Pet peeves I saw today at Magic Kingdom

[SueM in MN]

It's for a safety reason. It's not safe for people to stay in the wheelchairs/ECVs. If people stay in them, it's usually because they can't transfer to a seat. If they can, then they really are supposed to transfer to another seat.

Many wheelchair users do stay in their wheeichairs because it is difficult, impossible or unsafe for them to transfer out; for my DD, that is the way that she is transported in the school bus, our van and the WDW buses. My DD does have a seat belt on her wheelchair, but a seatbelt in the wheelchair doesn't make it safer or less safe. The seatbelt that matters for transportation is the one attached to the bus.

In order to safely transport a wheelchair or ECV, it has to be fastened down well enough that it doesn't move and become a hazard for the other passengers.
In order for someone to be riding in it during transport, it needs to be secured better than that and the bus seatbelt needs to be used. Some wheelchairs can't really be secured down well enough for safe riding because they don't have good, secure points on the wheelchair frame to attach the tiedown straps to.
ECVs are not meant for someone to ride on during transport and they don't have a lot of good "attachment" points, so many people don't feel safe riding on them and some drivers suggest the guest move to a bus seat for their safety.
If no one is riding in it, the bus driver can fasten wheelchairs/ECVs down in a way that is faster and secure enough for transport, but not riding. That saves time - so I'm sorry some people are complaining that the ECV takes up an extra seat, but it saves time to do it that way (which is another complaint people make).

 

[pixiedust23]

2. Why do cheerleaders feel the need to practice thier routines in the parks?

There was a cheer/dance competition that weekend we were down there. I'm fine with that, I don't care if they are there and all, but why do they have to practice thier routines and cheers during parades and waiting for shows? I was going crazy by the end of the trip.

Those cheerleaders are there for nationals...aka the bigtime. So cheerleading in on their mind. If it puts them at ease to go throught their routines over and over while they're on line or waiting for stuff whats the big deal? It's not like they're hitting you...just don't look at them!

 

[xraydave]

Peeve 1 - sorry but I smoke. If I am outside, I have the right to smoke as much as you have the right not to. Whatever you may think about cigarettes and/or smoking, I really don't care so please don't preach to me. Last time I checked, it's still MY choice.

This is so wrong! There are rules in the parks and on the grounds about smoking. Smoke if you want to but follow the rules on where you smoke. How about next time I just spit on your shoes? I have the right to spit anywhere I want, right? Same concept. I would never, ever do this, but then again I would never blow smoke in someone else's face or the face of a child. Kill yourself not the rest of us.

 

[Debbie]

Found this comment very telling:

It's always me, me, me. That's the problem with this instant gratification society we now live in. It's always about the me first, everyone else second.

Especially as it follows the first pet peeve:

Peeve 1 - sorry but I smoke. If I am outside, I have the right to smoke as much as you have the right not to. Whatever you may think about cigarettes and/or smoking, I really don't care so please don't preach to me. Last time I checked, it's still MY choice.

If you are that sensitive to smoke, (asthma/allergies), then maybe you should be the one to stay home. Why am I suppose to stop my activites because you are around? (would that be the me-me-me?) I paid the same price as you to get in to WDW. If you want to make the park non-smoking, express you concerns to WDW management.

Smoke all you want-in the designated areas. Used to teach my 6 year olds a song that had the refrain: Your rights end at the end of my nose. And guess what....that includes the great outdoors! Second hand smoke is a killer. I have a right not to be inundated with it. If I choose to sit in a smoking area (have done!) I have no right to complain. Other than those areas, you know the "rules" and have no right to complain. Oh....and don't smoke outside my room, either, please. I choose the non-smoking room so that I don't get ill from the smell oozing under the door jamb. And...Your rights end at the end of my nose.

Debbie ºoº
~who uses the colour teal to honour my sister battling for her life with cancer

 

[Meezers]

Peeve 1 - sorry but I smoke. If I am outside, I have the right to smoke as much as you have the right not to. Whatever you may think about cigarettes and/or smoking, I really don't care so please don't preach to me. Last time I checked, it's still MY choice.

Sorry bout this one...but you are wrong.....it is against the law to smoke in certain areas so it is not YOUR choice....unless in a designated area.

 

[k5thbeatle]

How about people who feel the need to shout and scream in the Haunted Mansion trying I guess to be funny?

 

[cavepig]

A couple more of mine:

1. On the Electric Scooter thing and buses - It seems a lot of people who use them are renting them and have no idea how to drive them. It takes them forever to get on the ramp thing and then they just walk out of it once on the bus (for safety reasons or whatever). They should at least practice driving it before they attempt to board a bus. (It may sound like I'm against these scooters, but it seems more and more people are using them at WDW and I don't think it's always for medical or health reasons.)


2.People smashing onto buses. A lot of people don't understand how to line up and just squish on and hope their whole party makes it on and don't care if they smash into you.

3. People boarding from the back of the bus while people are unloading from it.

4. People sitting way back on the benches expecting to just walk up onto the bus without standing in line. If you want to sit fine but don't expect to cut right in front of the line.

(I have a lot of pet peeves with how people handle buses as you can tell from my posts. I've been riding them for 26 years and it's gotten crazy. )

 

[cavepig]

Just read your post, k5thbeatle, and I agree with that, its not fun to listen to over the top screaming on Haunted Mansion. Tower is also bad with that. Some people just go too far and you know it's a forced scream.

 

[maddhatir]

you know- i am tiried of people tell me to: STOP SWEATING THE small STUFF!!

Obviously if this many people are "sweating it" its BIG stuff!

and maybe the people who are doing all of this "stupid" so-called-small-stuff for everyone to be sweating-- are the ones who need to be addressed!

...which we are kind of doing here, because it seems there are a lot of hits on this thread-- so someone is reading it maybe thinking-- oooo geez thats me!

hey so it seems that maybe MY pet peeve is the phrase- dont sweat the small stuff

just my 2 cents!

 

[Metallicat]

One that really bugs me is people (mostly men) who will not take off their hats while in a show such as Muppetts 3-D. Don't they know people behind them cannot see over their big heads?

I hate to have to get out of some kids way when they are waving their pirate swords or tinkerbell wands around furiously.

I hate it when people drench themselves with perfume. thats almost as bad as B.O. (not quite, but still overwhelming).

People who just leave their food trays at the table when they leave. thats what those garbage cans are for. (duh!)

People on scooters who plow their way through and almost run over me from behind without an excuse me. btw, my Dad uses a scooter. I do understand, but just because you have to use one doesn't mean you own the walkway.

Guys who scratch themselves walking twords you. ugh!

People who curse in the worst way. People who sit next to me on a bench in a NON-smoking area and fire up a ciggarette. what I always do is start coughing without covering my mouth and say to my daughter, I hope I get over this strep throat soon cough cough hack hack! it works EVERY time (it also works when someone is too close and invading my territorial bubble)

Empty seats on the bus are NOT for your stroller to sit in. I know it gets tired, but so do I.

Just how long does it take a person to take a picture so I can walk on by?

I could keep going, but I would be here all day. Linda

 

[maxiesmom]

Great. Now I not only have to worry about having a panic-attack in a closed theater, I have to worry that if I leave I will ruin a childs vacation!

Maybe what we all need is a little more patience and understanding. Others are not out to ruin your vactaion. They might just have stuff going on that you are unaware of.

 

[Marseeya]

Great. Now I not only have to worry about having a panic-attack in a closed theater, I have to worry that if I leave I will ruin a childs vacation!

Maybe what we all need is a little more patience and understanding. Others are not out to ruin your vactaion. They might just have stuff going on that you are unaware of.

Oh, and don't forget -- please don't try to have fun and scream on a scary ride! You never know who's trying to enjoy it in peace and quiet.

I'm sorry, but some of these peeves are just over-the-top ridiculous! I mean, come on! I think we've covered the gamut of human behavior in this one thread alone. Would some of you folks be happy living in a bubble?

Hey, I've got a great idea. For those of you who just can't stand it, I'll do ya'll a favor and take your place on vacations.

I'll deal with all the line-cutting, smoking, wheel-chairing, perfume-wearing, stinky, screaming, bus-sitting, too-slow-walking, cell phone chatting, map-reading, stroller pushing, crotch scratching maniacs for you.

I'm ready to go!

 

[melomouse]

Oh, and don't forget -- please don't try to have fun and scream on a scary ride! You never know who's trying to enjoy it in peace and quiet.
I'm sorry, but some of these peeves are just over-the-top ridiculous! I mean, come on! I think we've covered the gamut of human behavior in this one thread alone. Would some of you folks be happy living in a bubble?
Hey, I've got a great idea. For those of you who just can't stand it, I'll do ya'll a favor and take your place on vacations.

I'll deal with all the line-cutting, smoking, wheel-chairing, perfume-wearing, stinky, screaming, bus-sitting, too-slow-walking, cell phone chatting, map-reading, stroller pushing, crotch scratching maniacs for you.

I'm ready to go!

Right there with ya! I tried to make this point 5 pages ago - you have said it SO much better.

 

[Metallicat]

I'm sorry, but some of these peeves are just over-the-top ridiculous! I mean, come on! I think we've covered the gamut of human behavior in this one thread alone. Would some of you folks be happy living in a bubble?

Just because someone go's to WDW doesn't mean they should leave their manners at home. I like the golden rule of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" or as my license plate holder says "Take time to be kind".

Actually, I think I would be happier living in a bubble. no germs, stinky people, screaming kids, cursing, running over each other etc.. as long as my bubble would let me get around easily, and no one else could get in, it sounds like a pretty good idea!

 

[MermaidsMom]

Without these "pet peeves" the parks would be silent. Groups of silent people tippy toeing from ride to ride, never running,eating,bumping or talking.

On second thought, I think I like the "pet peeves" after all! I am sad just thinking about no laughter, screaming, running, etc. at WDW!

 

[sara74]

Parents that let their 4 year old push the infant stroller right into the back of your legs then smile at you thinking how cute their 4 year old is.

Promise I will not let the 4 yo do this! At least not while I am paying attention, I might be too busy on the phone to notice. Just kidding!!!!! As a first timer I like reading these threads so I know what NOT to do! (of course some of these things seem like common sense to me)

 

[Kath2003]

People who knowingly let their children continually kick the back of your seat during a show They can see them doing it, I'm sure they wouldn't like it done to them, so why do they let them keep on doing?

Or worse, adults who continually kick the back of your seat during a show! Old enough to know better!

Other things...well the same things that annoy me on the tube in London. People who stop dead at the top or the bottom of escalators or any other walkway and then look at the other 20 of us like we're stupid when we pile up behind them. People who walk through very narrow tunnels in groups which take up with entire width of the walkway, talking away and walking slowly: guess what? Some of us have somewhere to be! People who leave rubbish anywhere they're through with it - just downright rude. People who don't let people exit the vehicle before they try and get on it (why? WHY?). People who stop dead in the middle of a busy area to tie their shoelace or look at a map or something - move over TO THE SIDE

I'm already bitter at 21

 

[TXMommy]

The title of this thread is "Pet Peeves" - not "Things that ruin my vacation!" All of you saying that people should "lighten up" and "just enjoy being at WDW" - well we DO enjoy being at WDW or we wouldn't keep going back! Pet peeves are just small annoyances - and from reading these it is mostly people who do not use manners or common courtesy. Do they ruin our vacation? No. But they DO annoy us. Defending the OP, we are simply sharing those little annoying things that make us roll our eyes or grit our teeth or shake our heads and then go RIGHT ON ENJOYING WDW!

However, I must say, that to have rude people making noise at all hours in the hotel can go beyond an annoyance - if I'm not getting sleep because of them, it can make for a bad experience. I usually report them to the front desk and ask that something be said to them.

 

[Disney_Mama]

Just back from Universal and let me add to your list:

1. People who feel the line doesn't apply to them

2. People (men, women and teens) who feel the need to wear bathing suits to the park no matter how they look in them. YIKES!

3. Parents who drag their crying terrified small children onto rides

I am a parent that drags there children onto the rides...Because once we get off my kids ask "Can we go again!" I always want to find all the people around me and show them that my kids had fun.

I agree with 1 and 2. You have to wonder what some people are thinking walking around in swimwear I am one that should and would not.

 

[blue_eyes5212]

Sometimes it just isn't that easy to see something if everyone around is taller! Can't ask when the dh is at the table the table with the kids, who are all little. I try to respect others, but sometimes it doesn't matter what you do you are on the losing end.

I have ofter wondered the same thing about smokers, why do they blow the smoke away from themselves?

Because they know that the smoke stinks too and they don't want to smell it either!!