Just got back...most annoying things:

[MichiganDVC]

Since everyone loves a nitpicky thread about tiny annoyances that occur, I thought I would add mine from my previous vacation:
1. Loud people at restaurants. Holy crap, is the entire world deaf? You do not have to scream to the people sitting across the table from you. I am not even talking about the kids. I totally understand when babies cry, kids squeal with excitement or get a little too loud and rambunctious. It's called being a kid. But do grown men have to talk in the world loudest voice to the person sitting across the table from them? The whole meal? This happened at Fultons...this happened at Sanaa...

2. If you're going to do the Disney dining plan, please understand what it means. Maybe I just chose to get a Diet Coke from Casey's without enough time before Wishes started, but boy were there some uninformed people in line in front of me. They had no idea what card the DDP was on, what credits were left, what credits meant, what they were ordering& When I did free dining last August, I had my snacks preplanned a month ahead of time. Get it together people!

3. When the CM says, "please turn your cell phones off," he is not saying it because he thinks you'll get injured by having your cell phone on, or that you won't be able to enjoy the show at the same time, it's because the bright light from your phone is extremely annoying to the people behind you! Namely, ME. Did that father really have to look through an entire cellphone's worth of vacation photos during the entire Carousel of Progress?? Even his five-year-old son told him to put his phone down twice.

4. The inevitable people without purpose. It seemed that as soon as I figure out where I wanted to go, whether it be a certain direction towards a ride, or I spotted a line it was a little bit shorter a distance away, this is when the people without purpose would get in front of me and just move very slowly with no direction at all. I would understand if they stopped completely and pulled out a map. But no, just strolling around like it's a lazy Sunday on the beach. They had no sense of urgency, mainly because they had no idea where they were going or what they were doing. Their next move was completely unpredictable and usually to turn completely around and smack into you.

5. BTGs!!! Just kidding, I saw tons of them and they never bothered me one bit. The only group that bothered me was in Country Bear Jamboree. They spent most of the time either taking pictures of each other, texting, or generally making snarky but not funny comments out loud about the show. Oh, and they were American teenagers by the way.

One of my favorite parts of the trip was an absolute deluge at Epcot. We just arrived on the monorail and basically had to play Frogger with the lightning to get through bag check and ticket area. We made it all the way to la cantina in Mexico by hiding under shelters as we went. We had ponchos on, of course, but the best part is that no one else was out on the paths!! Everyone else was poncho-less and huddled inside the stores. It was so freeing!! ;-)

 

[FiggieFan]

4. The inevitable people without purpose. It seemed that as soon as I figure out where I wanted to go, whether it be a certain direction towards a ride, or I spotted a line it was a little bit shorter a distance away, this is when the people without purpose would get in front of me and just move very slowly with no direction at all. I would understand if they stopped completely and pulled out a map. But no, just strolling around like it's a lazy Sunday on the beach. They had no sense of urgency, mainly because they had no idea where they were going or what they were doing. Their next move was completely unpredictable and usually to turn completely around and smack into you.

Isn't that the truth! Those who stop in front of you and slam on the brakes, just to stop and then you almost crash into them. And our other favorite - those who walk in a line about 6 or 7 people across, not paying attention to where they are going, looking up, as they are stopping all traffic from going in the opposite direction because their one-way line blocks the whole walkway. Everyone is supposed to pull to the side for them to get through!

Thanks for letting me get that out!

 

[Lizziejane]

LOL...you know when people post pictures of "look how crowded it was in MK today!" - that's exactly what it looks like to me - a zillion zombies walking, in no particular direction.

 

[Sandy Fisher]

The noise in restaurants has bothered me for years. So many of them sound just like a food court -- or the cafeteria in a school. Drives me nuts. I find myself sitting in silence because I simply don't want to add to the noise!!
And the people who meander. Truly, we've been going to Disney since 1982 and since about 1986 it's been that way. They are wandering. Gawking around and looking everywhere except for the fact that they're blocking the people behind them. Worse, when you're behind them, you can't escape! It's like they're on something. Must be on Disney, huh??
I don't have much patience with people who are insisting on being on the dining plans and haven't a clue.
Even at the Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney. Every single thing is marked as to what it amounts to on the plan. I used to stand there and shake my head in disbelief. All we wanted to do was order a drink and sandwich for our lunch. We had to put up with 5-6-7 people ordering on the dining plan and not having clue number one what they were doing. This is fun????
Okay, thanks for giving me the opportunity to rant. At my age, it isn't good for my blood pressure and I try to go with the flow. Sometimes the flow stops so often I can't go with it...............

 

[mamabear0222]

Isn't the point of vacation to wander around, taking in the sights and enjoying the moment?

That's my plan anyways

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[MeganFyne]

Idea: Every counter service restaurant at WDW has a DDP first-timers line. You'll know it b/c it's not moving.

Also spend much time perfecting my "NY walk" where my fella and I can separate around groups and meet up on the other side. Admittedly, I have more chances to practice but YES slow meanderers drive me NUTS!

 

[Disco]

Isn't the point of vacation to wander around, taking in the sights and enjoying the moment?

That's my plan anyways

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That is fine but I think they were bemoaning the fact that people do it in the middle of the walkways.
It's fine to take in the sites, just pull over to the side first. Stopping in the middle of a busy lane is down right rude.

 

[pearlieq]

Isn't the point of vacation to wander around, taking in the sights and enjoying the moment?

Stop and smell the roses all you want, just pull over when you do it!

Let a quick moment of self-awareness in. Am I in the middle of a doorway? Am I standing on a staircase? Are we standing in a big circle trying to figure out what to do next right in the middle of a pathway? PULL OVER!!!

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Isn't that the truth! Those who stop in front of you and slam on the brakes, just to stop and then you almost crash into them. And our other favorite - those who walk in a line about 6 or 7 people across, not paying attention to where they are going, looking up, as they are stopping all traffic from going in the opposite direction because their one-way line blocks the whole walkway. Everyone is supposed to pull to the side for them to get through!

Thanks for letting me get that out!

Human cholesterol, blocking the pedestrian arteries.

 

[mum2four]

Okay, thanks for giving me the opportunity to rant. At my age, it isn't good for my blood pressure and I try to go with the flow. Sometimes the flow stops so often I can't go with it...............

I like it!

 

[brertoad]

Yes, definitely the "loud-talkers" as we call them. Can't go any place without having loud-talkers.


6) Kids swinging their toy swords or light sabers all around hitting people with them, or being completely obnoxious.

7) Single, Double, or Triple-wide strollers running into you.

8) ECV/Scooters that a) run you over or your kids over or b) have kids driving them or c) kids sitting on people's laps driving them running people over or d) backing into you

9) Getting someplace early to get a good seat, then someone or group comes in and sits right in front of or next to you or behind you, generally making you either have to get up and move or be annoyed the whole time.

10) Any child who tries to hurt ducks or other animals, and the horrible parents that encourage that behavior. Seriously, get a laser pointer and make them chase it, ducks aren't here for your entertainment.

11) Having an ADR before other people, and they get seated first, or they take much longer to seat you. (We have been seated about an hour after our ADR at Sanaa before.) Or where you are seated first and others who come in after get their food before you.

12) Getting bad service or slow service at any of the restaurants.

13) Getting cold food or some other kitchen error, where the mess up an order and only bring some of the food, and people can't eat together. And usually bad customer service after the fact, where they don't do anything about their mistake.

14) And also, not only the DDP users as you pointed out who do not understand their plan... The people who have multi-day tickets without knowing what the heck park-hopper means. They will come to the gate of another park and try to get in the same day and jam up lines and you have to hear them explain how they can't come into the park. How many times have I heard "Un park por dia".

15) Body odor. Nothing is more annoying than smelling disgusting body odor. They have a cure for that, it's called taking a shower and deodorant.

I'm sure I can think of others.

Despite it all, I still love WDW, just hate crowds.

 

[MamaSammy]

Yes, definitely the "loud-talkers" as we call them. Can't go any place without having loud-talkers.


6) Kids swinging their toy swords or light sabers all around hitting people with them, or being completely obnoxious.

7) Single, Double, or Triple-wide strollers running into you.

8) ECV/Scooters that a) run you over or your kids over or b) have kids driving them or c) kids sitting on people's laps driving them running people over or d) backing into you

9) Getting someplace early to get a good seat, then someone or group comes in and sits right in front of or next to you or behind you, generally making you either have to get up and move or be annoyed the whole time.

10) Any child who tries to hurt ducks or other animals, and the horrible parents that encourage that behavior. Seriously, get a laser pointer and make them chase it, ducks aren't here for your entertainment.

11) Having an ADR before other people, and they get seated first, or they take much longer to seat you. (We have been seated about an hour after our ADR at Sanaa before.) Or where you are seated first and others who come in after get their food before you.

12) Getting bad service or slow service at any of the restaurants.

13) Getting cold food or some other kitchen error, where the mess up an order and only bring some of the food, and people can't eat together. And usually bad customer service after the fact, where they don't do anything about their mistake.

14) And also, not only the DDP users as you pointed out who do not understand their plan... The people who have multi-day tickets without knowing what the heck park-hopper means. They will come to the gate of another park and try to get in the same day and jam up lines and you have to hear them explain how they can't come into the park. How many times have I heard "Un park por dia".

15) Body odor. Nothing is more annoying than smelling disgusting body odor. They have a cure for that, it's called taking a shower and deodorant.

I'm sure I can think of others.

Despite it all, I still love WDW, just hate crowds.

Love number 15. While waiting to exit Pirates last week, my six year old whispered in my ear, "Mommy, people here really do smell like pirates. Why do they not put clean clothes on in the morning?"

 

[brertoad]

Love number 15. While waiting to exit Pirates last week, my six year old whispered in my ear, "Mommy, people here really do smell like pirates. Why do they not put clean clothes on in the morning?"

Too cute. You'll have to write it down so you can remember to tell them what they said when they get older.

 

[Wendybird55]

I can understand about loud talkers at restaurants - however, my husband has hearing loss in both ears due to trauma at birth. Certain tones are difficult for him to hear and a crowded area with lots of background noise such as a restaurant can make hearing more difficult for him. So he sometimes unknowingly talks in a louder voice to hear himself or I may speak a bit louder so he can hear me. I make him aware when his voice starts getting a bit too loud and try to get as close to him as possible so I don't have to speak as loud, but sometimes the only way for him to hear himself or others is by speaking a bit louder....sorry.

 

[brertoad]

I can understand about loud talkers at restaurants - however, my husband has hearing loss in both ears due to trauma at birth. Certain tones are difficult for him to hear and a crowded area with lots of background noise such as a restaurant can make hearing more difficult for him. So he sometimes unknowingly talks in a louder voice to hear himself or I may speak a bit louder so he can hear me. I make him aware when his voice starts getting a bit too loud and try to get as close to him as possible so I don't have to speak as loud, but sometimes the only way for him to hear himself or others is by speaking a bit louder....sorry.

I think we can all agree that people with special needs are an exception to that comment, and you and your husband should always try to have the best possible time you can. Hearing loss can happen to anyone. Our 3 year old niece has some severe hearing loss in one ear. My brother has some pretty bad hearing loss because of his job, which is unfortunate.

Just generally speaking, there are just people that are loud. You see it every where, especially at Epcot, people drinking around the world and being really loud. Maybe some are braggers, at YC, you typically hear business men talking pretty loudly in the bar and such.

 

[MichiganDVC]

I can understand about loud talkers at restaurants - however, my husband has hearing loss in both ears due to trauma at birth. Certain tones are difficult for him to hear and a crowded area with lots of background noise such as a restaurant can make hearing more difficult for him. So he sometimes unknowingly talks in a louder voice to hear himself or I may speak a bit louder so he can hear me. I make him aware when his voice starts getting a bit too loud and try to get as close to him as possible so I don't have to speak as loud, but sometimes the only way for him to hear himself or others is by speaking a bit louder....sorry.

Of course, if someone does actually have hearing loss then they are free to speak as loud as they need to. I myself have a bit of hearing loss. Nothing major...my dad's hearing got worse as he got older (ok, I'm only 35) and my paternal grandmother always had hearing problems, so I suppose it's hereditary. But having said that, I am very sensitive to loud sounds. I don't get startled, but my ears hurt when people talk too loudly. I actually wince. But I've learned to read lips to supplement what I can hear when in a crowded restaurant.

 

[M5ward]

Yes, definitely the "loud-talkers" as we call them. Can't go any place without having loud-talkers.


6) Kids swinging their toy swords or light sabers all around hitting people with them, or being completely obnoxious.

7) Single, Double, or Triple-wide strollers running into you.

8) ECV/Scooters that a) run you over or your kids over or b) have kids driving them or c) kids sitting on people's laps driving them running people over or d) backing into you

9) Getting someplace early to get a good seat, then someone or group comes in and sits right in front of or next to you or behind you, generally making you either have to get up and move or be annoyed the whole time.

10) Any child who tries to hurt ducks or other animals, and the horrible parents that encourage that behavior. Seriously, get a laser pointer and make them chase it, ducks aren't here for your entertainment.

11) Having an ADR before other people, and they get seated first, or they take much longer to seat you. (We have been seated about an hour after our ADR at Sanaa before.) Or where you are seated first and others who come in after get their food before you.

12) Getting bad service or slow service at any of the restaurants.

13) Getting cold food or some other kitchen error, where the mess up an order and only bring some of the food, and people can't eat together. And usually bad customer service after the fact, where they don't do anything about their mistake.

14) And also, not only the DDP users as you pointed out who do not understand their plan... The people who have multi-day tickets without knowing what the heck park-hopper means. They will come to the gate of another park and try to get in the same day and jam up lines and you have to hear them explain how they can't come into the park. How many times have I heard "Un park por dia".

15) Body odor. Nothing is more annoying than smelling disgusting body odor. They have a cure for that, it's called taking a shower and deodorant.

I'm sure I can think of others.

Despite it all, I still love WDW, just hate crowds.

On the other side of 6 and 7: people who walk into or cross directly in front of strollers and ECVs and blame the stroller/EcV operator for not being able to avoid them.

 

[JanaDee]

Love number 15. While waiting to exit Pirates last week, my six year old whispered in my ear, "Mommy, people here really do smell like pirates. Why do they not put clean clothes on in the morning?"

It is July, in Florida. People are going to smell, even those that showered and put clean clothes on a few hours ago.

 

[minnie mum]

9) Getting someplace early to get a good seat, then someone or group comes in and sits right in front of or next to you or behind you, generally making you either have to get up and move or be annoyed the whole time.
Despite it all, I still love WDW, just hate crowds.

It's WDW, you have to get used to it. You have to expect that if you are trying to find a 'good seat' (parade, fireworks, forecourt show) then just about everybody else is going to do the same thing. It will get crowded. Nothing you can do about people getting close beside or behind you. If they get in front of you- you weren't close enough to the front to start with. If there is enough room between you and a curb, rope, or fence for a palmetto bug to crawl, someone will try to fill that space.

Just sayin....

 

[mrsltg]

I think this is the best thread ever! Loud restaurant talkers are obnoxious and I feel it is my civic duty to report their ENTIRE conversation on Facebook and Twitter... Case in point - dinner with my husband of 14 years at a local restaurant. Candles, pianist, wine, romance oozing from everywhere (left the kids at home!) but the guy behind us. He brought a date and proceeded to tell her how wonderful he was. LOUDLY. He did everything better than everyone else, including her. I felt compelled to ignore my husband (who was ignoring me right back in favor of the loud-talker) and report on this man's activities to my FB friends. Pretty soon it was a running commentary with friends taking bets on where this evening was going.

Just so everyone knows... if you talk so loud as to be disruptive and I'm there, you're business is making it to the webosphere...