A few weird things we saw people do on our trip

[kimberh]

One one of our trips to MK in 1995 it was a BFF of mine and our two children; my sister and her son (my sister was monorail driver). I was 5 1/2 months pregnant and couldn't ride many rides. My BFF and sister and our two children went on SM while I stood in the August, hot sun near Country Bear Jamboree with my nephew in a stroller and waited for the parade and them. I was there for about 45 minutes, with the stroller, sitting with others around. Then this middle Eastern man tries to push his way to MY spot with HIS stroller and wife in tow. I told him there was no room, and right then my sister, BFF and the two kids' show up and he's forced to move his stroller and wife back. There were words because some how he felt entitled to be able to push his way to where I'd been sitting for almost an hour and I wasn't giving up. I was hot, tired, and pregnant and tired of this A#$hole pushing on me with his damned stroller. When the others showed up he pulled out of the area and walked across the street yelling "My brother will find you!" I still don't know what THAT meant but I didn't see him again and I don't think his brother had found me yet.

I had another encounter with some RUDE teenagers in the dark waiting area for Bugs Life last year. It was very crowded and they were playing 'push each other into people' and just about trampled on my four year old (it was dark and she was standing on her own legs so not very tall). I told them to stop it and grow up! (yep, not one of my prouder moments but you can only take SO much) They also had stepped on my toes a couple times. They pushed even more and it happened again. I was getting HOT . Then the doors opened and wouldn't you know it, these idiots are in front, stop at the opening of the door and do a HUGE push backwards. We all almost went over like dominoes but I stayed on my feet and pushed forward to not fall. NO CM's in the area but the mother of this group finally gets a clue and yells at ME for pushing. I was pretty upset and just left the ride. I don't think I'll go on Bugs Life again because it's so dark and I don't want that to happen again.

Makes you wonder who his brother was.

 

[ScottOKW2K]

Makes you wonder who his brother was.

Achmed the Dead Terrorist , perhaps ? (search Google for Jeff Dunham)

 

[So This is Love]

Makes you wonder who his brother was.

Maybe the guy pushing in line!

 

[Figment's Friend]

My dear friend spent several years working for Disney in the guest complaint department.

You would not believe what people will call to complain about or what they will demand as compensation!

The most common complaint and demands for reimbursment are for weather. Every day brought in at least one call requesting the cost of their entire vacation back because it rained for 37 minutes one day.

One family entered HS when it opened, walked straight to guest relations and demanded free admission tickets because it rained on them while they were waiting for the gates to open!

Her standard answer: "While we all know that Walt Disney was a wonderful, magical man, even HE can't control the weather. That is up to mother nature and she is not on our payroll."

I can't imagine some people, honestly. Some people are unreal.
But I gotta say, your friend's answer was very good!

 

[Robo]

I don't think I'll go on Bugs Life again because it's so dark and I don't want that to happen again.

The chances of it happening to you again would be very slight.

I would not let the actions of a few ignorant, inconsiderate fools ruin your future Disney experiences.

 

[SuperTink]

I'm not a fan of fountain bathing - and sure wouldn't be caught dead doing it. But all these people who travel do you honestly believe that you know every single little custom when you travel? So maybe you don't do some of the major ones but I'm sure there are a million little ways you unknowingly "offend the culture" If you come from a place where soaking your feet is common, it might not occur to you that it's considered rude.

I just don't understand the amount of energy that's expended becoming indignant over other people's faux pas. I'm one vacation, why waste a moment being pissed at someone else?

KikiFan: Voice of Reason.

 

[mskayjay]

As it was once said during the WDW Traditions course for all new WDW CMS:

"Always remember and never forget that many guests visiting WDW have left their brains at home."

I would love to wear that on a shirt while at the park!!!! lol I'm sure many many guests would appreciate it.

I can remember being on line for the boat ride at Epcot that shows how hydroponics is being used, etc. (can't think of the name!!!) and a foreign family was in front of us on line. Where they were from is not important. The child is eating an ice cream cone and the entire scoop of ice cream falls off *plop* on the floor and the father very obviously tells the child to just leave it. Now I am not saying that you can always clean up an accidental spill at WDW but this was a huge scoop of ice cream that every person now coming through line would step in, slip on, spread all over. They had gobs of napkins in their hands and it would have been nothing to bend over and pick it up to deposit in the very close trash can. I just looked at them and shook my head and he proceeded to make some comments to me in a language I didn't understand. When we saw a CM we made sure they knew the mess was there so it could be taken care of before someone got hurt.

I have to say too though that as a seasoned traveler I find Americans to be just as inconsiderate as foreigners. I think its just easier for us to point out folks that are different from us. I take less offense of the folks with the feet in the fountain then I do with the dad using the f word towards his child. All in all we've become an uglier culture and those of us who still prefer the old, polite, civil ways are struck hard by the disrespect and rudeness of others.

 

[Lamandpercy]

As a Brit in the US I have alwys found (with very few exceptions) the american people to be very polite and friendly. People are always keen to chat and ask questions about our homeland (do you know my Aunty insertnamehere who lives in London?), it certainly passes the time in the queues. The only rudeness we have encountered at WDW was (and I'm sorry to say) the dreaded Brazilian hordes in July last year. At one point in a particularly narrow queue DH held hands and blocked them from getting through and they were not happy sbout that!

As for the fountain issue - in the UK it would not be at all rude to bathe your feet in a fountain. Trafalgar square on a hot day - there are signs up asking people not to bathe in the fountains but few take any notice. The Princess Diana memorial fountain opened in her memory was pictured on the news not long after opening with many small children paddling in it which peopple said was awful. I rather think Princess Di would rather the children used it for fun than just look at it. Anyway, they closed it shortly after as the bottom was metal and posed a slipping hazard so it was unsafe.

Anyway rant over (almost). If you want to see rudeness try getting on the tube in London in busy times then you'll see rude! Elbows out or you don't get on!

 

[WillCAD]

I just don't understand the amount of energy that's expended becoming indignant over other people's faux pas. I'm one vacation, why waste a moment being pissed at someone else?

I certainly see some folks going overboard in the I Judge You To Be Inferior To Me category, but for the most part, I only get angry if someone does something that directly affects me and my vacation.

* Wanna be loud or talk on a cell phone? Do it outside, not in an attraction, because then I can't hear the attraction.

* Wanna smoke? Do it in designated areas so I won't be forced to breathe it and set off an asthma attack that could land me in the hospital.

* Wanna get rid of that trash? Throw it in a can, not on the ground where I might slip or trip on it.

* Wanna take a flash picture? Don't do it in a dark attraction where it ruins my experience and makes me see spots. Oh, and if you don't know how to turn off the flash, then either don't take a pic or RTFM!

One thing I see that doesn't directly affect me but makes me angry anyway is people yelling or screaming at others - either members of their family, strangers, or CMs. Sure, they're not yelling at me and it's none of my business, but abusive language toward anyone in public sets my blood boiling. I can't stand to see Mom or Dad screaming at their 6 year old to "Shut up!" in a line queue, nor can I stand to see some jerk screaming at a CM because their kid is too short for RnRc by 1/2", or screaming at a CM because their room isn't instantly ready for them at 9am when check-in time is 3pm.

 

[JenM]

This happened to me in Disneyland two weeks ago:

We were waiting by the Rivers of America for Fantasmic to start. A woman left her son (about 8/9 years old) next to our spot while she went to get food. Suddenly I heard the woman on the opposite side of the boy saying "Excuse me!" and I see that the boy is sliding his hand on the railing and trying to slide this woman over to create a bigger space for his group.

The woman looks at me because I think she thought it was my kid, but I made it clear he didn't belong to me and she just held her spot and ignored him.

Then I stepped back a few inches and I hear "OWWW!!!" I had just barely stepped on this kids foot. Barely. But he screeched like I'd sliced it off. I apologize and ask if he's OK, and the kid glares at me. All I thought was "He's got to be kidding."

My friends have kids his age so I'm not intimidated or impressed by this attitude, so I just glare back like "What??"

Finally he says: "I'm holding a spot for my MOM," which is when I realize that not only has this kid been sliding his hands across the railing to make room, he's been spread-eagling his legs in hopes that we'll all part like the Red Sea the more he pushes into us.

So I say "Great, but we're not moving," go back to talking to my dad, and firmly hold my spot, making it clear that he will not be pushing anyone aside for anyone.

Then my cell phone rings, and it's my mom calling from back home. I start filling her in on our 1st day at Disneyland. The kid is still trying to slide into people, so finally I mention loudly on the phone, "And we've got this obnoxious kid here who thinks he can push people over to save spots for people, and he's going to be in a LOT of trouble if he does it again."

I see the kid widen his eyes, and suddenly he stops shoving people. A few minutes later his mother finally shows up, tells him she found a better spot and they leave.

Everyone in our section was thrilled to see them go.

 

[mefordis]

I certainly see some folks going overboard in the I Judge You To Be Inferior To Me category, but for the most part, I only get angry if someone does something that directly affects me and my vacation.

* Wanna be loud or talk on a cell phone? Do it outside, not in an attraction, because then I can't hear the attraction.

* Wanna smoke? Do it in designated areas so I won't be forced to breathe it and set off an asthma attack that could land me in the hospital.

* Wanna get rid of that trash? Throw it in a can, not on the ground where I might slip or trip on it.

* Wanna take a flash picture? Don't do it in a dark attraction where it ruins my experience and makes me see spots. Oh, and if you don't know how to turn off the flash, then either don't take a pic or RTFM!

One thing I see that doesn't directly affect me but makes me angry anyway is people yelling or screaming at others - either members of their family, strangers, or CMs. Sure, they're not yelling at me and it's none of my business, but abusive language toward anyone in public sets my blood boiling. I can't stand to see Mom or Dad screaming at their 6 year old to "Shut up!" in a line queue, nor can I stand to see some jerk screaming at a CM because their kid is too short for RnRc by 1/2", or screaming at a CM because their room isn't instantly ready for them at 9am when check-in time is 3pm.

Wow. Your stress level and blood pressure must be through the roof.

 

[kimberh]

This happened to me in Disneyland two weeks ago:

We were waiting by the Rivers of America for Fantasmic to start. A woman left her son (about 8/9 years old) next to our spot while she went to get food. Suddenly I heard the woman on the opposite side of the boy saying "Excuse me!" and I see that the boy is sliding his hand on the railing and trying to slide this woman over to create a bigger space for his group.

The woman looks at me because I think she thought it was my kid, but I made it clear he didn't belong to me and she just held her spot and ignored him.

Then I stepped back a few inches and I hear "OWWW!!!" I had just barely stepped on this kids foot. Barely. But he screeched like I'd sliced it off. I apologize and ask if he's OK, and the kid glares at me. All I thought was "He's got to be kidding."

My friends have kids his age so I'm not intimidated or impressed by this attitude, so I just glare back like "What??"

Finally he says: "I'm holding a spot for my MOM," which is when I realize that not only has this kid been sliding his hands across the railing to make room, he's been spread-eagling his legs in hopes that we'll all part like the Red Sea the more he pushes into us.

So I say "Great, but we're not moving," go back to talking to my dad, and firmly hold my spot, making it clear that he will not be pushing anyone aside for anyone.

Then my cell phone rings, and it's my mom calling from back home. I start filling her in on our 1st day at Disneyland. The kid is still trying to slide into people, so finally I mention loudly on the phone, "And we've got this obnoxious kid here who thinks he can push people over to save spots for people, and he's going to be in a LOT of trouble if he does it again."

I see the kid widen his eyes, and suddenly he stops shoving people. A few minutes later his mother finally shows up, tells him she found a better spot and they leave.

Everyone in our section was thrilled to see them go.

I have a grandson this age... we would have never left him alone! The mother is at fault for all you just typed. The boy is a child, why put this responsibility on a 8 yr old? My DGS is very responsible, but he is a child, what's up with the parent?

 

[LeesyUD]

You should have gotten a cast member involved. They might not have been able to do anything about it, but, you never know!

The funny thing is a cast member did see it but they did not do anything, I assume that it was for the same reason I did not doing anything about it, bc the show had started and it would have been disruptive. I happy enough that we scared him away

 

[theresak]

I have a grandson this age... we would have never left him alone! The mother is at fault for all you just typed. The boy is a child, why put this responsibility on a 8 yr old? My DGS is very responsible, but he is a child, what's up with the parent?

Good grief, I can't imagine leaving my son alone when he was 8 - and he's more trustworthy and responsible than many adults! It's just poor parenting, period. I don't care if it's Disneyworld, your primary responsibility as a parent is to ensure your child's safety - not a better spot. There are predators at DW too, and accidents can happen anywhere. Fun can be had, albeit safely.

 

[dzneelvr]

We've very sporatically been on the receiving end of unacceptable antics at WDW, but we handle it by direct and honest communication immediately. When a large group of teenagers (country begins with B) began one and two at a time to move in front of us at Star Tours, we let it go for about six of them, then we vocalized what they were doing was line jumping and we would be telling the next CM exactly what was happening (there were about 10 others in line who were joining us in the report). Well, after faking they didn't understand us...we repeated what we were going to do....they magically all left the ride line. Firm, polite, but truth, and, of course, you'll see the error of your ways and reverse your negative behaviour, won't you As long as you see both sides, we'll be just fine But don't think we're going to tolerate rude and destructive behaviour from you that directly impacts us and quietly slink away because we won't. Overall we find WDW to be a wonderful place to vacation and I don't foresee any random act of rudeness changing that opinion

 

[Tarheel Tink]

We've very sporatically been on the receiving end of unacceptable antics at WDW, but we handle it by direct and honest communication immediately. When a large group of teenagers (country begins with B) began one and two at a time to move in front of us at Star Tours, we let it go for about six of them, then we vocalized what they were doing was line jumping and we would be telling the next CM exactly what was happening (there were about 10 others in line who were joining us in the report). Well, after faking they didn't understand us...we repeated what we were going to do....they magically all left the ride line. Firm, polite, but truth, and, of course, you'll see the error of your ways and reverse your negative behaviour, won't you As long as you see both sides, we'll be just fine But don't think we're going to tolerate rude and destructive behaviour from you that directly impacts us and quietly slink away because we won't. Overall we find WDW to be a wonderful place to vacation and I don't foresee any random act of rudeness changing that opinion

I need to remember this- we left AK before even getting in the park after switching lines 3 times because of this linejumping group. I seriously thought I could have "an incident" if we didn't leave right then I was so furious. Still bothers me and I will use this method of dealing with it if it occurs again.

 

[cdrn1]

One thing that bothers me the most while I am at Disney is how rude people are. When your walking in a park and bump into someone say excuse me it is a common courtesy. That upsets me so

Or the equally rude dirty look that you often get when you do accidentally bump in to someone and say "excuse me".

 

[mistymouse5001]

A) If it pertains to Alcohol, its always wrong.
B) If it is different it is always wrong
C) If it is not following the letter of the law its always wrong

NOW

YOU ARE ON VACATION. ENJOY! DON'T WORRY WHAT THE PERSON NEXT TO YOU IS DOING. YOU WILL NEVER SEE THEM AGAIN. IF YOU CAN'T IGNORE THEM, MOVE ON. WE DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK CAUSE WE ARE NEVER GOING TO SEE YOU AGAIN. IT ISN'T WORTH YOUR MONEY & TIME TO GET UPSET ON VACATION. PEOPLE ENJOY VACATION DIFERENTLY, IF YOU DON'T LIKE FEET IN THE FOUNTAIN MOVE ON. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE BIG MOUTH MOVE ON. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE GUY WITH THE BEER MOVE ON. RELAX ENJOY YOUR VACATION IT DOESN'T LAST VERY LONG JUST ENJOY YOUR VACATION. YOU ARE NOT ON VACATION TO PUSH YOUR VALUES AND MORALS ON OTHER PEOPLE. JUST MOVE ON ANE ENJOY YOUR VACATION NAD FOR GODS SAKE HAVE A BEER

 

[mistymouse5001]

Wellllll YES, but that post was the "OFFICAL VERSION" for the benifit of DW!!

Pirate Translation"
Arrrrhhhh Arrrrgghghh! Ahoy matey, ye be observent O' ta ways of O'l Grumpy. ME wench that be we wife has a sharp eye, and Saber! I be sure tat she be a happy wench by not yell'in at O'l Grumpy with the gale force winds that she be hav'in in her arsenal!! O'l Davy Jones hisself be a'tremblin when she be a'rasin 'ta Joly Roger!! O'l Grumpy just misunderstood! Since me went to sea as a lad, I vever had 'da chance 'ta cheer fer a team O' scallywags a'playin 'ta sports games! I just be help'in ta little lassies (and lads) what be leading 'da cheer fer their shipmates!!
I also be hav'in a bridge in new amsterdam tha be fer sale!!
Arrrrhhhh ArrrrggghhhH!!

That seems wrong on so many levels

 

[WaltD4Me]

Weirdest thing I EVER saw....

We went to a P&P party in Feburary, at the end of the party we just hung out on the patio in front of the Plaza waiting for the crowds to go. When we got back on Main Street it was deserted, it was seriously just us and a really, really, creepy guy getting his picture taken by a Photopass lady photograher in front of the castle. He was very tall and thin and dressed all in black. Black hair, long black jeans and long sleeved black t-shirt and black shoes. He was holding a baby doll dressed in a very frilly pink dress, like baby Sleeping Beauty doll and he was posing with it. He never smiled, but kept holding the doll in different postions and poses. It was SO creepy. One of those things that makes an alarm bell go off in your head. (shiver)