The most annoying or aggravating thing you see at WDW.....get your flames ready!

[GemmaPixie]

If you are at Disney you may not--

1.Ride in an ECV if you are fat.
2.Walk slow, if you do so, go to the side of the path, not the middle.
3.Walk fast, you might bump into someone.
4.Your child may not jiggle in line.
5.You may not leave the line for any reason and come back.
6.You may not go ahead of others down to a further monorail car.
7.Save a table for those waiting in line to get food.
8.You may not catch up in line to anyone who got there before you.
9.Use a stroller if your child is over 7.
10.You may not stop short, someone might bump into you.
11.You may not touch a person standing in line.
12.Your child may never misbehave.
13.If your child misbehaves it would just be better to go home.
14.You must give up your seat to people with children.
15.Get up to do a ride if you are in an ECV.
16.Hold up the ride if you are in an ECV and the ride stops to let you on.
17.If there is more than one ECV waiting for a bus, the second person should wait for the next bus so that the whole bus load of healthy walkers does not have to wait that long.
18.You should go back to your room to shower, freshen up and change before meals.
19.Do not sweat, this may leave perspiration on a ride.
20.If you have a wart or any kind of skin lump don't even bother going on a ride and grossing people are.
21.Don't go to Disney if you are fat.
22.NEVER should your child whine!!!
AND the list goes on.

WHAT CAN PEOPLE DO AT DISNEY, certainly not be human.
If it were up to all of the judgmental people around here, it's like creating an "exclusive people" that can be allowed at Disney and heaven forbid you should break a rule.

Is this new people coming in every few weeks feeling that this is NEW subject, or people who are here for years and feel the need every few weeks to feel better than others that continuously start these horrid threads.

love it!!!

 

[StephanieW]

The most annoying thing I've seen at WDW:

My family and I were on a bus that stopped to pick up other passengers. The bus first had to lower the ramp for an oncoming ECV. When the ramp rose to the bus level, the CM and the woman on the ECV were having a difficult time getting the vehicle onto the bus. She got off the ECV, PICKED IT UP, turned it sideways, and walked it to its appropriate spot on the bus. My DH had to help me pick my jaw up from the floor! I couldn't believe this woman who needed this vehicle was so able to pick up such a huge piece of equipment! This is the reason I'm wary of ECV riders.....sorry, that image just doesn't go away.

 

[Laren]

So many people have tried to just get healthy people to realize that if we unhealthy people had the choice that we would give up our ECVs/chairs/whatever to be healthy, that I think the point has been made that you can't judge anyone by their looks.

There are healthy skinny people, there are healthy heavy people who can walk in parks. There are unheallthy skinny people, and unhealthy overweight people who cannot. You can't know.

The bottom line is unless you're my personal physician, you don't know what's wrong with my body so just please, try to be kind.

I think that the thing that draws people to Disney is that most disney lovers do have sentimental hearts and natural inward kindness. It's just that there's so much pressure to have a perfect trip that people sometimes forget their kindness and thoughtfulness toward others- like say if you're in a hurry to park hop and it takes 10 extra minutes to load a wheelchair onto a bus.

I just hope that the majority of people who see my family struggling with my wheelchair, while I juggle my forearm crutch as I ride since there's no freaking hook for the thing on the rental chair and I need it to get out of the chair and up to the rides- think kindly of us and don't think of us as just an obstacle to get around.

I'll be wearing pink converse high tops, and a smile. If you see me, feel free to wave

Maybe this thread can be closed?

 

[tinkandpan]

I think most annoying thing I have encountered in Disney was the disgruntled looks of people as we tried to push my dad up the monorail ramp at the MK to head back to our resort. It is a huge hill and requires a push- it also requires constant momentum to keep going or he will just roll backwards. This is the only time he requires any assistance while in Disney or anywhere with pushing etc- and he does not transfer out of his chair. People seriously wouldn't move out of the way (when there was room to go to the side) when my mother asked them to so she could help get him up and then someone complained we were trying to rush up to the top of the line. Normally with ramps like that- we would avoid and take the ferry but for some reason the last time it was not running and that was our only alternative- that station does NOT have an elevator.

 

[DisneyGirl625]

Im not sure if this has been said yet but when someone is in a wheel chair and they get on the bus but after getting into the bus and the driver ties down the wheel chair they get out of the wheel chair and sit in another seat. That person ends up taking up like four seats.

 

[GemmaPixie]

I think most annoying thing I have encountered in Disney was the disgruntled looks of people as we tried to push my dad up the monorail ramp at the MK to head back to our resort. It is a huge hill and requires a push- it also requires constant momentum to keep going or he will just roll backwards. This is the only time he requires any assistance while in Disney or anywhere with pushing etc- and he does not transfer out of his chair. People seriously wouldn't move out of the way (when there was room to go to the side) when my mother asked them to so she could help get him up and then someone complained we were trying to rush up to the top of the line. Normally with ramps like that- we would avoid and take the ferry but for some reason the last time it was not running and that was our only alternative- that station does NOT have an elevator.

That is unfortunate but maybe people don't understand how hard it is to push a wheelchair up a long ramp? Not a lot of people have had to do this so they may think that it's an easy thing to do. You know it isn't. Unfortunately people can't be taught these things.

 

[WDWBarb]

I try to turn my patience up big time when at the parks. Getting annoyed at something is a personal choice and it can really ruin a vacation (and yes, I do get annoyed a lot in my daily life - I just choose to take a "vacation" from it!). Disney World is the closest thing to a "perfect world" that there is so I can accept a few annoyances.

The only thing that bothered me to excess last trip were the parents who let their children chase, scare and yes, even KICK a WDW duck. These birds add character to the place and the poor ducks aren't aggressive (like the blackbirds!). When I saw this happen I would look desperately around for the child's parents only to see them smiling and otherwise ignoring what was happening. The one who finally landed a firm kick on a Mallard's rear-end was politely asked by my DH to stop. His parents didn't seem happy about it but we really didn't feel the need to apologize. I'm an animal lover and I still worry about those ducks - who's watching after them when I'm not there? Looks like I'll need to move to Main Street, USA!!

 

[pepperw23]

parents allowing the kids to pee on the shrubs,

eh?

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

this is easy........getting on the flame proof suit............ any parent who brings there kids to WDW and let them wear the DAMN HEELIES!!!!! i was at Cedar Point a few weeks ago and a kid with heelies on ran into a small crowd of people and the parent yelled at the crowd for hitting the kid. the kid run iinto them. he hit me first. any kid with hellies on should be escorted out of the park any park. if you break the rules inforce them and give them the boot. i get tired of the parents who let the kids bring those $%#@&ing things.
now i hope i didnt piss to many people off and if i did, don't take those "HEELIES" to WDW. leave them at home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Laren]

I think most annoying thing I have encountered in Disney was the disgruntled looks of people as we tried to push my dad up the monorail ramp at the MK to head back to our resort. It is a huge hill and requires a push- it also requires constant momentum to keep going or he will just roll backwards. This is the only time he requires any assistance while in Disney or anywhere with pushing etc- and he does not transfer out of his chair. People seriously wouldn't move out of the way (when there was room to go to the side) when my mother asked them to so she could help get him up and then someone complained we were trying to rush up to the top of the line. Normally with ramps like that- we would avoid and take the ferry but for some reason the last time it was not running and that was our only alternative- that station does NOT have an elevator.

oh my goodness, this is so true. Can I just tell you how many letters I have written to Disney asking that they please consider putting elevators in at all the monorail stations?

It is so hard for my husband to push me up and down the ramps, especially the ones that are on the Epcot to MK resort monorail run (where you have to go down then back up at the TTC) that this trip, we opted to stay at the POLY so that we can go to the TTC and only up the one ramp.

I'm not a particularly 'pooh' sized person either, though I am very tall. It's so hard for people to understand all that goes into it for a family traveling to WDW with a disabled family member. I wish I could drive an ECV and save my family the trouble, but I can't.

I wouldn't wish the body I have to live in on anyone, but sometimes, I do wish I could do a 60 second mind-meld with somebody to help them understand what it's like to live in here. I'm lucky to be alive at all, and try to be as careful as we can not to inconvenience people by my being disabled. But sometimes, you just can't go as fast as people would like you to, and that's just the way it is.

 

[pepperw23]

As much as I love them I have to say my husband and teens. We get to the parks and they want to go lightning speed to all the big rides. I feel like I don't have time to enjoy the scenery. I can never get that "fast running song" out of my head lol.

 

[Laren]

The only thing that bothered me to excess last trip were the parents who let their children chase, scare and yes, even KICK a WDW duck. These birds add character to the place and the poor ducks aren't aggressive (like the blackbirds!). When I saw this happen I would look desperately around for the child's parents only to see them smiling and otherwise ignoring what was happening. The one who finally landed a firm kick on a Mallard's rear-end was politely asked by my DH to stop. His parents didn't seem happy about it but we really didn't feel the need to apologize. I'm an animal lover and I still worry about those ducks - who's watching after them when I'm not there? Looks like I'll need to move to Main Street, USA!!

I wonder if he was related to the kid i saw spit in the manatee tank when they came up to eat lettuce

He really wound up before he did it too, he was with a big tour group and the adults just ignored it. He was winding up to do it again, and I looked at him and shook my head 'no'. He gave me a dirty look and did it again. He was getting ready for a third time when I whispered "unless you want to go swimming, I wouldn't do that again." in my most motherly tone. I was eye-level to him in my wheelchair, and he frowned at me and left LOL. I don't think he understood me as no one in their party seemed to be speaking English, but he got my tone enough to know he best not do it again!

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

I could not believe what we saw last week! When we walked through the countries at Epcot and came to the DECORATIVE fountain if front of American Adventure ADULTS were IN IT and those who werent in it were sitting on the edge with there feet in it!!! One of the most classless things I have ever seen! There are fountains to play in and that is NOT one of them!!

Can I confess? Im a table holder.
I pushed around the stroller with our stuff in it when our 4 year old wanted to walk.
I took flash pictures on some dark rides.
My 4 year old thought the railings on the bars were there for her entertainment.


Who knew *I* was sooooo annoying????

 

[Mkrop]

oh yeah I forgot about this one:

There is a very narrow walkway in MK (I may not be describing where it is well if someone can describe it better) It is parallel to Main St, in fact you can see sort of see the parade from there and some people sit on the stone ledge. Well I dont think people realize that this walkway is not made for say two strollers or two ECVs to get by coming oppsite ways and many times this causes a traffic jam. Well one night during Spectro we walked down this way (I could have strangled DH as we did it earlier but I got confused in the dark) So ok now we are stuck behind someone with an ECV and people coming down are having to back out so he can continue down. Now I am not annoyed at the guy in the ECV, he probably didnt know how narrow the walkway was just like us so most of us are waiting patiently while everyone manuveurs to get this gentleman out. Fine but these 3 woman come up behind me and try to push ahead, so I say "there is someone stuck on a scooter up there" and they turn to me and say'but we want to get through" No kidding so do the rest of us but NO they continue to push in front of everyone else until they are right behind the ECV!

Also to the poster who feels attacked bc he has witnessed ECV abuse I too want to reiterate that you never know. DS4 looks like a perfectly health toddler, no he doesnt use an ECV, but my point is looks can be deceiving. His issue is all about endurance so to look at him you might not realize it. I am sure there are people out there who do abuse the system but I do think the majority of people do have legitimate reasons for using them!

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Come on now people! We don't have to agree about the whole ECV/wheelchair thing. Everyone is entitled to their opinions so there is no need to debate it. Hopefully nobody is abusing them and if they are then Karma will get them. As far as the monorail ramps- I can totally relate!!! I can barely make it up those things walking. Forget it when I am pushing a double stroller. My dh has to push it up because I simply cannot do it. They are so steep! I think we would probably be better off with a fireman's pole!

 

[pepperw23]

Oh wait, I do have another one.

People who buy those big hats then sit in front of you during the shows and don't take it off. I ALWAYS end up behind that person. It's all good though.

 

[Patti O'Furniture]

No because maybe that person has a disability that you cant see with the naked eye. DS4 has low muscle tone in his trunk and has been in physical therapy since he was 1. Most people cant tell at this point that he has this problem until they get behind him either going up or coming down the steps. So sometimes we take the elevator to save his stamina for other things.

My pet peeve: People who assume!

I have very poor vision/depth perception. Stairs are a hazard for me. I can't always tell where they are etc. At home they are marked of with bright electrical tape. I am fit and healthy but always take an elevator if possible.

I guess I am annoying as well

 

[disney[xo]sweetie]

i hate it when people call wdw disneyland! ITS NOT DISNEYLAND PEOPLE! RAWRRRRRR! FLAMES!
ok im good now.

oh, i also hate it when people at the bus stop somehow brag about how little theyve seen and done, or how hot it was.

i also dont like it when people with ECVs dont know how to drive them, and end up doing a hit-and-run type manuver! but its really ok, because if they have vision or coordiation issues thay cant help it! but sometimes the member of the family standing by the person with the ECV tells the ECV rider to just go after they hit us!
yeahhh thats happened to us before!

and about the whole "who should ride the ECV" issue, lets just settle it by saying, yes, there are some people who abuse the system, and some people whos medical conditions, even unseen, make it hard to walk for the length of time that is required for a day in a disney park. Its okay to use an ECV if you are obese. Obesity is a MEDICAL CONDITION. which means they have every right to use ECVs. Just remember, no matter what size you are or what your being transported in, whether people can see your disability, or they cant, everyone ALWAYS comes home saying,
"I had a MAGICAL time, even though people thought many views on my ECV use. I know i have a medical condition and i needed that mode of transportation, and thats all that matters."

AMEN.

 

[Hixski]

How about teens or pre-teens who scream through a whole ride just because they can. Or think its funny to see who can stink up a place by passing gas. And try to outdo each other.

 

[exeplis]

This is my first ever post here and I hate that its about something negative.....but first I wanna say I'm fat and I marched myself all around those parks just like everyone else. lol Not only that, but I made sure to stand up on the monorail when it was crowded so that women and children could have room to sit.
Okay, here's the thing that aggravates me the most is at night when me and a million other people are leaving the magic kingdom and standing in the little chained off lines waiting for the parking lot trams and for some reason some people feel that their little group is SO important that they cant be split up so as soon as the tram stops they charge forward to not only their row but the rows around their rows leaving the people who should've been in those seats just standing there. I know its not a HUGE deal, I mean we'll get into the next tram, but really, who do those people think they are??