So what bothers you at WDW that may not bother anyone else???

[Sargeant Tibbs]

I've travelled with a big group and I know how hard it is. Saving tables means that you hold a table for longer and it takes longer for tables to "turn over". It's not a big deal when it's not busy. When it's busy, however, people end up wandering around with their food looking for a place to eat because so many people have saved tables and their food gets cold. Some CS restaurants will block off the seating areas and only allow people with food to sit. I like that. I was bummed one time when they blocked off the outside seating of Cosmic Ray's for people with food and let people save seats around Sunny Eclipse. We love Sunny and about 1/3rd of the tables were full of people who were seated and waiting for their meals to arrive. We took a couple of spins around but be had to eat outside because those were the only seats that were available and only because they were saved for folks with food.

I hear ya. There are CS we avoid simply because it is a nightmare to find a table. We tried the Y&Y CS a couple trips ago for the first time...thought we'd change it up...never again! Seating was so tight, and I think everyone in the park was searching for a table.

 

[tup1830]

What bothers me is the price of vacation that doesn't seem to bother others, because people are still going in droves.

What bothers other people but not me is the whole saving a spot thing...i'd rather be 100 yards away from those people...sometimes i'll stand and watch the parade from a far off area and put my kids on my shoulders so that they can see, we aren't crowded and makes the experience enjoyable

 

[tjevans]

I am not kidding even the tiniest bit. And it is mind boggling to me that you think allowing my tired children to 1) wait in line for a seat, and then 2) sit in that seat is comparable to any of those weird examples you gave.

But I am raising my kids in 2015 in the USA, not in some past time where women were considered "the weaker sex" or in some weird fantasyland where waiting for a seat and then - gasp - using it is the same thing as stealing food from people.

Yeah, the food one was ridiculous, but that was the point. Manners are not about weakness, they are about respect. If they were about weakness, I could go around swiping food from those smaller than me.

I wonder if you're the person I got in an argument with on here before on this subject? Giving up your seat is not because they are weaker, it is a sign of respect. In the Navy, you give up a seat on a boat to a more senior person. It is not because that person is weaker, it is because of their higher status. (Anyone who thinks a woman is "the weaker sex" has never seen a woman in childbirth. The human race would have died out long ago if we had to do that.)

 

[mindygirl5238]

To take it back a few pages to the bag check line comments: One morning, on our recent trip there was a long line on one side of the table, but no one on the other side. The security guard kept telling people to move over, but they were ignoring him. So here I come & I stroll up with my unzipped bookbag that looks like I'm about to go on a 20 mile hike & waltz right up. Well, when the security dude finishes checking the lady on the other side of the table & turns to me, the woman behind her pushes my bag off the table & screams that she has been waiting forever. Thankfully, all the crap I pack in the bag as a mother of two didn't spill out all over the ground, but the security gaurd & I just started laughing, like...did that just happen??

People like that I guess are my only pet peeve...if you can call it that. JUST CHILL. The park ain't going anywhere. We are all going to get to see what we want to see.

The thing that doesn't bother me, but I totally understand why it bothers others: When people "cut" in line to meet up with their party. Unless you are some BTG & there is 40 of you...I don't care if you get in front of me to meet the rest of your party.

 

[hultrain]

Nope, not kidding, and not ashamed. Some CS have CMs directing the flow, most do not, nor have I ever seen any signs.

I find it more irritating that entire parties are up at the counters taking up space where so many people are waiting for their food and trying to carry away trays.

Well, though I guess you're not kidding (or ashamed), I'd rather Disney enforce the "no saving tables" rule. It's more fair to those with smaller parties or with small kids who can't be left alone.

 

[hultrain]

EDIT- Double post

 

[tsme]

My son has been taught since an early age, that he is to open doors for ladies & the elderly, to give up his seat on a bus, etc., & to allow ladies & elderly people to go ahead of him (walking thru doors, etc) . He was taught this because it is respectful, courteous, selfless, and just good manners. He is now 23 years old & does all of these things automatically, just like his father. Neither my DH nor my DS would ever sit while I stand, rush thru a door before me, let a door slam in my face, or walk in front of me. Even when my DH has been dead tired, he has always offered up his seat to a lady or someone older and I'm proud of both my DH & DS for doing those things.

Now one of my biggest pet peeves is when people invade my personal space. I don't care if it's a toddler or an adult. There is no reason to be touching another person. Drives me crazy! Also, I know it's Disney World and children are excited, but control your children! Not everyone wants to hear the little angels screeching and have running around. My kids were not perfect, but I never let them run around, touch other people, scream in restaurants (I'd take them outside immediately if they because fussy because I knew no one wanted to hear my child fuss), or generally bother other people.

 

[ammag]

Some of the comments about scooters and the disabled are really disheartening. Last trip we were with my mom who has a rare blood cancer and uses a scooter. It was our first scooter experience and we were as surprised as some of you when they told us to get on the bus with her. We said we would wait in the line an dc join her later but the driver insisted saying he didn't want us to be separated if there wasn't room by the time we got through the line. We felt wierd and uncomfortable but it is that way for a reason, especially when the person in the wheelchair or scooter needs their groups assistance.

It is absolutely not ok to judge people for being in a scooter, whatever their body size is. First of all, if you're in a scooter not a full time wheelchair it's most likely because you need assistance, not full dependence like a wheelchair. You can probably jump right up and dance with a talking trashcan, it doesn't mean you can walk miles a day or stand in a line. Our next trip will be my first with a scooter, as my health has deteriorated and if I didn't have one I couldn't go. Posts like these are really upsetting to a first time user, that I'd be judged like that is a wierd feeling it never occurred to me to complain that someone has a mobility or health issue. The the thing about being overweight? Why don't you consider that many people became overweight because they have health issues. I am overweight now but before I was disabled and lost pretty much my entire life and career I was a fit cyclist who often worked more than 15 hours a day at a demanding job. Apparently there are people who choose to look at me using a scooter to get around so I can share this wonderful trip wiht my family and assume I just choose to be lazy and fat. Shame on anyone who walks around and judges people like this, I hate to tell you but every single person who lives an average life span will at some point be unable, at some point need assistance and I hope you learn some empathy before your time comes because it's nothing anyone would choose and you will see who bad it feels to be looked at as a lesser than.

Sorry about the rant, I was taken aback by this and it's really made me sad.

As far as pet peeves the ipad has to be the worst, but it haven't gone since the selfie sticks.....

 

[poeticdiabetic]

Some of the comments about scooters and the disabled are really disheartening. Last trip we were with my mom who has a rare blood cancer and uses a scooter. It was our first scooter experience and we were as surprised as some of you when they told us to get on the bus with her. We said we would wait in the line an dc join her later but the driver insisted saying he didn't want us to be separated if there wasn't room by the time we got through the line. We felt wierd and uncomfortable but it is that way for a reason, especially when the person in the wheelchair or scooter needs their groups assistance.

It is absolutely not ok to judge people for being in a scooter, whatever their body size is. First of all, if you're in a scooter not a full time wheelchair it's most likely because you need assistance, not full dependence like a wheelchair. You can probably jump right up and dance with a talking trashcan, it doesn't mean you can walk miles a day or stand in a line. Our next trip will be my first with a scooter, as my health has deteriorated and if I didn't have one I couldn't go. Posts like these are really upsetting to a first time user, that I'd be judged like that is a wierd feeling it never occurred to me to complain that someone has a mobility or health issue. The the thing about being overweight? Why don't you consider that many people became overweight because they have health issues. I am overweight now but before I was disabled and lost pretty much my entire life and career I was a fit cyclist who often worked more than 15 hours a day at a demanding job. Apparently there are people who choose to look at me using a scooter to get around so I can share this wonderful trip wiht my family and assume I just choose to be lazy and fat. Shame on anyone who walks around and judges people like this, I hate to tell you but every single person who lives an average life span will at some point be unable, at some point need assistance and I hope you learn some empathy before your time comes because it's nothing anyone would choose and you will see who bad it feels to be looked at as a lesser than.

Sorry about the rant, I was taken aback by this and it's really made me sad.

As far as pet peeves the ipad has to be the worst, but it haven't gone since the selfie sticks.....

Understood, but this is just some things that may bothers you, even if it's illogical or may cause shame. We know that there are people who needs scooter and wheelchairs and that they aren't trying to scam people. But at the end of the day, it may still irk some people. Just like the whole "Saving Tables" thing. I always thought it was great planning to save a table while you order, but I can understand how it may bother some people. And I'm going to bother some more people in a couple of weeks while I'm at WDW because we will save tables while our family orders.

 

[FTM22]

The only complaint I have EVER had about scooters (and this isn't exclusive to WDW) is when the people riding on them run into ME without concern! I take care to watch, I make room, and I have many friends who use scooters as well. But there is no reason a scooter should run into me from behind when I have been walking forward and have no idea any scooter is behind me. If it was an accident, then apologize like anyone else would. It's just common courtesy to take care whether you are walking or using a scooter.

I was injured and used a wheelchair temporarily at WDW. I experienced the things my friends who use chairs have told me - people ignore you, talk to your companion like you can't hear, talk LOUDER to you, and other assorted nonsense. No one meant anything by it, but I learned TONS from it.

Hope that makes sense, doesn't get me flamed, and comes across in the genuine way it's intended.

 

[Goofy'slady]

Some of the comments about scooters and the disabled are really disheartening. Last trip we were with my mom who has a rare blood cancer and uses a scooter. It was our first scooter experience and we were as surprised as some of you when they told us to get on the bus with her. We said we would wait in the line an dc join her later but the driver insisted saying he didn't want us to be separated if there wasn't room by the time we got through the line. We felt wierd and uncomfortable but it is that way for a reason, especially when the person in the wheelchair or scooter needs their groups assistance.

It is absolutely not ok to judge people for being in a scooter, whatever their body size is. First of all, if you're in a scooter not a full time wheelchair it's most likely because you need assistance, not full dependence like a wheelchair. You can probably jump right up and dance with a talking trashcan, it doesn't mean you can walk miles a day or stand in a line. Our next trip will be my first with a scooter, as my health has deteriorated and if I didn't have one I couldn't go. Posts like these are really upsetting to a first time user, that I'd be judged like that is a wierd feeling it never occurred to me to complain that someone has a mobility or health issue. The the thing about being overweight? Why don't you consider that many people became overweight because they have health issues. I am overweight now but before I was disabled and lost pretty much my entire life and career I was a fit cyclist who often worked more than 15 hours a day at a demanding job. Apparently there are people who choose to look at me using a scooter to get around so I can share this wonderful trip wiht my family and assume I just choose to be lazy and fat. Shame on anyone who walks around and judges people like this, I hate to tell you but every single person who lives an average life span will at some point be unable, at some point need assistance and I hope you learn some empathy before your time comes because it's nothing anyone would choose and you will see who bad it feels to be looked at as a lesser than.

Sorry about the rant, I was taken aback by this and it's really made me sad.

As far as pet peeves the ipad has to be the worst, but it haven't gone since the selfie sticks.....

Granted the person riding the scooter may need assistance and I think that is justified - that's why I stated in my original statement that the person in the scooter should be allowed onto the bus with someone from their party to accompany/assist them. I wouldn't even have an issue if a small family say up to 3-4 additional members joined the family, perhaps I should have made that clear in my comment. HOWEVER - when you have a large group there is no way that each one is needed to assist the one person in a scooter. Wanting to keep a family together or a large group together is ideal for everyone not just those in scooters but sometimes that's not practical or feasible. There have been times where my family of three is traveling with a larger group of family members and sometimes we all can't board the bus at the same time. We keep tabs by mobile phones on where to meet up once everyone is in the agreed upon park or location. Why is considered disheartening to think that a family traveling with a person in a scooter to do the same?

Again, because the scooter guest is usually put on the bus first (and trust me I understand why and have no issue with that because it's for safety reasons) and then the family of the person is loaded on as well. I've been in line waiting for our resort bus to pick us up at the end of a very long day and there have been times where right before the bus arrives the scooter guest and their family show up and they are boarded first. My older sister has lupus and so walking all day in the hot Florida sun is usually to much for her so she rents a scooter for the trip and so we've been a scooter family before but instead of us all standing around her in the scooter loading zone only one will and the other members of our family will file in line accordingly. If there is room for the rest of us then great if not then we will catch up with them back at the resort. For us it's a form of line jumping for all 8-10 additional family members to get on board the bus when everyone else was there before us waiting for God knows how long.

 

[DisneyFive]

Hm, you probably really don't like us in the parks then.

You would be correct.

Dan

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I'll apologize if you happened to be behind us last Aug. with Woody and Jesse. I happened to tell him that Woody was my dh's first word....ho, my cheese, I had to tell Woody to stop hugging my daughter (19). He just wouldn't quit!!! It was about 4pm in the blazing sun and I know people were starting to grumble Had to tell him to move along!

Ha! That is pretty funny. I try not to get too irritated because I know that the characters are awesome at what they do and are trained well to interact with the guests. Sometimes I just wish we had two different lines: one "Quick Hug and a Picture Line" and one "Hang out and Chat" line. That way, we could

 

[crazy4wdw]

Not just at WDW, but in general: when I'm at a CS and the people in front of me keep talking to each other about unrelated subjects, and only when they get to the register they start to look and the menu and take forever to decide what they want.

This is one of my major pet peeves at WDW, especially when each person in the party takes an extremely long time to decide what to order.

It also bothers me when someone starts to look for a place to sit for a parade just a few minutes before it starts and they attempt to scoot into a place next to you that really doesn't exist.

 

[Texas Mickey]

This thread has gone way beyond what the OP intended...IMO

 

[OrangeKnickers]

Uhmm... what's with all the "I step on people's feet" or "I run into them on purpose" posts? I get that you are peeved, but how is intentionally hurting someone else making anything better? You know what might help? Not being an a$$hole. Happiest place on Earth.

 

[ammag]

You're right, je

The only complaint I have EVER had about scooters (and this isn't exclusive to WDW) is when the people riding on them run into ME without concern! I take care to watch, I make room, and I have many friends who use scooters as well. But there is no reason a scooter should run into me from behind when I have been walking forward and have no idea any scooter is behind me. If it was an accident, then apologize like anyone else would. It's just common courtesy to take care whether you are walking or using a scooter.

I was injured and used a wheelchair temporarily at WDW. I experienced the things my friends who use chairs have told me - people ignore you, talk to your companion like you can't hear, talk LOUDER to you, and other assorted nonsense. No one meant anything by it, but I learned TONS from it.

Hope that makes sense, doesn't get me flamed, and comes across in the genuine way it's intended.

It does, there's no excuse for people in scooters or chairs to be jerks!

 

[ammag]

Granted the person riding the scooter may need assistance and I think that is justified - that's why I stated in my original statement that the person in the scooter should be allowed onto the bus with someone from their party to accompany/assist them. I wouldn't even have an issue if a small family say up to 3-4 additional members joined the family, perhaps I should have made that clear in my comment. HOWEVER - when you have a large group there is no way that each one is needed to assist the one person in a scooter. Wanting to keep a family together or a large group together is ideal for everyone not just those in scooters but sometimes that's not practical or feasible. There have been times where my family of three is traveling with a larger group of family members and sometimes we all can't board the bus at the same time. We keep tabs by mobile phones on where to meet up once everyone is in the agreed upon park or location. Why is considered disheartening to think that a family traveling with a person in a scooter to do the same?

Again, because the scooter guest is usually put on the bus first (and trust me I understand why and have no issue with that because it's for safety reasons) and then the family of the person is loaded on as well. I've been in line waiting for our resort bus to pick us up at the end of a very long day and there have been times where right before the bus arrives the scooter guest and their family show up and they are boarded first. My older sister has lupus and so walking all day in the hot Florida sun is usually to much for her so she rents a scooter for the trip and so we've been a scooter family before but instead of us all standing around her in the scooter loading zone only one will and the other members of our family will file in line accordingly. If there is room for the rest of us then great if not then we will catch up with them back at the resort. For us it's a form of line jumping for all 8-10 additional family members to get on board the bus when everyone else was there before us waiting for God knows how long.

Ok, I see your point about it being too many people. Should they stipulate a certain number as a rule? I don't know if they can do that legally. I understand not wanting literally 10 people to get on....it's possible there is a scenario where it might be necessary (one adult and 9 minor children???.) lol but if it would cause a lawsuit I am sure they would rather not limit it. Thanks for explaining more I am glad you understand! Some guy made a rude comment about my mom I wish I could have gone back and told him a few things but I was shocked and she was so embarrassed so I let it go.

I know this wasn't an anti-disabled page in it's intention and thanks for reading what I wrote, I hope it's taken as it was meant, standing uo for people and letting people know there might be some aspects of these complaints that they haven't thought of yet. Just be kind

The waiting for tables thing is new to me, I think we did that on our first trip! Common practice here in NY but we won't do it next time

 

[GoofyCrocketts]

I think my biggest pet peeves (and many of the ones listed so far) can be summed up by this thought - I just can't stand it when people are oblivious to their surroundings/cultural norms/social norms/rules whathaveyou and feel that they don't need to be considerate to anyone else while they're enjoying THEIR vacations - yours be damned. Having a group of people "catch up" to their one family member that got in line first (mom bringing her kid from the potty, totally fine with that); iPads for recording things so that I can see beyond the screen; teenagers running at a FULL SPRINT to catch their bus, knocking over little kids along the way - stuff like that bothers me.



And here's the difference with the situation you listed above - at least the mom acknowledged that her kid ran into someone - kids are oblivious and won't learn that it's not good behavior to run into others unless their parents teach them this. Running into someone innocently because they were just twirling around and lost in their moment? Sure - that's fine. But if they don't learn to be more aware of their surroundings, they'll continue that behavior and the next time it may not be so innocent and could cause someone to spill their food/drink or knock over a smaller kid or whatever. I'm that mom that will apologize for my kid if he cut you off because he was running around having fun. I'll also be that mom that tells their kid to not kick the seat in front of him on the plane. I appreciate when other parents do the same.

As for the pet peeve that doesn't fall into the "personal liberties" category is calling MK Disney/Disney World. Took me a while to break DH of that habit. LOL

Thank you!

 

[dbramer]

Go Pats.... It's tough being the best when the whole world is against you !

Just reminded me of my biggest pet peeve (in or out of WDW)......

Pats fans (or Red Sox fans)