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

[alvernon90]

And people who ruin or don't participate in the magic. You're at WDW, it's no time to be serious. Let go and be a kid!

But kids aren't allowed to smoke! Think about all of the amazing social interactions you would miss out on!

As for mandatory "participation" in the magic, I think anyone who has paid for a ticket is participating as much as can reasonably be expected of them. Moreover, for some people it is more magical to make fun of the full-grown adults who are singing and dancing in the middle of the street than it is to be made fun of -- both ways of participating in the magic are equally valid.

 

[Disneylover99]

Hmmm. Some that bothers me, but may not both others is when people don't stand on the que spots that they are told to. I'm not OCD, but my skin crawls on Test Track, Soarin', and the like when people don't pay attention and botch up the line.

Yes. Me too!
I have to resist the urge to nudge people

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Not filling in all available space when asked, then looking at me like a you-know-what when I move 50 feet up in the HM line because nobody else listened and they are standing single file.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I may catch a lot of flack for this, but my biggest pet peeve is older teens or adults meeting characters for themselves (with no children in site). I would love for Disney to make a rule (similar to the BBB age limit) that you must be something like 14 or younger to meet the characters (or have a child in your party for the whole group you are with to meet them.) I cannot tell you have many older teens and adults in their early twenties were in line to meet Peter Pan, for example. He pretty much only signed their books and gave these adults very little in terms of interaction. (I think he spent a good five minutes with my three year old and it was clear most of the characters interact more with the children.) I just don't see the thrill an adult gets from meeting a character and this makes the lines much longer, but to each his/her own. This is just a pet peeve. I am in no way angered by this nor do I let it bother me in anyway. I realize adults have just as much right to meet a character as a child just like they everyone can ride the rides. : )

I'd cry. I'm 22 and I absolutely assure you I love meeting Mickey *just* as much now as I did when I was 5. Heck and everyone else too. I once waited almost an hour for Gaston! Child at heart over here I don't have long conversations because I get too starstruck to talk. Still. Haha!

 

[crostorfer]

People who think that their children are more important than whatever is going on at the moment. My best example is from the Polynesian Luau. When we went there was a large party that included several children under the age of 5. This table not only allowed, but encouraged said children to get up and dance in front of, or in some cases on, the stage. The dancers nearly tripped over them, and probably had to modify their routines in places. The staff, and even the host, asked several times for the children to sit down, or at least stay out of the main area, but they did not comply and the adults were too busy filming the kids to discipline them.

Kids will be kids, but kids don't have to be disruptive, or rude kids. Rude children and lazy parents bother me in all aspects of life, not just at Disney.

 

[codimouse]

People who stop dead in their tracks to take a photo or talk.
Move over!! C'mon now, dont block the walkways. Geesh.

 

[crostorfer]

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.

Hey, I understand this. We once saw a Sleeping Beauty in France in the WS that was about 20 pounds too heavy for her costume, was unfortunately suffering from a massive acne break out that she, (unsuccessfully), trying to cover with 10 pounds of foundation that didn't match her skin tone, and was clearly Hispanic or Middle Eastern under the wig, contacts and make up. All of the other Auroras must have been sick that day. I remember thinking that they must have pulled this poor gal from food service or some other area, because she clearly didn't fit the part.

 

[codimouse]

I may catch a lot of flack for this, but my biggest pet peeve is older teens or adults meeting characters for themselves (with no children in site). I would love for Disney to make a rule (similar to the BBB age limit) that you must be something like 14 or younger to meet the characters (or have a child in your party for the whole group you are with to meet them.) I cannot tell you have many older teens and adults in their early twenties were in line to meet Peter Pan, for example. He pretty much only signed their books and gave these adults very little in terms of interaction. (I think he spent a good five minutes with my three year old and it was clear most of the characters interact more with the children.) I just don't see the thrill an adult gets from meeting a character and this makes the lines much longer, but to each his/her own. This is just a pet peeve. I am in no way angered by this nor do I let it bother me in anyway. I realize adults have just as much right to meet a character as a child just like they everyone can ride the rides. : )

One thing that doesn't bother me in the slightest, but bothers others, is people holding a place in a meet and greet or ride line while another parent is off with their children, etc. My child was able to wait in lines pretty well, but I completely understand lines being too long for some kids (and even adults!) to handle and I have no problem with others doing holding a place in line for their family.

I am 45 and LOVE the characters. Without kids I wait in line for a photo. I pay enough at Disney, so I will do so. Disney is for kids of ALL ages.

 

[tomatecerise]

I am 42 but 13 in my head and love meeting characters

 

[TheDisneyNurse]

It bothers me when people film rides and shows. Especially the night time shows. I'm sorry, but I doubt your iphone 5 is taking HD shots of Wishes.

I just don't get it. Fantasmic, Wishes, Illuminations, and basically every dark ride. All I see is a sea of cameras. Why are people filming every little part of their vacation? Enjoy the show with your own two eyes! See the smiles on your children's faces. Stop seeing everything through a screen. You can always youtube videos and google some pictures, but for heavens sake.. Enjoy what's in front of you.

That and... Well, I'm sick of phones and cameras blocking the view and illuminating places that are supposed to be dark.

 

[SnowWhite112]

I'm bothered by people who judge adults and young teens who get in line to meet characters. I've been going to Disney all of my life and it's just part of the magic for me. It's also just plain fun. Try meeting Chip and Dale or Gaston without getting a good laugh!

 

[Peaseblossom]

The fact that ToT and RnRC are at the end of a dead end street and the layout of DHS in general. It doesn't make any sense. I hate having to backtrack.

And new Test Track - I'll never really accept it. I miss the 'German Blocks' and corrosive spray.

 

[nobellybutton]

Oh my how could I have missed AK's alcohol infused Dole whips!?

Line cutters.... I don't mind when one or 2 are catching up with the family...but when you see a whole army of people like the (travel groups) and they literally come off a ride and stampede the next ride because ONE person is holding their "spot". I have NO problem speaking up and letting them know I will not allow it, BUT I felt vindicated when a CM spotted it and made them get off the line.

Or people you hold the door for and they walk through with NO intention saying thank you....like their expectation was that you are Belł Service and that IS your job...um no.

 

[rainboots]

I know this is old, but...

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.

My mom used a scooter when we went & will again for our upcoming trip - she has neuropathy in her feet & walking for a length of time will make her feet feel as though they are on fire. She does walk in a few areas where it is necessary, and we were shot many evil looks, as though she was faking her need for a scooter.

However, your pet peeve was one of mine as well! After Wishes, we all got in the bus line (probably 3 busses worth of people deep), and she waited on her scooter nearby until WE reached the front of the line & it was our turn to board & everyone in front of us would still be able to ride.

My other pet peeve is watching parents scold kids for meltdowns or not wanting to ride a ride. And you can be certain I will step in if I think it is too much. I am non-confrontational until I see ****** parents!

Things that don't bother me: waiting for busses. I don't care. It is "public" transportation, such is life! There are worse places to be than in a shady pavilion in Florida.

 

[Aggieamy5]

so it bothers you if teens or adults want to wait in line and take time with the characters. but you want to have a space saver while the rest of your party does NOt wait in line for the characters. ?

if there is character I want to meet and have a picture with, it is within my right to do so, I [paid for my ticket. noqw if the
cut off point" is right behind me, yes I will give my spot for a child.

This thread is about pet peeves and I was simply stating mine. I'm entitled to my opinion, as you are yours. If you read my entire post, I stated that it is completely an adult's right to wait for a character, just as he/she has every right to ride rides. I don't see the thrill in meeting a character for myself, but I completely understand that everyone is different and this is what makes the world go round. : ) Again, it's only a pet peeve - nothing to get up in arms about at all or loose any sleep over. It seems what I said was taken the wrong way...

Also, if you really read my post, I never once stated we want a "space saver" for us in line or that we typically do this while at Disney. I was trying to make the point that this bothers many people, but it has never bothered me when let's say a dad is holding a place in a long line while a mom and her two young kids join him later. As stated earlier, my then toddler did surpringly well when we waited in lines, but I have empathy for those who's kids have more difficulty waiting.

 

[smidgy]

okey doke

 

[Carolrita]

That housekeeping is no longer allowed to make towel animals! Question: is this because of Muslims? It's a towel, not a real animal. Tolerance, please.
I've read (hear or on portorleans.net...I can't remember which) that housekeeping will be fined by Disney if they leave towel animals.

 

[Carolrita]

*here not hear, sorry.

 

[ZephyrHawk]

That housekeeping is no longer allowed to make towel animals! Question: is this because of Muslims? It's a towel, not a real animal. Tolerance, please.
I've read (hear or on portorleans.net...I can't remember which) that housekeeping will be fined by Disney if they leave towel animals.

LOL WUT?

As far as I know towel animals are still go.
You aren't guaranteed to get one of course, because they take time away from the other housekeeping duties. And if they were banned, it would not be for religious reasons. Muslims are no more associated with towels than any other religion. In fact, its only people who are trying to insult the Islamic religion (or Sikh religion) who make such associations.

 

[kollerbear]

Pet Peeves of mine that don't have to do with guests at all: When Disney shortens words RIDICULOUSLY. Specifically, "Soarin'" rather than "Soaring" and "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster" rather than "Rock & Roller Coaster". There used to be a Jungle Jammin' Parade as well. Drives me crazy in an irrational way. Not park specific, but I also hate how they have Disney movie titles are now adjectives instead of nouns. For some reason Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella have way more gravitas to me than Brave, Tangled, and Frozen. As a vegetarian I also get really ticked off when there are no vegetarian options at a counter service. This has been happening way more often lately (the new CS at the Poly, Harambe Market, and the food trucks at DTD (upon original opening) come to mind quickly). I also REALLY hate hearing kids and adults using the words "retarded" and "gay" (you know how I mean) in conversation, and I cringe when I hear it anywhere and said by anyone.

I understand pet peeves completely and everyone has a right to them, but I have to say that witnessing intolerance--rude and mean gestures and words between guests over small things--bothers me WAY more than anything else that might happen to me. Most people who do rude things don't mean to do so and correcting them will make them defensive (because they meant no ill-intent) and then everyone's day just gets grayer over the exchange. You have a right to do otherwise but witnessing that stuff makes me uncomfortable and sad when you could just assume the best of intentions and recognize it's a crowded place, everyone's limits and capabilities are different, and people are generally doing the best they can. People stopped short in front of me? Just got swept up in the moment, no harm intended. (is always my assumption.) Kid bumping into me with no input from parents? It happens. People going in front of me in line? Probably meeting up with family and not something I'm going to let worry me. And I assume that literally everyone I see getting a special accommodation needs it and is genuinely benefiting from it. Even that family of 10 with an ECV that streams onto a bus before me? I know how much having a disability can impact everyone in a group and I will make no assumptions about what that family's day has been like. If you're taking advantage of the system then that's something you have to live with. As Louie CK says to his kid in that episode--the only time you should be checking to see whether someone got the same as you is to see if they've gotten enough. Do I get taken advantage of? I'm sure. But assuming the best of intentions of the people around me is part of the Disney experience for me. Not everyone has to feel that way, of course--I'm not saying anyone should--but my personal pet peeve is when I watch tempers flare over things where I can empathize and see how--it's very likely--that no harm or rudeness was intended.

I DO wish that people would be more considerate of people driving ECVs and wheelchairs in crowds, though. Those people have an extremely hard time because if they leave any space at all to avoid hitting someone that space gets taken up in a crowd by kids or adults jumping in front.

Now if you go into detail with me about the great way that you gamed the system (at the expense of other guests)? I might not ream you out over it, because I'm not that confrontational, but I will kind of think you're the scum of the Earth. If you describe to me the way that you've taken advantage of Disney--eh, that doesn't really bother me as much, but I hope that Disney eventually closes whatever loophole you used.