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

[Figmentmommy]

Great question!

File under pet peeves I know are totally crazy: it drives me nuts when people get the names wrong. They call Magic Kingdom "Disney," or they say/write they are going to "O'Hana," like it's an Irish place, or "'Ohana's," like it's a possessive. THE WORST: "O'HANA'S"!!. I know that these things do not matter at all, and yet I cringe a little when I hear them and others like them. Maybe it's an English teacher thing.

I thought I was the only one!

 

[anniebean]

When work calls my hubby's cell while at Disney. Doesn't irk me as bad if we're somewhere else, or just at home, but it kills me when we are at Disney. I've threatened many times to answer his phone, and they ain't gonna like what I say.

 

[Donald Duck Rules]

I thought I was the only one!

My biggest peeve of this type is the constant use of "Mouse GEARS" instead of "Mouse GEAR"

 

[Ambear]

• The "tombstones" with all the little photos on them in front of Epcot.

I admit these are ugly, but my mommy bought a picture of her and I when I was little so I have to like them.

One of these days I’m just going to keep going and run over someone… well, not really, but it has crossed my mind.

I did this once. I got so fed up being the one who moved over all the time or was bumped into. So I resolved not to ever move. I bumped into a chick with my shoulder and she dropped her churro. I only slightly felt bad a little later.

 

[poeticdiabetic]

These posts are HILARIOUS!!!

OK, I got one for the buses, too! So I'm a guy and I only have two sons. We're Southern, so if we're sitting on the bus and a lady is standing, we would offer our seats. That's the polite thing to so. So the pet peeve that I have is when I see men sitting while ladies stand. I would try to make up excuses in my mind like 'Perhaps the guy is injured' or 'He may feel like he would pass out if he stands' or something. But I have been on buses where old ladies would stand while grown men sits. I mean, Yikes! But maybe people weren't taught that or womens' lib requires them to stand. I don't know...

 

[piccolopat]

The thing that gets me every time is when two different groups of people are walking and their paths are about to cross, but one group makes no attempt to stop, change their path, or acknowledge that you are even there. I feel like I'm the one that let's the other person go first 99.9% of the time... which is fine, but a simple thanks or a head nod would be nice. One of these days I’m just going to keep going and run over someone… well, not really, but it has crossed my mind.

I work in Manhattan and often run across groups that hog the sidewalk. I simply stay to the right and if it doesn't look like they are moving over I just stop. Once I do, I have yet to have someone not move aside and pass me.

 

[Austintatious]

Families or groups that walk 4,5,6 or more abreast and block most of the walkway.

 

[GBBTomorrow]

OK, I got one for the buses, too! So I'm a guy and I only have two sons. We're Southern, so if we're sitting on the bus and a lady is standing, we would offer our seats. That's the polite thing to so. So the pet peeve that I have is when I see men sitting while ladies stand. I would try to make up excuses in my mind like 'Perhaps the guy is injured' or 'He may feel like he would pass out if he stands' or something. But I have been on buses where old ladies would stand while grown men sits. I mean, Yikes! But maybe people weren't taught that or womens' lib requires them to stand. I don't know...

As a northerner transplanted to the beautiful, wonderful south five years ago, I would agree with you that it is a Southern custom. I always teach my kids that whoever looks like they need it most, regardless of gender, should be offered the seat. Elderly person, person with a disability, pregnant, carrying a baby...I urge my family to offer seats to people in any of those categories, and I expect my daughters to do it as well as my son. I'm not offended when a gentleman offers me his seat, but I am a healthy woman and don't really need it. I'd rather see it given to someone who will benefit more from it. But I think my son, who is being raised in the South, would certainly offer his seat to any woman. I don't have a problem with that, just like I don't have a problem with learning to call people "ma'am" and "sir." But I don't mind if somebody DOESN'T offer me a seat based on gender, either.

 

[keishashadow]

mine is those who, in heavy traffic (as you would expect on main street or peter pan/small world where there is a definite flow) stop dead in their tracks for no apparent reason.

theirs is probably the people who them stumble into them

 

[Goofy'slady]

Ok, I know I'm going to incur a lot of shade from this but I'm going to admit it. It bugs me when you've been waiting for a bus for xyz amount of time and a guest in a scooter comes up just before the bus arrives and is able to get on first. Now them getting on first is not really what bugs me, what really bugs me is that their entire family gets to board the bus as well regardless to how many and regardless how many others have been waiting there longer with their families. I've seen it happen to many times. We're a family of 3 and we'll be waiting with other families and all of a sudden someone in a scooter shows up with 10 family members and all ten family members get to board the bus and the really see no harm in doing so even though they are fully aware that they are jumping ahead of everyone else who has been waiting for that same bus. There should be something said by the driver that will allow for the person in the scooter and 1 other person to accompany them at peak times during the mornings and at park closings.

 

[ELSA711]

As a northerner transplanted to the beautiful, wonderful south five years ago, I would agree with you that it is a Southern custom. I always teach my kids that whoever looks like they need it most, regardless of gender, should be offered the seat. Elderly person, person with a disability, pregnant, carrying a baby...I urge my family to offer seats to people in any of those categories, and I expect my daughters to do it as well as my son. I'm not offended when a gentleman offers me his seat, but I am a healthy woman and don't really need it. I'd rather see it given to someone who will benefit more from it. But I think my son, who is being raised in the South, would certainly offer his seat to any woman. I don't have a problem with that, just like I don't have a problem with learning to call people "ma'am" and "sir." But I don't mind if somebody DOESN'T offer me a seat based on gender, either.

Very nice!
My kids offer their seat to anyone and everyone because they just want to stand! LOL

 

[Pixiecheez]

Selfie Sticks. Just...don't. They should be called Selfish Sticks.

And even WORSE, my #1 pet peeve at Disney, on Facebook, ANYWHERE--that stupid Duck Face girls are so fond of ...while using said selfie stick or cell phone. I told my granddaughter if I ever catch her making that face I'll remove it for her. (The silly expression, not her face haha)

 

[flsun-shine]

What bothers me is people on scooters that don't really know how to operate them, especially in crowded areas. This past weekend at Epcot, my mom (in her 60's) got her foot run over by one. Waiting in line to enter the park, another lady ran right into the cement wall after trying to move out of the way because her magic band was not working. Then they (I assume her daughter) couldn't figure out how to back it up off the wall.

 

[keishashadow]

What bothers me is people on scooters that don't really know how to operate them, especially in crowded areas. This past weekend at Epcot, my mom (in her 60's) got her foot run over by one. Waiting in line to enter the park, another lady ran right into the cement wall after trying to move out of the way because her magic band was not working. Then they (I assume her daughter) couldn't figure out how to back it up off the wall.

ow, that's awful, hope she's ok.

it's a dangerous situation in many regards: people not familiar with operating scooters, erratic drivers who deliberately use them as cow-catchers of sortsnot to mention those who thoughtlessly dart in front of scooters.

imo there are many people utilizing them who would prefer other accommodations for stamina/mobility issues but are told by Disney their only options are to use a WC or scooter.

 

[Dr Gunnie]

Dr Gunnie, are you male or female? I am female and I noticed that I also tend to give way to the other group so they can continue to walk abreast. Sometimes I don't and I would say that I bump shoulders with the other person (ALWAYS a male) about half the time.

Male.

I think on my next trip I'll just get a little $10 Disney gift card and the first person that lets me go in front of their group will get it.

Sadly, I think I'll end up going home with said card.

 

[flsun-shine]

ow, that's awful, hope she's ok.

it's a dangerous situation in many regards: people not familiar with operating scooters, erratic drivers who deliberately use them as cow-catchers of sortsnot to mention those who thoughtlessly dart in front of scooters.

imo there are many people utilizing them who would prefer other accommodations for stamina/mobility issues but are told by Disney their only options are to use a WC or scooter.

Thanks she is fine - she was just stunned for a little while. We were walking in a crowded area and the lady just rolled on by us oblivious until my mother spoke up. We also saw a gentleman at downtown Disney knock stuff off tables when he went by, again oblivious. I understand the need for them completely, as my own father would need to use one if he went to a place like Disney, as he has had a knee replacement. I just think sometimes the scooter drivers think we all have to move for them regardless if we are not even in their path, but they come into ours. On the other hand, I have seen some very responsible scooter drivers

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

mine is those who, in heavy traffic (as you would expect on main street or peter pan/small world where there is a definite flow) stop dead in their tracks for no apparent reason.

theirs is probably the people who them stumble into them

You and my sister both. She gets her revenge though, if she ever sees them again.

 

[ElsasFan]

Selfie Sticks. Just...don't. They should be called Selfish Sticks.

And even WORSE, my #1 pet peeve at Disney, on Facebook, ANYWHERE--that stupid Duck Face girls are so fond of ...while using said selfie stick or cell phone. I told my granddaughter if I ever catch her making that face I'll remove it for her. (The silly expression, not her face haha)

Side topic, but I just don't get the Duck Face. I have spent my entire life trying to look good in pictures, and these pretty young girls are purposely looking ridiculous in theirs! Duck Faces, be gone!

 

[Polyonmymind]

pet peeve is people not being polite or courteous. I get it, when you are at WDW it is all about YOU. At least use some common courtesy to the people around you.

biggest pet peeve is the person who is screaming talking to their friends/families on enclosed rides. Listen kid, you are so loud that I can not hear R2D2 talk so please pipe down. You may scream talk all you want in 90 seconds when this is over.

almost biggest pet peeve is you who are using the flash camera on dark rides. Sign says no flash camera, this means no flash camera. Okay?

Last but not least, is the person who refuses to place their used chewing gum in a trash can but instead puts it on table tops, benches, light posts, walls, railings and etc. Really? You should be tarred and feathered on a hot day in August.

 

[Masonmj84]

A few of mine . . .

Waiting for even moderate periods - I know, it's Disney, you can expect to wait. But I honestly hate waiting for more than about 10 minutes for an attraction or Disney transportation. Even for the top headliner attractions. It's why I usually go during relatively less crowded times, hit the parks at RD, make strategic use FPs, and always have a touring plan (and generally avoid the parks in mid-afternoons). Unless something unexpected happens, I rarely wait more than 10 minutes for any attraction.

Counter service dining - not that I'm necessarily a food snob but I just don't enjoy the hassle of it. Waiting in line to order. Trying to juggle everyone's food on the trays. Waiting in line at the cash register. Trying to find an empty table (or waiting for someone to leave in order to snag one). Trying to find the condiment area (and then waiting there as well). We much prefer table service (even though it requires ADRs, is more expensive, and takes more time). Just so much more relaxing.

Driving and parking - just prefer to not have to deal with this while on vacation. It's a big part of why we love staying on property and using Magical Express.

The gift shops at attraction exits - I know that at Disney we're supposed to overlook shameless, over-the-top money grabbing but this just takes that concept a bit too far IMO. In any event, it makes exiting an attraction more difficult.

Chubby princesses - I know it's not politically correct to say this but when I'm paying hundreds of dollars for a meal at CRT, I don't necessarily expect Miss Universe dressed up as Sleeping Beauty but I do expect the person playing the character to be relatively thin and attractive. Along these lines, it seems that at the prices Disney charges they could open up the pocketbook and pay face characters more, thereby opening the competition to play those characters.