pet peeves

[countrylady_j]

What are your pet peeves concerning Disney??

One that comes to my mind is when 1 person waits in a long line for something (i.e. to see the Fairies), and when they get close to the front of the line, their family members join them! This is not fair to everyone else who has stood in the line for the entire time to have someone walk right past them and get in without waiting. What kind of example does this send to the kids who are waiting...that it is ok to cut in front of others?? It just irritates me to no end!!

[disneyjunkie]

popcorn:: :drinking1

[mbanks21]

Thats when you move ahead of them and act like you know the person in front of them

[Ariel Wanna-be]

1) people who stop in the middle of a sidewalk/walkway
2) people who use those giant SUV double strollers as battering rams
3) people cram in front of everyone and then put their child on their shoulders, hence blocking the view for all those they trampled
4) people who are rude in any other manner

ETA - The above being said, I'd rather be peeved while at Disney than unpeeved here at home!

[WDSearcher]

Here we go again .....

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[Leajess99]

What are your pet peeves concerning Disney??

One that comes to my mind is when 1 person waits in a long line for something (i.e. to see the Fairies), and when they get close to the front of the line, their family members join them! This is not fair to everyone else who has stood in the line for the entire time to have someone walk right past them and get in without waiting. What kind of example does this send to the kids who are waiting...that it is ok to cut in front of others?? It just irritates me to no end!!

I have blocked a few people from cutting front of me in line. At TSM in October a guy tried to walk in front of me and I placed both arms on the wall and would not let him by. He left and a short bit later he and his family ended up back behind me in line but when it was time to get read to get to the boarding area he and his family were not allowed to ride. It is irritating when people pull this. I stand there with my kids and my sister and none of us leave the line for anything. I wish the CMs could do more.

[PrincessBelle94]

When people just come to a dead stop in the middle of a walkway. Hello, you have 5,000 people moving rather quickly behind you!

[countrylady_j]

Here we go again .....

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Sorry if this has been posted before. I had not seen it anywhere plus I had the irritating experience this past week.

[KorieDWnut]

Sorry if this has been posted before. I had not seen it anywhere plus I had the irritating experience this past week.

Don't worry about it. Sometimes threads like this can get out of hand and wind up locked rather quickly. I for one, enjoy threads where we can discuss negative issues because, hey, they happen. You can only read so many Happy, joyous, rainbow and fluffy kitten filled posts. Sometimes you need a little..drama. But too much is not good either.

So, anyway,
My biggest peeve at WDW is what others have said...when people come to a DEAD stop when there are hundreds of people behind them. If I realize I need to stop and turn around, I start to veer to the side or look over my shoulder to see how it looks behind me and when it is safe to stop, I stop.
I don't know why that is such a hard concept.

[praline3001]

Seriously... I just try and blow off anything that bothers me at Disney. I try not to let it get to me.
I guess I put on my rose colored glasses and when in Rome.. :rotfl:

There is ONE thing that does bug me when at Disney... its when strangers try and tell us all about the bad stuff that has happened to them and complain to US... what the heck am I supposed to do about it? :rotfl2:
I am sorry your having such and such problems but why bring our family down in the dumps over your complaints?
:rotfl2:

Believe it or not I get this a lot too! I could be standing in line for a ride and someone will tell me how horrid of a time they are having at their resort... hmmm okay... really sorry that is happening to you but... WHY TELL ME ABOUT IT?! :rotfl:
Why bring my families Disney high down because your having a bad time?
I DO try and turn the conversation around in a more positive manner and I am NEVER rude about it
But that little evil demon inside my head has to rear its ugly head whenever this happens.
:rolleyes1

[praline3001]

With my above post maybe I should add my second pet peeve is bringing my 2 teenage sons :rotfl2:

Its so much more fun when they aren't there complaining and being moody teens :rotfl:

[arielsleepingbeauty]

my pet peeve is when a family (consisiting of anyone of any ages) are in front of me walking slow. If i can walk around them i will, no big deal but if they are taking up the entire pathway walking slow with no room to get around them, reading the map or whatever, it absolutely drives me nuts. I am sorry but i know where i am and I know where i want to get to and i don't want to have to waddle behind you because you don't know what you are doing and holding up everyone behind you. Kindly move along to the side and let me by. I am on vacation and my vacation time is limited. I dont want to spend it behind slow people.

[luckyfin]

When people complain and get nasty about the Disney Transportation system. It's free, people! If it is that important to get places quickly, rent a car.:confused3 It just doesn't seem fair to yell at the bus driver, they are doing the best they can.

[mi*vida*loca]

Is it just me or am I just too damn happy to be at WDW that I don't let anything bother me. :lmao: Well except my kids at times. ;)

[praline3001]

When people complain and get nasty about the Disney Transportation system. It's free, people! If it is that important to get places quickly, rent a car.:confused3 It just doesn't seem fair to yell at the bus driver, they are doing the best they can.

Yup I have caught myself getting mad several times at Disney transportation! What is my solution? I don't use it and use the cabs :rotfl2:

I guess I try to find solutions to things that bring me down at Disney rather than get mad:hippie:

[praline3001]

Is it just me or am I just too damn happy to be at WDW that I don't let anything bother me. :lmao: Well except my kids at times. ;)

Mi vida~ you sound like my kind of mom :rotfl:
Lets leave our children at home and run away together for the week to Disney :worship:

I would much rather having strangers stop right in front of me than to hear my teenage son groan or complain cause he didnt get his way and he is a moody teen :rolleyes1

[KorieDWnut]

When people complain and get nasty about the Disney Transportation system. It's free, people! If it is that important to get places quickly, rent a car.:confused3 It just doesn't seem fair to yell at the bus driver, they are doing the best they can.

OMG, 2 years ago, my mom and dd (9) went on a nice girls only trip and stayed at POP. It was August and very hot. We were about 3rd in line at the bus stop at the resort waiting to go to MK. I admit it, the bus was taking a very long time. It had to have been about 30 mins but everyone seemed to be in good spirits despite the wait and heat. There were dozens of people behind us late afternoon. So this one woman and her family a few spaces behind us start getting loud. I mean VERY loud. With full-on swearing, arm swinging and all that. They made a huge scene about getting out of line when an EPCOT bus pulls up for the 4th time while we were waiting for ONE MK bus to show up.

This lady runs up to the EPCOT driver and says "We have been waiting too long..you need to take us to MK this is crazy, I am not waiting!! bla bla bla"

So the EPCOT driver VERY nicely says that he can't switch his route but she was welcome to come aboard and ride to Epcot and then switch to a MK bus if she wanted (LOL)

So the lady VERY loudly says YES that is what I am going to do! Bye you suckers! Have fun waiting for your MK bus!! hahaa

Well...just as that bus pulled out...what do you think came around the corner? lol Yep, a MK bus. As her bus pulled out, everyone in line clapped their hands and yelled goodbye to her.

We were all very thankful she wasn't going to be on our bus.

[Twitterpated Dad]

popcorn:: :drinking1


:lmao: :drinking1

[Robindianne]

OT omg you only have 6 days until your trip! Wahoooooooo for you. :yay:

Don't worry about it. Sometimes threads like this can get out of hand and wind up locked rather quickly. I for one, enjoy threads where we can discuss negative issues because, hey, they happen. You can only read so many Happy, joyous, rainbow and fluffy kitten filled posts. Sometimes you need a little..drama. But too much is not good either.

So, anyway,
My biggest peeve at WDW is what others have said...when people come to a DEAD stop when there are hundreds of people behind them. If I realize I need to stop and turn around, I start to veer to the side or look over my shoulder to see how it looks behind me and when it is safe to stop, I stop.
I don't know why that is such a hard concept.

[KorieDWnut]

Mi vida~ you sound like my kind of mom :rotfl:
Lets leave our children at home and run away together for the week to Disney :worship:

I would much rather having strangers stop right in front of me than to hear my teenage son groan or complain cause he didnt get his way and he is a moody teen :rolleyes1

Heck, my kids aren't teens yet. They are 10, 8 and 6 and I am glad to be going without them this coming trip.

Don't get me wrong, I will miss them like, well, I don't know what. But we went this past August and my oldest did nothing but cry, whine, mope and stomp her feet the whole time. Meal times were misery.

Of course, we also had some wonderful, awesome, memorable times too. They have been many times and knew exactly what they wanted to do which was both good and bad as the oldest is not very flexible.

The August before last, my mom and I took my oldest and she was a dream. So I don't know what her deal was this last time. She is 10, so I am thinking that maybe..hormones coming early? ugh

[KorieDWnut]

awww thanks! Yeah, I am excited!

[tazgirl1981]

Here is my favorite:

When you have been sitting waiting patiently for a parade spot for 1/2 hour or more in the heat with your 3 year old little guy, (so he can get a great view of the parade) and right before the parade starts a huge family piles in and pushes their kids in front of you and your child just so they can see the parade better. And then gets mad at you because you didn't move over to accommodate them or out of their way for them to get MORE people into your spot. :eek: :sad2:

[praline3001]

Its the age Korie ... they all get like that :rolleyes1
Its God's way of making it easier on us to boot their behinds out of the house when they turn 18 :rotfl: :rotfl:

Of course my father's pet peeves are all those dang kids and those stupid furry characters running around... needless to say we don't take him with us very often :sad2:

[inkkognito]

Here's one I haven't seen posted before: People who decide to interfere out of the blue with what you or your family is doing. Many years ago, we had been waiting at the Epcot fountain to hear it play Standing in Motion while doing the water show. The songs are random, so you never know when a particular one will come up. Finally we got the song that we'd waited several cycles for (it's 15 mins. between songs) and DH fired up the camcorder to capture the show.

In front of the fountain, there was a mime or performer doing a little routine. I didn't even notice at first because hubby and I were focused on the water. Then some stranger walks up and starts directing hubby: "Look at that mime there! Look! You should tape him! He's so funny, why aren't you taping him?" I wanted to smack him in the head. To this day, you can still hear his innane yammering on our tape. We totally ignored him and he finally left, but I still can't figure it out...why come up and start ordering a stranger around and direct their taping? Bother your own family, not mine!

[d1gitman]

maybe not a pet peeve as much as something that angers and saddens me at the same time. that is, to see parents melting down on their kids. I feel so sad for kids who have parents displaying a fit of rage at them. I feel angry towards the parents for treating kids that way.

[momtoBrandon&Jacob]

My pet peeve is useless threads such as this one! :rolleyes:

Honestly though, if you have a pet peeve about your vacation destination - especially one such as Disney which is THE NUMBER ONE VACATION DESTINATION IN THE WORLD, then maybe you should find somewhere else to spend your money. ;)

[mi*vida*loca]

Heck, my kids aren't teens yet. They are 10, 8 and 6 and I am glad to be going without them this coming trip.

Don't get me wrong, I will miss them like, well, I don't know what. But we went this past August and my oldest did nothing but cry, whine, mope and stomp her feet the whole time. Meal times were misery.

Of course, we also had some wonderful, awesome, memorable times too. They have been many times and knew exactly what they wanted to do which was both good and bad as the oldest is not very flexible.

The August before last, my mom and I took my oldest and she was a dream. So I don't know what her deal was this last time. She is 10, so I am thinking that maybe..hormones coming early? ugh

DS has his moments too. :sad2: He was 8 at the last trip and will be 9 on this trip. The worst is he is NOT a morning person. And of course since the world revolves around HIM and ONLY HIM things become a problem. :scared: My almost 3 year will most likely behave better than him. :confused3

I always tell him "We are at the happiest place on Earth...now SMILE!" :laughing:

[praline3001]

Here is my favorite:

When you have been sitting waiting patiently for a parade spot for 1/2 hour or more in the heat with your 3 year old little guy, (so he can get a great view of the parade) and right before the parade starts a huge family piles in and pushes their kids in front of you and your child just so they can see the parade better. And then gets mad at you because you didn't move over to accommodate them or out of their way for them to get MORE people into your spot. :eek: :sad2:

Whats even worse than that is waiting an hour for the fireworks and have the PERFECT spot ... I MEAN PERFECT
ALL ready and excited and your 7 year old daughter starts complaining... "I'm bored I wanna go back to the resort and swim" ..2 minutes before the fireworks start :rotfl2:

[Metro West]

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[skinsfan2878]

What are your pet peeves concerning Disney??

One that comes to my mind is when 1 person waits in a long line for something (i.e. to see the Fairies), and when they get close to the front of the line, their family members join them! This is not fair to everyone else who has stood in the line for the entire time to have someone walk right past them and get in without waiting. What kind of example does this send to the kids who are waiting...that it is ok to cut in front of others?? It just irritates me to no end!!


You know this one drives me nuts too!! I almost didn't get into Finding Nemo the Musical because of this. We got right to the front when the lady in front of us let in about 7 people. It was bad enough that it was rainning cats and dogs, but my whole family waited in line just as long as her. Why shouldn't her family wait with her. Anyway sorry. I will be happy to be dealing with this instead of the everyday stuff that gets on my nerves.

[praline3001]

maybe not a pet peeve as much as something that angers and saddens me at the same time. that is, to see parents melting down on their kids. I feel so sad for kids who have parents displaying a fit of rage at them. I feel angry towards the parents for treating kids that way.

It saddens me when I see wonderful parents being tortured by their children as well :rotfl2:

[praline3001]

My pet peeve is useless threads such as this one! :rolleyes:

Honestly though, if you have a pet peeve about your vacation destination - especially one such as Disney which is THE NUMBER ONE VACATION DESTINATION IN THE WORLD, then maybe you should find somewhere else to spend your money. ;)

:confused3
I thought we were having fun and cutting up :confused3
No place on earth is perfect and its fun to take a fun look at ourselves and what bugs us :hippie:

[praline3001]

DS has his moments too. :sad2: He was 8 at the last trip and will be 9 on this trip. The worst is he is NOT a morning person. And of course since the world revolves around HIM and ONLY HIM things become a problem. :scared: My almost 3 year will most likely behave better than him. :confused3

I always tell him "We are at the happiest place on Earth...now SMILE!" :laughing:

I did almost the same thing with my 14 year old who was being well.. a teen and NOT happy his little sister wanted us to all ride peter pan (teen boy version of DEATH)
I told him "You stand right there, dont move or complain and shut up.. and for goodness sakes SMILE we are at the happiest place on Earth"
I got a few chuckles from the other parents in line :rotfl2:

(note for those who are sensitive to teens.. I said it with a smile on my face and in a joking manner to him... in no way did I threaten or physically harm said angel of a teen):rotfl2:

[disneycrazy2004]

When people complain and get nasty about the Disney Transportation system. It's free, people! If it is that important to get places quickly, rent a car.:confused3 It just doesn't seem fair to yell at the bus driver, they are doing the best they can.

I love it - same here

[disneycrazy2004]

Disney World is our happy place, so I try to leave all the pet peeves and home and smile at everyone that complains, cuts in line, stops in the middle of the sidewalk....For the time we are there we have nothing but fun. I even tell the kids to leave the all the bad attitude at home and fully enjoy their time at this magical place. When we come home they can make up for the attitude:rotfl2:

We try to go to Disney once a year and it a very special time to us all, so I don't let anyone ruin that.:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[praline3001]

Disney World is our happy place, so I try to leave all the pet peeves and home and smile at everyone that complains, cuts in line, stops in the middle of the sidewalk....For the time we are there we have nothing but fun. I even tell the kids to leave the all the bad attitude at home and fully enjoy their time at this magical place. When we come home they can make up for the attitude:rotfl2:

We try to go to Disney once a year and it a very special time to us all, so I don't let anyone ruin that.:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Your attitude is something to marvel at! I love it!

My absolute favorite thing to do is to sit on a bench with some unidentified sticky substance on the seat... it just makes me so warm and fuzzy :cloud9:

[praline3001]

Funny but VERY true story...

I was in a hot line for HM.. it was June 2003 and humid and I almost slipped up and got into a foul mood...
I took a sniff in the air and OH MY GOODNESS someone was reeking BAD ... with the heat and the humidity it was NOT PURTY... so what do I do?
I lean over to whisper to my lovely DH about the smell and guess what?! IT WAS HIM THAT STUNK :rotfl2:

He was sticky sweaty and smelling less than fresh by afternoon :rotfl2: I never laughed so hard in my life and he was clueless why I was laughing!
Needless to say I took him back to the resort to freshen up a bit after that! :hippie:

[LittleMissMagic]

A pet peeve in general is slow-walking people.... especially when they walk as a line, side-by-side, impossible to get around.

[MarkFL]

The restaurant is 'Ohana. Not O'Hanas.

Pet peeve, sorry.

[Berlioz70]

Haha... O'Hanas!!!

My biggest pet peeve is when people spell TINKER BELL wrong. It's TWO words! She is one of the most recognizable Disney characters and some of her biggest fans spell her name wrong. I always get a good inside chuckle when I see it.

[BenA81]

threads that regurgitate what was just talked about last week.

[PrincessBelle94]

threads that regurgitate what was just talked about last week.

My pet peeve is useless threads such as this one! :rolleyes:

Honestly though, if you have a pet peeve about your vacation destination - especially one such as Disney which is THE NUMBER ONE VACATION DESTINATION IN THE WORLD, then maybe you should find somewhere else to spend your money. ;)


If you didn't like the thread, you didn't have to click on it & reply. :confused3

[BenA81]

If you didn't like the thread, you didn't have to click on it & reply. :confused3

i participated :rolleyes:

[shellybaxter]

I have WAY more pet peeves about the DIS then I do about Disneyworld. The only thing that kind of get me down at the World is intollerance. I don't like it when people aren't tollerant of other people. That bums me out.

[Bellybean]

Mine is saving tables at CS restaurants while a family member waits in a long line for the food. It always seems there's be enough tables for people who actually have their food in hand if so many others weren't snagging tables before they need them. I've had empty handed people rush to grab a table before I could get to it while I've been carrying an overflowing tray and trying to wrangle two small children. Most of the time we'd be done eating by the time they got their food anyway.

[LadyKay]

Heck, my kids aren't teens yet. They are 10, 8 and 6 and I am glad to be going without them this coming trip.

Don't get me wrong, I will miss them like, well, I don't know what. But we went this past August and my oldest did nothing but cry, whine, mope and stomp her feet the whole time. Meal times were misery.

Of course, we also had some wonderful, awesome, memorable times too. They have been many times and knew exactly what they wanted to do which was both good and bad as the oldest is not very flexible.

The August before last, my mom and I took my oldest and she was a dream. So I don't know what her deal was this last time. She is 10, so I am thinking that maybe..hormones coming early? ugh


It's the "Tween" generation. I have an almost nine year old who has those very same remarkable qualities at times. :rotfl2:
Enjoy your trip.

[3huskymom]

I really don't understand what the difference is with someone waiting in line and then their family joining them? They will still take the same amount of time with the characters, at least in our case b/c one of us has stood in line for our DD at times. Why not, one of us take our daughter to check out other things while the other parent takes a break waiting in line. We've seen lots of people do it and it seems to be a common, accepted practice.

I agree with a very large group it would be a bit rude to jump in when only one in the group waited, but for 2 or 3 people?popcorn::

[MnMomW3Boys]

Mine is saving tables at CS restaurants while a family member waits in a long line for the food. It always seems there's be enough tables for people who actually have their food in hand if so many others weren't snagging tables before they need them. I've had empty handed people rush to grab a table before I could get to it while I've been carrying an overflowing tray and trying to wrangle two small children. Most of the time we'd be done eating by the time they got their food anyway.


Yes but if my family does not snag a table while I am getting food, I have to deal with them in line. Don't you know that waiting in line for food givs me five minutes of quiet. :rotfl2:

[Liann]

I've only been to WDW once and it was last June. I'll admit to commiting a few of the mentioned peeves but in my defense it was my very first time in the most bestest place on Earth so I didn't know the rules. I even bumped into a kid sitting on the ground waiting on Wishes *gasp* but I profusely apologized to her and her Mom who was giving me the stink eye. I was trying to get across the bridge. -oops. Why was that kid sitting down there anyhoo? I should have been looking down while I walked across the bridge instead of looking for my family I guess? Rule #1 Looking for other ppl sprawled out on a walking path are more important that accidentally falling off a bridge. :worship:

And while waiting forever in line to get on ToT my 16 yr old had to go to the bathroom. Bathroom-bathroom. We'd been there for almost 30 minutes already but he HAD to go. He left the line to RUN to the nearest restroom. after another 20 minutes we were still in line but inside finally. I call to see where he's at and he says another group would not let him come back to where we were waiting for him so he was waiting in the gift shop. We never made it back to ride ToT so maybe he'll get to ride it the next time we go, if we can ever afford to. Rule #2 wear adult diapers while on vacation so that when you are in line for an attraction others can enjoy your wunnerful aroma. Don't be selfish. :flower3:

My peeve is poopy face ppl who don't smile near enough or slow down to enjoy their vacation.

NOW get out the popcorn.:rotfl2:

[Buckeyemouse]

I am the:worship: pet peeve! I'm sorry:confused3
I have stopped while walking to see something better, without consideration of those that are following me. I'm sorry:confused3
I have been at the head of a food line and decided to change my mind on what to eat! I'm sorry:confused3
I am responsible for the not so fresh smell on the monorail! I'm sorry:worship:
People who walk faster than me have trouble getting around me. Most think I'm a family of four walking in front of them. I'm sorry :worship:
I am the reason the busses are never there when you want them to be! I'm sorry:guilty:
I always have to go to the restroom but wait until DW is in line way ahead of me, before I get back into the line. It makes me feel as if I had a special FP! :guilty:

My only real pet peeve is all of the students I've had that will never get the chance to visit WDW. I guess all those things that bother people is nice because they get to be there and experience it first hand.

[Glencora]

my pet peeve is when a family (consisiting of anyone of any ages) are in front of me walking slow. If i can walk around them i will, no big deal but if they are taking up the entire pathway walking slow with no room to get around them, reading the map or whatever, it absolutely drives me nuts. I am sorry but i know where i am and I know where i want to get to and i don't want to have to waddle behind you because you don't know what you are doing and holding up everyone behind you. Kindly move along to the side and let me by. I am on vacation and my vacation time is limited. I dont want to spend it behind slow people.

I simply say "Excuse me, may I please get by?". Most people have no problem moving aside. And if they do - well, I walk faster than they do!;)

[praline3001]

Yes but if my family does not snag a table while I am getting food, I have to deal with them in line. Don't you know that waiting in line for food givs me five minutes of quiet. :rotfl2:

Seriously!!!!!!!! :worship: :worship:

[jmercer25]

OMG, 2 years ago, my mom and dd (9) went on a nice girls only trip and stayed at POP. It was August and very hot. We were about 3rd in line at the bus stop at the resort waiting to go to MK. I admit it, the bus was taking a very long time. It had to have been about 30 mins but everyone seemed to be in good spirits despite the wait and heat. There were dozens of people behind us late afternoon. So this one woman and her family a few spaces behind us start getting loud. I mean VERY loud. With full-on swearing, arm swinging and all that. They made a huge scene about getting out of line when an EPCOT bus pulls up for the 4th time while we were waiting for ONE MK bus to show up.

This lady runs up to the EPCOT driver and says "We have been waiting too long..you need to take us to MK this is crazy, I am not waiting!! bla bla bla"

So the EPCOT driver VERY nicely says that he can't switch his route but she was welcome to come aboard and ride to Epcot and then switch to a MK bus if she wanted (LOL)

So the lady VERY loudly says YES that is what I am going to do! Bye you suckers! Have fun waiting for your MK bus!! hahaa

Well...just as that bus pulled out...what do you think came around the corner? lol Yep, a MK bus. As her bus pulled out, everyone in line clapped their hands and yelled goodbye to her.

We were all very thankful she wasn't going to be on our bus.

That's the funniest thing I've heard all day. There is justice in the world.

[dredick]

I am turning 35 next month and have discovered I have ALOT of pet peeves in my old age...both on the DIS & at WDW.http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_19_4.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS) I love both and would love to say I am the person with the rosy glasses..really, I wish I could. But lately, I am in a mood to let my feelings be heard. I now stand up for myself on the DIS boards and at WDW. Pet Peeves are 1. rude people (which I am sounding likehttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_12_9.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS)), 2.body odor (sorry it was your hubby..side note, can Disney not add deodorant to the ticket with a note "use before entering"),3. people who point out not-so-serious rules on the DIShttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_12_32.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS) (yes I know I quoted a multi pic post..SORRY) 4.Same people who use up more posts to point out your mistake than the actual mistake..then argue with you when you point that out (told you I am starting to stand up for myself) 5. my DH at Disney pointing out every little cost...come on! 6. and last but not least, the flames I am sure I will get for posting!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_12_15.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS)









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[connie1042]

The only thing that upsets me is when your significant other acts like a 2 yr old and gets mad because he had to wait to get on a bus back to the resort a little longer then he would like. I did say something to him after he calmed down. I told him he was lucky he was not one of the parents waiting with 2 over tired kids, a stroller and diaper bags!! He did apologize.

[praline3001]

I am seeing a theme here ...

the #1 pet peeve at Disney?!

FAMILY
:rotfl: :rotfl:

[dredick]

The only thing that upsets me is when your significant other acts like a 2 yr old and gets mad because he had to wait to get on a bus back to the resort a little longer then he would like. I did say something to him after he calmed down. I told him he was lucky he was not one of the parents waiting with 2 over tired kids, a stroller and diaper bags!! He did apologize.
well done :thumbsup2 glad he did apologize :goodvibes

[Liann]

I am turning 35 next month and have discovered I have ALOT of pet peeves in my old age...both on the DIS at at WDW.http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_19_4.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS) I love both and would love to say I am the person with the rosy glasses..really, I wish I could. But lately, I am in a mood to let my feelings be heard. I now stand up for myself on the DIS boards and at WDW. Pet Peeves are 1. rude people (which I am sounding likehttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_12_9.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS)), 2.body odor (sorry it was your hubby..side note, can Disney not add deodorant to the ticket with a note "use before entering"),3. people who point out not-so-serious rules on the DIShttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_12_32.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS) (yes I know I quoted a multi pic post..SORRY) 4.Same people who use up more posts to point out your mistake than the actual mistake..then argue with you when you point that out (told you I am starting to stand up for myself) 5. my DH at Disney pointing out every little cost...come on! 6. and last but not least, the flames I am sure I will get for posting!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_12_15.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZNxmk572YYUS)











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Eh don't worry about it cuz it'll pass soon. I'm 40 and now I just think they're funny.

[mom2nji]

I really don't understand what the difference is with someone waiting in line and then their family joining them? They will still take the same amount of time with the characters, at least in our case b/c one of us has stood in line for our DD at times. Why not, one of us take our daughter to check out other things while the other parent takes a break waiting in line. We've seen lots of people do it and it seems to be a common, accepted practice.

I agree with a very large group it would be a bit rude to jump in when only one in the group waited, but for 2 or 3 people?popcorn::

Also, I have an autistic child and if we cant use our GAC I would like to think we could keep him to the side until we were closer... unless you want to hear him scream??
Also you never know if part of the family had to make a potty run for a little one.
My pet peeve is people separating families by trying to rush past them and then getting upset when my son FREAKS, you see a child dont plow over them. Thunder Mountian isnt going anywhere.

[stardebby]

Funny but VERY true story...

I was in a hot line for HM.. it was June 2003 and humid and I almost slipped up and got into a foul mood...
I took a sniff in the air and OH MY GOODNESS someone was reeking BAD ... with the heat and the humidity it was NOT PURTY... so what do I do?
I lean over to whisper to my lovely DH about the smell and guess what?! IT WAS HIM THAT STUNK :rotfl2:

He was sticky sweaty and smelling less than fresh by afternoon :rotfl2: I never laughed so hard in my life and he was clueless why I was laughing!
Needless to say I took him back to the resort to freshen up a bit after that! :hippie:

Thanks for that story I needed a good laugh:rotfl2:We will be there on Sat. and I'm going crazy waiting.

[dredick]

Eh don't worry about it cuz it'll pass soon. I'm 40 and now I just think they're funny.
Yeah, just 5 more years!!!!

[goofygrl4]

my pet peeve is when a family (consisiting of anyone of any ages) are in front of me walking slow. If i can walk around them i will, no big deal but if they are taking up the entire pathway walking slow with no room to get around them, reading the map or whatever, it absolutely drives me nuts. I am sorry but i know where i am and I know where i want to get to and i don't want to have to waddle behind you because you don't know what you are doing and holding up everyone behind you. Kindly move along to the side and let me by. I am on vacation and my vacation time is limited. I dont want to spend it behind slow people.


AMEN!!! My parents always had us walk two abreast and that was it, We are a family of Five so my two older sibblings were in front of me, I was in the middle and my parents were behind me or some other form of this formation. It drives me nuts when people walk 6 abreast and then are super pokey! Now when we go my little niece is in a stroller so we have the person pushing the stoller in fron and who ever is with tags along BEHIND the stroller! I strongly dislike people who block paths with strollers!~ OH and while were on that subject, If you havea stroller please be careful to not take people out with it, It does hurt and it is rude. If you do say your SORRY! Sometimes accidents happend but say your sorry!!!

I have a few other minor ones:

Parents screaming and yelling at their kids right in front of the whole park. TAKE A DEEP BREATH.. walk away from the crowd and then disapline your child in a proper mannor!

RUDE people in general! It's DISNEY come on why are you there if your going to be rude, its the happiest day on earth and your choosing to be RUDE!! COME ON~

oh I could keep going but i'll stop for now!

[tiggertabi]

Not a lot bothers me except when people act like THEIR vacation is so much more important than mine. For example, several times I've had people come up and try to take pictures of/with characters when I just waited in line to meet with them. One time, this lady sent her kid up to stand next to the princess at our norway lunch at OUR table, and Cinderella just left and my daughter didn't get to see her until the next time she came out and we told her what happened. that could have been catastrophic!!

[mom2nji]

Yes but if my family does not snag a table while I am getting food, I have to deal with them in line. Don't you know that waiting in line for food givs me five minutes of quiet. :rotfl2:

Amen to that!!:cool1:

[dredick]

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[KorieDWnut]

:confused3
I thought we were having fun and cutting up :confused3
No place on earth is perfect and its fun to take a fun look at ourselves and what bugs us :hippie:

Right, I like threads like this once in a while. I don't mind at all. At least it is contained in one area.

Even despite any peeves at all I may have, I would rather be in WDW over any other place in the world, on any given day. I AM Korie DW NUT. lol:rotfl:

[KorieDWnut]

Yes but if my family does not snag a table while I am getting food, I have to deal with them in line. Don't you know that waiting in line for food givs me five minutes of quiet. :rotfl2:

That's my feeling. I can't deal with my 3 kids in line with me. Those lines are TIGHT, barely enough room to turn around to get out the exit area. Imagine me with trays of food and 3 small kids, juggling food, trying to keep 3 kids together and then trying to find a table. Even with dh with me, those cs places are so darn crowded, it makes no sense to have a full family of 5 up in line with you.

[praline3001]

how about the people that talk through a show...not a comment..but a whole conversation!

OHHH that drives me nutso at movie theaters!!!! I could go bonkers at the movies with it!!!
For some reason it doesn't bug me at the Disney shows, maybe because its usually young kids who are excited or the sound system is loud enough that the talking doesn't distract me.

[praline3001]

That's my feeling. I can't deal with my 3 kids in line with me. Those lines are TIGHT, barely enough room to turn around to get out the exit area. Imagine me with trays of food and 3 small kids, juggling food, trying to keep 3 kids together and then trying to find a table. Even with dh with me, those cs places are so darn crowded, it makes no sense to have a full family of 5 up in line with you.

Not only that but if they all stand in line with you... that gives them plenty of chances to change their order 4-5-10 times before your at the front of the line :hippie:

[dredick]

OHHH that drives me nutso at movie theaters!!!! I could go bonkers at the movies with it!!!
For some reason it doesn't bug me at the Disney shows, maybe because its usually young kids who are excited or the sound system is loud enough that the talking doesn't distract me.
It's not the little kids...I'm not that crabby yet!!! ;) It's the adults that drive me nuts....come on...shhhhhhhh!!!!

[praline3001]

It's not the little kids...I'm not that crabby yet!!! ;) It's the adults that drive me nuts....come on...shhhhhhhh!!!!

I hear ya.. I am 37 so I guess that means kids are allowed to bug me.. well at least my own kids :rotfl2:


You know what peeves me? I was just talking about this on my regular posting thread...

The wolf sounds coming from the HM late at night after park close. There have been several times I have walked to the grill at the GF (though I am sure you can hear the same wolf at the poly or CS late at night) and that howl has TOTALLY wigged me out!!!!!
Talk about a bad B rated horror flick come to life! :rotfl2:
I have jumped out of my skin!!!!
I will keep looking behind me to make sure no warewolf sneeks up behind me to have a snack!!! :rotfl2:

Has this howling every creeped anyone else out while walking around their resort late at night?

[selina4disney]

With my above post maybe I should add my second pet peeve is bringing my 2 teenage sons :rotfl2:

Its so much more fun when they aren't there complaining and being moody teens :rotfl:

HAHAHAH You gave me a flash back of my 12 year old grandson stomping after his mom and dad at Epcot saying, "Don't want to do the countries. The countries are boring!" like a litany. They are looking forward to a trip by themselves at some point!

[selina4disney]

I hear ya.. I am 37 so I guess that means kids are allowed to bug me.. well at least my own kids :rotfl2:


You know what peeves me? I was just talking about this on my regular posting thread...

The wolf sounds coming from the HM late at night after park close. There have been several times I have walked to the grill at the GF (though I am sure you can hear the same wolf at the poly or CS late at night) and that howl has TOTALLY wigged me out!!!!!
Talk about a bad B rated horror flick come to life! :rotfl2:
I have jumped out of my skin!!!!
I will keep looking behind me to make sure no warewolf sneeks up behind me to have a snack!!! :rotfl2:

Has this howling every creeped anyone else out while walking around their resort late at night?

Don't worry....it is a DOG. Not a wolf. You are safe ;)

[aubriee]

I am seeing a theme here ...

the #1 pet peeve at Disney?!

FAMILY
:rotfl: :rotfl:


:rotfl: :rotfl: I agree! Really my pet peeve is some people's attitudes that solos don't belong at WDW. I go to WDW several times a year, sometimes with family, but at least 2-3 times a year as a solo. It's my "me time".

A couple of years ago I ordered my CS meal, finally found me a table, and sat down to eat. You would not believe the number of times I got the stink eye from families, who were looking for a table. After one lady gave me a particularly dirty look, I told her I didn't stink and didn't have bad breath, and they were welcome to join me, but glaring and snorting at me wasn't going to get me to move. The very next trip, I had just sat down at a table at Tusker House (when it was still a CS), and started to spread my silverware and napkin, when a lady came rushing up, told me I had to move, because she needed that table for her family, who were in line, and since I was by myself, I could just go outside to eat my meal. I don't think so:mad: ! At that same time, I saw another couple looking for a table and very sweetly asked if they wanted to sit with me. They accepted and the other lady stalked off.

I hate it, when I arrive early specifically to find a perfect place to take parade photos, then at the last minute someone pushes their kid in front of me saying, "oh, I know you don't mind. Afterall WDW is for the kids". Fine, no problem, as long as I can see over the kid. In fact, I always look around just before a parade starts and see if any little kids need to be moved to the front so they can see and offer to let them stand in front of me (again as long as I can see over their heads). The problem I have, is when the parents must then scoot in front of me too, again saying "since you're by yourself, I'm sure you don't mind." I also hate it when I see an character that is not out very often, so decide to get a picture of it and someone behind me decides that because I'm by myself that they can just push their kid ahead me.

[dyna]

Yep those large family groups who move slowly an often stop in middle of walkway. I walk slow too so if they movin slower than me they moving at the pace of a slow moving snail.

Parents who does not remove a screaming child from a show.

DH always having to sit in middle of theater even tho we have seen the show many many times (we've seen it honey now lets sit by the exit this time an get out of here an on with our day)

Space Mountain being closed next time I visit in June DD's high school grad present she wants to go to disney for graduation or we would not be going.

Those disney planning DVD's that never shows anyone in line an you are always next to get on attraction lol

Rude ppl

The Brazilian groups

[d1gitman]

It saddens me when I see wonderful parents being tortured by their children as well :rotfl2:

except i was referring to kids who are being verbally or physically abused:sad1: . if the parents carry on that way in public, at Disney no less, just imagine what that poor child goes through at home. it's so sad to see a dejected child because Mom & Dad aren't grown up enough to keep it together.

[praline3001]

:rotfl: :rotfl: I agree! Really my pet peeve is some people's attitudes that solos don't belong at WDW. I go to WDW several times a year, sometimes with family, but at least 2-3 times a year as a solo. It's my "me time".

A couple of years ago I ordered my CS meal, finally found me a table, and sat down to eat. You would not believe the number of times I got the stink eye from families, who were looking for a table. After one lady gave me a particularly dirty look, I told her I didn't stink and didn't have bad breath, and they were welcome to join me, but glaring and snorting at me wasn't going to get me to move. The very next trip, I had just sat down at a table at Tusker House (when it was still a CS), and started to spread my silverware and napkin, when a lady came rushing up, told me I had to move, because she needed that table for her family, who were in line, and since I was by myself, I could just go outside to eat my meal. I don't think so:mad: ! At that same time, I saw another couple looking for a table and very sweetly asked if they wanted to sit with me. They accepted and the other lady stalked off.

I hate it, when I arrive early specifically to find a perfect place to take parade photos, then at the last minute someone pushes their kid in front of me saying, "oh, I know you don't mind. Afterall WDW is for the kids". Fine, no problem, as long as I can see over the kid. In fact, I always look around just before a parade starts and see if any little kids need to be moved to the front so they can see and offer to let them stand in front of me (again as long as I can see over their heads). The problem I have, is when the parents then must then scoot in front of me too, again saying "since you're by yourself, I'm sure you don't mind." I also hate it when I see an character that is not out very often, so decide to get a picture of it and someone behind me decides that because I'm by myself that they can just push their kid ahead me.

That totally stinks!
Just keep in mind that you get to go back to the resort, soak in a bubble bath and relax.. those same rude parents get to go back and listen to their over tired kids whine:rotfl2:

[BenA81]

here i'll stir the pot

I hate it when I get stuck behind an ECV. ARGH!

[praline3001]

here i'll stir the pot

I hate it when I get stuck behind an ECV. ARGH!

I look at it like this ... the great spirit of Disney/Walt whatever you want to call it.... puts ECV's and slow peeps in the park for a reason!
Its the whole can't see the forest through the trees mentality!
I see so many peeps rushing through the park to get from point A to point B ... all that happens for those peeps is they tire themselves and their families out and frustrate themselves.

Disney is not set up like other theme parks. The rides are very old and outdated and still the lines are long for a reason. Disney is popular due to the details and workmanship that goes into it. The subtle themes and the fact you can go into the park a 100 times and still find something new.
I think those slower peeps are angels in disguise forcing us to stop and smell the roses, notice some new and cool detail and to give us a break so we don't tire ourselves out. It also gives a few seconds of second chances to those who might be missing the pixie dust:cloud9:

[disneyjunkie]

My pet peeve is useless threads such as this one! :rolleyes:

Honestly though, if you have a pet peeve about your vacation destination - especially one such as Disney which is THE NUMBER ONE VACATION DESTINATION IN THE WORLD, then maybe you should find somewhere else to spend your money. ;)

If you have a pet peeve about a certain topic, maybe you shouldn't open the thread.;)

[soluc]

Is it just me or am I just too damn happy to be at WDW that I don't let anything bother me. :lmao: Well except my kids at times. ;)

Hahaha, I agree!

[jennipooh]

I absolutely love Disney World. If I didn't then I wouldn't choose it as my favorite vacation destination. I am a single mom and I love to travel. DS is 9 and we travel several times a year to various destinations. We feel the most comfortable, safest, and happiest while at Disney World. It really is beginning to feel like another home to us. That does not mean that we will not witness something rude, uncomfortable, or just plain crazy while we are at Disney World. It does not mean that we will both be 100% happy 100% of the time nor will the people around us. That having been said...

Here is my favorite:

When you have been sitting waiting patiently for a parade spot for 1/2 hour or more in the heat with your 3 year old little guy, (so he can get a great view of the parade) and right before the parade starts a huge family piles in and pushes their kids in front of you and your child just so they can see the parade better. And then gets mad at you because you didn't move over to accommodate them or out of their way for them to get MORE people into your spot. :eek: :sad2:

I have seen this addressed many times here. :guilty: I must confess, ds has never been into waiting for a parade. When he was very small we showed up a few minutes before and looked for a spot. Here is where my guilty conscience comes into play... we always found one...ALWAYS due to the kindness of strangers who see just the two of us looking for a spot and they make room for us. They'll motion us over, it's so sweet. Not just one family, but families will work together, happily to make room for my little guy. DS makes friends, I make friends. It's very nice. Now we seem to play the parades by ear, if we happen upon one and there is room then we watch, if it is too crowded, then we move on. It is through the generosity of strangers that we have had so many wonderful viewings at parades and met some neat people. We would never push our way through or park ourselves in front of others. If the parades and shows are that important to you then you should show up very early. How could people who show up at the last minute (like we do) be so bold as to think they have the right to push their way up front. That's craziness!!! Anyway, I hope that no one ever perceives us as rude - parades just aren't as important to us. We do enjoy them on occassion - but not enough to wait for more than 20 minutes and certainly not enough to climb over other people just because we feel entitled!


:confused3
I thought we were having fun and cutting up :confused3
No place on earth is perfect and its fun to take a fun look at ourselves and what bugs us :hippie:

::yes::
Also, there have been several studies that indicate that people who don't complain or vent are at a greater risk for depression. Complaining can actually be cathartic and it is a healthy way to let out your negative feelings, rather than keeping them bottled up inside where they can breed. Plus complaining just feels good! :thumbsup2

Mine is saving tables at CS restaurants while a family member waits in a long line for the food. It always seems there's be enough tables for people who actually have their food in hand if so many others weren't snagging tables before they need them. I've had empty handed people rush to grab a table before I could get to it while I've been carrying an overflowing tray and trying to wrangle two small children. Most of the time we'd be done eating by the time they got their food anyway.

As I have mentioned, I am a single mom so most of the time at Disney it is just me and my son. Even at the happiest (and probably safest) place on earth I do not feel comfortable letting him out of my sight to save a table or for any other reason. How unfair I feel it is that we have to walk around with food and look at family after family just saving tables. It is really inconsiderate to those of us without the luxury of splitting our family up. Besides, the wait in line can sometimes take as long as the time it does to eat. Why then must you sit there taking up a table meant for eating while another family could be using it. So your family is somehow entitled to twice the table useage? Again, I feel that it is very inconsiderate. This past Dec. I encountered a family doing this and they are what really pushed my hard feelings on the topic to the limit. They were saving 3 tables at Cosmic Rays (well, turns out 4!). They were a large extended family, obviously, and I guess they really didn't want to split up. I could kind of understand them grabbing tables together -if they didn't turn out to be so obnoxious. It was back in the corner, right by the terrace. Well, just beside one of their tables was another empty table. This one just for 2..PERFECT! We had been walking all around the restaurant for atleast 5-10 minutes (it felt like forever - looked at tons of people sitting without food!!!!). Well, I spotted that little 2 seat table and headed for it, before I spotted the family, actually, and I must have had tunnel vision because all I could see was a place for us to finally have our dinner. As soon as we sat down I heard a large grunt. Then one of the moms said "who was supposed to be sitting there?" "who was saving that table?" then she starts saying some kids name then she starts cussing. Then their food arrives, "where is so and so going to sit, now" more cussing, more blaming. Well, they never said anything to us and I kept trying to distract ds with me talking about random nonsense topics so he wouldn't hear them (he probably thought I was losing it!). Their whole meal was filled with yelling and cussing at the kids over sharing, not sharing, eating, not eating, sitting still, shutting up, etc. :eek: I was so uncomfortable the whole time, but there was just no place else to go!!! We are slow eaters, but I tried to rush through the meal and did not finish my chicken :( When we went outside, ds said "what was up with that family that yelled the whole time?" :rolleyes1

Parents screaming and yelling at their kids right in front of the whole park. TAKE A DEEP BREATH.. walk away from the crowd and then disapline your child in a proper mannor!


:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 ::yes:: ::yes::

[BenA81]

I look at it like this ... the great spirit of Disney/Walt whatever you want to call it.... puts ECV's and slow peeps in the park for a reason!
Its the whole can't see the forest through the trees mentality!
I see so many peeps rushing through the park to get from point A to point B ... all that happens for those peeps is they tire themselves and their families out and frustrate themselves.

Disney is not set up like other theme parks. The rides are very old and outdated and still the lines are long for a reason. Disney is popular due to the details and workmanship that goes into it. The subtle themes and the fact you can go into the park a 100 times and still find something new.
I think those slower peeps are angels in disguise forcing us to stop and smell the roses, notice some new and cool detail and to give us a break so we don't tire ourselves out. It also gives a few seconds of second chances to those who might be missing the pixie dust:cloud9:

In actuality, I'm not bothered by ECVs at all. I was just causin' trouble. :)

[Nik's Mom]

We really try to leave our frustrations behind when we are at WDW. We lived in Los Angeles up until last May. We are used to crowds, traffic, rude people, etc. So it was so important for us to relax and enjoy things while at WDW. Now that we live in peaceful Kansas, maybe things will bother us more. I hope not! But I guess my biggest pet peeve is to see really rude behavior. Why people feel the need to push and shove to get on a ride, or knock down a child to get a character autograph is beyond me. :confused3 Come on, people! You are in a theme park! Lighten up!

[LadyGracey]

I really try not to let stuff like this bother me when I'm there, I guess you become immune to it after a while, but I just gotta share:

This weekend my friend and I wanted to see SpectroMagic; neither of us had seen it in a long time, and my friend is from out-of-state and doesn't get to come very often. So we staked out a spot in Liberty Square a while before the parade, standing along one of the fences behind some bushes near the Liberty Bell, and no one else was really around us because it wasn't really a close spot. Of course when the parade starts EVERYONE wants to stop and see, which is fine. So there ends up being this *teeny* space between me and the people next to me (and when I mean teeny, I mean like 4 inches!) And this father comes up behind us and encourages his child not just to edge between us to the front, but to PUSH and SHOVE and PULL on our clothing to get us to move! It was not the child doing it of his own accord, the parent was going "Make them move over." Now, I would've tried to make room gladly had that father asked me to and not been so blatantly rude, but I am loathe to give up my space when people are acting like this. THEN once he'd wedged his way into the spot, he picks his child up and stands him on top of the fence (which is so unsafe, it makes me cringe!) so now the kid is blocking not just my view and the people next to me, but ALL the way down the fence due to the angle of where we were standing in relation to the parade. OHHHHH I wanted to say something, but I kept my mouth shut....:rolleyes1

No flames please...I know I get to go often and I consider it a perk of living close by...and under normal circumstances I am very accommodating and nice to people who are visiting from far away and have given up parade space to little ones and families many times...but I have a very low tolerance for rudeness and entitlement, especially in my happy place! As my grandma says, "You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar."

It is good to vent--as long as we don't let the negativity ruin our trips :goodvibes I guess we are all nice people here and that's why it bugs us!

[ohana*stitchy*tink85]

I look at it like this ... the great spirit of Disney/Walt whatever you want to call it.... puts ECV's and slow peeps in the park for a reason!
Its the whole can't see the forest through the trees mentality!
I see so many peeps rushing through the park to get from point A to point B ... all that happens for those peeps is they tire themselves and their families out and frustrate themselves.

Disney is not set up like other theme parks. The rides are very old and outdated and still the lines are long for a reason. Disney is popular due to the details and workmanship that goes into it. The subtle themes and the fact you can go into the park a 100 times and still find something new.
I think those slower peeps are angels in disguise forcing us to stop and smell the roses, notice some new and cool detail and to give us a break so we don't tire ourselves out. It also gives a few seconds of second chances to those who might be missing the pixie dust:cloud9:

I can get all the pixie dust in the world round disney & take in all the things it has to offer, BUT i can do it at a NORMAL pace!!!!!! Slow movin people bug me, but then again so do peole who stop, fumble around thier giant bag, grab out an SLR camera nad start settin up for a series of shots! do what I do people walk and snap, hav ur camera ready & remember while yes its nice to make memories you are not the only one in the park!!!!!!!! :mad:

[inkkognito]

Well, they never said anything to us and I kept trying to distract ds with me talking about random nonsense topics so he wouldn't hear them (he probably thought I was losing it!). Their whole meal was filled with yelling and cussing at the kids over sharing, not sharing, eating, not eating, sitting still, shutting up, etc. :eek: I was so uncomfortable the whole time, but there was just no place else to go!!! We are slow eaters, but I tried to rush through the meal and did not finish my chicken :( When we went outside, ds said "what was up with that family that yelled the whole time?"
This is where a little reframing comes in handy (I'm wearing my cognitive therapist hat now). Instead of feeling uncomfortable, I would have turned it around and viewed them comically and maybe with pity. I would have said to DS, "Isn't it sad that some people can't enjoy themselves and have to have that kind of attitude? They're actually funny in a sad kind of way, aren't they? Let's use them as an example of how we're NOT going to act on our trip!" Others only have the power to make you feel bad or uncomfortable if you give it to them. Personally I prefer to choose my own feelings and retain my own power to enjoy my visit, regardless of the "downer people."

[mi*vida*loca]

Mine is saving tables at CS restaurants while a family member waits in a long line for the food. It always seems there's be enough tables for people who actually have their food in hand if so many others weren't snagging tables before they need them. I've had empty handed people rush to grab a table before I could get to it while I've been carrying an overflowing tray and trying to wrangle two small children. Most of the time we'd be done eating by the time they got their food anyway.

I always thought this was normal. We do it and will continue to do it. Where I'm from everyone does it. It's a PIA to stand in line with DH, the stroller, the kids, etc. DH or myself goes and gets a table, gets the kids settled in, hands cleaned and then I show up with the food.

Watch the next pet peeve be "I hate it when the whole family stands in line to order food. Can't they go and get a table and save us some room in those tiny lines." :lmao:

:rotfl: :rotfl: I agree! Really my pet peeve is some people's attitudes that solos don't belong at WDW. I go to WDW several times a year, sometimes with family, but at least 2-3 times a year as a solo. It's my "me time".

A couple of years ago I ordered my CS meal, finally found me a table, and sat down to eat. You would not believe the number of times I got the stink eye from families, who were looking for a table. After one lady gave me a particularly dirty look, I told her I didn't stink and didn't have bad breath, and they were welcome to join me, but glaring and snorting at me wasn't going to get me to move. The very next trip, I had just sat down at a table at Tusker House (when it was still a CS), and started to spread my silverware and napkin, when a lady came rushing up, told me I had to move, because she needed that table for her family, who were in line, and since I was by myself, I could just go outside to eat my meal. I don't think so:mad: ! At that same time, I saw another couple looking for a table and very sweetly asked if they wanted to sit with me. They accepted and the other lady stalked off.

I hate it, when I arrive early specifically to find a perfect place to take parade photos, then at the last minute someone pushes their kid in front of me saying, "oh, I know you don't mind. Afterall WDW is for the kids". Fine, no problem, as long as I can see over the kid. In fact, I always look around just before a parade starts and see if any little kids need to be moved to the front so they can see and offer to let them stand in front of me (again as long as I can see over their heads). The problem I have, is when the parents must then scoot in front of me too, again saying "since you're by yourself, I'm sure you don't mind." I also hate it when I see an character that is not out very often, so decide to get a picture of it and someone behind me decides that because I'm by myself that they can just push their kid ahead me.


WRONG WRONG WRONG!

[JoanneGreco]

I don't think I would consider mine a pet peeve, but my kids & I don't like when we see parents force their kids to take pictures with the characters and the kids are crying or scared. :sad1: We always feel bad for those kids.

[buffettgirl]

my pet peeve is people who post "subbing" in threads because you know folks, you don't have to post to sub to a thread you just use that nice little button called "thread tools". By making a post just to say "subbing" -it makes new post show up in my subscribed thread list and I have to wade through 5 sub posts to get to any real new content - mostly there is none, just a lot of people announcing that they're subscribing.

[dzalice]

I'm going to have to weigh in and say that this is also very common where I'm from. I dont think it's a imposition on others for me to save a seat for my sister while she's off getting the food. There's just the two of us and we can always make room for others at our table if they want to share. But to have to wander around an entire restaurant, especially a Disney one, which arent exactly laid out in a straight line, trying to find a place to sit and eat, that just seems like a big PIA. Also I agree with the pet peeve about people pushing their children in front of you to see the parade. I have no problem with people who ask politely if their child can stand in front of me, but I become very stubborn and immovable with rude people who think it is their right to be in front of me because they have children.

[ssawka]

My pet peeve is when people get defensive and assume you are trying to do something you are not suppose to. My DD(7) has Down Syndrome so we get her a GAC and also the sticker that allows us to use her stroller as a wheel chair. Every once and a while we will get dirty looks from people standing in line as we walk into the handicapped entrance or bring the stroller into an area where strollers are normally not allowed to go. Then, when they see my daughter they try to act nice. I understand that their are a lot of people that try to "cheat" the system and it is frustrating to wait in line and see somone that "Appears" to be getting on the ride quicker, but to some degree you need to let the CMs do their jobs. Disney does not need all guests to be the crowd police. If we are doing something that we should not be doing, a CM will let us know about it. What's even worse than this is when people still give us dirty looks even when they see DD.

[nenner1]

awww thanks! Yeah, I am excited!

You arrive the same day as us!!! See ya there!:woohoo:

[buffettgirl]

I don't think I would consider mine a pet peeve, but my kids & I don't like when we see parents force their kids to take pictures with the characters and the kids are crying or scared. :sad1: We always feel bad for those kids.

OMG totally agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DizBelle]

That's my feeling. I can't deal with my 3 kids in line with me. Those lines are TIGHT, barely enough room to turn around to get out the exit area. Imagine me with trays of food and 3 small kids, juggling food, trying to keep 3 kids together and then trying to find a table. Even with dh with me, those cs places are so darn crowded, it makes no sense to have a full family of 5 up in line with you.


There is middle ground here. How about you stand to the side - not in line but not occupying a table while the food-getter is getting the food. When the food is obtained, you look for a table together.

[mi*vida*loca]

There is middle ground here. How about you stand to the side - not in line but not occupying a table while the food-getter is getting the food. When the food is obtained, you look for a table together.

This has to be the funniest pet peeve ever. Who knew! I never knew people DIDN'T do this! :confused3

DH or myself will continue to sit down with the kids while the other gets the food.

[paysensmom]

This may get a tad long, sorry.
Okay, I took my two and four year olds to Disney world for our first trip ever. Everything was paid for and a week before we found out that hubby couldnt go due to work related stuff. He is in the Navy.
Anyway, after a long day at Animal Kingdom (on my birthday!) We got into the little trolley line for the train that takes you to the parking lot. There were four roped off lines. Well, after waiting for 5 trains!! I finally got close enough to know I was getting on the next one! YAY right? Well, when the train stopped, people run from the sides completely bypassing all of us who have been waiting in this dang line for 30 minutes already. So, the next train I was ready. Sorry if some of you think this is rude..............but here is what I did. I had a double stroller folded up and ready of course. So as soon as the train pulls up a lady with a baby carrier in her hand with a baby inside tried to run and get on the train. I threw up the stroller and cut her off!! I looked at her and told her to go wait in line. So, I get on and the stroller and my two year old in there, guess what, my four year old child who was right by the entrance of the trolly are being pushed by ADULTS. So, I just stood there in the way and leaned down and picked him up as they tried to push past me to get onto the trolley. I was SHOCKED!! What an end to my birthday!! I didnt let it ruin our trip, but the gull of some people amazes me.

[mayesq]

Okay, we split up at cs places, too. It is a nice break for the kids to sit with dad and get set up while I get the food. I don't see this as rude whatsoever. Sorry.

[rosiep]

Here's mine:

People who aren't ready with their order when they reach the counter. If I've been in line for five minutes..I've know for at least four of those minutes what I'll be eating. Even when I have a family with me, everyone is ready by the time we've reached the front!

[KorieDWnut]

There is middle ground here. How about you stand to the side - not in line but not occupying a table while the food-getter is getting the food. When the food is obtained, you look for a table together.

Yeah,I'll still do it too.
Alot of things bother a lot of people. Some are understandable, some are irrational, but I can't please everyone all the time.

[KorieDWnut]

Here's mine:

People who aren't ready with their order when they reach the counter. If I've been in line for five minutes..I've know for at least four of those minutes what I'll be eating. Even when I have a family with me, everyone is ready by the time we've reached the front!

Oh, I agree. In fact, we usually decide what we are getting before we even get into line. We will stand to the side and think about it and then when we are ready, we get into line.

[eeyoredude]

I think the worst for me is when the parents of some poor child continue to push hard, when it is obvious kid is flat out exhausted. I have been in so many lines when the kid is cranky, crying, and just plain tried and the parents scold the child and seem oblivious to the true problem. All it takes is a little down time so everyone can rest and everybody will be happier.

[disneyjunkie]

Here's mine:

People who aren't ready with their order when they reach the counter. If I've been in line for five minutes..I've know for at least four of those minutes what I'll be eating. Even when I have a family with me, everyone is ready by the time we've reached the front!



This drives me nuts as well. Not only do I have the order ready when we reach the CM, but I'm ready to pay for our food.

Why do people wait until they hear to total to start hurting around for cash, room key or a credit card?:confused3

And yeah, my son grabs a table while I grab the food.:duck: :duck:

[lacrosse_lady72]

This has to be the funniest pet peeve ever. Who knew! I never knew people DIDN'T do this! :confused3

DH or myself will continue to sit down with the kids while the other gets the food.

I completely agree.
It's all kind of absurd to me. Why would you WANT to take your kids and DH/W in to line with you?
As a person standing in line, why would I want a bunch of kids running around my legs while I tried to order, or worse yet, while I tried to bring my food to the table?
I like PP said, I have never heard of anyone NOT doing this. :confused3



I just don't like it when people sit at a busy CS when they're not actually dining there. I think that's annoying.

[pilesoflaundry]

What are your pet peeves concerning Disney??

One that comes to my mind is when 1 person waits in a long line for something (i.e. to see the Fairies), and when they get close to the front of the line, their family members join them! This is not fair to everyone else who has stood in the line for the entire time to have someone walk right past them and get in without waiting. What kind of example does this send to the kids who are waiting...that it is ok to cut in front of others?? It just irritates me to no end!!

We do this all the time, why does it matter if we all stood in front of you the entire time or half of us did? We were still in front of you. We do it sometimes if one of the little ones has to use the bathroom or my autistic son is having a fit in line. One of us stays and the other one takes the one that has to leave for a minute, then we get back in. Why should we waste all the time we already were waiting and start over every time someone has to pee. We would never get anywhere then :rotfl: .

I have let people in ahead of me that said they were waiting with someone up ahead. Yeah they could be lying and pretending to know someone but I'm willing to take that chance.

[lacrosse_lady72]

Oh, I agree. In fact, we usually decide what we are getting before we even get into line. We will stand to the side and think about it and then when we are ready, we get into line.

Unless the line is REALLY long, this is what we do as well. I need to make sure there's something I want to eat there before I jump into line.

[lacrosse_lady72]

My biggest pet peeve is when people think WDW is just for kids. Or that kids should get special treatment because of their age....... that's pretty agist if you ask me.

[nascarcheshirecat]

the couples screaming and yelling at each otherand or the kids and the whole line knows their sordid drama.

[nascarcheshirecat]

here i'll stir the pot

I hate it when I get stuck behind an ECV. ARGH!




I LIKE walking behind them. I walk slow with foot problems, and it is easier for me.i usually strike up a conversation with the rider and i have never had a rider NOT be happy that someone talked with them.
OR i just move to the side alot and say," go ahead, i walk slow." I always get thanks for that.

[miprender]

I always thought this was normal. We do it and will continue to do it. Where I'm from everyone does it. It's a PIA to stand in line with DH, the stroller, the kids, etc. DH or myself goes and gets a table, gets the kids settled in, hands cleaned and then I show up with the food.

Watch the next pet peeve be "I hate it when the whole family stands in line to order food. Can't they go and get a table and save us some room in those tiny lines." :lmao:



:rotfl: ITA I can understand the poster that has a hard time finding a seat just for her and her DS, but it actually takes a while for us to get everyone seated and set up while DH goes and gets the food (we have to wipe every little thing down as DS3 likes to lick things :sick: )

[foreverlost]

Wow.. I'm at Disney RIGHT NOW... resting in the hotel room and I can say I've got a couple peeves now...

1) Teens and Adults who carry on ADULT topic conversation (sex related) while next to my child. I sat on a bus today from our resort to the Hollywood Studios listening (as I'm sure the whole bus was) to a teenager :sad2: talk about having sex with some guy she met at a club. Loudly. People even said something to her and she continued to carry on the conversation.

2) People who are waaaay too nosey for their own good while I am trying to discipline my child. I was at Hollywood Studios and my son was acting like a beast ... and like the world revolved around that beast... and I took him off to a quiet corner near the restrooms and was having a stern talk with him .. he was crying and I had not 2 but 3 different STRANGERS ask him if he was ok and if I was his mother. What the crap? Since when does it become a strangers business? I wasn't yelling.. I was talking in a LOW voice.

and finally....

Pet Peeve #3 When I forget to bring a watch/cell phone with me!!!! All my very own doing!!!!!!!!

[triplejen]

I really don't understand what the difference is with someone waiting in line and then their family joining them? They will still take the same amount of time with the characters, at least in our case b/c one of us has stood in line for our DD at times. Why not, one of us take our daughter to check out other things while the other parent takes a break waiting in line. We've seen lots of people do it and it seems to be a common, accepted practice.


We do this all the time, why does it matter if we all stood in front of you the entire time or half of us did? We were still in front of you. We do it sometimes if one of the little ones has to use the bathroom or my autistic son is having a fit in line. One of us stays and the other one takes the one that has to leave for a minute, then we get back in. Why should we waste all the time we already were waiting and start over every time someone has to pee. We would never get anywhere then :rotfl: .

I have let people in ahead of me that said they were waiting with someone up ahead. Yeah they could be lying and pretending to know someone but I'm willing to take that chance.


. . . And while waiting forever in line to get on ToT my 16 yr old had to go to the bathroom. Bathroom-bathroom. We'd been there for almost 30 minutes already but he HAD to go. He left the line to RUN to the nearest restroom. after another 20 minutes we were still in line but inside finally. I call to see where he's at and he says another group would not let him come back to where we were waiting for him so he was waiting in the gift shop. We never made it back to ride ToT so maybe he'll get to ride it the next time we go, if we can ever afford to. Rule #2 wear adult diapers while on vacation so that when you are in line for an attraction others can enjoy your wunnerful aroma. Don't be selfish. :flower3:

My peeve is poopy face ppl who don't smile near enough or slow down to enjoy their vacation.


I completely agree with the above posters. I find the notion that all members of a party (including small children, kids with special needs or the elderly) should be required to put in their time on the line merely so that the people behind them will believe that they've "earned" their photo with Mickey to be completely absurd, and overly judgmental to boot.

If 4 people are going to take their pic with Mickey ahead of Judgy McLinewaiter, it matters not a whit in terms of actual time to Ms. Judgy if all 4 stand on the line or if one designee does, as long as everyone rejoins the line before their turn is called. 4 people don't develop an ability to pose for a photograph faster due to their time served on a line.

And I see absolutely no point in forcing a 2 year old, or an autistic 12 year old, or an elderly grandparent to stand in a shadeless confined space for 40 minutes or more simply to appeal to some random McLinewaiter's arbitrary sense of line-standing justice.

And I think the pious little group that prevented the bathroom-emergency teenager from riding ToT completely suck. Though I'm sure they felt very proud of themselves for putting the poor kid in his "place" that day.

:sad2:

[d1gitman]

...2) People who are waaaay too nosey for their own good while I am trying to discipline my child. I was at Hollywood Studios and my son was acting like a beast ... and like the world revolved around that beast... and I took him off to a quiet corner near the restrooms and was having a stern talk with him .. he was crying and I had not 2 but 3 different STRANGERS ask him if he was ok and if I was his mother. What the crap? Since when does it become a strangers business? I wasn't yelling.. I was talking in a LOW voice...

unless it was a stranger who had your kid in a quiet corner, then it's not so bad that a stranger is nosey enough to make sure the kid was abducted...

[mi*vida*loca]

I have no problems with one person holding a spot in line for the whole family.

See I told you. I'm too happy to be upset while at WDW. :lmao:

[foreverlost]

I certainly didn't see these same people asking any of the other parents who were disciplining their children if THEY were their parents. So yes, again, nosey people, like I said, are my pet peeve. Disciplining my child is my own business.

[maxiesmom]

I have 2 pet peeves. The first one is people who don't think the Disney Rules apply to them. You know who they are. The ones who stop in the middle of the rows in attractions like Muppet Vision 3D, and force you to walk around them. Probably accidentaly stepping on them in the process.;) Or the ones who think that "No flash photography" does not apply to them. Riding Pirates is a nightmare of flash flash flash flash. Really people, that is NOT the real Johnny Depp.

My second pet peeve is about the busses. If you have gone to Disney before, you know they like to pack them as full as possible. And if it is your first trip, you learn that pretty darn quick. So please do not get on a full bus and expect someone to get up and give you a seat. I have seen people offer up their seat to others who look like they need it more many times. Heck, I have even done that myself. But please do not get on a bus and start glaring at those sitting down, or making little sotto voice comments about how rude the other people on the bus are for not getting up so that you can sit. If you simply cannot stand on a bus, then don't get on a full bus. Or maybe be proactive and rent a car. That way you will always have a seat, and not have to stoop to trying to guilt others into giving you theirs.

[buffettgirl]

I thought there was a moratorium on bus threads?
:rotfl2:

[Quacktatty]

In the real world, everything bothers me, but in Disney it's mostly just two things:

CMs who automatically include you in the party ahead of you if you are traveling solo. Last trip I had it happen at DME, rides, character meets, you name it.

People who, when they find out you are traveling solo, act like you are the world's most pathetic person and how could you be having fun alone??? I actually had a family offer to let me join their group for the rest of the day because I must be so lonely :sad2:

[inkkognito]

CMs who automatically include you in the party ahead of you if you are traveling solo. Last trip I had it happen at DME, rides, character meets, you name it.

People who, when they find out you are traveling solo, act like you are the world's most pathetic person and how could you be having fun alone??? I actually had a family offer to let me join their group for the rest of the day because I must be so lonely :sad2:
DH and I visit WDW solo frequently. I work at night and he works during the day on many days so we do our own little trips on those days. I've never had anyone, CM or fellow guest, lump me with others or act strangely towards me. I've had people chat me up, but only when I'm wearing my monorail hat which is quite a conversation piece. If I want a quiet visit, I leave it at home. If I want to talk to people, I bring it with.

[connie1042]

Wow.. I'm at Disney RIGHT NOW... resting in the hotel room and I can say I've got a couple peeves now...

1) Teens and Adults who carry on ADULT topic conversation (sex related) while next to my child. I sat on a bus today from our resort to the Hollywood Studios listening (as I'm sure the whole bus was) to a teenager :sad2: talk about having sex with some guy she met at a club. Loudly. People even said something to her and she continued to carry on the conversation.

2) People who are waaaay too nosey for their own good while I am trying to discipline my child. I was at Hollywood Studios and my son was acting like a beast ... and like the world revolved around that beast... and I took him off to a quiet corner near the restrooms and was having a stern talk with him .. he was crying and I had not 2 but 3 different STRANGERS ask him if he was ok and if I was his mother. What the crap? Since when does it become a strangers business? I wasn't yelling.. I was talking in a LOW voice.

and finally....

Pet Peeve #3 When I forget to bring a watch/cell phone with me!!!! All my very own doing!!!!!!!!

The people asking the child if he is ok, stems from telling children that if anyone disciplines you it is child abuse. I really think this is why some of the kids act the way they do. As a child we were disciplined. We were not beaten or anything, but we knew we could not get away with things. I have had kids say " you can't do anything about it or I will tell my teacher or the police!" It's scary out there.I know a child that after being pushed in the hall way, turned around and gave the kid a concussion. The parents are pressing charges. Now it was not right to push, but you don't turn around and punch someone that hard that you hurt him. He was suspended for 3 days and all he did was play game boy! I know this because he had to come to my daycare! The parents were not upset at what he did,were upset at the principle that he got suspended. We are talking 6th grade. The kids are friends. Why did the one kid hit, because his parents told him he could!! I am glad my children are raised and doing well. I guess the times we told them NO, didn't hurt them.

[A&Bmama]

My Pet peeve is more about complaints that I have read from (usually childless) adults about kids at Disney, such as they were too noisy, had a tantrum, or adults thought that they should be able to go in the hot tub and not have kids playing in it. etc. etc. I know Disney is not just for children, but come on you have to expect that they are going to be there, and that they will act like, well, children... :confused3 If they want a vacation where they won't be bothered by children they would be wise to go to Sandals instead of Disney.

[d1gitman]

I certainly didn't see these same people asking any of the other parents who were disciplining their children if THEY were their parents. So yes, again, nosey people, like I said, are my pet peeve. Disciplining my child is my own business.

I certainly see your point and pretty much agree with it. However, I just think that I would rather be offended by someone acting on the side of caution than to live through a living hell of having my child abducted and no one who witnessed it having questioned what happened. I would get over my parenting ego and be glad someone actually cared enough to be concerned over a fellow citizen.

[d1gitman]

...Disciplining my child is my own business...

I agree. However, society does not. If a person chooses to discipline in a public place, they have expect that someone in the public might choose to comment or react, right,wrong or indifferent.

While i am not anti-spanking, spanking has virtually dissappeared from our list of punishments. First off, I had found that spankings were happening too often when I or mommy were indeed upset and angry with what our child had done. To me, that is a bad combination. It is up to us parents to be adults and remove our anger and emotion from the heat of hte moment. Secondly, for exactly the reason you are posting your pet peeve (which I'm not saying you aren't justified in being upset about). It would totally frost my hide that anyone interfere with my parenting.

Case in point. A friend of ours had a dinnertime incident where jr. (14yrs. old) decide to drop an F bomb on his dad at the dinner table and call him a name. Dad proceeded to smack jr. on the mouth. In my childhood it was instant spanking on the butt and bar of soap in the mouth. Well it turned out that later that week, their daughter (12yrs old) was upset at mom and dad over something they wouldn't let her go to. Well fate would have it that the following week the Fire department was at her school for a special event. At the end of the event they let children know if they ever felt threatened by an adult or their parents hit, to not be afraid to let a Fire, Police or teacher know. Well she decided that she wanted to get back at mom and dad so she told the fireman that her dad hit her brother.

the next day DSS is on their doorstep knocking. too boot, the father had some beer in the fridge. it was a tense situation and eventually the daughter fessed up to what the whole situation was about.

so whether parenting is your business or not (and i believe it is your private business), one has to remember that public displays of parenting are subject to scrutiny or worse...public is just that, public, and ANYTHING is liable to happen.

[buffettgirl]

the next day DSS is on their doorstep knocking. too boot, the father had some beer in the fridge.



I'm screwed.
:drinking1

[siestakey]

<My pet peeve is useless threads such as this one!>

Now see, I happen to like this kind of thread. A safe place to vent about the things that bugs you, and get a chuckle about it to boot. My pet peeve would be feeling the need to criticize this thread instead of just reading and moving on. If you don't like the topic, then don't post.

[d1gitman]

I'm screwed.
:drinking1

OMG! i just saw your "I love Jesus but drink a little". some friends mine posted that clip from Ellen on Facebook and it is friggin' hilarious...:rotfl2:

[buffettgirl]

OMG! i just saw your "I love Jesus but drink a little". some friends mine posted that clip from Ellen on Facebook and it is friggin' hilarious...:rotfl2:

haha..yes, that's what it's from. It was so hysterical. I also got it from friends on FB.

[Punkie6]

I agree. However, society does not. If a person chooses to discipline in a public place, they have expect that someone in the public might choose to comment or react, right,wrong or indifferent.

While i am not anti-spanking, spanking has virtually dissappeared from our list of punishments. First off, I had found that spankings were happening too often when I or mommy were indeed upset and angry with what our child had done. To me, that is a bad combination. It is up to us parents to be adults and remove our anger and emotion from the heat of hte moment. Secondly, for exactly the reason you are posting your pet peeve (which I'm not saying you aren't justified in being upset about). It would totally frost my hide that anyone interfere with my parenting.

Case in point. A friend of ours had a dinnertime incident where jr. (14yrs. old) decide to drop an F bomb on his dad at the dinner table and call him a name. Dad proceeded to smack jr. on the mouth. In my childhood it was instant spanking on the butt and bar of soap in the mouth. Well it turned out that later that week, their daughter (12yrs old) was upset at mom and dad over something they wouldn't let her go to. Well fate would have it that the following week the Fire department was at her school for a special event. At the end of the event they let children know if they ever felt threatened by an adult or their parents hit, to not be afraid to let a Fire, Police or teacher know. Well she decided that she wanted to get back at mom and dad so she told the fireman that her dad hit her brother.

the next day DSS is on their doorstep knocking. too boot, the father had some beer in the fridge. it was a tense situation and eventually the daughter fessed up to what the whole situation was about.

so whether parenting is your business or not (and i believe it is your private business), one has to remember that public displays of parenting are subject to scrutiny or worse...public is just that, public, and ANYTHING is liable to happen.

I always find it sad that parents can't parent anymore it seems. I'm an adult now, but when I was 14-15 I was a major brat and hung out w/the "wrong crowd" (may my parents forgive me :flower3: ) and I tried at one time to use the DCFS threat. My father, a cop, had their number on speed dial on his work cell. Anytime I tried to act up and claim that they couldn't do anything and smirk at them he would calmly pull out his phone, pull up the number and hand it to me, then tell me to make sure to write from my new foster home. It helped that I knew from friends what some of these places were like :scared: . Definitely straightened my act out! I think I just may have to use this approach w/my kids someday.

[Twitterpated Dad]

I completely agree with the above posters. I find the notion that all members of a party (including small children, kids with special needs or the elderly) should be required to put in their time on the line merely so that the people behind them will believe that they've "earned" their photo with Mickey to be completely absurd, and overly judgmental to boot.

If 4 people are going to take their pic with Mickey ahead of Judgy McLinewaiter, it matters not a whit in terms of actual time to Ms. Judgy if all 4 stand on the line or if one designee does, as long as everyone rejoins the line before their turn is called. 4 people don't develop an ability to pose for a photograph faster due to their time served on a line.

And I see absolutely no point in forcing a 2 year old, or an autistic 12 year old, or an elderly grandparent to stand in a shadeless confined space for 40 minutes or more simply to appeal to some random McLinewaiter's arbitrary sense of line-standing justice.

And I think the pious little group that prevented the bathroom-emergency teenager from riding ToT completely suck. Though I'm sure they felt very proud of themselves for putting the poor kid in his "place" that day.

:sad2:

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

I have two major pet peeves.

#1 - Smokers who smoke in non designated areas. I have only one lung and smoke can seriously mess me up for the day.

#2 - families saving tables at CS resturants while someone gets the food. Since I am single mom to a young dd there is no way I can do this. I really hate it when I am clearly looking for a table for the two of us and over half the tables are taken up with people waiting for thier food. I have even had dd and I eat on the floor while tables nearby still had not gotten thier food by the time we were done. I know that I am on the wrong side of this one in dis popularity and that most disers do this but I still think that it is rude.

[RN4Babies]

I'm going to sound like a grinch, but my pet peeve is people who come to DisneyWorld with any child under 18 months old. We were at Disney for our honeymoon back in 1989; MGM had been open for two weeks, it was 95 degress with unbelieveable humidity. There was a couple in line for one of the attractions with 13 month old triplets. Who does that???? The stroller they had was not providing them with adequate shade, they were sunburned, and all three were crying and miserable. I can't imagine that anyone in the family enjoyed that experience.

[d1gitman]

[QUOTE=Tinkerbelle's Mom;30365154]I have two major pet peeves.

#1 - Smokers who smoke in non designated areas. I'm with you, I have asthma and it impacts my day. Even with no health issues, it's still a peeve of mine.

#2 - families saving tables at CS resturants while someone gets the food. can't say that i agree on this one. the seating at CS is for Disney guests. guess what, everyone at Disney is a guest. I have yet to see a sign that requires food to be in hand prior to planting butt on the seat. I don't know of any fast food places that require that, McD's, BK, etc... But i guess what you are saying is that if every last seat were taken and all the people had food in hand you wouldn't be frustrated because they had the food?QUOTE]

[Leajess99]

maybe not a pet peeve as much as something that angers and saddens me at the same time. that is, to see parents melting down on their kids. I feel so sad for kids who have parents displaying a fit of rage at them. I feel angry towards the parents for treating kids that way.

I saw this the last time we were there. This lady was so awful to her child and he was littler than my youngest. Very Sad.

[maxiesmom]

I thought there was a moratorium on bus threads?
:rotfl2:

Sorry, I didn't get the memo.:rolleyes1 Don't hate me, ok?

[d1gitman]

I'm going to sound like a grinch, but my pet peeve is people who come to DisneyWorld with any child under 18 months old. We were at Disney for our honeymoon back in 1989; MGM had been open for two weeks, it was 95 degress with unbelieveable humidity. There was a couple in line for one of the attractions with 13 month old triplets. Who does that???? The stroller they had was not providing them with adequate shade, they were sunburned, and all three were crying and miserable. I can't imagine that anyone in the family enjoyed that experience.

regardless of age, everyone needs proper hydration and sun protection. obviously the little ones even more so. we took our DS at age 7mo. in July. It was hot as H and crowded. We were very conscious of sun exposure, hydration, ventilation. We encountered no issues and don't feel that we were bad parents for it. for that matter, i've seen plenty of people over the age of 18mo not taking care of themselves with regards to exposure.

[d1gitman]

I saw this the last time we were there. This lady was so awful to her child and he was littler than my youngest. Very Sad.

i remember as a 9 yr old being at a restaurant in Memphis TN and witnessing a very sad incident. A kid, appeared to be similar in age to me, had spilled his drink at the table. I just so happened at the time we were leaving. The father drug the kid outside by his arm, threw him in the back seat of their care and started swinging at the kid. i didn't know what to make of it as i had never seen that before. my mom was trying to get my father to go in the restaurant and get the manager to call police. that didn't happen and we just left. to this day, i wonder what ever happened to that boy. so, sad.

[jennipooh]

families saving tables at CS resturants while someone gets the food. Since I am single mom to a young dd there is no way I can do this. I really hate it when I am clearly looking for a table for the two of us and over half the tables are taken up with people waiting for thier food. I have even had dd and I eat on the floor while tables nearby still had not gotten thier food by the time we were done. I know that I am on the wrong side of this one in dis popularity and that most disers do this but I still think that it is rude.

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I know we are in the minority, but I am with you.
DS (then 8) and I sat on the wall of the little flower bed inside the courtyard of El Pirata Y el Perico right beside a family who ran past us to grab the table we were heading for. They had no food, just sat there waiting for their food while we ate on the wall. Wow, now I feel lucky to have had that wall. I wonder what it is that these people are telling themselves while they sit there at a table with no food while families are eating on the floor. I really think it must be something like..."wow thank goodness we snagged this table or that could have been us!!!" :sad2: Dog eat dog!!! The only other major problem we had was the one I mentioned earlier involving the yelling, cussing family who were saving multiple tables! So most of the time ds and I do actually get to eat at a table without incident, but still..........people can be so inconsiderate.

[disneycrazy2004]

I really don't understand what the difference is with someone waiting in line and then their family joining them? They will still take the same amount of time with the characters, at least in our case b/c one of us has stood in line for our DD at times. Why not, one of us take our daughter to check out other things while the other parent takes a break waiting in line. We've seen lots of people do it and it seems to be a common, accepted practice.

I agree with a very large group it would be a bit rude to jump in when only one in the group waited, but for 2 or 3 people?popcorn::

Absolutely agree with you - We have done it, my son and hubby will wait on line while my DD and I will go use washrooms or get drinks :)

[disneycrazy2004]

Your attitude is something to marvel at! I love it!

My absolute favorite thing to do is to sit on a bench with some unidentified sticky substance on the seat... it just makes me so warm and fuzzy :cloud9:

Oh, thanks - live is too short to be miserable-that is how I get by. Be happy - live longer:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

the sticky substance is too funny, haven't run into that yet, hopefully I won't:goodvibes

[Leajess99]

We do this all the time, why does it matter if we all stood in front of you the entire time or half of us did? We were still in front of you. We do it sometimes if one of the little ones has to use the bathroom or my autistic son is having a fit in line. One of us stays and the other one takes the one that has to leave for a minute, then we get back in. Why should we waste all the time we already were waiting and start over every time someone has to pee. We would never get anywhere then :rotfl: .

I have let people in ahead of me that said they were waiting with someone up ahead. Yeah they could be lying and pretending to know someone but I'm willing to take that chance.

Because Disney's Policy is no line jumping and once you leave a line you have lost your place. This is why the family in my case was totally removed from the ride and could have also been removed from the park.

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

[QUOTE=Tinkerbelle's Mom;30365154]I have two major pet peeves.

#1 - Smokers who smoke in non designated areas. I'm with you, I have asthma and it impacts my day. Even with no health issues, it's still a peeve of mine.

#2 - families saving tables at CS resturants while someone gets the food. can't say that i agree on this one. the seating at CS is for Disney guests. guess what, everyone at Disney is a guest. I have yet to see a sign that requires food to be in hand prior to planting butt on the seat. I don't know of any fast food places that require that, McD's, BK, etc... But i guess what you are saying is that if every last seat were taken and all the people had food in hand you wouldn't be frustrated because they had the food?QUOTE]

See I see the 2nd secenario as completely different. What I am saying is that when it busy and the tables are full some people with food, some people just sitting there while thier party has just gotten in line and know it will be a while before thier food is there but they save the table anyway and watch as people look for a place to eat.

Just try explaining to your kid why there are three tables around you with people just sitting there and she has to eat while sitting on the ground. If the tables are full of people eating food it is easier to understand but waiting for food? not the same at all. At least this is my opinion.

Trust me - I get that everyone is there as a Disney guest. After encoutering this behavior a few times I learned quickly to eat at off times so I could avoid this. Does it ruin my vacation - no way. Is it annoying - you bet!



:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I know we are in the minority, but I am with you.
DS (then 8) and I sat on the wall of the little flower bed inside the courtyard of El Pirata Y el Perico right beside a family who ran past us to grab the table we were heading for. They had no food, just sat there waiting for their food while we ate on the wall. Wow, now I feel lucky to have had that wall. I wonder what it is that these people are telling themselves while they sit there at a table with no food while families are eating on the floor. I really think it must be something like..."wow thank goodness we snagged this table or that could have been us!!!" :sad2: Dog eat dog!!! The only other major problem we had was the one I mentioned earlier involving the yelling, cussing family who were saving multiple tables! So most of the time ds and I do actually get to eat at a table without incident, but still..........people can be so inconsiderate.

People who have not been in our situation will not understand. Which is why we are in the minority!! I am sorry about that family being so rude and using such language around you and your DS.

[KorieDWnut]

regardless of age, everyone needs proper hydration and sun protection. obviously the little ones even more so. we took our DS at age 7mo. in July. It was hot as H and crowded. We were very conscious of sun exposure, hydration, ventilation. We encountered no issues and don't feel that we were bad parents for it. for that matter, i've seen plenty of people over the age of 18mo not taking care of themselves with regards to exposure.

I took my one mos old one trip and she was by far the easist one out of my family to care for. She was in a sling that I wore the entire trip. She was just so easy.

[kadesha]

the only things that really bother me are the people that cannot seem to understand what "no flash photography" means and the people who make their way up to the front for parades at the last minute.

[d1gitman]

[QUOTE=d1gitman;30365395]
...Just try explaining to your kid why there are three tables around you with people just sitting there and she has to eat while sitting on the ground. If the tables are full of people eating food it is easier to understand but waiting for food? not the same at all...

I agree it's rude to watch someone struggle and not offer help, helping is called being courteous. Things like lend a helping hand, or a seat on the bus, etc..

But with regards to tables at CS. I just totally disagree (can we agree to disagree?). There are no posted rules about seating in the public areas. There are no signs stating you can only be seated if you have food in hand, that's just ridiculous. Are people allowed to use the restrooms at CS locations if they are not eating there? Or grab napkins from the condiments counter to clean a mess even though they didn't buy food? Furthermore, if someone is saving a seat for the one ordering food for their party, they are using it as a patron of that restaurant and most definitely are entitled. Why is your right to sit any more important than their right to sit down. All parties have equal right to public seating.

The exception would be ADA seating, that most definitely is for people needing ADA accessibility and is marked as such. You and everyone else have just as much right to have a member of the party grab a seat while someone orders. If you choose not to, then that is your choice.

Personally I don't even think using a table at a CS and not ordering food is inappropriate. If so, then I suppose sitting on a park bench in Tomorrow Land at Magic Kingdom but eating a hot dog from Casey's is inappropriate? Afterall, it is not a bench dedicated to Casey's and therefore should be only for guests of Tommorrowland...I could be wrong, but Disney does not restrict public seating to patrons with food in hand. There are no rules saying "if it's crowded, give up your seat for people with food in hand"

As far as explaining to my kid that all the tables are full? It's just that, the tables are all full and that's life. We find another spot to sit as nearby as possible and enjoy the atmosphere and scenery there. But then again we must be breaking rules because shouldn't we be eating at the place we bought our food otherwise we are taking a seat from someone else?

Then again, maybe it's me. I don't let line jumpers bother me. It's just not worth it to me. It is such a small segment of the guests who do it that it's not worth raising my blood pressure over when the fact is, an extra person or two cutting me isn't really going to impact my wait time that much. Why should i let it impact my enjoyment?

[disneyjunkie]

People who have not been in our situation will not understand. Which is why we are in the minority!! I am sorry about that family being so rude and using such language around you and your DS.
I have been in the situation (I'm also a single mom), but I agree with the others.

When my son was too young to leave at a table while I ordered, I made sure not to eat during peak times. As he got older, we started to split up.

Since my family is small, I'm always willing to share our table with others during peak times.

[d1gitman]

I took my one mos old one trip and she was by far the easist one out of my family to care for. She was in a sling that I wore the entire trip. She was just so easy.

ooh, such a bad mom!:lmao:

we have crammed in as many trips as we could with the kids young, before we have to pay airfare and park passes for them. Free is a good thing!

[KorieDWnut]

ooh, such a bad mom!:lmao:

we have crammed in as many trips as we could with the kids young, before we have to pay airfare and park passes for them. Free is a good thing!

I know, I know lol Believe me, I have heard all about it..how bad it is to have taken her so young. If she were my first, no way. lol With my first, I barely even left my house for 3 months for fear of germs and all that. By the third...I was way mellow.

And yes. That trip I think I only had to pay for one child. Yeah, my oldest was 4 so we had to pay for her. But my 2yo and the 1 mos old were free. I bought a seat for my 2yo but not for the 1 mos old going down. When they made me take her out of her sling during take off, I knew I made a mistake. I bought her a seat for the return trip to put her carseat/carrier in. It just felt safer.

But yeah, free admission was nice while it lasted. OH and being able to put the 5 of us in a value was really nice too. Ahhhh...good times.

[Robindianne]

ITA

I certainly see your point and pretty much agree with it. However, I just think that I would rather be offended by someone acting on the side of caution than to live through a living hell of having my child abducted and no one who witnessed it having questioned what happened. I would get over my parenting ego and be glad someone actually cared enough to be concerned over a fellow citizen.

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

[QUOTE=Tinkerbelle's Mom;30367677]

I agree it's rude to watch someone struggle and not offer help, helping is called being courteous. Things like lend a helping hand, or a seat on the bus, etc..

But with regards to tables at CS. I just totally disagree (can we agree to disagree?).

I think you are taking me a little to seriously! :goodvibes

Ofcourse we can agree to disagree. The thread asked for pet peeves and that one is mine. I know I am in the minority on that one.

I also know that a meal eaten on the ground at WDW is better than a meal at home for both my dd and I! :cool1:

Also I wouldn't consider having to eat a meal sitting on the ground a struggle per say.. there are so many more serious issues people have to deal with on a daily basis even while they are WDW.

[lacrosse_lady72]

ITA

I apologize that this is off topic, but I could never figure out what ITA means. Can someone help a girl out?

[d1gitman]

[QUOTE=d1gitman;30368416]

I think you are taking me a little to seriously! :goodvibes

Ofcourse we can agree to disagree. The thread asked for pet peeves and that one is mine. I know I am in the minority on that one.

I also know that a meal eaten on the ground at WDW is better than a meal at home for both my dd and I! :cool1:

Also I wouldn't consider having to eat a meal sitting on the ground a struggle per say.. there are so many more serious issues people have to deal with on a daily basis even while they are WDW.

yay, i guess this mean's that we aren't mortal enemies:banana:

no prob with it being your peeve, just not one of mine.

[d1gitman]

I know, I know lol Believe me, I have heard all about it..how bad it is to have taken her so young. If she were my first, no way. lol With my first, I barely even left my house for 3 months for fear of germs and all that. By the third...I was way mellow.

And yes. That trip I think I only had to pay for one child. Yeah, my oldest was 4 so we had to pay for her. But my 2yo and the 1 mos old were free. I bought a seat for my 2yo but not for the 1 mos old going down. When they made me take her out of her sling during take off, I knew I made a mistake. I bought her a seat for the return trip to put her carseat/carrier in. It just felt safer.

But yeah, free admission was nice while it lasted. OH and being able to put the 5 of us in a value was really nice too. Ahhhh...good times.

i think i am most impressed with the fact that YOU were up to Disney just one month after giving birth. that's impressive.

[Nik's Mom]

I completely agree with the above posters. I find the notion that all members of a party (including small children, kids with special needs or the elderly) should be required to put in their time on the line merely so that the people behind them will believe that they've "earned" their photo with Mickey to be completely absurd, and overly judgmental to boot.

If 4 people are going to take their pic with Mickey ahead of Judgy McLinewaiter, it matters not a whit in terms of actual time to Ms. Judgy if all 4 stand on the line or if one designee does, as long as everyone rejoins the line before their turn is called. 4 people don't develop an ability to pose for a photograph faster due to their time served on a line.

And I see absolutely no point in forcing a 2 year old, or an autistic 12 year old, or an elderly grandparent to stand in a shadeless confined space for 40 minutes or more simply to appeal to some random McLinewaiter's arbitrary sense of line-standing justice.

And I think the pious little group that prevented the bathroom-emergency teenager from riding ToT completely suck. Though I'm sure they felt very proud of themselves for putting the poor kid in his "place" that day.

:sad2:

Thank you! I have 2 autistic sons and sometimes it is near impossible to get them to stand in line. It's nice to hear that there are some understanding people out there in the world. It makes us feel a little less lonely during those difficult times..

[Nik's Mom]

I apologize that this is off topic, but I could never figure out what ITA means. Can someone help a girl out?

Sure! ITA is I totally agree. :thumbsup2

[Stinkerbell317]

I don't have a problaem with "line-waiters". You never know what the situation was. Maybe a kid was going to pee his pants if he didn't go to the bathroom? Maybe somebody forgot their camera back in the stroller? Maybe other party members were late meeting up? You never know what people's situations are. All these things have happened to me in the past and I got the dirtiest looks from people. Am I really expected to go to the end of the line? Seems like this issue gets really blown out of proportion. How does this even cause more of a line delay? WHat's the difference if there are 3 people in the party ahead of you or 5? They're still ahead of you either way. I just don't get it:confused: .

My only pet peeve at WDW seems to be when my kids act like complete crazy people. But that is really my pet peeve anywhere! They're embarrassing sometimes. They always seem to be the only kids on the bus screaming, or the only kids at the restaurant spilling stuff everywhere, or the only kids at the bus stop running around like they're on crack! I try to not blow my stack, but after a few days, I want to tie them to a tree stump:headache: .

[mi*vida*loca]

I don't have a problaem with "line-waiters". You never know what the situation was. Maybe a kid was going to pee his pants if he didn't go to the bathroom? Maybe somebody forgot their camera back in the stroller? Maybe other party members were late meeting up? You never know what people's situations are. All these things have happened to me in the past and I got the dirtiest looks from people. Am I really expected to go to the end of the line? Seems like this issue gets really blown out of proportion. How does this even cause more of a line delay? WHat's the difference if there are 3 people in the party ahead of you or 5? They're still ahead of you either way. I just don't get it:confused: .

My only pet peeve at WDW seems to be when my kids act like complete crazy people. But that is really my pet peeve anywhere! They're embarrassing sometimes. They always seem to be the only kids on the bus screaming, or the only kids at the restaurant spilling stuff everywhere, or the only kids at the bus stop running around like they're on crack! I try to not blow my stack, but after a few days, I want to tie them to a tree stump:headache: .

I have no problem with line waiters either. :confused3

And no you have your kids confused wtih my kids. :rolleyes: :scared1:

[Stinkerbell317]

I have no problem with line waiters either. :confused3

And no you have your kids confused wtih my kids. :rolleyes: :scared1:


:rotfl2: :goodvibes :rotfl2:

If only I could witness other people's kids acting as bad as mine, maybe I would feel better! But it never happens. All I ever see are these little angels sitting on benches or on the bus quietly and politely!

[capecoddisneyfamily]

PIN TRADING!!!!!!!!!!! I do not get it and it annoys me when people cut line to trade pins with the cm.

[KorieDWnut]

I have no problem with line waiters either. :confused3

And no you have your kids confused wtih my kids. :rolleyes: :scared1:

I don't have a problem letting A person or two by my so they can meet up with their party. It really doesn't bother me a bit.

But when there is ONE person holding a spot and then 5 or 6 or more people start shoving through rudely as if I should know enough to move for them...then I get angry and I will pretend to ignore them while also blocking their way. Rude of me? probably.

[t_catt11]

Huh... that's one I never thought I'd see listed.

Then again, none of my family members would dream of cutting a line to ask a CM to see their pins. If they are busy doing their job, it would be rude and inconsiderate to ask them to stop to trade with us.

In those cases (such as in checkout lines), we stand in line like everyone else.

[d1gitman]

this might have been listed already (too lazy to read all 160 posts). the following pet peeves are related to people walking:

1. when a person just stops walking in the middle of a crowd, not considering the fact there are people behind them. for this reason i maintain the 2 second rule :lmao:

2. people walking head on towards me and expecting me to move out of the way, somehow expecting that i am the only one who should move out of the way. i don't move anymore, i will glady collide into someone who just won't share the road. On the other hand if it appears they just don't see, me then i do avoid the collision. I'm not a total monster.:rotfl:

3. groups of people who congregate and discuss something at the entrance to an attraction or in the middle of wide open walkway, blocking other pedestrians.

[MsCoz2000]

My pet peeve is about the trams to/from the parking lot...
When they no further boarding DON"T GET ON!!!! Argh! Trust me wait 2 min and another tram will be there to pick you up!

[diavolobella]

I guess I don't have many pet peeves. I don't mind a couple of people jumping the line because someone in their party is holding their place especially if the configuration of their party gives you a clue about why they might have done it (one parent holding the line, another with a toddler who probably had to use the bathroom, etc.) However, when a huge group of grownups or teens are shoving past you because their friend called them on the cell phone and told them to come on up, it's not quite right. I mean, what are the odds that 10 adults needed an emergency pee break at the same time?

My main complaint in long lines is people who don't pay attention to the fact that the line is moving. You end up stuck behind them while they chat or sit on the railings, waiting for them to realize that the line has moved and there is now a 20 foot gap between them and the people in front of them. It's like, "Move along already, please."

I'm a VERY fast walker, but I don't get bothered by people who are meandering. I can usually get around them, but I figure that for a lot of people being on vacation is the only time they DON'T have to be in a big hurry, so I don't begrudge them the chance to meander. Sometimes it even makes me reflect and ask myself, "Why am I rushing? I'm supposed to be on vacation. Breathe already." That can be helpful for me because I have a hard time unwinding sometimes, so it's good to be reminded to stop and smell the roses.

While I don't have a problem with people saving seats to eat especially if they have small children, someone elderly or infirm, etc. in their party, if I personally was waiting and saw someone who already had their food being reduced to having to sit on the ground, I'd offer them my seat. That's just me and small kindnesses like that are no sweat off my nose.

[TheWog]

I think the worst for me is when the parents of some poor child continue to push hard, when it is obvious kid is flat out exhausted. I have been in so many lines when the kid is cranky, crying, and just plain tried and the parents scold the child and seem oblivious to the true problem. All it takes is a little down time so everyone can rest and everybody will be happier.

We saw something like this. On the bus over to MK one day. It was about 4:00 p.m. and we had spent a couple hours by the pool so we were relaxed. A family with two young children got on and the kids were miserable. They were cranky and obviously very tired. DW and I commented to each other those kids just need to be at the resort, get some dinner and hang out by the pool or go rest in the room. They started to get on the parents nerves. crying and complaining. Mom says to them both we paid for this trip and have these reservations so we are going to use them. which in turn brought out our favorite line of the week "there goes another happy Disney family". :lmao: crying and complaining continued for the duration of the ride. I'm not sure that night was fun for any member of that family or anyone that came in contact with them. I know it costs a lot, but to me this vacatio is about the kids. We go where my son dictates. So if he wants to swim and hang out we swim and hang out. He wants to go to the same park two days in a row we will do that. It's vacation to us. Not the most relaxing form of vacation, but vacation nonetheless. Don't stress.

[mi*vida*loca]

:rotfl2: :goodvibes :rotfl2:

If only I could witness other people's kids acting as bad as mine, maybe I would feel better! But it never happens. All I ever see are these little angels sitting on benches or on the bus quietly and politely!

I think it's because we are more critical of our own kids. :lovestruc They are with YOU so you notice how misbehaved they can get. KWIM?? Look at how many people on this thread said something about their kids yet I never notice it. :rotfl:

I don't have a problem letting A person or two by my so they can meet up with their party. It really doesn't bother me a bit.

But when there is ONE person holding a spot and then 5 or 6 or more people start shoving through rudely as if I should know enough to move for them...then I get angry and I will pretend to ignore them while also blocking their way. Rude of me? probably.

I agree. No need for them to push through and be rude. :sad2:

[Lynn5700]

One thing that I can think of is when people don't know how to control their kids. I love seeing the adorable well behaved children :)

[buffettgirl]

PIN TRADING!!!!!!!!!!! I do not get it and it annoys me when people cut line to trade pins with the cm.

ok, since you went on a limb with that, I"m going to say it - Autograph books. I don't get this. at all.

[d1gitman]

speeders...this may sound a bit odd but there are two kinds of speeders that i have encountered at WDW that really peeve me.

1. The multiperson bikes (don't know the correct name) at the boardwalk. Last Sept there was a group of people racing each other on these. They were flying, i mean rip roarin' flying on those things on the down grade by YC/BC. If i had not yanked my DS3 out of their path, they literally would have flattened him. Seriously, they should put some type of mechanical regulator on those things so that people can't race. How fast does one really need to go on those things anyway.

2. ECV speeders. Just because one can drive faster than the crowd doesn't mean they should. I have had my ankles banged up on more than one occasion and have been 'run off the road' on multiple occasions.

[playswithstars]

IA with the person who said Pin Trading. Only because I had bought a really yummy lollipop from the Italy part of Epcot that I was eating on the way out of the park. This girl who was old enough to know better but pushed passed me knocking it out of my hand to look at a CM's pins. She knew what she did and didn't even apologize about it.

I know one of my Dad's pet peeves during our trip was that I couldn't decide what to spend the last bit of my souvenir money on. I even returned a shirt I bought the day before because I decided I wanted something else. By the end he was like I don't care what you get just to decide on something.

[AlternateEgo]

I think someone holding line is great! If you have small children or a family member with a disability... then I'm sure you agree. It is not like the rest ofthe group is hopping rides here and there, then comin to meet up in the line. Usually it is becuase of potty breaks, need a drink, rest in the shade...

They don't do it to inconvenience you, just convenience their families.

[Nik's Mom]

I just thought of one. Has anyone complained about kids on helleys in the parks? Those do get on my nerves because they can be dangerous to other people.

[pktbMouse]

My pet peeve are the "politically correct police" on Disney boards!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

[Twitterpated Dad]

speeders...this may sound a bit odd but there are two kinds of speeders that i have encountered at WDW that really peeve me.

1. The multiperson bikes (don't know the correct name) at the boardwalk. Last Sept there was a group of people racing each other on these. They were flying, i mean rip roarin' flying on those things on the down grade by YC/BC. If i had not yanked my DS3 out of their path, they literally would have flattened him. Seriously, they should put some type of mechanical regulator on those things so that people can't race. How fast does one really need to go on those things anyway.

2. ECV speeders. Just because one can drive faster than the crowd doesn't mean they should. I have had my ankles banged up on more than one occasion and have been 'run off the road' on multiple occasions.

ITA!

We always here how difficult these things are to drive. To me, that's a reason to go slower than those around you, not faster.

But, ....

My pet peeve are the "politically correct police" on Disney boards!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

d1gitman, I've been slapped around pretty good for suggesting just what you did above.

[ksmommyof4]

When one family member waits in line and once at the front the rest get in line with them.I almost got into a fight with some lady when she did this because I said something lol....I was on my honeymoon and we were in line for ToyStory Mania ride it was Aug of 2008 and there is a guy and a young boy in line ahead of us.And then this lady goes under the bars and gets with them and I really didnt for it to come out so loud but I said to my DH wow thats rude and this lady flips around so fast that I thought she was going to fall and she goes really *****y Im getting in line with my husband and kid do you flippin mind.I was like I was like yes I mind I just think its rude that you didnt get in line with them and she just turned around rolling her eyes.lol....

[mi*vida*loca]

When one family member waits in line and once at the front the rest get in line with them.I almost got into a fight with some lady when she did this because I said something lol....I was on my honeymoon and we were in line for ToyStory Mania ride it was Aug of 2008 and there is a guy and a young boy in line ahead of us.And then this lady goes under the bars and gets with them and I really didnt for it to come out so loud but I said to my DH wow thats rude and this lady flips around so fast that I thought she was going to fall and she goes really *****y Im getting in line with my husband and kid do you flippin mind.I was like I was like yes I mind I just think its rude that you didnt get in line with them and she just turned around rolling her eyes.lol....

But how do you know she didn't have to go potty??? :confused3

I just don't think it's that big a deal. :confused:

[ksmommyof4]

But how do you know she didn't have to go potty??? :confused3

I just don't think it's that big a deal. :confused:


I understand that but why not go potty and then get in line all together...I just think its rude but thats just me

[khertz]

But how do you know she didn't have to go potty??? :confused3

I just don't think it's that big a deal. :confused:

I don't think that's a valid excuse. My dad has always teased my mom and I for how often we go to the bathroom, but in all our trips to Disney, we NEVER had to leave a line to go to the bathroom. She's an adult! A kid, I can understand. I would think that an adult can understand that if she's going to be in a long line for an attraction, that she should use the restroom before getting into the line.

[Shelton123]

I don't mind catching up if they have a kid 8 or younger / a disabled person. But when 1 adult waits in line then the other adults come in, there's a problem! You're adults, you should be able to wait!

[mi*vida*loca]

I still don't mind line waiters. To each their own. ;)

[Robindianne]

I still don't mind line waiters. To each their own. ;)

ITA. At Disney I like to spread pixie dust where I can. That includes letting families get in front of me in line to meet their party. Heck. It's disney. :wizard:

[disneyjunkie]

But how do you know she didn't have to go potty??? :confused3

She should have gone to the bathroom before getting into line. She's an adult, not a 3 year. An adult should know to go before hand, or hold it until afterward.

[Leajess99]

Thank you! I have 2 autistic sons and sometimes it is near impossible to get them to stand in line. It's nice to hear that there are some understanding people out there in the world. It makes us feel a little less lonely during those difficult times..

See, I don't have an issue with families of children with special needs getting to jump the line (this actually happened while in EPCOT waiting to see Characters and it was fine because I understand that) because I know that with many special needs conditions that the children cannot be in the sun for long periods or with some children with autism cannot wait very well. It is the families who have no children with special needs that irritates me. The people trying to pass us had older children and one family that did manage to jump the line had kids climbing on the rails and kicking people while the parents totally ignored them. They were at least 10 years old and old enough to know better. Even my youngest who was 5 pointed out that they were being rude.

[mi*vida*loca]

[QUOTE=mi*vida*loca;30385290]But how do you know she didn't have to go potty??? :confused3

She should have gone to the bathroom before getting into line. She's an adult, not a 3 year. An adult should know to go before hand, or hold it until afterward.

How about if she has IBS? ;) No seriously I'm kidding. Everyone is entitled to have their own pet peeve.

Oh yeah and my BFF and mother both have IBS. IBS is some serious stuff. :scared1:

[Tinkerbell58]

We really don't want to hear your conversation during a show/attraction. Kindly wait until the show is over.

[Leajess99]

I don't think that's a valid excuse. My dad has always teased my mom and I for how often we go to the bathroom, but in all our trips to Disney, we NEVER had to leave a line to go to the bathroom. She's an adult! A kid, I can understand. I would think that an adult can understand that if she's going to be in a long line for an attraction, that she should use the restroom before getting into the line.

Prior to standing in a long line I check with the kids or just make them go to the bathroom. We did not have to leave a line to go to the bathroom and had we then we would have gotten in the back of the line. Also with TSM, there is a bathroom right before the boarding area. I noticed it when we waited in line for an hour in October. Heck we even got stuck on the backlot tour thing and was there for close to an hour (ride freaking froze up and we were all in the sun) and my child was able to wait until she got off the ride. This is the same kid who has the bladder a size of a peanut.

[khertz]

Prior to standing in a long line I check with the kids or just make them go to the bathroom. We did not have to leave a line to go to the bathroom and had we then we would have gotten in the back of the line. Also with TSM, there is a bathroom right before the boarding area. I noticed it when we waited in line for an hour in October. Heck we even got stuck on the backlot tour thing and was there for close to an hour (ride freaking froze up and we were all in the sun) and my child was able to wait until she got off the ride. This is the same kid who has the bladder a size of a peanut.

Sounds like our family! My mom's motto is "Never pass up an opportunity to pee." :rotfl:

[Liann]

I completely agree with the above posters. I find the notion that all members of a party (including small children, kids with special needs or the elderly) should be required to put in their time on the line merely so that the people behind them will believe that they've "earned" their photo with Mickey to be completely absurd, and overly judgmental to boot.

If 4 people are going to take their pic with Mickey ahead of Judgy McLinewaiter, it matters not a whit in terms of actual time to Ms. Judgy if all 4 stand on the line or if one designee does, as long as everyone rejoins the line before their turn is called. 4 people don't develop an ability to pose for a photograph faster due to their time served on a line.

And I see absolutely no point in forcing a 2 year old, or an autistic 12 year old, or an elderly grandparent to stand in a shadeless confined space for 40 minutes or more simply to appeal to some random McLinewaiter's arbitrary sense of line-standing justice.

And I think the pious little group that prevented the bathroom-emergency teenager from riding ToT completely suck. Though I'm sure they felt very proud of themselves for putting the poor kid in his "place" that day.

:sad2:

That was my son and thank you. I ABSOLUTELY agree.

Because Disney's Policy is no line jumping and once you leave a line you have lost your place. This is why the family in my case was totally removed from the ride and could have also been removed from the park.

My son says hi and he hopes you enjoyed the ride. :lmao:

[ilovetheg8rs]

Wow, I just sat here for 2 hours reading this thread!!
My biggest peeves are
1. Smokers-please stay in your designated area!
2. Please don't suddenly stop in front of people to look at your maps, move to the side!
3. Rude people! No matter where you are, you should always be polite!:)

[twindad2]

My biggest pet peeve is admitting I have made mistakes in the past on our supposedly "Magical Trips." For one, knowing the kids need some down time in the afternoon to keep going to the evening activities. Taking things in stride (not sweating the small stuff). To the poster that talked about her kids in line and running around like they are on crack. If you are going to be there in May, mine will probably give yours a run for their money. However, they are excited about being at Disney and I am making a pact with myself to not get bent out of shape about it. My wife is going to keep me in check and keep reminding me that we will return again (as we have for the past two years). This will not be the last time we ever go and I need to enjoy it and the time we have. So, my pet peeve is about me.

[ilovetheg8rs]

Twindad-We just moved to Atlanta from Alabaster! We miss it!!!

[d1gitman]

We really don't want to hear your conversation during a show/attraction. Kindly wait until the show is over.

good one, i forgot about that irritation

[mommymeg]

I guess the only peev I would have is rudeness...
People who get peeved by people stopping while walking, or families holding places in line for others, without knowing the reasons behind it...
Now I do admit that some people are just inconsiderate and will line jump or impede the flow of traffic because they think that they can, but more times than not, there is a legitimate reason...

My attitude is, you are at the happiest place on earth...try not to get so annoyed with every little thing that others do...be happy that you're alive, and financially able to experience such a magical place...there are millions of people in the world who are not as furtunate as we are... And when you do get irritated...take a breath, look around, and be thankful that you are where you are...life is too short to be so irritable!!

[dvcdisney]

I guess the biggest pet peeve of mine at Disney is rude people who, wholeheartedly, believe that they are the only people who matters and are entitled to everything.

This encompasses people who:

-take flash photos in dark rides
-instead of going to the end of the row, stop in the middle
-push and shove to see a parade that they didn't wait for
-believe that they can smoke anywhere they want
-purposely line jump even though they don't have any family ahead
-rudely push through to get into a show like it was the last show EVER
-think that Disney characters are there for them alone and allow their children to encroach on others' time with the characters, especially at character dining
-think that they are the only people in the world who deserves to enjoy Disney

Some of these things do happen by accident and most are very apologetic. For instance, on one of our rides through Pirates, someone behind us took a photo and was immediately horrified when the flash went off. They apologized to everyone immediately and never took another photo. When we docked, they apologized again and everyone was fine and even joked about it. Also, I've seen so many people who sit down in the middle and as soon as they heard the announcement again, they jump up and move to the end of the row. Now this is fine to me. However, when they sit there and stare at you like you did something wrong by waiting for them to move. Now that's rude and all they care about is themselves. Apparently, THEY deserve to sit in the middle, no one else.:sad2:

On the other hand, I did want to say that we have met many very nice and polite people at Disney also.:)

Sorry that went too long.

[Disneynut5]

So, let's say my family of 4 has been in line for 10 minutes waiting on an attraction. All of a sudden my daughter needs to go to the bathroom (even though I took her before getting in the line - kids do that - you know that if you have kids). Is my entire family suppose to get out of line and go back to the end of the line after she goes to the bathroom? If that is the case then with 2 children my line waiting time will double because my kids do this all the time (go and then go again 10 minutes later!)

UG!

You know for a place that is suppose to be FOR CHILDREN you'd think that adults could be a little more kind, compassionate, and understanding towards those children. To me, if it comes down to a adult enjoying Disney verses a child I would pick the child any day, even if it is not my own child.

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

I just thought of another one:

People who become annoyed and beligerent when people post thier pet peeves! :rotfl2: :rotfl:

I thought this thread was a place to vent about out own personal pet peeves not argue over the legitimacy of them. :lmao:

What "peeves" one person is not going to "peeve" another.

[KorieDWnut]

You know for a place that is suppose to be FOR CHILDREN you'd think that adults could be a little more kind, compassionate, and understanding towards those children. To me, if it comes down to a adult enjoying Disney verses a child I would pick the child any day, even if it is not my own child.

Right there...you are wrong. WDW is most certainly not JUST for children. That is a peeve of mine.

:rotfl:

[buffettgirl]

I guess the only peev I would have is rudeness...
People who get peeved by people stopping while walking, or families holding places in line for others, without knowing the reasons behind it...
Now I do admit that some people are just inconsiderate and will line jump or impede the flow of traffic because they think that they can, but more times than not, there is a legitimate reason...

My attitude is, you are at the happiest place on earth...try not to get so annoyed with every little thing that others do...be happy that you're alive, and financially able to experience such a magical place...there are millions of people in the world who are not as furtunate as we are... And when you do get irritated...take a breath, look around, and be thankful that you are where you are...life is too short to be so irritable!!

I totally agree.

I also like people to remember that some adults and some kids have disabilities or disorders that are not always evident to them. My son looks perfectly healthy. Yet last time we were at disney I had to jump out of line with him so he could sit in the shade and treat a low blood sugar. After about 15/20 min we jumped back in line. Honestly, my being out of line for 15 min didn't effect anyone's wait. Dh and DD stayed in line holding the place. But perhaps you'd all rather my son just go and have a little old seizure right there in front of you???? would that make you happy
And then, had we done what many others do - get a GAC - you'd all be berating us for abusing the system.

damned if you do, damned if you don't.

We also take my dad who has some heart issues and some issues with his legs - he walks ok for a while but then has to stop and sit. He doesn't need an ecv and even so, it wouldn't really help much because the heat can be a problem. Sometimes the lines are just too bad for him, so he waits in the shade and as the line is snaking around he sits. Once it gets to a better place he jumps in. And guess what?????? We've asked CM's if this is ok and they say "OF COURSE. We don't want Gramps passing out in line!"

I think everyone needs to not be so quick to assume that people are trying to use the system....give people the benefit of the doubt. That's what decent humans do.

[KorieDWnut]

I totally agree.

I also like people to remember that some adults and some kids have disabilities or disorders that are not always evident to them. My son looks perfectly healthy. Yet last time we were at disney I had to jump out of line with him so he could sit in the shade and treat a low blood sugar. After about 15/20 min we jumped back in line. Honestly, my being out of line for 15 min didn't effect anyone's wait. Dh and DD stayed in line holding the place. But perhaps you'd all rather my son just go and have a little old seizure right there in front of you???? would that make you happy
And then, had we done what many others do - get a GAC - you'd all be berating us for abusing the system.

damned if you do, damned if you don't.

We also take my dad who has some heart issues and some issues with his legs - he walks ok for a while but then has to stop and sit. He doesn't need an ecv and even so, it wouldn't really help much because the heat can be a problem. Sometimes the lines are just too bad for him, so he waits in the shade and as the line is snaking around he sits. Once it gets to a better place he jumps in. And guess what?????? We've asked CM's if this is ok and they say "OF COURSE. We don't want Gramps passing out in line!"

I think everyone needs to not be so quick to assume that people are trying to use the system....give people the benefit of the doubt. That's what decent humans do.

I know for me, all these things as peeves are just that, peeves. Which mean minor annoyances. Something that bug me for a little bit but not anywhere near bad enough to ruin even a fraction of my day. We all have peeves on a day to day basis. If things bug a person more than just a tiny bit, then it is not a peeve...it is something else.

[buffettgirl]

I know for me, all these things as peeves are just that, peeves. Which mean minor annoyances. Something that bug me for a little bit but not anywhere near bad enough to ruin even a fraction of my day. We all have peeves on a day to day basis. If things bug a person more than just a tiny bit, then it is not a peeve...it is something else.
I agree. If you can't put yourself in someone else's shoes, or if the peeve ruins your entire day then it's moved beyond pet peeve and then there is really no convincing these people otherwise.

[Brian_WDW74]

I've moved this thread to the Theme Parks Community board.

And remember everybody...BE NICE. Agree to disagree and don't let this thread devolve into personal arguments and insults. You're all doing a great job so far. :)

[khertz]

So, let's say my family of 4 has been in line for 10 minutes waiting on an attraction. All of a sudden my daughter needs to go to the bathroom (even though I took her before getting in the line - kids do that - you know that if you have kids). Is my entire family suppose to get out of line and go back to the end of the line after she goes to the bathroom? If that is the case then with 2 children my line waiting time will double because my kids do this all the time (go and then go again 10 minutes later!)

UG!

You know for a place that is suppose to be FOR CHILDREN you'd think that adults could be a little more kind, compassionate, and understanding towards those children. To me, if it comes down to a adult enjoying Disney verses a child I would pick the child any day, even if it is not my own child.

I think the general consensus on this board is that if it's a parent with a child leaving the line for an emergency potty stop or other issue regarding a disability, etc, that's fine. I don't think that's what was being discussed in previous posts, because most people understand that kids usually realize very suddenly that they have to use the restroom and can't wait until the line is over like an adult can.

I have to wholeheartedly disagree with the statement in your second paragraph. Yes, there are things at Disney World geared more towards children, but the destination as a whole is not FOR CHILDREN AND CHILDREN ONLY. It is a destination for children, parents, grandparents, families, and anyone who wants to go there to enjoy it. Our next trip in December is all adults, and we've put a lot of planning into the trip already. Should we sacrifice our good time for every kid that we come across? Then we would never accomplish anything we wanted to do! I love kids, and I do get enjoyment out of seeing kids having a great and magical time in Disney World. But in no way do I think WDW is only FOR CHILDREN and that I should yield to them at every opportunity, especially if they/their parents are rude and have the "It's all about me" mentality.

[pilesoflaundry]

Right there...you are wrong. WDW is most certainly not JUST for children. That is a peeve of mine.

:rotfl:

True it's not but the adults that get upset and annoyed that there are children in Disney peeve me. Of course there are going to be strollers and babies and cranky kids! I wouldn't take my 3 kids to Victoria and Alberts or let them run through the spa or anything but we are going to be noisy and excited everywhere else ;).

[DizBelle]

So, let's say my family of 4 has been in line for 10 minutes waiting on an attraction. All of a sudden my daughter needs to go to the bathroom (even though I took her before getting in the line - kids do that - you know that if you have kids). Is my entire family suppose to get out of line and go back to the end of the line after she goes to the bathroom? If that is the case then with 2 children my line waiting time will double because my kids do this all the time (go and then go again 10 minutes later!)

UG!

You know for a place that is suppose to be FOR CHILDREN you'd think that adults could be a little more kind, compassionate, and understanding towards those children. To me, if it comes down to a adult enjoying Disney verses a child I would pick the child any day, even if it is not my own child.

I'm with some of the other PP that this is a peeve of mine. Disneyworld is FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! Basically, if you have PULSE, Disneyworld is for you. This attitude that Disneyworkd is only for children just disgusts me and is so selfish. Just because I don't have children doesn't mean I don't have worth and don't deserve to have fun too.

I guess, according to you, since we don't have children, we're just supposed to keep our butts at home and not enjoy the happiest place on earth. Real nice... :rolleyes:

[Disneynut5]

Gosh, did not mean to offend so many. Just wanted to make the point that people should be more understanding of the needs of children in a place like DWD. No it is not just for children but it is important that the children who are there have a good time and are not expected to act like adults. I was equally upset over the post that said children should just go to the bathroom before getting in line...that works in a perfect world but not in one with my kids.

Anyway, I agree that people at DWD should let a lot slide and enjoy themselves while also letting others do the same...Basic human compassion and understanding. Peace....

[buffettgirl]

I'm with some of the other PP that this is a peeve of mine. Disneyworld is FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! Basically, if you have PULSE, Disneyworld is for you. This attitude that Disneyworkd is only for children just disgusts me and is so selfish. Just because I don't have children doesn't mean I don't have worth and don't deserve to have fun too.

I guess, according to you, since we don't have children, we're just supposed to keep our butts at home and not enjoy the happiest place on earth. Real nice... :rolleyes:

Jump to conclusions much?
no one said stay home, but I think the OP was simply pointing out that a lot of the peeves are directed at behaviors that just come with kids, in a place that is for children as well as adults. It's not like we're taking our kids into a place that they have no business being in, they belong at disney, so given that fact, then you have to expect that there will be children behaving like children there.

[Dani C]

I love children and anyone who knows me would confirm that without a second thought, but I do not always approve of their behavior or that of their parents.

I understand that while at Disney parents want their children to enjoy themselves and have a great time, but I would appreciate it if those same parents could teach their children to be respectful of others and to behave appropriately. Please don't misunderstand as I have seen very well behaved children in the parks, but I have also seen many that I can only hope are not allowed to behave as badly at their homes as they do in public.

I have to also admit that some of their parents do not act much better.

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

Jump to conclusions much?
no one said stay home, but I think the OP was simply pointing out that a lot of the peeves are directed at behaviors that just come with kids, in a place that is for children as well as adults. It's not like we're taking our kids into a place that they have no business being in, they belong at disney, so given that fact, then you have to expect that there will be children behaving like children there.

Bold Mine
I disagree with that. I have seen many of the behaviors discussed in adults as well not just kids! I expect to see childish behavior in children not adults. :goodvibes

[buffettgirl]

Bold Mine
I disagree with that. I have seen many of the behaviors discussed in adults as well not just kids! I expect to see childish behavior in children not adults. :goodvibes

hahah...so true. I meant I was specifically talking about kids who have to leave the to go pee.....that sort of thing.

[rodeo65]

Haven't even read through the thread yet, but this one gets my laugh of the day praline. Almost spit my water on the keyboard.

course it would have been good to click the box to include what was so funny...

It was the one about good parents being tortured by their kids.

Mine do that too sometimes - really just to keep me sharp, I'm sure.

[rodeo65]

My pet peeve is when people get defensive and assume you are trying to do something you are not suppose to. My DD(7) has Down Syndrome so we get her a GAC and also the sticker that allows us to use her stroller as a wheel chair. Every once and a while we will get dirty looks from people standing in line as we walk into the handicapped entrance or bring the stroller into an area where strollers are normally not allowed to go. Then, when they see my daughter they try to act nice. I understand that their are a lot of people that try to "cheat" the system and it is frustrating to wait in line and see somone that "Appears" to be getting on the ride quicker, but to some degree you need to let the CMs do their jobs. Disney does not need all guests to be the crowd police. If we are doing something that we should not be doing, a CM will let us know about it. What's even worse than this is when people still give us dirty looks even when they see DD.
This makes me a little nervous. June will be our first trip with our children. DS has just been diagnosed ADHD so we will be obtaining a GAC for him...there is no way he'll be able to manage hour long waits. I'm almost afraid of it though, since he "looks normal". I assume we'll be getting lots of side eyes.

[summermac]

This:
My son says hi and he hopes you enjoyed the ride.

almost made me spit out my pop. :lmao:


And buffettgirl, does your dad suffer from peripheral arterty disease? My mom does which is why I asked.


Hmmm...in terms of pet peeves, mine are the usual ones listed. But here's an odd one, not WDW related:
when people squeeze toothpaste in the middle of the tube instead of the bottom. WHY?!?!?!!

Oh and the lack of decent coffee at WDW is going to peeve me too. I've got two preschoolers. I NEED MY CAFFEINE darnit.

As a parent, the one thing that really bothers me is when someone without children gives me the stink eye if my child is not behaving the way they feel he should behave. My son is pretty wound up and he's constantly on the go. I do my best to disclipine him and keep him in check but he's still a 4 year old boy. I always just want to scream at the person and say, "DO YOU NOT REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO HAVE A CHILD?!?!! Cut him some slack." And actually I did say this one time to someone a couple of years ago. I had just about had enough of this person making snide comments about my son who honestly was not being that bad - typical 3 year old behavior of excitement and happiness. This person was just being a real jerk so I finally said to him, "Dude, the kid is three. I'm sure your children were PERFECT. Shut up," and walked away. BTW, this was not at WDW. It was at a fair.

[greens_in_WA]

Regarding the WDW is for kids statement:
1. I think that we are all a bunch of overgrown kids (at least I am and I still have tantrums to prove it).
2. The only areas that are just for kids are the playgrounds or babycenters, everything else is fair game for all of us.

I think that I have more fun at Disney (Land or World take your pick) than the kids.

[mi*vida*loca]

Yes another pet peeve is people who complain about unruly kids. Kids have their moments too. If you see a kid misbehaving maybe he's just having a moment. My DS is overly hyper when excited. I have to calm him down and sometimes it takes a little longer to get his attention and make him focus.

[buffettgirl]

And buffettgirl, does your dad suffer from peripheral arterty disease? My mom does which is why I asked.


Yes, he does. Thankfully he had some other medical problems over the past 2 years which has resulted in him 1) quitting smoking 2) losing a ton of weight 3) getting overall healthier. He walks a LOT better now than he has in the past 10 years. He would rather die than use an scooter. Last time we were sure he was going to have to, but he sucked it up. (unwisely, IMO) but I think this year he's going to do just fine.

[summermac]

Yes, he does. Thankfully he had some other medical problems over the past 2 years which has resulted in him 1) quitting smoking 2) losing a ton of weight 3) getting overall healthier. He walks a LOT better now than he has in the past 10 years. He would rather die than use an scooter. Last time we were sure he was going to have to, but he sucked it up. (unwisely, IMO) but I think this year he's going to do just fine.


My mom would also rather die than use a scooter. She had the bypass surgery a year ago and just had another (minor) surgery to remove scar tissue in one leg and is slated for the other leg to be done 3/3.

PAD is so scary to me b/c my grandfather ultimately died of it when I was 10 & he was 54. My mom is only 50. Anyway, it freaks me out big time for myself. Like your dad, my mom has quit smoking and she did start exercising until this last surgery but will start back up again as soon as she's able.

Okay, I'm about to become someone's pet peeve b/c I'm having a private conversation in a thread. It just sparked my curiosity when you mentioned leg troubles. :)

[karriemouse]

Line cutters... line cutters... line cutters!!!!! Can't you see I've experienced a lot of that this week???

Not the 'joining my party in line' ones tho (I do believe that there are many legitimate reasons for that) but the 'I can see there's a line (eg at Guest Services in IOA this am) but I'm far too important to stand in it behind all you losers who have been waiting for ages'. And then when I point it out to you you act as tho I'm the rude one! :furious:

I hope karma comes to getcha...

[Phil'sFrontier]

My peeve is about forums.

.....somebody will post a legitimate question about WDW and it will get a few short responses. Someone else will post up about their problem child, or rude waiter, and they get 17 pages of responses in a day!

I really wish people on the forum would try hard to answer other diser's ?s.
Honestly(yeah I said it:P) I have a hard time getting good answers out of you guys!

[jusero]

I just thought of another one:

People who become annoyed and beligerent when people post thier pet peeves! :rotfl2: :rotfl:

I thought this thread was a place to vent about out own personal pet peeves not argue over the legitimacy of them. :lmao:

What "peeves" one person is not going to "peeve" another.

I hear you! My old boss is just like that. When we had a "what is your pet peeve" thing in one of our meetings and it got to me, I said, "the so-called word aksed." Her response was, "well, you don't say all words perfectly either!" Didn't say I did! You ASKED my pet peeve, and I told you. It's MY pet peeve ... whether you agree with it or not. Sheesh!

[jusero]

Just found this thread and had fun looking through it. I agree with most and not with others, but that's what pet peeves are all about. I have two that I can think of right off the top of my head:

1) When I talk about WDW (and I do this lot) and someone says they didn't like Disneyland, so they know they won't like the World. This isn't my peeve, they just really don't know. My peeve is that when I tell them it is soooooooo not the same, they argue that all amusement parks are the same.

2) My biggest peeve is from my last trip with my nieces and nephew. Most of them decided that, since this was their vacation too, they wanted to sleep in and not even get out of bed before 10 a.m.! OK, if that's your choice. But don't come to me later and complain that you didn't get to go on all the rides you wanted and that it is unfair that those of us who did get up and get moving got to go on all of them. :scared1: