Little tiny things that irritate you about WDW...Let's vent.

[Piglet's Momma]

-Non-smokers who cough as they walk through a smoking area
-Entire groups (non-smokers or not) who come into the DSAs and try to squeeze you off the bench (I'm reminded of three teenage girls on my last trip. They surrounded me and really shoved into me. I'm not confrontational, but I was forced to finish up and leave before they flattened me).
-Kids at character meals who come up and start tugging on the characters before it's their turn.
-People who believe they're turtles, and move too slowly through the queue.

 

[CheshireVal]

That happened to us on our last trip. We just missed a bus, waited 30 minutes for the next and were at the front of the line. 2 scooters were loaded on first, along with all their family members who were in the middle of the line... no where near the front. Then, another group with a wheelchair just rolled up past a huge line and onto the bus. The driver was totally floored because he already had his spots filled with the scooters and their family members. Luckily, another bus pulled up and all of us waiting jumped on while the first bus dealt with the scooters and wheelchair people. I think Disney needs to find a better way to transport scooters/wheelchairs and even strollers.

I agree completely. I don't begrudge anyone the use of a scooter or wheelchair if they need it. We traveled with my aunt two years ago, and she used a scooter since she has Stage 4 breast cancer and was very weak from chemo. HOWEVER, when we waited in line for the bus, my cousins got on with my aunt and the scooter, and me, my brother, my husband, and my mom waited in line with everyone else.

There's certainly no need for every extended family member possible to board the bus first with the scooter and take up all the seats.

I remember we were close to the front of the line for the bus at Pop, when a lady in a scooter wheeled up with FOURTEEN family members in tow. FOURTEEN! And so they all boarded the bus first, sat down, and my family (we had been waiting a long time before they showed up) had to stand.

 

[Camster0307]

Families that sneak under the rope of the wheelchair-viewing section for the parades and the CMs that don't do anything about it. Then these people have the nerve to ask if their kids can just sit on the ground in front of my daughter's wheelchair once the parade starts! Get lost!

 

[NMAmy]

There's a good chance it was just the other people not listening to the castmember. A lot of times as they are loading the lines up, the castmember will say to you "row 7, next ride" that means go wait in row 7 for the next empty vehicle, not climb in next to the person who is in the process of climbing in right now. Some people either don't get it, or miss the "next ride" part. I had that happen a couple of times this last trip. Both times I looked over and saw the next vehicle was all set to load, except my row was empty because the people had climbed in with me.

Oh, yeah, I had this happen on Kilimanjaro Safari once. DD is a teenager and as tall as I am. She, DH, and I were assigned a row and the family behind us was supposed to be on the next truck. We got into our row and the woman behind me got right on after me and then had the nerve to tell me that we'd need to scoot over so all FOUR of her family members could fit in.

When I pointed out that we could only scoot over further by actually getting out of the vehicle and that I was pretty sure she was supposed to wait for the next one, a CM saw what was going on and made them get out. Seriously, we're not big people but we are adults. How did she figure seven people were going to fit in one row? She made a big fuss about waiting for the next truck but did end up getting out finally.

 

[ZPT1022]

While we're at it...Ladies, please remember to just glance behind you and check the seat. I don't want to sit in your pee or on your toilet seat liner.

I will say that I noticed that the turbo flush seems to soak the seat- so it may not necessarily be pee.

I have not read all the pasts so someone else might have already said this but what really bothers me is the lack of selection on the kid's meals at both ts and cs!! We all were on the dining plan on our last trip and headed over to Columbia Harbour house for lunch. we all had fish but they dont even have fish on the kids menu. The only choices were cold grilled chicken or mac n cheese. Come on its Disney why only give the poor kiddos two nasty choices!
This bothers me so much at every Disney restuarant!

YES!!!! This may be the final straw for us to start eating out less at WDW. We usually liked to do one sit down meal per day, but the really limited choices stink. We're weighing our options for a family trip between renting a condo or house of some sort, or just going offsite more for a few meals. Not sure what we'll do but I can't imagine my kids dealing with the standardized kids meal for a week +

 

[ZPT1022]

I'm not venting - I mean, everyone deserves to enjoy WDW! - but we found the roving packs of overweight scooter people to be, erm... kinda startling. Never seen anything like that in our lives.

My kids are now convinced Americans are the fattest people in the world.

And this sort of attitude is why I will never use a scooter. I could have used one on my recent trip but I refused to, and all because of attitudes like this. Yes, I am overweight, but that would not have been the reason I rented a scooter. actually, the reasons for renting a scooter tie in with WHY I'm overweight to begin with. I am handicapped following a car accident, I even have the tags for my car at home, but this attitude makes it hard for someone who is overweight and handicapped to feel comfortable doing what's right for them to have a good trip. Thanks for that

 

[LakeAriel]

And this sort of attitude is why I will never use a scooter. I could have used one on my recent trip but I refused to, and all because of attitudes like this. Yes, I am overweight, but that would not have been the reason I rented a scooter. actually, the reasons for renting a scooter tie in with WHY I'm overweight to begin with. I am handicapped following a car accident, I even have the tags for my car at home, but this attitude makes it hard for someone who is overweight and handicapped to feel comfortable doing what's right for them to have a good trip. Thanks for that

How did it work out without one? I have arthritis in my hips, two knee injuries, including a MCL tear and a bad back. In August I was in Disney for 8 nights. I found that to be way too much and my hips were hurting for weeks afterwards. In a few weeks I will be there for 5 nights. Hopefully it will be less demanding on my joints. I take 800 mg of ibuprofen before I leave the room and carry more with me.
I don't think the PP was speaking of people who have actual illness/disabilties but the over use that is apparent and the bus issue. If I had to use a scooter I would still wait my turn for the bus. I may even reconsider my vacation destination. Disney requires a whole lot of walking.

 

[PrincessJasmine]

Little things that annoy me at WDW? How about people who judge people that use the wheelchairs and say they "clearly don't need them"? My fiancee looks completely fine, and can even walk and stand. However she can't walk long distances and she isn't supposed to stand for very long (doctor's orders). So most likely when we take our first trip to WDW together, she will be riding in a wheelchair. I'm sure we will get lots of dirty looks when she gets up and walks onto a ride, etc.

 

[Magpie]

And this sort of attitude is why I will never use a scooter. I could have used one on my recent trip but I refused to, and all because of attitudes like this. Yes, I am overweight, but that would not have been the reason I rented a scooter. actually, the reasons for renting a scooter tie in with WHY I'm overweight to begin with. I am handicapped following a car accident, I even have the tags for my car at home, but this attitude makes it hard for someone who is overweight and handicapped to feel comfortable doing what's right for them to have a good trip. Thanks for that

Never said you shouldn't use a scooter - in fact, I specifically said *everyone* deserves to enjoy the parks. I'm well aware of the disabilities that can lead to needing one. My MIL would have to use a scooter if she ever came to WDW, though a cane serves her well enough here at home. I'm glad Disney offers the option.

I only only said that we'd never in our lives seen so *many* obese people on scooters. In one place. Now that I've seen the stats saying that nearly 75 percent of Americans are overweight, I understand why. But it was shocking to see in person.

OTOH, our family would never stare or say anything mean, and we would treat you with the same respect and consideration we give everyone else. So why would what I think affect what you choose to do?

 

[BankBunny]

I hate it when DH and I get dirty looks from people with small children because we dared to take up a spot in line to see a character without having a child. Just because we don't have children doesn't mean that I don't want my picture taken with the characters.

 

[Erin1700]

I dont have time right now to read this whole thread, so if this has been mentioned already, sorry, but the thing I hate most, is stepping in a pile of puke!!
Really people, it happens to all of us and with little kids you never know when they might puke. But if someone you are with does toss their magic all over the ground, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE alert a CM so it can be cleaned up!

 

[akhenaten]

Little things that annoy me at WDW? How about people who judge people that use the wheelchairs and say they "clearly don't need them"? My fiancee looks completely fine, and can even walk and stand. However she can't walk long distances and she isn't supposed to stand for very long (doctor's orders). So most likely when we take our first trip to WDW together, she will be riding in a wheelchair. I'm sure we will get lots of dirty looks when she gets up and walks onto a ride, etc.

Judge not...lest ye be judged.....

 

[agnes!]

Never said you shouldn't use a scooter - in fact, I specifically said *everyone* deserves to enjoy the parks. I'm well aware of the disabilities that can lead to needing one. My MIL would have to use a scooter if she ever came to WDW, though a cane serves her well enough here at home. I'm glad Disney offers the option.

I only only said that we'd never in our lives seen so *many* obese people on scooters. In one place. Now that I've seen the stats saying that nearly 75 percent of Americans are overweight, I understand why. But it was shocking to see in person.

OTOH, our family would never stare or say anything mean, and we would treat you with the same respect and consideration we give everyone else. So why would what I think affect what you choose to do?

You seem to have made an assumption that all the obese/overweight people you saw in the parks were "Americans". Maybe it's more that WDW is a place where not-thin *people* can vacation in some comfort and ease, regardless of their nationality or ethnic origin.

agnes!

 

[LakeAriel]

Unfortunately there are people who pretend to have disabilties. I know a woman who pretends her 11 year old son is "autistic" to get front of the line passes. He's in on the "scheme". It is a disgrace.

That said, I don't think anyone thinks people who need scooters shouldn't use them and be treated with dignity.

 

[JenM]

Little things that annoy me at WDW? How about people who judge people that use the wheelchairs and say they "clearly don't need them"? My fiancee looks completely fine, and can even walk and stand. However she can't walk long distances and she isn't supposed to stand for very long (doctor's orders). So most likely when we take our first trip to WDW together, she will be riding in a wheelchair. I'm sure we will get lots of dirty looks when she gets up and walks onto a ride, etc.

I would never judge people I've never met about their conditions when I see them at the parks. It's not up to me to decides who needs a wheelchair and who doesn't.

But I know at least two people who've recommended telling the staff about an injury just to get a wheelchair because it means they'll get on the rides faster. One of them spent their entire trip in a wheelchair they didn't need just for that purpose. I've heard it suggested more than a few times in the past few years whenver someone says they're going to WDW, and they are not kidding.

It's the people who do things like that that annoy me, certainly not people who need the wheelchairs.

 

[DAISY DUCK FAN!]

I would have to agree with the whole dining ADR 6 months or more (depending on the restaurant) in advance.

We enjoyed the Free Dining three times. Next time, we're just gonna do counter service. Loads less planning involved.

The other pet peeve (previously mentioned) is the lack of sweat tea. I am a HUGE sweat tea fan and could only find it at Trail's End.

 

[Magpie]

You seem to have made an assumption that all the obese/overweight people you saw in the parks were "Americans". Maybe it's more that WDW is a place where not-thin *people* can vacation in some comfort and ease, regardless of their nationality or ethnic origin.

agnes!

Very true! I hadn't considered that Disney might be the international vacation destination of choice for people of size.

 

[Tink's Pixieduster]

I would have to agree with the whole dining ADR 6 months or more (depending on the restaurant) in advance.

We enjoyed the Free Dining three times. Next time, we're just gonna do counter service. Loads less planning involved.

The other pet peeve (previously mentioned) is the lack of sweat tea. I am a HUGE sweat tea fan and could only find it at Trail's End.

Sweat tea? eeewwwwww. I think you mean sweet tea. You can find it at Columbia Harbor House at Liberty Square (fresh brewed and DE-LICIOUS!) and Cosmic Ray's in Tomorrowland (weak), and at Cook's of Dublin at DTD (fresh brewed, not quite as good as CHH). But I agree; we also wish it was served at more locations.

The tiny little thing that irritates me? If spending an evening in the room (tired, sick) there is no TV guide either on paper or on the resort TV channel, to tell me what's on at any given time. Maybe the cable system at home has spoiled us.

ETA - I know that if we are in the room we are not out spending money, but for goodness sake, we already spent the money on the room and for tickets and probably meals. And there is no need to fear I won't buy any "stuff" while there, so if we decide not to hit a park in the evening hours, its certainly not going to hit WDW in the wallet.

 

[deekaypee]

Okay, this is a real minor thing, but the Kodak picture-taking spots/signs kind of irritate me.

 

[Pooh's Pixie]

The smell on the monorail! I mean, sheesh, why can't they pipe in the orange scent from Soarin'?! It smells nasty, like a wet basement filled with dirty socks!