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

[Tink's Pixieduster]

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!

I always thought they smelled like urine. Probably caused by people having accidents because they didn't want to use a dirty restroom.

 

[DISFANS3]

Last trip, first day for us a EWC ran over my foot just as we walked into MGM and just keep going. Also saw a EWC run into a pin station and half the pins fell off to the ground. I have no problems with EWC they are needed, Just think they need more info on how to use??

 

[ZPT1022]

How about (on the way to a park) a whole bus load of adults sitting while you play human pinball with a 3 yr. between you & your SO everytime the bus would stop or make turns so the kid wouldn't get thrown to the ground cause there is nothing for him to hold on to cause he is too small.

I know that this will not be the popular response, but a lot of that is why we've stopped trying to use the buses and we drive to the park. On our first trip with all the kids we also would sometimes wait for the next bus, thus putting us first in line and guaranteeing a seat. It's a hard choice and often puts you in the position to choose the lesser of two evils- waiting a bit longer with potentially already tired out kids, or having an unsafe situation on the bus. Not exactly great options. DH is pretty anti-bus at this point because of it, at least for a family trip

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

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.

The last time we were at WDW (in August) my son's friend and his family happened to be there at the same time. Small world. One day my DS (13) met his friend (13) and his friend's brother (16) at Epcot and the three of them spent the day running around together.

That night when we asked DS how his day was, he said something like, "It was awesome. Friend's brother has ADD but isn't a spaz and he had a special pass so we all got to ride everything all day like we had fastpasses."

There was no reason that they couldn't have waited in lines. I know these kids and the ADD one was in charge of the other two. I didn't say anything to DS, but I think it was an abuse of the system.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

I thought of another tiny little thing that irritates me.

A few years back they had bedtime stories (little mermaid, peter pan, etc.) running from about 7:00 until 10:00 on the resort TVs. We loved those things and even though we're adults they knocked us right out on the nights we turned in early. Now there's just Radio Disney playing on that channel. It couldn't have cost Disney much to run the bedtime stories and I really miss them.

 

[ZPT1022]

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.

Overall, I'm glad I went, but there were moments where I was in a lot of pain. Between the flight down and the first evening, which wasn't really all that much walking, my leg swelled up pretty bad the first night and then broke out in a rash from all the swelling. I guess it's partially my fault, normally I would have started the Ibuprofen 800's 3x/day a few days before I left. I wound up having to take a round of steroids and the 800's to bring the swelling down. My leg still didn't look normal but it was a whole lot better after that. I think that I will be discussing this with my DR prior to my next trip in April to try and figure something out to make things easier. I tried to slow down and relax a bit and put my leg up when I could, but that is easier said than done. By the end of the night I was definitely hurting and moving slower, but I tried not to let it stop me. I was traveling with friends and aside from the one I roomed with, I don't think anyone noticed at all, so I guess I did okay.

FWIW, so you can compare, my injuries are all in the knee and hip of my left leg, and I also have a lot of nerve and soft tissue damage. It's been over four years since the accident so it's obviously not going away. Physical therapy made it worse. I was told that I could count on arthritis in my knee and hip by the end of my thirties. My knee no longer has the correct alignment that it should have either.

I don't know that the PP was talking about actual disabilities either, but I guess it just bugs me because as much as I know I have problems, someone looking at me wouldn't know that and would just assume I was another fat, lazy American who didn't want to walk around WDW. I know that it's my issue to get over, but hearing the assumptions confirmed makes it hard for me to admit that I need that help.


I hope that you go and have a fabulous trip. Pain and swelling aside I had a really great time and I'm glad I went. I am just investigating what I should do for our family trip in April to not have problems, or to have less problems. At the very least I will be starting the Ibuprofen 800's a few days before leaving. Good luck!

 

[LakeAriel]

Overall, I'm glad I went, but there were moments where I was in a lot of pain. Between the flight down and the first evening, which wasn't really all that much walking, my leg swelled up pretty bad the first night and then broke out in a rash from all the swelling. I guess it's partially my fault, normally I would have started the Ibuprofen 800's 3x/day a few days before I left. I wound up having to take a round of steroids and the 800's to bring the swelling down. My leg still didn't look normal but it was a whole lot better after that. I think that I will be discussing this with my DR prior to my next trip in April to try and figure something out to make things easier. I tried to slow down and relax a bit and put my leg up when I could, but that is easier said than done. By the end of the night I was definitely hurting and moving slower, but I tried not to let it stop me. I was traveling with friends and aside from the one I roomed with, I don't think anyone noticed at all, so I guess I did okay.

FWIW, so you can compare, my injuries are all in the knee and hip of my left leg, and I also have a lot of nerve and soft tissue damage. It's been over four years since the accident so it's obviously not going away. Physical therapy made it worse. I was told that I could count on arthritis in my knee and hip by the end of my thirties. My knee no longer has the correct alignment that it should have either.

I don't know that the PP was talking about actual disabilities either, but I guess it just bugs me because as much as I know I have problems, someone looking at me wouldn't know that and would just assume I was another fat, lazy American who didn't want to walk around WDW. I know that it's my issue to get over, but hearing the assumptions confirmed makes it hard for me to admit that I need that help.


I hope that you go and have a fabulous trip. Pain and swelling aside I had a really great time and I'm glad I went. I am just investigating what I should do for our family trip in April to not have problems, or to have less problems. At the very least I will be starting the Ibuprofen 800's a few days before leaving. Good luck!

You're much younger then I so I feel for you! Thank God for ibuprofen, it is the only thing that works for me..I try to stay as active as possible because if I slow down, I'll gain more ~then hurt more ~etc..It's a vicious circle.

Ice helps with some swelling too!

Unfortunately I never went to Disney till after I was 50 so I was already falling apart..

 

[MushyMushy]

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

I know what you mean. I'd walk on bloody stumps before I'd rent a scooter because of the attitude that fat people are just being lazy in having to ride around. A couple of years ago I'd sprained my ankle right before a trip and people on the boards recommended renting a scooter. I don't think so. Fat + scooter = lazy obese slob. (in some people's minds)

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.

Are you taking frequent breaks? I do the 800 mg of ibuprofen, but also take a dose of Tylenol too, take a break in the middle of the day and spend some time in a hot tub. That really helps get the kinks out! I know you can't do it with 5 days, but we also take a day with NO walking -- just hanging around the resort pool. Anyway, that's how I survive the pain.

I don't know that the PP was talking about actual disabilities either, but I guess it just bugs me because as much as I know I have problems, someone looking at me wouldn't know that and would just assume I was another fat, lazy American who didn't want to walk around WDW. I know that it's my issue to get over, but hearing the assumptions confirmed makes it hard for me to admit that I need that help.

That's what bugs me too. People always say "Oh, I don't mean those with disabilities," but how on earth can you tell just by looking at a person? You can't look too healthy and be in a scooter, and you definitely can't look too fat to be in one.

 

[KirstenB]

Um, 1-800-828-0228

Okay, but why do the ads all say call 407-WDISNEY, or something to that effect? Why wouldn't they stop showing the 407#? Or are the new ads showing the 800#?

 

[kimluvswdw]

My biggest pet peave are the crying kids at Disneyworld. They can't help it if they are tired and it is up to the parents to see that they lay down and rest. Most of the kids are just over tired, heck I get over tired also. The kids would be happier after a nap and so would the rest of us.

 

[MushyMushy]

My biggest pet peave are the crying kids at Disneyworld. They can't help it if they are tired and it is up to the parents to see that they lay down and rest. Most of the kids are just over tired, heck I get over tired also. The kids would be happier after a nap and so would the rest of us.

What about Momma crying when she has to leave? That would be me.

 

[kimluvswdw]

What about Momma crying when she has to leave? That would be me.

Me too.

 

[OhMari]

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.

My sisters sons is autistic and I told her about the special pass, but told her she needed documentation from her Dr. When she came home, she told me thank you for the advice because it really helped when they didn't have melt downs and were able to stay on the train for over an hour. She said she had to show the medical paper to guest services for the badge.

 

[DAISY DUCK FAN!]

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.

Oh YIKES!
It has just been that kind of a day. How gross am I? Never mind, don't answer!

 

[LakeAriel]

My sisters sons is autistic and I told her about the special pass, but told her she needed documentation from her Dr. When she came home, she told me thank you for the advice because it really helped when they didn't have melt downs and were able to stay on the train for over an hour. She said she had to show the medical paper to guest services for the badge.

They cannot insist on medical documentation.

 

[rie'smom]

My sisters sons is autistic and I told her about the special pass, but told her she needed documentation from her Dr. When she came home, she told me thank you for the advice because it really helped when they didn't have melt downs and were able to stay on the train for over an hour. She said she had to show the medical paper to guest services for the badge.

Well, that's Disney for you. On our last trip, my friend had her son with us and he's autistic and the CM at guest relations said that they couldn't ask for medical papers because it was an invasion of privacy! Go figure. She had the papers but I tell you this inconsistency is a royal pain!

 

[Camster0307]

They can't ask for medical documentation, but you can provide it, if you want, to help make your case for your child needing special accommendations.

As the mother of a seriously medically-needy child, I am grateful for the GAC card - but it does not guarantee automatic front of the line priviliges. I agree, though, that there doesn't seem to be a consistent policy as to what the GAC card does; but then again, every person's needs are different and it's not up to the CM to determine who is "worthy". Now, according to previous posts, if there are people out there trying to take advantage of this, then shame on them! I have one word - KARMA!

 

[LaraK]

I know that this will not be the popular response, but a lot of that is why we've stopped trying to use the buses and we drive to the park. On our first trip with all the kids we also would sometimes wait for the next bus, thus putting us first in line and guaranteeing a seat. It's a hard choice and often puts you in the position to choose the lesser of two evils- waiting a bit longer with potentially already tired out kids, or having an unsafe situation on the bus. Not exactly great options. DH is pretty anti-bus at this point because of it, at least for a family trip

We also drive due to this. We've said we'll drive until we don't need strollers any longer....which is when the kids are what....16?

 

[Dee & Greg]

We bring our own coffee to make in the room because I can't stomach the stuff in the parks.

Parents who won't take their children back to the hotel for a nap, and continue to plug on with children who are melting down

Strollers... need I say more?

 

[ead79]

My biggest pet peeve lately is the decline in variety at the table service restaurants. It seems to me that things are getting more and more homogenized on the table service menus, and I really miss the variety. Disney spent a long time trying to improve their food reputation, and now I think they are ruining all that hard work. If the Dining Plan means so much less variety, then I wish they would do away with it or limit the dollar amount for an entree on the plan.