Strangest Interactions With Other Guests?

[chiefmickeymouse]

This is too funny! My family and I lived in London when I was younger (we are from Texas) and it never failed that wherever we went very proper Brits would ask us to talk just to hear our accent. We were contantly asked if we rode horses everywhere and if we had an oil well in our back yard! I guess it is all location, location, location...

This happened to me too when we lived in England. I was asked all the time if I was from New York (never even been there). I always wondered what I sounded like from their perspective.

That said, I also think that the British folks sound very intellegent when they talk. They can say just about anything with that accent and sound like they are narrating a documentory on the science channel.

 

[lovebug33]

Some small dogs are seizure dogs. I admit I don't always buy it either.

A lady at my friend's school has a dog who sniffs for peanuts. He alerts her if it smells like peanuts so that she won't get sick because apparently sniffing peanuts makes her go into anaphylactic (SP????) shock.

 

[Nadia_disfan]

We made lots of comments about cute little British kids and their accents. I'm from Nevada, so we don't normally get that. I hope we never offended anybody!

No way! Not even slightly offending, extremely flattering actually, but very funny, us Brits mostly feels are accents aren't exciting at all, so it's nice when people like the sound of it,

 

[Nadia_disfan]

This happened to me too when we lived in England. I was asked all the time if I was from New York (never even been there). I always wondered what I sounded like from their perspective.

That said, I also think that the British folks sound very intellegent when they talk. They can say just about anything with that accent and sound like they are narrating a documentory on the science channel.

Haha!! Do we?! That's awesome! Just call me professor nadi!
Accents are great, I love the deep south ones , and new York has such character, one of my things I look forward to about our wdw trips is stepping off the plane and hearing the first American accent, we all go a bit giggly and know we've made it!!

 

[aprilisis]

All of these stories are hilarious. I have so many stories I dont know where to start.

I was in AK with my husband and 8yo daughter. We were ready to have lunch and decided to eat at Flame Tree BBQ. My husband went to find a table with my daughter. I went to the very long line. While reading the menu the line in front of me move a little (maybe half a feet) when suddenly I hear the men behind me tell his wife in Spanish "OMG! This b***h dont know if she is coming or going". Well I was surprise but I reacted super fast. I turned around and told him in a very clear Spanish "This b***h know 5 different language, know that she is going not coming and will ask you to call me by my first name, thanks". The man's wife was pale and the man's face was priceless. The move to another line. I was laughing. When I took the food to my husband I notice the man and his family was sitting at the table next to us. As soon as he saw me they moved far away. For me it was very funny.

That is just awesome!!!!

 

[Jacquaman]

Wandering around the American pavillion just before the fireworks show in Epoct when I spotted him.

He sat there, in a popup canvas chair, looking smug as could be. They all look that way to me; it doesn't matter where I see them.
He sat there, with his smirk and his better than everyone else stare as he surveyed all before him. They all do this, they can't help it.

As we approched he rose and straighted his feathers so that all could see. And feathers in spades. Hat, t shirt, jersey, even the chair.
Proud ones this lot. They certainly seem to think they have reason to be.
Our colors were not as bold, the rarely are, but were no less heart felt.
Our colors are more understated, chosing to point to box scores and stats than rhetoric.
And they don't run.

Distance closing slowly. Stares never unlocking.
"Nice 'B' ya got dare" in an accent that comes only from living blocks from the heart of the Empire, sacrasm weighing as heavy as the golden Yankees emblem that tugged down his impossibly thick neck.
"Nice Pinstripes" was was our Yawkey Way retort.

Toe to toe now. Ennio Morricone plays his tune. A grim faced stern duel. Nearby strangers watching because they have to, sheilding the eyes of those who must not.

Collective breath held.

Together we both crack a smile, throw our amrs open, and yell "It's Disney!" and hug it out.

We depart simply and move on our way. The Yankees fan returns to his seat. Everyone is all the more pleased with life. Paces away stands a pin station, at which I found a Red Sox B with Mickey Mouse. I brought my purchase back to the peacock and tossed it spinning onto his lap.
"What's this?"
"See you in September."

 

[mmmbop]

I proceeded to walk this family around the hub and point things out that I knew about the MK, as well as some made up things like. Edgar Allen Poe having a favorite bench where he would overlook the haunted mansion and that is where he came up with the poem the Raven. I only did this for about 15 minutes and then then told them that was the end and I hoped they enjoyed it. The husband and wife approached me holding out a $50 bill, I told them that I actually owed them, admitted to just having fun with them and offered to buy them dinner. They said they figured it out after I told them Walt used to love to swim laps in the rivers of america, but they had more fun in that 15 minutes than they had been having the entire week. (personally I would have killed me if I was them, and yet I still do it having that opinion) Anyway I convinced them to let me buy them dinner that night and we now coordinate our vacations with them.

Brilliant! I don't think I could ever do that with others, but I may have to steal this idea for my boyfriend

 

[tyniknate]

This isn't a funny story, but it is my favorite experience in WDW.

In November 2006 my DH and I spent a few days at WDW without the kids for our anniversary. We were in Epcot and decided to have lunch at the fish & chips place. Well, apparently so did everyone else. The place was packed! So while DH waited in line to order, I went to find us a seat. While sitting there I noticed an older gentleman (80s) wandering around by himself looking for a place to sit to eat. The whole place was gridlocked and those who had a table weren't moving. As he turned my way, I decided to offer him a seat with us. He immediately accepted and we had a lovely lunch together. He was from New Jersey and he and his wife had been visiting WDW two or three times a year since the park had opened. He said his wife had passed away the previous year and he was visiting alone now. We talked about his children and grandchildren, my kids, our lives at home, etc. We sat there for more than an hour talking with this stranger and enjoying lunch. He eventually said it was time for him to be going, so he said goodbye and went on his way. As we were getting up from our seats a CM came over to us and asked if we knew who he was? We said no.....he just needed a seat for lunch and we offered. She told us he and his wife had been coming to WDW since its opening and were there several times a year. He was a bit of a local celebrity among the CMs and now they kept watch on him while he visited alone. She thanked us for taking the time and having lunch with him and then offered to give us vouchers for dinner later that evening. I said no, the conversation with him was the actual reward. I think of him each time I think of EPCOT.

 

[knitster]

This isn't a funny story, but it is my favorite experience in WDW.

In November 2006 my DH and I spent a few days at WDW without the kids for our anniversary. We were in Epcot and decided to have lunch at the fish & chips place. Well, apparently so did everyone else. The place was packed! So while DH waited in line to order, I went to find us a seat. While sitting there I noticed an older gentleman (80s) wandering around by himself looking for a place to sit to eat. The whole place was gridlocked and those who had a table weren't moving. As he turned my way, I decided to offer him a seat with us. He immediately accepted and we had a lovely lunch together. He was from New Jersey and he and his wife had been visiting WDW two or three times a year since the park had opened. He said his wife had passed away the previous year and he was visiting alone now. We talked about his children and grandchildren, my kids, our lives at home, etc. We sat there for more than an hour talking with this stranger and enjoying lunch. He eventually said it was time for him to be going, so he said goodbye and went on his way. As we were getting up from our seats a CM came over to us and asked if we knew who he was? We said no.....he just needed a seat for lunch and we offered. She told us he and his wife had been coming to WDW since its opening and were there several times a year. He was a bit of a local celebrity among the CMs and now they kept watch on him while he visited alone. She thanked us for taking the time and having lunch with him and then offered to give us vouchers for dinner later that evening. I said no, the conversation with him was the actual reward. I think of him each time I think of EPCOT.

That is so awesome!

 

[Christine43]

Wandering around the American pavillion just before the fireworks show in Epoct when I spotted him.

He sat there, in a popup canvas chair, looking smug as could be. They all look that way to me; it doesn't matter where I see them.
He sat there, with his smirk and his better than everyone else stare as he surveyed all before him. They all do this, they can't help it.

As we approched he rose and straighted his feathers so that all could see. And feathers in spades. Hat, t shirt, jersey, even the chair.
Proud ones this lot. They certainly seem to think they have reason to be.
Our colors were not as bold, the rarely are, but were no less heart felt.
Our colors are more understated, chosing to point to box scores and stats than rhetoric.
And they don't run.

Distance closing slowly. Stares never unlocking.
"Nice 'B' ya got dare" in an accent that comes only from living blocks from the heart of the Empire, sacrasm weighing as heavy as the golden Yankees emblem that tugged down his impossibly thick neck.
"Nice Pinstripes" was was our Yawkey Way retort.

Toe to toe now. Ennio Morricone plays his tune. A grim faced stern duel. Nearby strangers watching because they have to, sheilding the eyes of those who must not.

Collective breath held.

Together we both crack a smile, throw our amrs open, and yell "It's Disney!" and hug it out.

We depart simply and move on our way. The Yankees fan returns to his seat. Everyone is all the more pleased with life. Paces away stands a pin station, at which I found a Red Sox B with Mickey Mouse. I brought my purchase back to the peacock and tossed it spinning onto his lap.
"What's this?"
"See you in September."

I'm a lurker, don't post often but had to come out of hiding for this
was brilliant. Thanks for making my day!

 

[Christine43]

This isn't a funny story, but it is my favorite experience in WDW.

In November 2006 my DH and I spent a few days at WDW without the kids for our anniversary. We were in Epcot and decided to have lunch at the fish & chips place. Well, apparently so did everyone else. The place was packed! So while DH waited in line to order, I went to find us a seat. While sitting there I noticed an older gentleman (80s) wandering around by himself looking for a place to sit to eat. The whole place was gridlocked and those who had a table weren't moving. As he turned my way, I decided to offer him a seat with us. He immediately accepted and we had a lovely lunch together. He was from New Jersey and he and his wife had been visiting WDW two or three times a year since the park had opened. He said his wife had passed away the previous year and he was visiting alone now. We talked about his children and grandchildren, my kids, our lives at home, etc. We sat there for more than an hour talking with this stranger and enjoying lunch. He eventually said it was time for him to be going, so he said goodbye and went on his way. As we were getting up from our seats a CM came over to us and asked if we knew who he was? We said no.....he just needed a seat for lunch and we offered. She told us he and his wife had been coming to WDW since its opening and were there several times a year. He was a bit of a local celebrity among the CMs and now they kept watch on him while he visited alone. She thanked us for taking the time and having lunch with him and then offered to give us vouchers for dinner later that evening. I said no, the conversation with him was the actual reward. I think of him each time I think of EPCOT.

Humanity at it's best, that was lovely

 

[BrerRabbit1114]

All of these stories are hilarious. I have so many stories I dont know where to start.

I was in AK with my husband and 8yo daughter. We were ready to have lunch and decided to eat at Flame Tree BBQ. My husband went to find a table with my daughter. I went to the very long line. While reading the menu the line in front of me move a little (maybe half a feet) when suddenly I hear the men behind me tell his wife in Spanish "OMG! This b***h dont know if she is coming or going". Well I was surprise but I reacted super fast. I turned around and told him in a very clear Spanish "This b***h know 5 different language, know that she is going not coming and will ask you to call me by my first name, thanks". The man's wife was pale and the man's face was priceless. The move to another line. I was laughing. When I took the food to my husband I notice the man and his family was sitting at the table next to us. As soon as he saw me they moved far away. For me it was very funny.

That's so awesome, don't you just love it when you put somebody in thier place!

 

[EMom]

This is too funny! My family and I lived in London when I was younger (we are from Texas) and it never failed that wherever we went very proper Brits would ask us to talk just to hear our accent. We were contantly asked if we rode horses everywhere and if we had an oil well in our back yard! I guess it is all location, location, location...

Anytime I go to Europe and tell them I'm from Texas, people are very nice and very curious. And yes, I get asked about horses and oil wells. We did have horses growing up, but rode the bus to school. They seem a little disappointed by that. But they perk right up when I tell them (truthfully) that I did have an oil well in my back yard. Sadly, a cousin has the mineral rights.......... They LOVE that I had a back yard oil well.

 

[Cruz91]

My buddies and I were doing the "Drink Around the World" thing at Epcot during ESPN Weekend this year. We made it all the way around to England and were hanging out at the pub. We ended up running into a CM who was off-duty and just hanging with some friends enjoying a few brews. I was not feeling all that great (couldn't have been all the alcohol, right?!), so what did the helpful off-duty CM do? Why he offered me an Adderall, of course! Man, those CM's are always looking out for their guests!

Just to complete the story, I declined the offer, but was thankful to accept the bottle of water he offered instead!

 

[lovebug33]

Anytime I go to Europe and tell them I'm from Texas, people are very nice and very curious. And yes, I get asked about horses and oil wells. We did have horses growing up, but rode the bus to school. They seem a little disappointed by that. But they perk right up when I tell them (truthfully) that I did have an oil well in my back yard. Sadly, a cousin has the mineral rights.......... They LOVE that I had a back yard oil well.

Even in the US, when I tell people I am from Vegas, I am asked several things. 1) Do you own a casino? 2) Are you a stripper? or 3) Do you live in a hotel? When I tell them I teach school, people will look at me and say, "There are schools in Vegas?" Which I tend to respond by saying, "Yes and my DH and I got married in a church!" Cracks me up every time that people would look at me and think I had been or am a stripper!

 

[Bowen9475]

I just spent the last hour reading this thread. There are some great stories here

My story - When my husband and I were on our honeymoon in 1994 we ate at the restaurant in Italy one night. We were seated next to another couple. She had a meal that we didn't know what it was so my husband asked her about it. She told us it was pasta with pesto and asked my husband if he wanted to try a bite while holding a forkful out to him. He thanked her but politely declined. It was a little weird to us.

 

[CAStevens218]

This isn't a funny story, but it is my favorite experience in WDW.

In November 2006 my DH and I spent a few days at WDW without the kids for our anniversary. We were in Epcot and decided to have lunch at the fish & chips place. Well, apparently so did everyone else. The place was packed! So while DH waited in line to order, I went to find us a seat. While sitting there I noticed an older gentleman (80s) wandering around by himself looking for a place to sit to eat. The whole place was gridlocked and those who had a table weren't moving. As he turned my way, I decided to offer him a seat with us. He immediately accepted and we had a lovely lunch together. He was from New Jersey and he and his wife had been visiting WDW two or three times a year since the park had opened. He said his wife had passed away the previous year and he was visiting alone now. We talked about his children and grandchildren, my kids, our lives at home, etc. We sat there for more than an hour talking with this stranger and enjoying lunch. He eventually said it was time for him to be going, so he said goodbye and went on his way. As we were getting up from our seats a CM came over to us and asked if we knew who he was? We said no.....he just needed a seat for lunch and we offered. She told us he and his wife had been coming to WDW since its opening and were there several times a year. He was a bit of a local celebrity among the CMs and now they kept watch on him while he visited alone. She thanked us for taking the time and having lunch with him and then offered to give us vouchers for dinner later that evening. I said no, the conversation with him was the actual reward. I think of him each time I think of EPCOT.

This brought a tear to my eye! Wonderful story!

 

[Nadia_disfan]

And once again my faith in the human race is restored, ..., bless your beautiful heart

This isn't a funny story, but it is my favorite experience in WDW.

In November 2006 my DH and I spent a few days at WDW without the kids for our anniversary. We were in Epcot and decided to have lunch at the fish & chips place. Well, apparently so did everyone else. The place was packed! So while DH waited in line to order, I went to find us a seat. While sitting there I noticed an older gentleman (80s) wandering around by himself looking for a place to sit to eat. The whole place was gridlocked and those who had a table weren't moving. As he turned my way, I decided to offer him a seat with us. He immediately accepted and we had a lovely lunch together. He was from New Jersey and he and his wife had been visiting WDW two or three times a year since the park had opened. He said his wife had passed away the previous year and he was visiting alone now. We talked about his children and grandchildren, my kids, our lives at home, etc. We sat there for more than an hour talking with this stranger and enjoying lunch. He eventually said it was time for him to be going, so he said goodbye and went on his way. As we were getting up from our seats a CM came over to us and asked if we knew who he was? We said no.....he just needed a seat for lunch and we offered. She told us he and his wife had been coming to WDW since its opening and were there several times a year. He was a bit of a local celebrity among the CMs and now they kept watch on him while he visited alone. She thanked us for taking the time and having lunch with him and then offered to give us vouchers for dinner later that evening. I said no, the conversation with him was the actual reward. I think of him each time I think of EPCOT.

 

[dmccarty]

Last trip we were waiting in line for Nemo and it was a long line. I think it was the longest line we waited in that trip which is odd and we never wait in line for Nemo.

I had a very narrow view of the ride loading area but I could see into the car that was being loaded. A young lady in a very complicated wheel chair was being loaded in to the Nemo shell. The floor of the shell extended and her chair was rolled onto the car. What happened next surprised me since I had never seen the car loaded before.

The floor of the shell rotated 90 degrees and pulled back into the car. As this happened the young lady in the chair got this huge, bright joyous smile. She simply lit up.

I could not tell if the young lady was excited about being on the Nemo Ride or the floor rotating 90 degrees and pulling back into the car.

It would have made a great photo.

After we got off the ride we went over to do the World of Seeds Tour. I happened to see the young lady and her family near Soar'n so I told the father what I had seen. I really wish I had a photograph of her smile. It was amazing. Just one of those split second, fleeting moments.

Later,
Dan

 

[DisneyDude_82]

I wouldn't nesciarily call it a interaction per say, however during one of our recent trips, I believe we were heading to DTD or MK and at Pop Century we were waiting in line with a BUNCH of other people as they were loading the a handicap person onto the bus. They had the person on and suddenly out of NOWHERE these two ladies, one may of been her daughter rush through the back door, cutting the entire line. The line was bewildered. The guy in front of us said 'did she have a fast pass?' so when we got on, they guy asked her "so did ya have a fast pass?" and she pretty much was like 'Huh? sure, yeah.' like she had no idea what she had done.