Biggest park peeves?

[StillWorldlyWise]

I hate it when we try to get up front to see the parade and some sulky Cannuck is all like, "Excuse me sir but you are blocking my view." Who do they think they are anyway. Love it or leave it I say.

 

[minnie mum]

I hate it when we try to get up front to see the parade and some sulky Cannuck is all like, "Excuse me sir but you are blocking my view." Who do they think they are anyway. Love it or leave it I say.

Oh, look at the cute little troll- bored on a weekend morning and wanting to play. If you are going to insult an entire country, at least learn how to spell.

 

[Granny square]

Oh, look at the cute little troll- bored on a weekend morning and wanting to play. If you are going to insult an entire country, at least learn how to spell.

No school today

 

[cautionersx]

with your mom's disablility, you probably should have done some research inot which rides/attractions wouldn't be a good idea.
you are talking about the Jungle Cruise at magic kingdom, and the tour guide (CM) has a "schtick" that is the biggest part of the attraction. he pokes fun at people, and jokes throughout the ride and makes corny jokes.

another one to avoid would be Monster's inc. where the camera zooms in on various guests in the audience an the the cartoon characters talk to them, draw attention to them,etc.

I'm so sorry about your mom's disablility. mental illness is very real, and not always understood.

I'm hoping your upcoming trip is better. may I suggest doing a lot more research. the disboards are great, you might want to pick up a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Disneyworld.

I was 15. she should have done the research, not me. and I'll never go back with her so I won't have to deal with it again thankfully.

 

[Groovee]

My pet peeve is parents who scream at their over tired over wrought child who is overwhelmed by Disney and the type of holiday it is. Does my head in.

 

[mummabear]

Wow. Really? I don't see a difference at all. The person with the broken leg is just as disabled as someone with a long term disability. It doesn't matter if they'll be able to walk in a month if they can't walk now.

Yes the person with the broken leg chose that they were still capable of coming and did not postpone their trip (a decision I hope I'd never have to make) the person with a handicap doesnt have that luxury.

 

[andyman8]

Planners thinking they are better "travelers" or "Disney goers" than those who choose to wing-it, not do rope drop, not plan, not make ADRs 180 days in advance, etc...

And, no I'm not being a troll. I've just had enough of these "look at those losers who don't plan" threads; it gets old.

 

[Kellykins1218]

Yes the person with the broken leg chose that they were still capable of coming and did not postpone their trip (a decision I hope I'd never have to make) the person with a handicap doesnt have that luxury.

We'll have to agree to disagree because I feel they are absolutely the same. I don't feel anyone's disability, even if it's a temporary one, deserves less consideration than someone else's.

 

[maxiesmom]

Yes the person with the broken leg chose that they were still capable of coming and did not postpone their trip (a decision I hope I'd never have to make) the person with a handicap doesnt have that luxury.

Not every person has the luxury of choosing any time they wish to go on vacation. For many families there are only a few times a year where everyone is free from school/work commitments and can vacation together.

You never know what is going on with another person, and have no way of knowing someone should have or could have postponed their trip.

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

Yes the person with the broken leg chose that they were still capable of coming and did not postpone their trip (a decision I hope I'd never have to make) the person with a handicap doesnt have that luxury.

Um that's not completely true. My mom runs w/ team in training as a fund raiser for leukemia and lymphoma. When she planned to do the marathon a few years ago, everything was prepaid -flight, rooms, etc. She broke her leg on thanksgiving. Had she elected not to go, everything she had already spent would have been wasted, plus any $ she raised would have been forfeited. So she went to wdw, signed in for the race and stood at the finish line for 4+ hours cheering on her teammates. Not something she could have postponed.

 

[Granny square]

We'll have to agree to disagree because I feel they are absolutely the same. I don't feel anyone's disability, even if it's a temporary one, deserves less consideration than someone else's.

Luckily disney agrees with you! What a close minded way to look at he situation. I'm glad disney didn't see my post chemo mom as less in need of assistance!! Yowza!

 

[maxiesmom]

Planners thinking they are better "travelers" or "Disney goers" than those who choose to wing-it, not do rope drop, not plan, not make ADRs 180 days in advance, etc...

And, no I'm not being a troll. I've just had enough of these "look at those losers who don't plan" threads; it gets old.

Just as long as those "losers" don't come and post about how horrible their vacation was, that they had to wait in long lines and their whole trip was a waste of time, we are good.

 

[ThreeBeans]

Wow. Really? I don't see a difference at all. The person with the broken leg is just as disabled as someone with a long term disability. It doesn't matter if they'll be able to walk in a month if they can't walk now.

No kidding

I think I just found a pet peeve: people who clearly know absolutely zilch about medicine deigning to offer their opinion on who is disabled 'enough' to be given modified access. Bless their hearts.

 

[smidgy]

I was 15. she should have done the research, not me. and I'll never go back with her so I won't have to deal with it again thankfully.

oops, sorry, I missed that. you're right about that. she should have done the research

Iwas going to post about other attractions you might want to avoid with her, but guess that won't be necessary.

I'm glad you'll be able to experience disney world in a whole new frame of mind!!! have a great trip!

(you still might want to pick up the Unofficial guide. my hubby buys a new one every other year. it's helpful for anyone!)

 

[smidgy]

Planners thinking they are better "travelers" or "Disney goers" than those who choose to wing-it, not do rope drop, not plan, not make ADRs 180 days in advance, etc...

And, no I'm not being a troll. I've just had enough of these "look at those losers who don't plan" threads; it gets old.

yes tons of people have just as good a time "winging it" as us planners . (and we have been doing more winging it lately).

most of those threads are referrring to people who don't take your advice, and then come home and complain about what an awful time they had. (ie, were surprised how crowded it was, were disappointed they couldn't get in to eat at Ohana, etc.)

 

[Talking Hands]

Oh! I have another one ... Table Vultures. People who sit with at an empty CS table while the wife/hubby goes to get food. Meanwhile, my family comes along with our food on a tray and we wander around with our food getting cold because we can't find a place to sit with all the Vultures are hogging empty tables. When it's especially busy Disney tries to stop the "table squatting" at Pecos Bills and Cosmic Rays but individually seating people, but even then I saw some Vulture who thought he and his family were above the rules.

ETA: I have no problem with people saving a table when it's not busy. As long as people with food in their hands have a place to sit I'm happy.

Because I use a wheelchair I will often go to a table and let my husband pick up the meals after we order. It is very uncomfortable to be in the middle of the CS places with everyone going around you and some of them hitting me or my chair with their backpacks and bodies. Sorry that it bothers you but I am going to get myself in a safe place rather than being hurt be people who don't watch what they are doing. In both Pecos Bill and Cosmic Rays there are limited tables for those of us in wheelchairs to use because of chairs, strollers, etc in the aisles. They are supposed to be accessible but in truth once there are people in there they are not really

 

[Talking Hands]

Being first in the line for a bus, waiting 10+ mins., and then having a large family accompanying a person on a wheelchair/scooter and them taking up the entire bus. That happened 3 times our last visit, we were front of the line each time and had to wait because of a big crowd with one wheelchair rider amongst them that took the entire bus. I really think they should limit the amount of people that can go on along side the scooter rider. Its ridiculous to let an entire family cut in front of the line because one member is in a wheelchair. We missed a few other buses because they load all the scooter people first even if they just arrived and we had been standing and waiting. They really need to put some rules on that and be equally fair to everyone. Having mobility issues shouldn't give you permission to bypass a line.

Since they load wheelchairs first for safety reasons it is not fair when I am in line and they divert me to the area for loading wheelchairs to wait and then I wait again when people who arrived after me are loaded isn't fair either which is what has been happening to me at the parks. If I am in line and would be able to enter and sit in a seat if I was not in a wheelchair then I have a right to be on that bus. That is equal access. I don't ask for superior access nor will I put up with a lower level of access because of my wheelchair.

 

[dmiller64152]

I've heard the wheelchair complaint from everyone I know who has been to WDW. I can see the other side too. Surprised Disney hadn't come up with a better alternative.

 

[ScotsMinnie]

Since they load wheelchairs first for safety reasons it is not fair when I am in line and they divert me to the area for loading wheelchairs to wait and then I wait again when people who arrived after me are loaded isn't fair either which is what has been happening to me at the parks. If I am in line and would be able to enter and sit in a seat if I was not in a wheelchair then I have a right to be on that bus. That is equal access. I don't ask for superior access nor will I put up with a lower level of access because of my wheelchair.

It's a tough one isn't it. I don't think anyone objects to wheelchair users being loaded first so they can be safely loaded. I think that people object when they are accompanied by lots of other people who then take up places on the bus meaning people in line before they arrive can't get on. There should be a fair way of doing it surely. If everyone lined up together and they know how many can get on, if there is enough room for the people in line before the wheelchair user and their family then they should load the chair. If not they should wait for the next one. Surely it's about equal access to services. Loading a wheelchair user and their family ahead of those who get there first seems to be what causes the frustration and I can understand that to a degree.


I agree with the PP who wrote about not always wanting to give up their seat for others. If I choose to get on a bus with no seats left I should expect to stand or get another one. If someone decides to offer their seat to someone who might need it then that person should be grateful but to expect it is very presumptuous.

 

[Sparkly]

Imagine if wheelchairs tried to load at the same time as 50-60 able bodied people tired and pushing their way onto a bus. Not safe for anyone involved, and especially not the wheelchair.