Have you ever had a shock?

[TheButlerDiditt]

This isn't so much a shock but kind of surprising.

We went into the local Disney Store to inquire as to whether or not Disneyland Paris ticket could be purchased there. The person at the counter whose namebadge indicated she was the manager replied, "Disneyland Paris? Are you sure you even want to go there?" She then went on to say how the park wasn't even close to Disney standards. She had terrible things to say about it. I was almost put off from even going... I can't believe a manager would even say such a thing.

 

[mitros]

Maybe she knows something.......

 

[LadyAurora]

Originally posted by TheButlerDiditt
This isn't so much a shock but kind of surprising.

We went into the local Disney Store to inquire as to whether or not Disneyland Paris ticket could be purchased there. The person at the counter whose namebadge indicated she was the manager replied, "Disneyland Paris? Are you sure you even want to go there?" She then went on to say how the park wasn't even close to Disney standards. She had terrible things to say about it. I was almost put off from even going... I can't believe a manager would even say such a thing.

You will have to let us know if she was right. I have heard similar things, but wouldn't expect a cast member to be so negative!

 

[poohtown]

Originally posted by mickeyfan9194
We were just in WDW Feb 6-14th. Rode the front cab of the monorail four times (two different drivers). I can't really remember what the "pilots" looked like, but neither of them said anything unless we directly asked them a question, and none of those times did my kids get co-pilots licenses. Afterwards my kids asked me, "what's such a big deal about that?" I told them it USED to be a big deal. Hope this isn't a sign of things to come.

interesting because I was so excited to ride up front from all the stories I heard here on the boards. It was really cold this night and we waited 3 times before the front was open. My kids and hubby didn't know what the big deal was but I kept telling them it was worth it. When we got in, I was so excited. I said hello to the driver and he just nodded. He also didn't talk at all and when I asked him something he just answered very monotone (i got the feeling he was sick of answering the same stupid questions). So I didn't talk after that. When we left I asked if there was something special for the kids to remember riding up front (kinda nervous). He said no, he didn't know what I was talking about.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We've found the monorail pilot licenses on the wall next to the driver in a small plastic holder. We usually just help ourselves.

 

[Tiziminchac]

Originally posted by Muziqal
I've got a few...but here are 2 of my favourite:

1. 2 months working at Epcot - still fresh out of Traditions if you're there for a whole year. Working down in the mine (O Canada 360 film) for the day. Few shows under my belt now and have successfully gotten over the ill feeling I had acquired from the party the night before. Settling into a nice quiet day of Q&A's about Canada and maybe tell a few jokes about Canadian stereotypes. A Brazillian tour group shows up. I usher them into the theatre and give them the little spiel. I leave for a second and come back in when, to my left, I see a man completely outside the guest area (lean rails) and facing the wall. I walk over to see that, yes indeed, he is doing his business in the theatre. Mortified and stunned, I asked the guest what he thought he was doing. He turned towards me (still holding his member and urinating) and was muttering phrases in Portuguese. He walked towards me (still urinating) and tried to grab me - for what reason I don't know. His family watched curiously as this happened and as I repeatedly waved my hands to show I meant that he can't do that in the theatre. So, the doors on the other side swung open...he shook off and zipped up and him and his family walked out. I actually had to go point him out to security over at Millennium Village.

What did security do to him? I think he deserved to be arrested. This has to be one of the sickest things I've ever heard of happening at the parks. Maybe the guy had psychological problems. Maybe he was just rude. Either way, that is just sad. And we are the "ugly americans"?

 

[AmazingGrace]

My husband thinks it's funny to burp in public. One time he even tooted in the middle Family Christian Bookstore. I could hear him fvrom across the store. Major embarrassment!! Well, there we were in MK, walking down Mainstreet, when he lets out a honking burp!! I then proceed to tell him how rude it sounded, and he denies it. I finally said,"bull puckey, I HEARD you!!" This old lady comes up from behind us and says, "I heard it too, young man, and you should be ashamed of yourself!" I thanked the lady, and we all laughed!!
Then there was the lady who was bawling during Spectromagic. "AWWW It's just so....MAGICAL!!" I didn't know this lady from Adam, but i wanted to reach out and HUG her. That was a good shock!!!

 

[ericamanda01]

It has taken me days to read through all of these ( yes all 39 pages) and my sides hurt from laughing! I have to say that we were really lucky and have never encountered anyone with such terrible behavior. And I hope we don't. Please keep this thread going it's great!

 

[eclipseSD]

One of the interesting aspects of people watching at the parks (especially MK) is the similarity of complaints and arguments between grumpy families who obviously need some time by themselves.

My favorites:

"You don't like it? Fine! Go back to the hotel and be a *any form of idiot*. See if we care."

"If you keep this up, its back in the car and right back home. I'm serious!"

"What do you mean you don't want to to ride *any attraction*. We've been waiting two hours, and now you want to turn back. **Various forms of "Gosh darn it"**"

"I'm sick of doing what he wants to do all the time. I hate these rides. Let go to **other attraction**"

There are many other common comments from stressed out families, which have become less and less shocking after seeing it all the time.

 

[LoriAnn630]

Wow! Anyone abusing children, including letting them burn up in the sun should be reported!! I hope I dont see anything like that!

 

[Minnie Mi]

Last year, a guy in his mid 20s (with girlfriend) thought it was hysterical to keep bumping our car in the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. My DS was 3 and I asked him to stop and he said that was the best part of the ride. Well, maybe trying to hurt little kids is a thrill experience for him but not for any 3 year old. My DS wasn't hurt but that's beside the point. There are signs posted that instruct drivers not to hit other cars. They aren't bumper cars! I can't tell you how angry I was.

 

[tazz23]

The first time I went to Disneyland Paris, I went with my Mum, Dad and my brother. We had a brilliant time in the morning and decided to return to the hotel for a rest. Somehow, my hand didnt get stamped for re-entry (I was young, caught up in the magic and wasnt really aware you needed too). Nevertheless, when we returned later, the CMs wouldnt let me back into the park- despite my mum and dad and brother all having hand stamps and having 4 tickets. The CMs were all talking loudly in french and refusing me entry and I had no idea what was going on- The rest of my family were on the other side of the turnstiles talking to the CMs. I got so worked up, I started crying and they still wouldnt let me in. I know it was my fault for not getting stamped, but the way they made me feel surprised and shocked me- I was a child with the rest of my family- Im certain they could have treated this situation better. I still remember it to this day.

 

[dcentity2000]

I took tazz to Disneyland Paris recently for her birthday and was a bit unsettled to find in the course of our journey a hostile and officious cast member snapping at my beloved girlfriend and causing her to cry! What is it with that place?

As an aside I've probably been the shocker to many others at WDW - I developed a nasty habit of walking up to random people, saying 'hi' and filming them for a second or two - needless to say they scootled away pretty quick! I actually have no idea why I found this so funny...



Rich::

 

[IloveWINNIEthePOOH]

1. At Blizzard Beach, my brother and I were waiting in line for Summet Plummet behind these couple who were about our age (late teens) and the female says "I'm nervous." in an anxious voice. Her boyfriend then said "You'll be ok" Leans over and gives her a huge whopper of a kiss, and it doesn't stop there. They don't stop and there hands go places.... I'll stop there. So after about 5 minutes of them moving around and bumping into me (gross) I clear my throat VERY loudly and they act as though they don't hear but they stop. Looks like they needed to catch their breath.

2. When we were waiting in line for Winnie the Pooh ride there is this family of Mexicans (please don't take offense to the way I word it!!) in front of us and they were paying NO attention to there kids. They are walkin around, going up to the front of the line, to the back, crossing ropes, etc. I sort of try to ignore it as they keep bumping into my legs as ther parents stare and laugh at them. My family and I are just being "normal" laughing, telling stories, etc. and I took down by my purse (which only has some chapstick, sunblock, band-aids, etc.) and their little girl is unzipping my purse and pulling things out and dropping them on the floor . I politely say "Excuse me, this is my purse, could you leave it alone?" and I smile at her while I pick up my belongings. She just stares and me and begins again. Not wanting to stir things up I turn to the parents and say "Could you pleae tell your daughter to stop digging through my purse?" They reply with a laughing giggle "Oh, no, she's ok" EXCUSE ME?????? I roll my eyes and just take my purse out of her hands, put my belongings back in it, and hold it in my arms. Her parents look at me and say something in spanich which luckily my brother took some spanish and told me they said... Rude b**ch.


I've got more to come but got to take a phone call.

 

[IloveWINNIEthePOOH]

We were at Magic Kingdom waiting for the Spectro to start. Well, here at my house, thongs are called wedgies. So this young girl with VERY LOW rider pants beds over to pick something up (the lowering of the pants beforeand adjusting the wedgie was a little obvious that I think she WANTED people to see it) So when she bent over **:OP::** there is a BRIGHT pink glow-in-the-dark wedgie and my DB (8) yells VERY loudly to my mom"Mom!!! look she has a glowing wedgie on!!!!!!! Cool!!!" I think she was "proud" of it. Perhaps a bit to much??

While waiting for the tram to leave and people were still boarding. The family that was sitting next to us began to get in an argument and the wife tells her husband, "SHUT UP I am sick and tired of you complaining about the weather!!" She smack his face, and as the tram begins slowly moving she shoves him and he falls out on his knees. The person in the back sarcastically says, "please no shoving husbands off the tram, we want to keep Disney safe. Thank you!" Gheez oh petes!

THis was a bit funny but while waiting in line for BTMRR a little boy about 5 comes up and lightly grabs my "tooshie" Very shocked I turned around and started laughing and asked "Why'd you do that?" The little boy replies "You see that boy over there in the blue shirt?" I look over and wave as I see a boy about my age (15).. (sorry I'm so young) :wink: and also his mom calling his name frantically. I say "Yes I do" The little boy replies with "Well, he said that you had such a nice butt that he would like to grab it, or congratulate anyone who does." And he turns off and goes back to his mom as we all start laughing hysterically!! After the ride the mother comes up and apologizes to me. I tell her it is no problem, I needed the laugh and the "compliment was appreciated! And I look over and wave at the "boy in the blue shirt"

You can always count on Disney for loads of laughs!!!

 

[papagooch]

We were in MK last Jan. and were in Toontown and my son needed to go to the bathroom. When we went into the bathroom there was a guy sitting in the first stall and I heard a radio playing. He was sitting there on the toilet listening to a football game on the radio and had 2 beers sitting on the floor next to his feet. I burst out laughing and almost asked if I could join him but I don't think my wife would have understood.

 

[DisKim]

I've been cracking up reading this board. All I keep thinking as I read these terribe stories is "it's the happiest place on earth". I haven't seen anything too terrible, but I have hear the fighting families. I love when parents threaten to take the children home. If I said that to my kids, they would know I couldn't go through with it!

 

[chell]

Originally posted by papagooch
We were in MK last Jan. and were in Toontown and my son needed to go to the bathroom. When we went into the bathroom there was a guy sitting in the first stall and I heard a radio playing. He was sitting there on the toilet listening to a football game on the radio and had 2 beers sitting on the floor next to his feet. I burst out laughing and almost asked if I could join him but I don't think my wife would have understood.

 

[JKanownik]

DW & I were at Kona Cafe for lunch on Monday and witnessed a shocking moment. The woman sitting at the table next to ours was watching a movie on her laptop computer while she was eating. The movie seemed harmless enough until much to my shock I suddenly see a stripper appear on the screen in pasties and a g string. The computer screen was quite large and was this scene was in full view for any passers by for a good 30 seconds.

I eventually figured out that the movie playing was The Basketball Diaries. Here is the official MPAA rating information for that movie: Rated R for graphic depiction of drug addiction with related strong violence,sexuality and language.

Luckily we were seated off to the side of the restaurant and I do not think any children caught a glimpse of what was going on.

-Josh

 

[Scoobmuzic]

Just got back on Friday and I can only think of one shocking thing right off the top of my head.

Steve was standing on Main Street talking to the Mayor, he had just finnished singing Happy Birthday to me and was just about to pose for a picture with Steve. A man pushing a little girl in an umbrella stroller went to push the stroller around us and the wheel got caught in the trolly track in the road. Well either the Dad didn't strap the girl in or she had unbuckled herself but she went flying out and landed on her hands and knees in the middle of Main Street!
The Mayor looks down and said " Oh My! She just popped right out of there" The Dad just plopped her back in the stroller and kept right on going, didn't say one word. She was fine just a little stunned. We were a little shocked.