who's bright idea was it to slap a body of water between the parking lot and the park entrance? I'd like to tar and feather him (and yes I say him because it must have been a man). You can see that idea was ousted for all future park planning projects. My last trip there I was riding the ferry back to TTC after park closing and saying (what a horrible end to a terrific day, blah)

I had a large family create some very tense moments for a me and my DD6 when riding BTMRR. About 5 people sort of speed walked/ran to get in line in front of us, we sort of held back and allowed them in without issue. What I didn't know was that there were 10 in there party and the other 5 refused to run to cut off the lady with her daughter. I didn't know this until we were stopped in line and getting ready to enter the house. The grandmother put her arm up to prevent us continuing in line and motioned for her other 5 to cut in front of us in line so they could all ride "together". Bravo to the 30 something son who said "Mom just let them on ahead of us". It was unlikely that all 10 would even make it on the same train. If it was that important to their group they should walk into each line hand-in-hand so as not to get separated. If they happen to become separated by just a few people then what's the harm in allowing those few ahead of you instead of insisting you come before everyone else? Just a vent.

[AnninIowa]

The most annoying thing at Disney to me is the way people - grownups! - behave during parades. Pushing, shoving, blocking....I've only managed to see one parade at WDW and will never even try to see another one. Horrible, horrible experience!

[Disney Fan Katt]

Folks who smoke in areas other than the areas set aside for that.

I absolutely agree!!! I had an incident the other day at the Magic Kingdom with someone who was walking around smoking. A CM asked them to put out their cigarettes and they refused. So I spoke up. It is the teacher in me, I don't know why I do these things, I just do. Well the woman decided to use LOTS of foul language at me in front of kids that my husband had to tell her to knock it off. All of this in front of my 2 year old son.

How hard is it to follow directions?

[GovieMom]

People who use the back door to get on the bus to bypass everyone and make sure they get a seat, again, even though there's a clear sign that says not to and often the bus driver will be asking nicely to use the front door.

Ditto!

[photobob]

I'm not going to let others influence me having a good time. I look forward all year to taking my family for a wonderful vacation and honestly unless someone else does something absolutely crazy I usually don't noticed because I'm so absorbed in what we are doing.

[dioxide45]

A pet peeve I have is when CMs say to move all the way to the end of a row and everyone looks around but does nothing. Another is in the :3dglasses 3D theaters to move all the way to the end. One time the first person in to the row sat in the middle and others were walking around them. My wife who was in front of me told them to move and they did. :woohoo:

[Cowboysfan]

Many, if not all, that have already been mentioned...

But my #1 Disney Pet Peeve is having to go back to my real life home.

[Linda Farrell]

My pet peeve is when you park your stroller in the stroller parking lot for a ride, you come back after the ride and the stroller has been moved!! Why can't they just treat it like a parking lot at the mall and when one pulls out, another can pull in. We waste more time locating our stroller than I'd like to, and I see many other exasperated people doing it too.

[figmentfan0724]

my biggest pet peeve is the tmothers who feel that since they have a stroller they own the midways. i had the black and blue marks on the back of my legs after my last trip for weeks!

[momto2inKC]

I have a few..
-Smokers who smoke outside of the designated areas
-People who go into designated smoking areas then complain about the smokers (i don't smoke, but my dh does)
-Spitting...it's just gross. I sat my bag down next to the bench I was sitting on and a bit later picked it up and sat it on my lap to get something. Apparently i had sat it in spit, so not only was it all over my bag, it was now on my lap :scared1:
-I agree with the parade peeves already mentioned...we get there an hour early so we can sit and relax in a shadey spot. I hate when someone shows up right before and tries to weasle in.:crowded:
-Lastly...people who stand too close to you in line. It doesn't matter how close to me you stand, it won't make the line move any faster.

[VeroBeachGirl]

My pet peeves aren't exclusive to Disney, but do happen a lot there....
- Excessive PDA, especially teenagers
-Cursing. Don't people realize there are children around?

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

I can certainly see how an adult who has waited an hour for a prime spot for the parade doesn't like (nor should they!) being pushed aside by small children whose parents arrived 5 minutes before the parade. I would think a polite request would be the much better path! And I would hope that as long as the adult still can maintain their prime seat, allowances would be made.

Also, I would offer for consideration the fact that small children simply aren't able to sit/stand in one spot for that one hour and the parents knew better to come at the last minute for a spot. It's a catch-22. Come early and have squirming, fussy, cranky kids or come at the last minute and have eager, fresh, happy children. :)

[tara lynn]

There are a lot of things that people do at Disney that I would call pet peeves, but I try to ignore them as much as I can. However, I really can't stand when people just stop and sit in the middle of the row at an attraction... especially when they're one of the first groups in the room. It's not so bad if they'll stand up and let you get by them so you can sit on the other side of the row but there are people who will stay seated and then look at you like you're a jerk for trying to squeeze by them.:confused3

[DebbieB]

I have 2:

The will-never-change herding practices for getting people into and out of MK. Who's bright idea was it to slap a body of water between the parking lot and the park entrance? I'd like to tar and feather him (and yes I say him because it must have been a man). You can see that idea was ousted for all future park planning projects. My last trip there I was riding the ferry back to TTC after park closing and saying (what a horrible end to a terrific day, blah)



I'd guess that was probably Walt Disney himself. The plans were drawn up before he died. I think he wanted MK to be a "fantasy", separate from the "real world". I saw a show where he said he hated the fact that Disneyland was so close to the highway, he wanted WDW to have lots of room to keep the outside world out.

[bucky1023]

People who don't move to the end of the row to sit down. If you wanted to sit in the middle of the row than you shouldn't have pushed your way into the theater in the first place.

The other thing that bothers me is when a parent encourages their children to follow around the characters at a meal so they can get a good picture of them even when their seats are across the restaurant. I have many times been to CP and just as Tigger or Pooh are coming to my table and we are getting the kids ready, we have to wait while the CM tells the other family to please sit down and wait their turn.

[One Year Pin]

My pet peeve is when you park your stroller in the stroller parking lot for a ride, you come back after the ride and the stroller has been moved!! Why can't they just treat it like a parking lot at the mall and when one pulls out, another can pull in. We waste more time locating our stroller than I'd like to, and I see many other exasperated people doing it too.

Oh, if it were only that easy. CM's move strollers in order to keep some sense of order to the area. 80% of the time, a guest will just leave their stroller on the outer edges of the stroller parking area, no matter how many "empty spaces" there are. If CM's didn't move, consolidate, and re-arrange the strollers on a constant basis, eventually, they would block the walkways. We're just trying to maintain SOME sense of order, and make it look at least a little bit neat.

My biggest pet peeve is guests who climb over or under the chains /ropes/barriers. Especially in the queues. The chains are there for a reason. Please us the entrances!

[roliepolieoliefan]

Stopping dead while walking
Smoking in non-designated areas
Swearing
Last year, DH and I and the kids stood in front of the railroad station waiting for Wishes, so when it was done, we could have a quick get-away. We stood there about 20 minutes. Two minutes before it started a tall adult man stands smack dab in front of my DD (3 years old) sitting in her stroller.
There were plenty of other places to stand. He was so close, my DDcould stretch her legs out and touch his legs.
She couldn't see over him to see the fireworks. Yea, we could have moved, but I was having a childish moment :rolleyes1 so I kept hitting the stroller into the back of his legs until he moved.
He never said a word to me or DH, nor did anyone with him. What a jerk!


Now I know why we usually never watch the parades or Wishes.

[plgrn]

I have 2:

The will-never-change herding practices for getting people into and out of MK. Who's bright idea was it to slap a body of water between the parking lot and the park entrance? I'd like to tar and feather him (and yes I say him because it must have been a man). You can see that idea was ousted for all future park planning projects. My last trip there I was riding the ferry back to TTC after park closing and saying (what a horrible end to a terrific day, blah)

I had a large family create some very tense moments for a me and my DD6 when riding BTMRR. About 5 people sort of speed walked/ran to get in line in front of us, we sort of held back and allowed them in without issue. What I didn't know was that there were 10 in there party and the other 5 refused to run to cut off the lady with her daughter. I didn't know this until we were stopped in line and getting ready to enter the house. The grandmother put her arm up to prevent us continuing in line and motioned for her other 5 to cut in front of us in line so they could all ride "together". Bravo to the 30 something son who said "Mom just let them on ahead of us". It was unlikely that all 10 would even make it on the same train. If it was that important to their group they should walk into each line hand-in-hand so as not to get separated. If they happen to become separated by just a few people then what's the harm in allowing those few ahead of you instead of insisting you come before everyone else? Just a vent.
Amen:headache:

[livndisney]

:dance3: Oh, if it were only that easy. CM's move strollers in order to keep some sense of order to the area. 80% of the time, a guest will just leave their stroller on the outer edges of the stroller parking area, no matter how many "empty spaces" there are. If CM's didn't move, consolidate, and re-arrange the strollers on a constant basis, eventually, they would block the walkways. We're just trying to maintain SOME sense of order, and make it look at least a little bit neat.

My biggest pet peeve is guests who climb over or under the chains /ropes/barriers. Especially in the queues. The chains are there for a reason. Please us the entrances!

OOOOH don't ruin my fantasy! I have several friends who are CM's. I am convinced moving strollers is the only "revenge" they get on tourists.:rotfl:
I want to believe the CM's get to move strollers just for their own amusement.
:dance3:
(to those serious people reading this.... I am only kidding;) )

[One Year Pin]

:dance3:

OOOOH don't ruin my fantasy! I have several friends who are CM's. I am convinced moving strollers is the only "revenge" they get on tourists.:rotfl:
I want to believe the CM's get to move strollers just for their own amusement.
:dance3:
(to those serious people reading this.... I am only kidding;) )

Um...don't think that we don't get "revenge" on SOME guests. Like the ones who leave their stroller in front of the entrance to the attraction even AFTER the CM tells them where stroller parking is. Those are the ones that we move to the farthest stroller parking area.

[Disney8704]

3 words - Brazilian Tour Groups! I would rather deal with people cutting in line, someone running into me with their wheelchair or stroller, people stopping right in the middle of the walkway, etc. then have to deal with those brazilians.

As for the one posted about climbing over and under the ropes and chains for ride lines, guilty as charged! DH and I both do this. :rolleyes1 Why walk through all that empty space, when you can just make a short cut and climb under and over the ropes and chains? We arent cutting in line, we arent bothering anyone. Lots and lots of people do this to make it easier to get to the end of the line. Which is why we do it. Now granted we only do this, if theres like hardly anyone there, or theres no one there in that room, and everyone is further in line. We just simply make a 5 minute walk to get to the end of the line into a 1 to 2 min walk.

[Lynn5700]

I'll admit, there are things that people do at WDW that really get on my nerves. For example, when waiting in line with ropes marking the queue line and people swinging the rope back and forth (sometimes hitting you).

Is this ridiculous? No, it just really bothers me.

How about you? What's Your Disney Pet Peeves?

HAHA I used to do that when I was younger.I at on them but I didn't swing and hit people lol.....

Hmm I don't really have one...I would say when I overhear people fighting and making a scene over spot's for the parade or something. most of the time I'm in my own world so I just tune people out:thumbsup2

[Lynn5700]

I HATE this anywhere i use my chair - my chair is not your playground, stepping stool, "lean rail", coat hanger, or shopping cart. please do not "move me" out of the way if you want to see something on the shelf i am near - odds are I am looking at it too! i get a lot of people who stop behind me when i am waiting to see a parade and then lean on my chair. PLEASE do not do this... i will not touch your rear end, you do not touch my chair, and we'll call it a day!

WHAT!!!! That is crazy!!!!

[Lynn5700]

When people don't understand that adults love Disney as much as kids. I swear everytime I'm there I'm given weird looks for getting character photographs, or going to character dinners w/no kids, or wanting front row for parades/shows. There's so many neat secrets I hear about that I want to try but I know I'll just be looked at like I'm crazy by some parents.

Don't look at them lol and you won't notice them!!! I do everything you said and I'm sure people look at me like I'm crazy! just ignore it and don't let them ruin your fun:thumbsup2

[onlyme729]

People stopping (sometimes suddenly) to read maps in the middle of the walkway. Stand to the side!

My DW does that all the time and I have to tell her to look at it away from the crowd. Drives me crazy.

[onlyme729]

people cutting lines saying stuff like "oh, my [insert person here] is up there"

This is my number 1. One person will get in line while the others eat or do whatever then they think it's ok to jump the line to their friend. Depending on my mood I sometimes tell them they better call their friend on the cell and tell him or her to wait for them because they are not going any further in line.

[Tracie]

My 2 DS and I always get a spot early for the parade and take a little more room than we need (not alot ) Then we look for little ones who are too far back to see and ask their parents if they (the kids) would like to sit on the curb with us. But I did not let the kids with the mother who reached around other people and hit my DS in the back of the head and said "move for my son your big and he's little so he needs to be at the front" I just turned to the little girl directly behind me and invited her mother and her to take the small extra space. We don't mind squishing together to make room, but don't walk up and expect me to squish for you. And for sure don't hit my kids even if they are teens!

[The Disney Bunch]

I hate when adults feel the need to stand in front of my children, who have been standing patiently waiting for a parade to begin, as if they are not there. hello? you are not see through! the kids cannot see & for one - they were here first!

[RMulieri]

My biggest pet peeve applies everywhere , not just Disney.My Peeve is how genuinely DISRESPECTFUL, UNCOUTH,APATHETIC and UNCIVILIZED people have all become towards each other and society as a whole ( and yes I am guilty sometimes too, but am trying to do better)It tends to get worse in theme park situations just because the sheer numbers and different ethnicities etc that are packed togetther.I for one this trip will relax and enjoy myself.If people want to carry on like a bunch of animals ...so be it.

[centurythree]

My biggest pet peeve applies everywhere , not just Disney.My Peeve is how genuinely DISRESPECTFUL, UNCOUTH,APATHETIC and UNCIVILIZED people have all become towards each other and society as a whole ( and yes I am guilty sometimes too, but am trying to do better)It tends to get worse in theme park situations just because the sheer numbers and different ethnicities etc that are packed togetther.I for one this trip will relax and enjoy myself.If people want to carry on like a bunch of animals ...so be it.

:confused:

Anyway, there's very little that bothers me at Disney. I'm there to have a good time, not be irritated at every perceived slight. Why should I bother getting upset because someone's family got separated and they want to ride together? If I notice it happening, I'll offer to let the people left behind go ahead. Many people have done the same for me. A few people going ahead of you is going to cost at most five minutes out of your day, whereas getting angry about it leaves you stressed for far longer.

[scottishprincess]

I think someones already covered this but i get really angry when waiting for character autographs and the CM shouts 10 mins left and your about 4th in line and the families in front take forever.If that was me and there were people waiting i would hurry my family on.:sad2:

[DVC Jen]

People from other countries who think they are above common courtesy and have a "right" to be extremely rude and incondiserate or those around them. Then when someone else "redirects them" They suddenly pretend to not understand english so they can continue on with thier rude behavior.

Luckily most visitors I have encountered have been a real pleasure - but there seems to be a few specific countries or areas of this world where the rude visitors are coming from.

:sad2:

[fakereadhed]

Whoa- this is going to be a really long thread. popcorn::

Mine is people that complain about other people who aren't touring commando. So, they stopped in front of you to look at something. Isn't that why they put all the neat little touches into WDW in the first place? Lighten up!

[maxiesmom]

People who leave their trash everywhere! Seriously, what is so hard about putting your garbage in the trash can, not on it or next to it? And when you eat at a counter service restaurant, it is only polite to clean the table off when you leave. Sure they have CMs who run around cleaning the tables, but the guests greatly outnumber them. So what is so hard about being nice and cleaning up after yourselves? And don't get me started about the people who leave tp all over the bathroom stall....:headache:

[boxer]

*sending one person to the fastpass machine, and getting fastpasses for everyone in your family, school band, and school administration. This seriously happened to me a couple years ago where this kid must have had upwards of like 30 tickets (of his school band) he was trying to get fastpasses for. I hate him.

*the people that do that whole 'drinking around the world' thing, but become excessively drunk, loud, and obnoxious by Italy. I don't personally drink, and I have no care about what other people do, but puking in garbage cans is not a nice disney memory (saw that one this year). And also, when you buy a viking hat in Norway, please don't turn the 'horns' different directions----I bet that was cool about 10 years ago, but after seeing it about 1000 times, its a little played out now.

*coming up to your table during a character meal, and asking the characters for autographs, WHILE the parents are taking pictures. Selfish anyone?

*not having an ADR----BUT holding up the line of the people that do have ADR's because they are yelling at the CM saying "why should I need an ADR since I'm staying at this hotel". I get one of these people EVERY trip, and they insist on taking 10min to yell at the CM for their stupidity.

[10_Kyle_10]

Strollers. They just went up and price and all they do is cause traffic and mayhem anyway. Protest and not use strollers please :lmao: !

[Mckymousefn]

I have to agree with the others... people that stop in the middle of the walk way to look at a map. Especially if its a bigger group and you can't get around them!

But also, people that think they have the given right to cut in front of other people to get in a ride faster or to get their kid up to see a character. We all spend our well earned money to be there... we all have to show respect. :hug:

[Bama mom to 3]

My biggest is people who use foul language and obnoxious behavior when there is no way for me and my family to get away from them (in lines, etc). If I wanted my children to be exposed to it I would allow them to watch it on television and listen to foul languaged music.

Also who ever it was who said people standing to close to you in line...I am right there (but not too close ;) ) with you. I seriously can not breathe with someone right up on me. Even my kids have a joke about Mommy needing her prsonal space and do not invade it...LOL Because of this I always tell my children you do not have to be so close to someone you are practically glued to them. the know I want a little space between them and who ever is is front of them. And when we are in line DH has to be the last person out of our group so I know the person behind me won't be too close.

[4everluvDisney]

When people don't understand that adults love Disney as much as kids. I swear everytime I'm there I'm given weird looks for getting character photographs, or going to character dinners w/no kids, or wanting front row for parades/shows. There's so many neat secrets I hear about that I want to try but I know I'll just be looked at like I'm crazy by some parents.

I am soooooooo with you. My husband and I love the parades, character meals etc. I have been known to sit for 2-3 hours on the curb to have front row seating for Spectromagic (one of my fav things).

[jarrdisney]

This is easy. People who talk, take pictures (flash), or video (w/lighting) on attractions when you are NOT supposed to. I honestly thought I was in a lightning storm on POTC.

[RllngRckBrw]

My pet peeve ( and this goes for more than just Disney, but it is one of the bigger ones I have there) is people stopping in the middle of a path. Go off to the side and dont cause crowds by stopping directly in the middle of a path were there are hundreds of others trying to get by.

[MyGoofy26]

As for the one posted about climbing over and under the ropes and chains for ride lines, guilty as charged! DH and I both do this. :rolleyes1 Why walk through all that empty space, when you can just make a short cut and climb under and over the ropes and chains? We arent cutting in line, we arent bothering anyone. Lots and lots of people do this to make it easier to get to the end of the line. Which is why we do it. Now granted we only do this, if theres like hardly anyone there, or theres no one there in that room, and everyone is further in line. We just simply make a 5 minute walk to get to the end of the line into a 1 to 2 min walk.

Reminded me of something I did a few years ago. We were heading through the queue for BTMRR. It was getting later in the evening, no crowds. There was a 5 minute wait posted. Once we got up to that area where the line winds around and around, there was no one there. The whole line was down on that little ramp. But the CMs apparently hadn't had the chance to adjust the chains, so we were "forced" to wind around and around. I finally just started undoing the chains and walking through. Went to turn around and there were some people behind me taking the chain from me so they could do the same. . . then people behind them. :rotfl:

There were probably some ticked CMs later that evening. There weren't a ton of people behind me, maybe 4 or 5 groups, but who knows what happened to those chains!

Oops!


As for pet peeves, I've realized that most of the time they bother me more once I'm at home and don't have all the other fun stuff to focus on than they do at the time. Something about getting to places like here and sharing stories about the things people do makes it seem like a MUCH bigger deal than it ever seemed in the moment.

[Tara8595]

At Illuminations from the FutureWorld side.... SIT DOWN! SIT DOWN! SIT DOWN!....
I always want to yell SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!
Honestly - everybody always stands up a little after it starts, because the people at the bottom of the little hill can't see over the little rise of planters in front of them to see the globe - it's a wave, and it happens every single night. It's the best place to watch, but it drives me nuts to have to hear that every time.

[MyGoofy26]

People from other countries who think they are above common courtesy and have a "right" to be extremely rude and incondiserate or those around them. Then when someone else "redirects them" They suddenly pretend to not understand english so they can continue on with thier rude behavior.


One of my friends when I was at Disney spoke fluent Portuguese (her family was all from Portugal, she was first generation American) but she didn't bother to go test and get the little flag pin to show she could speak it. She used to REALLY throw off those Brazilian teens when they pretended not to understand her or the other CMs when they spoke in English. :rotfl:

[Leafsgirl36]

My two have already been covered but smoking outside of designated areas and large groups walking shoulder to shoulder instead of single file. Also those visitors not from the USA who think pushing and shoving in line is the norm. One swift elbow to the gut usually gets your message across.:cool1:

Not being from the USA I find your comment upsetting. Canadians are not known for pushing and shoving in line.

[travelgip]

As a smoker, I am aware of how a non-smoker doesn not like the smell/sight of smoke and I can respect that and don't go to Disney and smoke unless I am in the designated section, however, when in a Smoking area and people waive their hands in my face that the smoke is bothering them. Get out of the very few smoking sections!:confused3 :smokin:

[laurenluvsdisney]

When I was there in December, my family and I stayed for EMH at night. We were about to head in the que for POC (which had no wait, just walk right on), and this group of teenagers practically knocked us all over because they were running so fast and cut us off. Then they proceeded to jump the chains separating the two lines. Then, when we were on the ride, they took flash photos of EVERYTHING :scared1: and were screaming back and forth (the group was split between 2 boats). Yes, I am only 20 years old, so I was a teenager only a year ago, but I would NEVER act like that EVER. :headache:


My BIGGEST pet peeve in WDW, is when people ignore the "NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY" warning and do it anyway. It seems like EVERYTIME that I am on HM, there is always some idiot doing this over and over again.

[Sandy Fisher]

We were at World Showcase waiting for Illuminations one cold evening in February. We had found seats on a bench with a few other adults and waited more than 40 minutes for the show to begin.
About 10 minutes before, these 4 tall young people came right in front of us at the railing and began posing for pictures (with Spaceship Earth in the background). This went on and on.
They were, I'm pretty sure, speaking Portuguese, and I told my DH that I'd bet my bottom dollar they weren't going to move once the show started. He gave me a funny look, but I was right. They had already decided to stand there -- blocking the view of all the people behind them. The picture taking was for our benefit -- as if they were just passing through and thought it a good spot to take pictures. Yeh, right.
I ended up standing on the bench, leaning on DH's shoulders so I wouldn't lose my balance and everyone behind these young brassy people had to stand too.
It's happened before, but amazes me that people are so brazen!
That and the groups that spread out 5 or 6 wide walking through the parks and effectively causing a rolling roadblock are probably my two pet peeves. :-(

[Moonpie]

I get annoyed, and grossed out when I see people agressively making out (read as: groping) right in front of me in line. I would say, "get a room" but I know they already have one.

[KerryW]

I've been reading a bunch of those scholarly books that talk about the cultural implications of everything Disney, blah blah etc. One author said that when she interviewed CMs they seemed to often complain about rude Brazilians, and she figured that there was no way that all these annoying people were really from Brazil - the CMs must have just started using this as a way to lump together the bad apples. So I find it very interesting to see this run of posts about Brazilians behaving badly. Maybe it really is true!

[EltonJohn]

I absolutely agree!!! I had an incident the other day at the Magic Kingdom with someone who was walking around smoking. A CM asked them to put out their cigarettes and they refused. So I spoke up. It is the teacher in me, I don't know why I do these things, I just do. Well the woman decided to use LOTS of foul language at me in front of kids that my husband had to tell her to knock it off. All of this in front of my 2 year old son.

How hard is it to follow directions?

I don't know why Disney just doesn't automatically eject someone from the parks like that-especially when they start using foul language in front of toddlers. Does Disney not promote themselves as a "family" park? At the end of the day I think I would have gone to City Hall and write out a formal complaint.

My pet peeve: people taking flash photos in dark rides. Me and hubby were blinded by a jerk (woman) taking pictures of herself and a boyfriend/friend, etc. She actually had the nerve to argue with us on the ride. I swear I will never set foot in Mexico ever because of this woman, and I am now very hardline on immigration issues. Disney really should have an automatic ejection policy in their parks, and ways to enforce all of their policies.

[nikapluto]

~ When people treat CM's poorly for just doing their job. ex: At Les Chefs last year these two women went nuts on one of the CM because they couldn't get a table. It wasn't the CM's fault! Why should she be verbally abused because of the restaurant she WORKS for, not owns does not have a table for you.
~ I agree with the sitting on the rails. I don't care how cute you think you are (girls mostly) or tired you are...I don't need to view of you tush in my face!
~ Children fighting in line and parents doing NOTHING. EX: at BTRR last year these 2 siblings were fighting and I mean fighting! Hitting, punching, pinching, and kicking the works! The parents didn't nothing because the father was on the phone and it took a stranger to tell them to "Please stop making a scene and at least move with the line kids" to stop them.
~ The amount of parties it was nearly impossible to plan getting into the MK at night because there were so many MVMCP's planned back to back. not cool Disney not cool :laughing:
~ ohhh and lastly people in the room next to you sometimes. The family next to us....... :confused3 the kid got up at 3am screaming (i have a child I understand, really!). However the father then proceeded to lead a party of playing in the room and bouncing from bed to bed to make the kids happy!! Unbelievable, yes? Happiest place on earth doesn't give you the right to not let me sleep!

I would suppose that is it for me. :cool2:

Erin

[mickey0624]

I absolutely agree!!! I had an incident the other day at the Magic Kingdom with someone who was walking around smoking. A CM asked them to put out their cigarettes and they refused. So I spoke up. It is the teacher in me, I don't know why I do these things, I just do. Well the woman decided to use LOTS of foul language at me in front of kids that my husband had to tell her to knock it off. All of this in front of my 2 year old son.

How hard is it to follow directions?

Not to be rude, but why do teachers always have to tell you they're teachers in the first minute of talking to them??????

[litlpixie]

people standing/sitting way too close whilst talking on their cell phones. OK, if you have to yell your conversation into your phone for the world to hear.....get better service (can you hear me now???????!!!!!!) This has happened to us on the resort busses and in line a number of times and it irks the crap out of me!!!

[palavra]

My pet peeve centers around people who think the rules are for everyone else, but not for him/herself. This is a problem almost everywhere today-not just WDW.

[Matt'nMeg'sMom]

There are a lot of things that people do at Disney that I would call pet peeves, but I try to ignore them as much as I can. However, I really can't stand when people just stop and sit in the middle of the row at an attraction... especially when they're one of the first groups in the room. It's not so bad if they'll stand up and let you get by them so you can sit on the other side of the row but there are people who will stay seated and then look at you like you're a jerk for trying to squeeze by them.:confused3

This is a very good observation. It irritates me too when folks can't follow simple directions like "walk to the end of the row."

[GovieMom]

Mine is people that complain about other people who aren't touring commando. So, they stopped in front of you to look at something. Isn't that why they put all the neat little touches into WDW in the first place? Lighten up!

:thumbsup2

[Matt'nMeg'sMom]

Not being from the USA I find your comment upsetting. Canadians are not known for pushing and shoving in line.

I'm an American, with a lot of family in south Florida. When visiting my family in Florida in the wintertime, I do see a lot of Canadians. My observation: while the vast majority of English speaking Canadians are mannerly, pleasant, and possess a wonderful sense of humor :thumbsup2 .... there is a certain portion of your population (easily identified with license plates that read "Je Me Souviens") that -- in my observations - have occasionally raised the bar on rude. ;)



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[CanadianGuy]

There was already a thread with this exact title rolling around on the Community Board but I can't pull it up.

Anyway.. I'm moving this thread to the Theme Parks Community Board.

Thanks!

Knox

[missj1975]

I try not to let the annoying habits of other people bug me but I do draw the line at people who use their flash when taking photos during a dark ride. It totally ruins the magic for everyone else. Last trip I had to ride Pirates three times before I finally got to enjoy the ride without some idiot taking pictures.

[ballle_98]

My pet peeve is when a pregnant woman (with or w/o small kids) gets on the bus and no one gives up their seat for her. I realize people are tired and the preggo mama could wait for another bus but wouldn't it just be the right thing to do? It seems like such a small way of thinking about other people. I have fortunately never been to Disney pregnant but I can imagine it's uncomfortable and difficult to try to balance yourself on a moving bus.

[coasterfiend]

Must agree with the peeve about front row parade and firework viewing crashers.

Another - the people sitting an extra long time after eating at the counter service restaurants when many people with trays of food are wandering around looking for a table. I know how good it feels to be able to sit after all the park touring, but be considerate of the next family who would like to feed their kids (and have a brief rest too!).

[Boncho]

I'm an American, with a lot of family in south Florida. When visiting my family in Florida in the wintertime, I do see a lot of Canadians. My observation: while the vast majority of English speaking Canadians are mannerly, pleasant, and possess a wonderful sense of humor :thumbsup2 .... there is a certain portion of your population (easily identified with license plates that read "Je Me Souviens") that -- in my observations - have occasionally raised the bar on rude. ;)



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[scooby9932]

I have to ride an ECV (scooter) in the parks due to medical conditions. What most people don't understand is that these things don't come equipped with brakes. Your only choice is to let go of the "forward" lever & hope you don't have too much momentum (like on downward inclines) and hit the person who stopped in front of you! It's very nerve wracking. :scared1:

Another problem for people on ECVs: People who climb over/jump over/step on/run around & stop on a dime in front of you. This happens a few dozen times a day. :headache:

I've also had incidents where children try to use my scooter as a jungle gym, however, I usually don't blame them - where are their parents? :confused: I find myself asking that question alot these days - not just at WDW.

There is a longer list of pet peeves for people with "invisible" disabilities - too many to name. The worst has to be people who make hateful comments (and occasionally physically assault you) about riding a scooter when it's not necessary. Trust me, if it weren't necessary, I'd gladly walk with all its freedoms instead of riding around having a prime view of people's backsides & damp armpits! :sad2:

[dioxide45]

This is easy. People who talk, take pictures (flash), or video (w/lighting) on attractions when you are NOT supposed to. I honestly thought I was in a lightning storm on POTC.

We have used a flash on POTC. We have looked and listened every time we have ridden the ride, now where is there a message posted or spoken that we could find or hear that indicated no flash photography.

I also find it rather disturbing the number of comments made about "people from other countries". I live in the USA and have found plenty of rude people here too. Why do you thing American's have the reputation that they have in the rest of the world?

[maxiesmom]

We have used a flash on POTC. We have looked and listened every time we have ridden the ride, now where is there a message posted or spoken that we could find or hear that indicated no flash photography.



It is both on a sign AND stated overhead that there is no flash photogrphy allowed on Pirates. You must have just missed it. I puroposely looked and listed during my last trip, and they do tell you and there is a sign.

[RJD]

But my #1 Disney Pet Peeve is having to go back to my real life home.

That's a great one! Other than that, just rude guests in general--pushing, not following the rules, things like that. When someone cuts a line, smokes where they're not supposed to, things like that we just say "Hhmmm.. they must be special". :sad2:

[timmac]

It doesn't matter how close to me you stand, it won't make the line move any faster.


Not sure if they still do it, but it always used to drive me nuts to hear the announcements (in the pre-FP days this was) "please move forward and fill in all available space to keep your wait time to an absolute minimum".

I'm sure I'm not the only one who realizes this, but wait time is (basically) based only on the number of people in front of you, not the physical distance between you and the entrance.

[eliza61]

My pet peeve is actually against Disney itself.
When you go to the world showcase in Epcot, you go to Mexico and can buy Mexico items. The same with France, Britian, Italy etc, etc.

You go to the American Pavillion and you can't buy one stinking thing that is made in America :mad:
Come on Disney, you mean to tell me in this entire Country you can't find one Mom & pop shop that makes Tee shirts, wood works any thing.

Silly I know.

[sandisuze]

agree with flash pics in dark places- even if it is allowed - annoying when you can't see the ride
I can't see after ....I was going to say being flashed ;) ... but that sounds pretty bad -


One of my other biggest complaints:
Turn off the Strobe Necklaces and light flashing spinners or light up ears -ESP. blinky light ones- During POTC or Small world or Haunted mansion- or anywhere else it is dark.

Spitting- I really hate it when people spit on the ground...ok that could be OT But 2 weeks ago we were at HS and these guys were like spitting tobacco juice everywhere -it was nasty..

[MomOfDisneyBoys]

I agree with many things posted here. (although somewhat bothered by some of the cultural generalizations)

One of my pet peeves is the way some people dress. It's Florida, I know it's hot, but I do not need (or want) to see that much skin. Some women weaing tops that are ten sizes too small and see through, and shorts so short that their butt cheeks are hanging out the bottom.

And ladies, I do not need to see the top of your thong! Seriously. (This bothers me everywhere, but especially at a family place like WDW, where teeneage girls, as mentioned previously, like to sit on the hand rails, and therefore put their behinds directly in my path)

[dizprincess717]

I have 2:

The will-never-change herding practices for getting people into and out of MK. Who's bright idea was it to slap a body of water between the parking lot and the park entrance? I'd like to tar and feather him (and yes I say him because it must have been a man). You can see that idea was ousted for all future park planning projects. My last trip there I was riding the ferry back to TTC after park closing and saying (what a horrible end to a terrific day, blah)

I'd guess that was probably Walt Disney himself. The plans were drawn up before he died. I think he wanted MK to be a "fantasy", separate from the "real world". I saw a show where he said he hated the fact that Disneyland was so close to the highway, he wanted WDW to have lots of room to keep the outside world out.

Debbie,

You are exactly right! :thumbsup2

Why do you think MK is the park that's furthest away from the big entrances? It's the anticipation of the drive in your car, bus, or monorail from the TTC.

According to the Modern Marvels episode featuring Disney World, the narrator said "Walt knew he could do better. And he vowed to" in regards to the fact that so many trashy hotels and fast food joints were opened on the highway so close to Disneyland.

So, when Walt decided to go ahead with the Florida Project, he wanted Guests to be completely detached from the outside world. Enter the transportation means to get to MK. The ferry, monorail, or resort bus.

Personally, I think it makes getting to MK even more magical. You can see the train station and the top of the Castle. As you get closer, the Castle is completely blocked until you walk under the train station and get to the center of Main Street. :goodvibes

[dizprincess717]

In my Walt history babble I forgot to post mine!

- The Guests who stop in the middle of the walkways. Now, if it's just two people it's not too bad to maneuver around them. I get really ticked when it's a tour group. Such as our friends from South America. When I worked at WDW, I made friends with a lot of people from Brazil, Argentina and Peru, and they really were the nicest people. However, even THEY agreed that the tour groups were (for the most part) very, very rude!

- Cursing. I cannot STAND when anyone curses. Especially loud. Now, of course I'm sure we all go off in our heads and let the bombs fly. But I get really upset when I hear teens, young adults and even PARENTS cursing up a storm. it makes me so sad :sad2:

[missj1975]

We have used a flash on POTC. We have looked and listened every time we have ridden the ride, now where is there a message posted or spoken that we could find or hear that indicated no flash photography.
?

When boarding ride, there is a pirate voice that says something like be considerate, no flash photography or external lighting allowed.

I also thought it was common knowledge that flash photography is not allowed on any ride that is dark.

I find it funny that you made a comment about rude Americans but yet you didn't think it was rude to light up a dark ride with flash photography?

[melancholywings]

-People who use their strollers as battering rams, with small children inside it.
-People who talk about 'adult things' while waiting in line surrounded by children.
-People who take their folded up stroller on the train to petting zoo island (forget the actual name) even though there are signs all over saying no strollers.

[dioxide45]

I find it funny that you made a comment about rude Americans but yet you didn't think it was rude to light up a dark ride with flash photography?

I made a statement regarding something I beleived to be a fact. I will be looking for this when we go in May.

I didn't make gereralized statements about people from another country or another culture or even Americans. What is perfectly acceptable in their society may not be in ours. It is no different here, things here may be perfectly acceptable, but when we go to another country and do that same thing it is seen as rude. Generalizing about a culture or group of people in a negative way is not appropriate or necessary. Remember these people are guests to our county and are choosing to spend their money here. We honestly should be lucky that they come.

[DebShauan]

This is easy. People who talk, take pictures (flash), or video (w/lighting) on attractions when you are NOT supposed to. I honestly thought I was in a lightning storm on POTC.

Me, too! I didn't think I had any Disney pet peeves until I saw this. All the flashes drive me CRAZY!!:mad:

[CdnDisneyLuvr]

Me, too! I didn't think I had any Disney pet peeves until I saw this. All the flashes drive me CRAZY!!:mad:

I agree, people obviously don't understand (NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY).

[Goofydiane]

I agree with the flash photography on any dark ride.

My pet peeves include people who insist on talking through the entire show or attraction. I can recite the opening to HM just like many other people, but I don't. I pay my money to enjoy the professional's sing the songs in the shows, not your off key version of it.

My other pet peeve are the people who have been waiting in line at the CS restaurants and when they get up to the cashier they finally ask their family...what do you want and no one has decided yet. Use your time in line to look at the menu or don't get in line until everyone knows what they want.

[FF/MEDIC MEL]

Not being from the USA I find your comment upsetting. Canadians are not known for pushing and shoving in line.

Wrong continent dear, did not mean Canadians.:thumbsup2

[SunnieRN]

People who run over your feet with their strollers!!!

[plgrn]

My pet peeve is actually against Disney itself.
When you go to the world showcase in Epcot, you go to Mexico and can buy Mexico items. The same with France, Britian, Italy etc, etc.

You go to the American Pavillion and you can't buy one stinking thing that is made in America :mad:
Come on Disney, you mean to tell me in this entire Country you can't find one Mom & pop shop that makes Tee shirts, wood works any thing.

Silly I know.
Good point! I never thought of it before:headache:

[McDISer]

Must agree with the peeve about front row parade and firework viewing crashers.

Another - the people sitting an extra long time after eating at the counter service restaurants when many people with trays of food are wandering around looking for a table. I know how good it feels to be able to sit after all the park touring, but be considerate of the next family who would like to feed their kids (and have a brief rest too!).


We just ask if we can sit and eat, because we know darn well it will take 15-20 minutes for whoever to bring back their food. We even offered them our carrots we got. They happily obliged.

[pixiefairy]

I've seen alot of pet peeves about people hitting ankles and heels with strollers.....

My pet peeve is those people who also don't look where they are going and run into a stroller that was moving in a straight line. Then they look at the person pushing the stroller like they were in the wrong. Um, no. Take some responsibility for your own feet, will ya? We try to be really careful about that because I wouldn't want my feet run over either.

NOw I have kids, but one major pet peeve are the kids (or adults) standing behind you in line who keep edging up like they think by breathing down my neck or bumping into me repeatedly will make the line move faster. Just where would you like me to go?

[iheartaladdin]

Folks who smoke in areas other than the areas set aside for that.

me too! i especially hate the people who smoke while walking and then the smoke hits you in the face because you are unlucky enough to be walking behind them! uhhh. they really should enforce the smoking sections more.

[timmac]

they really should enforce the smoking sections more.

True story, from less than two weeks ago, when I was staying at ASMu. A member of my party was an occasional smoker, so while in the lobby (getting sodas or whatever) I wanted to ask where the designated areas were, so that I'd be able to relay that information later when needed.

The most easily accessible CM I saw was actually a gentleman working at the DVC stand near the registration desk, so I asked him. (Remembering that CMs are always supposed to find your answer even if they don't know, and since he was at this resort, he probably knew anyway).

The answer I got? "I usually just tell people anywhere outside, as long as you're not too close to where there are a lot of other people."

In fairness, I should add that CMs at several other locations pointed me to actual areas, in some cases even providing a map, so I'm not sure how common of an answer this is, but still, that it happened at all leads me to believe it's probably not unique.

Now, while those of us who are well seasoned may be aware of designated smoking areas and all, I can imagine many others simply don't know. Clearly, enforcement is questionable at best, and that stinks. But, if a cast member gives an answer like that, I can't at all fault someone for doing as they're told. Of course that's not always the case, but you get the idea.

[iheartaladdin]

True story, from less than two weeks ago, when I was staying at ASMu. A member of my party was an occasional smoker, so while in the lobby (getting sodas or whatever) I wanted to ask where the designated areas were, so that I'd be able to relay that information later when needed.

The most easily accessible CM I saw was actually a gentleman working at the DVC stand near the registration desk, so I asked him. (Remembering that CMs are always supposed to find your answer even if they don't know, and since he was at this resort, he probably knew anyway).

The answer I got? "I usually just tell people anywhere outside, as long as you're not too close to where there are a lot of other people."

In fairness, I should add that CMs at several other locations pointed me to actual areas, in some cases even providing a map, so I'm not sure how common of an answer this is, but still, that it happened at all leads me to believe it's probably not unique.

Now, while those of us who are well seasoned may be aware of designated smoking areas and all, I can imagine many others simply don't know. Clearly, enforcement is questionable at best, and that stinks. But, if a cast member gives an answer like that, I can't at all fault someone for doing as they're told. Of course that's not always the case, but you get the idea.

yea i understand. i wish i could think of a way to fix it. maybe more smoking sections for smokers? or better signs? i dunno. hopefully i won't have to smell cigarette smoke the next time go..

[Wherem I Now]

I've seen alot of pet peeves about people hitting ankles and heels with strollers.....

My pet peeve is those people who also don't look where they are going and run into a stroller that was moving in a straight line. Then they look at the person pushing the stroller like they were in the wrong. Um, no. Take some responsibility for your own feet, will ya? We try to be really careful about that because I wouldn't want my feet run over either.

:thumbsup2

Try as I may to not hit anyone, there will always be someone who cuts right in front of a stroller at the last possible moment. This is especially bad in crowded areas/times like park closing. :sad2:

[MickeyNicki]

Smokers in a non smoking zone!

People that make rude comments about waiting to load a bus when the driver is trying to load or unload someone on a wheelchair. Come on people I bet that person would love to be able to walk/stand like you!!!

Parents that let their kids scream and scream and scream in a show instead of taking them outside so the rest of the people can enjoy the show. If your kid is having a major meltdown please do not push it on the rest of us.

Cursing in front of all the kids! Watch your language!

[Fluffypants]

Basically for me it all boils down to:

People who are rude, mean, insensitive and inconsiderate, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or home town. I don't understand why people can't just be nice, wait their turn, follow directions, put their trash in the trash can, not spit on things, and just generally be sensitive to others around them.

For me, this is not just limited to WDW . . . however, it does tend to be more offensive when I am there, perhaps because I hold myself to a higher standard of behavior when in such a Magical place and expect others to do the same . . . it just feels so WRONG for someone to be rotten on (what I consider to be) Hallowed Ground.

I have to say though . . . that for every person behaving badly in WDW . . . there is at least one other who is going out of their way to be nice . . . so I think cosmically it balances out.

Mainly, I just feel sorry for those people who can't lose themelves in the Magic and Wonder of the place, and insist on making everything about THEM . . . I want to be in the middle of the row . . . I am hungry / angry / upset / tired . . . I want to see the parade . . . well so does everyone else, and you are no more entitled to those things than they are (especially since most of them ARE following the rules), so just be respectful of those around you, please.

How sad for them that they are so focused on what they might be missing that they forget to appreciate what they are experiencing.

Sorry for being so preachy. :guilty:

Oh yeah . . . I also hate heelies! :rotfl:

[dawminatrix]

It is both on a sign AND stated overhead that there is no flash photogrphy allowed on Pirates. You must have just missed it. I puroposely looked and listed during my last trip, and they do tell you and there is a sign.

Someone on our boat one time took a picture with a flash, and a CM got on the speaker and said.."no flash photography please"

[CoolDisneyKitten]

-Lastly...people who stand too close to you in line. It doesn't matter how close to me you stand, it won't make the line move any faster.


Absolutely!! I *hate* that. There's an inch and a half of space between me and the person behind me, so the person behind me feels the need to make it half an inch. Wow, I guess he'll get to the CM who stops him from getting on the ride... .1 second sooner.

Cutting in line is probably my #1 peeve. It's Disney, you gotta wait in line, so be respectful and make the process as painless as possible. Don't cut, don't crowd, and don't be a jerk.

[CoolDisneyKitten]

We were at World Showcase waiting for Illuminations one cold evening in February. We had found seats on a bench with a few other adults and waited more than 40 minutes for the show to begin.
About 10 minutes before, these 4 tall young people came right in front of us at the railing and began posing for pictures (with Spaceship Earth in the background). This went on and on.
They were, I'm pretty sure, speaking Portuguese, and I told my DH that I'd bet my bottom dollar they weren't going to move once the show started. He gave me a funny look, but I was right. They had already decided to stand there -- blocking the view of all the people behind them. The picture taking was for our benefit -- as if they were just passing through and thought it a good spot to take pictures. Yeh, right.

Something similar happened to my mom and I a few years ago. We were sitting in Mexico waiting for Illuminations, and we'd been there an hour+. They were perfect seats, but there was a gap between our bench and the fence. I mean... a gap big enough for our feet and, maybe, bags. Suddenly this full tour group comes up, and the tour guide shoves all the kids (and some of the adults) into the gap. Of course they're all standing, b/c there's no room in the gap for them to sit, and they're practically in our laps!

We tried to talk to the tour guide, but she acted like she couldn't understand. Now, come on. A *tour* *guide* conducting tours in the US who doesn't speak English!? How practical (or realistic) is that?? We ended up moving, but it was about 5 minutes before the show so there were no good spots left.

[davinakb]

One of my pet peeves is the way some people dress. It's Florida, I know it's hot, but I do not need (or want) to see that much skin. ... This bothers me everywhere, but especially at a family place like WDW..I agree with this both in the parks; and in the restaurants where the dress code is rarely enforced/become so lax so that people go into a nice place straight from a long day in hot, humid Florida. Other peeves already mentioned: smoking in non-areas; camera/flashe warnings being ignored; cutting in; stroller & wheelchair issues; people not looking where they're going. People who are rude, mean, insensitive and inconsiderate, ... I don't understand why people can't just be nice, wait their turn, follow directions,... and just generally be sensitive to others around them. Oh yeah . . . I also hate heelies! :rotfl:Yup, those guests who are SHOCKED to encounter lines, crowds, rules and weather and kind of make everything miserable around them. [rant] It's that attitude of "We're paying $$ to be here, so the crowds should part and everything should be our way and we should always have a seat and never have to wait" without regard for the other 20,000 folks there.. no patience, no understanding, no getting over oneself. [/end rant]

[pixiefairy]

Oh yeah . . . I also hate heelies! :rotfl:[/QUOTE]


Yes, I agree with this one whole-heartedly! Our local zoo has signs up for not using them in the kid's play zoo. I wish they would tell them not to use them anywhere. :sad2:

[3mickeys&me]

My biggest peave is not being able to go enough:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

and having to come home when I do go:lmao: :lmao:

[KitCloudkicker]

I hate it when people think your pathetic to go to disney world when you over the age of 18

[HunnyPots]

People who have no sense of personal space!
Really, there is no need to get so close to me in a ride queue that parts of you touch parts of me! Back up a step and you'll still get on the ride in the same amount of time!

[Mikailova]

I hate it when people stand super close to me, but I have a special remedy to make them back off.

FLATULENCE.

Heck, sometimes it gets me a whole cue to myself.

[WDWtinkbell1982]

I have to say....it annoys me when I go to WDW and have to "babysit" other people's children.

I am speaking of kids who are not old enough or mature enough to be on their own...and....I am sure you can fill in the rest....

We were on splash mountain 3 years back...when we had 4 teens in the 2 rows ahead of us....they were splashing water at each other...putting their hands all over the sides and rocking the ride...picked up a visor that was floating in the water....flung the water off of that at each other

After fearing for my family's safety...I finally said something to them...and they proceeded to throw water on us. To top things off...one of the teens started to stand up as we went down the big drop!

[Disneysoloist]

I'm a spitter. Sorry. I suffer from allergies and post-nasal drip. I can't take anti-histamines because it interferes with other meds I take. I try to blow my nose as much as possible, because with the post-nasal drip, I get nauseous and cough up phlegm. (TMI?). I always try to have plenty of tissues and napkins in my pockets, but occasionally I need to spit. I try to be discrete, and would never spit anywhere where it would come in contact with anybody.
That said, the flash photography on dark rides makes me want to grab the offenders camera and throw it as far as I can. Also, the people who do things that endanger others. For example, I once saw a guy stand up at the top of the lift on Splash Mountain, and was yelling at his son (about 10), "Don't be chicken! Stand up!!". IDIOT! Oh, and the guy was video taping the whole thing! :headache:

[KPeveler]

for me, its people touching me... not accidentally due to crowding, but people who think, just cause we strike up a conversation in a queue, that you get to touch me. i get this a LOT when i am in my wheelchair. i look young, and my chair makes me look even younger, and people think its okay to pat me or touch me... i know there is limited personal space in a crowd, but WHY do people think its okay to touch me???

also, my wheelchair is NOT a "lean rail." (remember, from timekeeper?) also, PLEASE tell your children NOT to play with my wheels. little fingers + movnig spokes = trip to ER. also, if you see me struggling up a hill, PLEASE do not try to push me without asking. i had an airline attendant seriously injure my hand once doing this. my hands got tangled up in my wheels and i got hurt. i have also had people "move me" when i was in front of a shelf in a store... i am NOT an inconveniently placed shopping cart!

so i guess it comes down to personal space. i respect your space, you respect mine, everything works out.

oh, and if you need to read a map, PLEASE do not stop in front of me. my braking system is my hands, and i dunno if you've ever caught a wheelchair in the achilles before, but it HURTS. use common sense and move off to the side!

[Took]

This is easy. People who talk, take pictures (flash), or video (w/lighting) on attractions when you are NOT supposed to. I honestly thought I was in a lightning storm on POTC.

This is mine,t oo. Honestly, I can put up with most everything else folks are mentioning (except true rudeness to cm's), but I hate the flashes on POTC and other dark rides.

My other peeve is similar--talking (in a regular voice) during the France movie's music. I understand some folks don't like the movie. Okay, leave. BUt don't treat the movie like it's your television at home! I LOVE the film and want so much to really get into it. I hate the talkers.

Alright, rant over. Getting into disney mode now. Calming down.....


Took

[Took]

I have to say....it annoys me when I go to WDW and have to "babysit" other people's children.

I am speaking of kids who are not old enough or mature enough to be on their own...and....I am sure you can fill in the rest....

We were on splash mountain 3 years back...when we had 4 teens in the 2 rows ahead of us....they were splashing water at each other...putting their hands all over the sides and rocking the ride...picked up a visor that was floating in the water....flung the water off of that at each other

After fearing for my family's safety...I finally said something to them...and they proceeded to throw water on us. To top things off...one of the teens started to stand up as we went down the big drop!


I think the operative term here is "mature enough." These teens clearly were not mature. Age isn't really their problem.

[Just(donald)Ducky]

I've got the perfect remidy for those "we don't speak english, only spanish" people:

A fluent fiance. :D

My biggest pet peeve are the people who rent the motorized strollers, but don't need them. I think Disney should outlaw motorized scooters except for people who actually are handicapped.

One stupid little teenager almost ran over my three year old. Got into an argument with her father. He called me an "ignorant american." and a few other choice items in spanish.

CUE FLUENT FIANCE!

[they!]

smokers.
senile old ladies that scream about how to use the fast-pass system, and then blame others for cutting in line.
bratty, neurotic children on leashes.
and an excess of PDA.


oh i'm SURE i could think of more, hahah.

[Piper]

I've got the perfect remidy for those "we don't speak english, only spanish" people:

A fluent fiance. :D

My biggest pet peeve are the people who rent the motorized strollers, but don't need them. I think Disney should outlaw motorized scooters except for people who actually are handicapped.

One stupid little teenager almost ran over my three year old. Got into an argument with her father. He called me an "ignorant american." and a few other choice items in spanish.

CUE FLUENT FIANCE!

I have to take exception here. How do you know that someone does not need an ecv? By their age? their appearance? or do you have a special built-in radar? I have lupus, Neurofibromatosis, type I, extreme degenerative disc disease, and am in the beginning stages of congestive heart failure----but when I wear slacks, you cannot tell that I have a mobility problem (they cover my braces) and I can get out of the ecv to walk short distances. Could I do a whole day without the ecv? No, I could not even do ten minutes!!! But I look fine--just overweight from cortisone and not being able to exercize. I would give the ecv to anyone who wants it if I could have my health back!!

I cannot tell you how many times people stop unexpectedly in front of me, climb over the ecv to get in front of me, refuse to let me merge with the traffic exiting shows, curse at me for getting on the bus first (I am the last one taken off--I'd trade that too if it were practical:) ) make comments about how it "must be nice" to go to the front of the line (this doesn't happen--I sometimes go to a different area where I usually wait longer than you do for a special ride vehicle) or how they wish they could "ride instead of walking" (believe me I'd trade places in a minute if I could!! my view of people's behinds is not a good one:lmao: .)

Also--teenagers (under 18) cannot rent and are not supposed to be driving an ecv in the parks--so you should have reported him to a cm.

stepping off my soapbox

[TaraPA]

Just got back this week & I still have a mark on my ankle from a MOM who shoved her stroller into me so hard to move into my parade spot that it left a bruise! I had been standing there (I am 4' 11" so no need to worry that I was actually blocking the view of a child) for about 20 min. enjoying my frozen lemonade (and re-couping from 2 rides on EE back-to-back) waiting for the Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade. Right as the parade is starting this woman shoves, and I mean shoves her double stroller into me that I almost fell into the path of the parade. I couldn't scoot over, the white tape was right at my foot, and there was a CM there that kept reminding us nicely to stay inside the white lines. Well in this stroller that did manage to push right up to the ropes - were two PRE TEENS!! Of course they weren't content (or comfortable) to sit inside the stroller, they had to get out & push, shove & scream all over me. I must have said "excuse me" firmly many times, but the family didn't speak english. Then the mom physically starts shoving her little girl up by me too! The CM did see this & told the girl & her pre-teen brothers to move back but they claimed not to understand. The mom kept motioning for the kids to move front, move front. We were against the rope already lady!!!! They must have stepped on my feet and made me lose my balance at least a dozen times. I was almost hoping my sticky frozen lemonade would spill all over them. At one point the kids all climbed under the ropes & the CM did tell them to get back. I could tell the CM was just as annoyed as I was. PERSONAL SPACE PEOPLE!!!!!

[donaldndaisy]

I hate watching people of any age, grope and kiss each other, in public, but especially in a family oriented place, like Disney. I don't mean a simple peck on the lips or cheek or holding hands or tasteful hugging. I mean full embrace, holding and sensual rubbing and lots of kissing. The long gazes into each other's eyes, while rubbing each other slowly- and inappropriately- and kissing because you won't go back to your room, so everyone gets to see how much in love you are, even the kids standing in line, with you, at Dumbo.

I can deal with or ignore, just about, anything else but, this is the one and only thing that really burns me up :furious:

[Just(donald)Ducky]

I have to take exception here.

By all means, I did not mean to offend. I am in healthcare, and so can understand disease processes and how it can effect people. Furthermore, my father has a host of diseases (the major being ankylosing spondylitis), which do inhibit his abbility to walk and stand for long periods of time, so i can understand that also.

I should have been more specific as to the group of people that are my pet peeves. The 'touring' ECV crowd, with the whole family on them, all zipping in a line. I find it both a hazard and insulting, considering that my father actually NEEDS one, and these people are using them for nothing more then laziness.

I'm not talking about those who need them, I'm talking about the family's who get them for the whole family, then expect people to jump out of their way when they are driving around.

[mpls_mm]

Ok, on our last trip we were trying to get my little guy in the Jedi master training. He loves Star Wars and was so pumped. We got in front very early and waited patiently. Right before the show, this super pushy mom came elbowing up next to us and pushed her daughter in front of us. She was screaming and waving her arms and I think the heat must have made me slow because I did not say a word, very unlike me. sure enough, her little girl gets chosen and my little guy doesn't. She screams at her daughter to smile and look at the camera the whole time, we couldn't even hear the Jedi training. At the very end...I am sorry to say I got a little satisfaction and I feel very guilty about this....she realized her lens cap was still on. So of course she stormed up there and asked them to re-do everything so she could get her pictures. They didn't, the nerve of them! I wish people would just let kids have a shot and not be so pushy and ruin it for others. We are going back, mainly to re-do that and get to meet the power rangers who devastated my little boy after waiting in line several times for an hour and he still did not get to the front.

[mpls_mm]

for me, its people touching me... not accidentally due to crowding, but people who think, just cause we strike up a conversation in a queue, that you get to touch me. i get this a LOT when i am in my wheelchair. i look young, and my chair makes me look even younger, and people think its okay to pat me or touch me... i know there is limited personal space in a crowd, but WHY do people think its okay to touch me???

also, my wheelchair is NOT a "lean rail." (remember, from timekeeper?) also, PLEASE tell your children NOT to play with my wheels. little fingers + movnig spokes = trip to ER. also, if you see me struggling up a hill, PLEASE do not try to push me without asking. i had an airline attendant seriously injure my hand once doing this. my hands got tangled up in my wheels and i got hurt. i have also had people "move me" when i was in front of a shelf in a store... i am NOT an inconveniently placed shopping cart

so i guess it comes down to personal space. i respect your space, you respect mine, everything works out.

oh, and if you need to read a map, PLEASE do not stop in front of me. my braking system is my hands, and i dunno if you've ever caught a wheelchair in the achilles before, but it HURTS. use common sense and move off to the side!


:eek: People do that?

[seastars]

Rude CMs. It ruins a bit of the magic for me. I had one while making a reservation on the phone today. I understand a bad day - but you can't have a bad day at Disney! :confused3

[pixiefairy]

Ok, on our last trip we were trying to get my little guy in the Jedi master training. He loves Star Wars and was so pumped. We got in front very early and waited patiently. Right before the show, this super pushy mom came elbowing up next to us and pushed her daughter in front of us. She was screaming and waving her arms and I think the heat must have made me slow because I did not say a word, very unlike me. sure enough, her little girl gets chosen and my little guy doesn't. She screams at her daughter to smile and look at the camera the whole time, we couldn't even hear the Jedi training. At the very end...I am sorry to say I got a little satisfaction and I feel very guilty about this....she realized her lens cap was still on. So of course she stormed up there and asked them to re-do everything so she could get her pictures. They didn't, the nerve of them! I wish people would just let kids have a shot and not be so pushy and ruin it for others. We are going back, mainly to re-do that and get to meet the power rangers who devastated my little boy after waiting in line several times for an hour and he still did not get to the front.

Oh, that would tick me off! I would say something (and if I don't, dh surely will). It was kind of karma that her lens cap was on.:lmao: I got a good chuckle out of that.

[Crisgw]

Use of Blackberries. Can't stand excessive Blackberry use. Let it go for a few hours! :rolleyes1

[kevin_cambs_uk]

The fact that the monorail system was never expanded to MGM or Animal Kingdom.

Such a shame.

[mpls_mm]

Use of Blackberries. Can't stand excessive Blackberry use. Let it go for a few hours! :rolleyes1

I am guilty of this one. I own my own business and when my employees need something, I have to get on it right away. Clients might need something or my bank might have an issue and nobody cares if you are on vacation. There just isn't anyone to delegate to in some cases. I'd like to wait until the evening,but the factory is closed and most everybody is home. I try to do it quick and as many at one time when I am on the potty :guilty: and in line. I leave most for the PM after kids are in bed. Sorry in advance.

[EJKONZ]

My pet peeve is actually against Disney itself.
When you go to the world showcase in Epcot, you go to Mexico and can buy Mexico items. The same with France, Britian, Italy etc, etc.

You go to the American Pavillion and you can't buy one stinking thing that is made in America :mad:
Come on Disney, you mean to tell me in this entire Country you can't find one Mom & pop shop that makes Tee shirts, wood works any thing.

Silly I know.


That's because we don't make anything anymore here in America! We've outsourced everything overseas!:rotfl:

[BigANT 61]

the wonderfull ppl with the rent a strollers. the ones that don't pay attention where they are going and take your ankles out. i had one guy that ran all up the back of my leg. he was lucky that i cought my ballance before i fell on his kids. oh wait there werent any kids in there just bags.:rolleyes: im glad there werent any kids in there cuz if i would have fallen it wouldnt been a mess because im 6'7 300pounds i mean a mess.:eek: :rolleyes1 i think he tried to say sorry but i didnt speak the language. guess i have to learn speak Portuguese.:sad2: :lmao:

[thepwa]

All of those wonderful, pushy people who show up for a parade 10 minutes before it starts and think their kids are entitled to a front row view...or any other selfish maneuver in a Disney Park.

My daughter and I have come up with a code when we witness such activities...so if you hear someone chirping "Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine", like the seagulls in "Finding Nemo", then someone nearby may qualify...

[kimluvswdw]

One thing that bothers me is the clothes people wear. I could post a picture or two of what I mean, but they would probably close the thread.

I wish people would try to remember that they are at a family park and dress like it.

[timmac]

One thing that bothers me is the clothes people wear. I could post a picture or two of what I mean, but they would probably close the thread.

I wish people would try to remember that they are at a family park and dress like it.

Are you implying then that the problem is more about the clothing they aren't wearing?

[Shelton123]

People should stop cursing at Disney. Don't they realize there are kids around? Another one is people who think Epcot is the Children's Museum, MK is WDW, AK is The Zoo, and MGM is Universal.

I hate watching people of any age, grope and kiss each other, in public, but especially in a family oriented place, like Disney. I don't mean a simple peck on the lips or cheek or holding hands or tasteful hugging. I mean full embrace, holding and sensual rubbing and lots of kissing. The long gazes into each other's eyes, while rubbing each other slowly- and inappropriately- and kissing because you won't go back to your room, so everyone gets to see how much in love you are, even the kids standing in line, with you, at Dumbo.

I can deal with or ignore, just about, anything else but, this is the one and only thing that really burns me up

ITA. A hug and a peck on the lips is fine. But I've seen people at WDW making out and on top of each other on a bench! I'm a teenager, and I do that sometimes, like most teenagers, but certainly not at WDW!

Another things, I speak Portuguese almost perfectly fluently, although I am not, and do not, look Brazilian. I say it to them in English, they say "no english" I say it in Portuguese. And their mouths drop, and they follow what I say.

[wendyinaustin]

People who stop in the middle of the row at a show.

#1 for me! Last summer, the CM in Philharmagic said it to a group of people like 3 times and then went over and showed them how to get up and move like the other 500 people. It was AWESOME! :banana:

[BamaFan121s]

Let's see, pet peeve #1 would have to be:

1) Line cutters! (Not 1 person catching up, but half a family or group. Bonus points if they are getting directions from the 'front half of the party' via cell phone.)
2) Kids who chase the ducks/rabbits/birds (and the dimwitted parents who let them)
3) People who are obnoxiously loud and disruptive during shows/rides
4) People who break off pieces of the hanging plants at the MK bus stops! (This is actually something I've witnessed several times on recent trips. Yes, the plants are beautiful--just imagine how beautiful they would be if people would LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!)
5) Kids on heelies weaving their way in and out of people.

[jgplimdesign]

I began going with my family to Disney in '72---so I feel as if I've grown up with the MK (and the other theme parks as they came about)----so I guess it feels personal when I. . .

- witness disrespectful 'guests' and disrespectful behavior. The CMs can tell guests until they are blue-in-the-face to not sit on the handrails. . .and people just ignore them---or are just clueless that they are even doing it?!

-disrespectful 'guests' that litter (especially those that do it openly!) and/or destroy Disney property (picking at the plants. . .or try their hand at tossing stuff while on attractions to see if they can get it to become part of the attraction!?)

-disrespectful 'guests' that decide it is ok to talk loudly on an attraction and/or preview area. I know I've experienced the Haunted Mansion a hundred times and know the chamber narration by heart. . .but I still like to HEAR it. . .

-disrespectful guests that choose not to refrain from their flash photography or any other behavior that is frowned upon by Disney CMs.

. . .well, I could go on and on. . .but you get the idea. . .those 'guests' who think of nothing other than their own selves. . . just plain rude.