The most annoying or aggravating thing you see at WDW.....get your flames ready!

[LuluLovesDisney]

First off those swords arent meant to swing around in the general public. Those are considered weapons and they do hurt when you get hit with it, even by a young child. Disney isnt the children's personal paradise. That misconception is why two posts were made and numerous trip reports of the lack of manners that young children are displaying while there parents let them run wild. No one is saying children shouldnt have a good time, hell have a blast, but follow the rules too, this isnt animal house.

Exactly!

Even in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, which pretty much was a kid's paradise, you had to behave or you were bounced on out of there!

(Yes, I am aware it is not a real place, but the analogy remains valid. Just CMA here. )

 

[Marilou]

Alright, flame if you wish but there are so many adults that come to WDW without kids and act so annoyed with all the kids "acting up"....or what I call having a great time!! If you get bumped into, or hit with a sword please try and control your anger and remember WDW is FOR KIDS!! So what if a 3 year old hits you with his light up sword?? Move on!-I highly doubt that he meant it!! If a child keeps bumping into you in line, please keep your feet to yourself and do not step on the said child's toes....on purpose...to teach him a lesson.
I love WDW with my kids. When they are older, DH and I will not go on our own. I like Mickey but I love MAUI even more!!

I know I'm gonna prob get blasted for this, but I have to disagree. What you might call having a great time maybe extremely rude inappropriate behaviour. If a 3yr old hits someone with his light-up sword, that might mean he is not old enough to play with it properly and should have recieved a different toy. If a child bumps into me, no biggie, but if it continues, thats sorta hinting that the parent or gaurdian isn't even watching the child. There is a line between having a great time and being rude or a danger to yourself & others.
Would my kids like to climb all over the bars while waiting for rides? Heck yeah! But I won't let them because its inconsiderate towards others and dangerous.
Would my son at age 3 been ecstatic with a light-up sword? Heck yeah! But he wouldn't have understood how to handle it safely and could hurt someone.
Consideration for others and common sense (or lack there-of on both parts) seems to be the root of most peoples' annoyances.
I get extremely aggravated with inconsiderate smokers because they give us considerate rule abbiding smokers a bad name!
With that said, I don't let anything really have an effect on my vaca, but I won't pretend it doesn't happen either. I might actually use someone elses rudesness or rulebreaking to toss a lil life lesson my kids' way.
Can't believe my vaca is next week!!! Soo excited! Had to watch Spectromagic on Youtube tonight...gave me goosebumps just hearing that song!
Peace, Love & Mickey everyone!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I know I'm gonna prob get blasted for this, but I have to disagree. What you might call having a great time maybe extremely rude inappropriate behaviour. If a 3yr old hits someone with his light-up sword, that might mean he is not old enough to play with it properly and should have recieved a different toy. If a child bumps into me, no biggie, but if it continues, thats sorta hinting that the parent or gaurdian isn't even watching the child. There is a line between having a great time and being rude or a danger to yourself & others.
Would my kids like to climb all over the bars while waiting for rides? Heck yeah! But I won't let them because its inconsiderate towards others and dangerous.
Would my son at age 3 been ecstatic with a light-up sword? Heck yeah! But he wouldn't have understood how to handle it safely and could hurt someone.
Consideration for others and common sense (or lack there-of on both parts) seems to be the root of most peoples' annoyances.
I get extremely aggravated with inconsiderate smokers because they give us considerate rule abbiding smokers a bad name!
With that said, I don't let anything really have an effect on my vaca, but I won't pretend it doesn't happen either. I might actually use someone elses rudesness or rulebreaking to toss a lil life lesson my kids' way.
Can't believe my vaca is next week!!! Soo excited! Had to watch Spectromagic on Youtube tonight...gave me goosebumps just hearing that song!
Peace, Love & Mickey everyone!

Great post!

It scares me if an adult doesn't know the difference between a child who is "acting up" and having a great time!

 

[CindyBella]

I will get annoyed cause it is not the kids fault but the PARENTS. take responsibility for your kids and don't look the other way. Tell your kid to stop. I would never step on a kids foot but if it continued I would certainly say something to the mother or father.

As for you not going to disney when the kids are older is ok, less people in the park then, but it sounds like you certainly are putting down the adults who go. It is a theme park for all ages and if you don't like it then go to Maui now. nobody is forcing you to go to disney.

I do not agree that WDW is a theme park for "all ages". You are right, no body is forcing me to go. I go 4-5 times a year to spoil my kids and have the time of my life with them!! I go to see them smile. WDW has nothing to offer me without them. I do not need to stand in line for kid rides, or autographs or wear Mickey ear's without my precious kiddos. WDW without kids is not my thing....if it is yours...good for you!!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I do not agree that WDW is a theme park for "all ages". You are right, no body is forcing me to go. I go 4-5 times a year to spoil my kids and have the time of my life with them!! I go to see them smile. WDW has nothing to offer me without them. I do not need to stand in line for kid rides, or autographs or wear Mickey ear's without my precious kiddos. WDW without kids is not my thing....if it is yours...good for you!!

Then you're *wrong*.

That is how it was built, designed and is in the dedication speech of Disneyland spoken by Walt and in the dedication speech of Disney World spoken by Roy. It is what it is.

It might not be your thing, but there are many people who love it. I can't understand how you could have "the time of your life" in someplace but never want to return if you aren't with your kids.

Why are you so loyal to WDW if you personally don't like it, but are just doing it for your kids? Why not somewhere else? Just curious.

 

[6gr8kidz]

Some of the most annoying things for me is when a man or a woman put an entire bottle of cologne or perfume on. I allergy induced asthma and it is hard to breathe when someone is wearing that much perfume. Not saying you can't wear perfume but one or two squirts is enough.

Another thing I can't stand is someone that has body odor . A little deoderant can go a long way.

 

[Snow_White]

I do not agree that WDW is a theme park for "all ages". You are right, no body is forcing me to go. I go 4-5 times a year to spoil my kids and have the time of my life with them!! I go to see them smile. WDW has nothing to offer me without them. I do not need to stand in line for kid rides, or autographs or wear Mickey ear's without my precious kiddos. WDW without kids is not my thing....if it is yours...good for you!!

And this on a Disney message board

 

[DisneyDivaMom]

I try not to let other's "bad" behavior get me down at WDW. (Although this involves closing my eyes and counting to 10 alot. ) However, on my last trip with my 21 year old daughter it was difficult to maintain a good attitude when her foot was run over by a middle-aged women on an ECV. Now, I have no judgement about this person's weight or disability; but seriously, I was pretty upset that she backed up (without looking) into us. We were on a non-commando, girls only, shopping/eating trip. This happened on the sidewalk of a shopping area at MGM. The kicker is she ran over my daughter's foot and stopped. On her foot. You would think my daughter's screaming and my shouting would have quickly resolved the situation. But literally, it took this person a good minute of looking confusedly at us for her to roll off my daughter's foot. And she was apparently with a large group of people (on foot) who could and should of assisted her. I seriously wanted to get my DD medical attention and report the incompetent driver to a CM. But my DD insisted nothing was broken (her foot did end up purple, black and blue) and didn't want to this to spoil our trip. So she ended up limping a few days, and I'm still annoyed about this incident.

The woman (and her family) never even said "I'm sorry."

Don't let people unable to drive ECV's safely have access to them.

Last December, my dd and I were at one of the giftshops on on Main Street. I was standing at the register paying for some gifts. DD was near a stationary display. I got pinned right against the counter by a lady in an ECV who apparently owned the planet. I turned to say excuse me, please. Said lady glared at me moved slightly and then ran over my feet. Wincing with pain, I asked her why she did that and I was told by her that I was in her way. I am thinking.....OK, lady, I am already here paying for my purchase and you decide to drive your ECV over my feet because I am in your way. I just don't get it.

 

[daisy2]

I try to go to WDW and enjoy the time that we are there. My DH and I love WDW we live in California so when we go we usually plan for two full weeks at WDW. I love watching the faces of children light up when they see Mickey or their favorite princess I myself am the same way. It's hard for me to say I have any pet peeves that bother me a lot becasue I try to enjoy the magical atmosphere but I guess if I had some pet peeves it would be kids who are forced on a ride they don't want to go on. That bothers me we had a parent who put her 3 or 4 year son on Thunder Mountain and he screamed the whole time even the CM was concerned. I myself have bad knees and I am not use to the humidity so by weeks end I have sore swollen feet and my knees are killing me but with a little advil and lots of icing I am not going to let it ruin my vacation. I love WDW to much to miss out on a day that we are there.

 

[tony609]

No offense, OP, but why start a post that puts the focus on negatives? Several of the responses, including your own, could be hurtful to others reading this.
For example, in some cases you can't tell just by looking that someone has a disability other than being overweight. I am sure there are overweight people that use scooters for that reason, but how do you know that person doesn't have a heart condition, or rheumatoid arthritis, or bad knees? And the comment that fat people shouldn't ride the Main Street cars to the castle, I mean come on!!! That was just plain mean-spirited!!!
And the "strollers with no kids" thing...I doubt many people would want to haul a stroller just to haul their stuff. It's more likely the child just wanted to walk for a bit, so why not put your stuff in there?
I know, I don't have to read it but it's like a car accident. Ya gotta look.

I 100% agree. I am not going to read this entire thread of complaints and moans etc etc...... I read the first few until I came to this and decided to stop here. I guess I am in the minority. Nothing really makes me mad at wdw. I always have a great time. If i do get annoyed its usually because some chiild is screaming uncontrollably and I can't get away. BUT it doesn't make me made. Come on I am at WDW......... why foucus on the negative.

 

[Hixski]

I do not agree that WDW is a theme park for "all ages". You are right, no body is forcing me to go. I go 4-5 times a year to spoil my kids and have the time of my life with them!! I go to see them smile. WDW has nothing to offer me without them. I do not need to stand in line for kid rides, or autographs or wear Mickey ear's without my precious kiddos. WDW without kids is not my thing....if it is yours...good for you!!

Poor Walt is rolling in his grave right now. Are you actually saying that the man whose vision created WDW did not have a clue who he was creating this for. Just for the record WDW is Walt Disney World. That is 4 theme parks, DTD, numerous resorts. If you are talking about Magic Kingdom alone then you are not getting the whole picture. Just for the record I don't stand in line for kid rides, get autographs or wear Mickey ears.

For those that understand no explanation is necessary. For those who don't no explanation will do.

 

[scottny]

I do not agree that WDW is a theme park for "all ages". You are right, no body is forcing me to go. I go 4-5 times a year to spoil my kids and have the time of my life with them!! I go to see them smile. WDW has nothing to offer me without them. I do not need to stand in line for kid rides, or autographs or wear Mickey ear's without my precious kiddos. WDW without kids is not my thing....if it is yours...good for you!!

I don't stand in line for kids rides. I go on roller coasters, i eat at restaurants, go shopping and then at night i head over to Pleasure island where i can have a drink and party.
And by spoiling them then I guess you are one fo those parents who lets there kids run rampant in the park. try loosening up and not living the vacation through there eyes and see it through your eyes you might be surprised.

 

[dreamergirl78]

I do not agree with what Cindy said about WDW being for kids only, but let's not jump to conclusions. She is entitled to her opinion, but that doesn't make her an automatic "bad parent."
Hey we go to Ohio about once a year. My hubby's family lives there. I would NOT go if it were not for him and our son. It has nothing to offer me really. I go to make them happy, yes. But that does not mean I would necessarily vacation there? Maybe, but probably not. Maybe that's how Cindy feels. For her, it's about her kids more than her own personal enjoyment. And since they do go so often, when her kids are older she can do the vacations that she finds mor interesting! Don't we as parents all do that at some time or another?

I don't stand in line for kids rides. I go on roller coasters, i eat at restaurants, go shopping and then at night i head over to Pleasure island where i can have a drink and party.
And by spoiling them then I guess you are one fo those parents who lets there kids run rampant in the park. try loosening up and not living the vacation through there eyes and see it through your eyes you might be surprised.

 

[peanut1967]

You know maybe Disney should make some new badges that you can just pick up at city hall:

Visiting Disney with Atheritis

Visiting Disney with a Heart Condition

Visiting Disney Recovering from Cancer

You get what I mean, or maybe we should just make tshirts, I am overweight, not massively, and I have never used a ECV, BUT from birth I was born with defective knees which joy of joys is getting worse as I get older, it is also now in my hips, would I use a ECV, yes! But after reading this thread I will make sure I make a tshirt with my condition on it so you people who are judging can know about my personal problems so it makes your day go a little better.

I am appalled that people feel they can judge, I am so happy for those people who have no physical problems...life must be so good for you. I dont get angry very often but this has made me angry. Like I said above I have had this from birth, I work full time in a school so am on my feet a lot, I do my best...HOW dare you judge!!!!

WDW the happiest place on earth....if other people let it be.

 

[coolkidhann95]

OK This is just my 2 cents.

Being a kid myself I defend the 5- year old kids hitting people with plastic swords.

1. They can't really control it if he or she is in a really crowded place say, MK at closing.

2. It really is not that annoying until you look back and the kid is hitting you on purpose.

3. If he's not doing it on purpose dont give his parents a look.

 

[Princess Stitch]

I know I'm gonna prob get blasted for this, but I have to disagree. What you might call having a great time maybe extremely rude inappropriate behaviour. If a 3yr old hits someone with his light-up sword, that might mean he is not old enough to play with it properly and should have recieved a different toy. If a child bumps into me, no biggie, but if it continues, thats sorta hinting that the parent or gaurdian isn't even watching the child. There is a line between having a great time and being rude or a danger to yourself & others.
Would my kids like to climb all over the bars while waiting for rides? Heck yeah! But I won't let them because its inconsiderate towards others and dangerous.
Would my son at age 3 been ecstatic with a light-up sword? Heck yeah! But he wouldn't have understood how to handle it safely and could hurt someone.
Consideration for others and common sense (or lack there-of on both parts) seems to be the root of most peoples' annoyances.
I get extremely aggravated with inconsiderate smokers because they give us considerate rule abbiding smokers a bad name!
With that said, I don't let anything really have an effect on my vaca, but I won't pretend it doesn't happen either. I might actually use someone elses rudesness or rulebreaking to toss a lil life lesson my kids' way.
Can't believe my vaca is next week!!! Soo excited! Had to watch Spectromagic on Youtube tonight...gave me goosebumps just hearing that song!
Peace, Love & Mickey everyone!

No blasting here, ITA with everything you said. It's people being inconciderate that really grates on my nerves. If your kid hits me with his plastic sword, don't give ME a dirty look when I turn around to say something. If you're in an ECV or pusing a stroller and want to get by me, say excuse me! If I have room I will move out of your way, if I don't have room it doesn't mean you can run me over or ram into me. Sometimes a place is crowded and you have to wait just like everyone else.

Oh, and enjoy your vacation!! I still have over 2 months to wait for mine

I do not agree with what Cindy said about WDW being for kids only, but let's not jump to conclusions. She is entitled to her opinion, but that doesn't make her an automatic "bad parent."
Hey we go to Ohio about once a year. My hubby's family lives there. I would NOT go if it were not for him and our son. It has nothing to offer me really. I go to make them happy, yes. But that does not mean I would necessarily vacation there? Maybe, but probably not. Maybe that's how Cindy feels. For her, it's about her kids more than her own personal enjoyment. And since they do go so often, when her kids are older she can do the vacations that she finds mor interesting! Don't we as parents all do that at some time or another?

ITA with this as well. My mom took me and my bro to WDW twice, but she has no intrest in going on an adults trip and probably won't be back until she has grandkids. Although, she woudln't be posting on a WDW board either, but to each their own I guess. I like what someone else said.. people either get it or they don't and there's no convincing them otherwise.

 

[Princess Stitch]

OK This is just my 2 cents.

Being a kid myself I defend the 5- year old kids hitting people with plastic swords.

1. They can't really control it if he or she is in a really crowded place say, MK at closing.

Yes they can. It's really easy. Dont swing the sword if the area is crowded. Hold it by your side pointing down. Problem solved.

2. It really is not that annoying until you look back and the kid is hitting you on purpose.

Being hit repeatedly is annoying whether it's on purpose or not.

3. If he's not doing it on purpose dont give his parents a look.

Even if it's not done on purpose he/she still shoudln't be doing it. He might be hitting me in the back of the legs, but if he swings at a child in a stroller he could hit them in the face. If a kid is hitting me repeatedly, I will most definately say something to the parents if they're not already talking to the kid. They may not even know it's going on and they probably woudln't want their kid hitting other people either.

 

[SueM in MN]

You know maybe Disney should make some new badges that you can just pick up at city hall:

Visiting Disney with Atheritis

Visiting Disney with a Heart Condition

Visiting Disney Recovering from Cancer

You get what I mean, or maybe we should just make tshirts, I am overweight, not massively, and I have never used a ECV, BUT from birth I was born with defective knees which joy of joys is getting worse as I get older, it is also now in my hips, would I use a ECV, yes! But after reading this thread I will make sure I make a tshirt with my condition on it so you people who are judging can know about my personal problems so it makes your day go a little better.

I am appalled that people feel they can judge, I am so happy for those people who have no physical problems...life must be so good for you. I dont get angry very often but this has made me angry. Like I said above I have had this from birth, I work full time in a school so am on my feet a lot, I do my best...HOW dare you judge!!!!

WDW the happiest place on earth....if other people let it be.

A couple of times over the years, we have heard the people's comments about DD as they judged her apparent 'need' for a wheelchair. Most people don't openly make comments and most people are nice, but those 'nasty' instances stand out because they are so painful to me.

One of the times, we were in Epcot WS. DD was sitting on a bench facing toward the water in Germany, waiting for her dad to get a pretzel for her. Her wheelchair was parked next to the bench (a personal custom wheelchair with custom seats and cushions - looking nothing like a rental wheelchair). She had her knees crossed and was swinging her top leg.

Someone standing nearby said loud enough to hear, "There's another one of those wheelchair cheaters. I hate how they use it just to get ahead." (maybe not the exact words, but the general idea). The other person agreed with them and they walked on.

What they saw was a child sitting on a bench, swinging her leg and a wheelchair parked next to her. What they thought was that a person out of a wheelchair (even sitting down on a bench) = a person who did not need a wheelchair.
What they didn't see was that before DH left to get the pretzel, he helped to lift DD from her wheelchair to the bench because she can only stand up if someone is supporting her. They didn't see me lift DD's leg so she could cross it because she usually can't lift her leg when she's wearing shorts - she can when she's wearing pants because she can grab onto the pants leg and use it to pull her leg up. She has never been able to walk and will never be able to (aside from being in her gait trainer, which is a huge device that hold her up so she can stay upright).

All they saw was a child out of a wheelchair, swinging her leg and from that few second glimpse, they concluded that the wheelchair was just an 'accessory' being used to get some 'advantage'.

They took a sweet memory that I had of sitting with my DD in the sun on a nice day and poisoned it with the memory of their thoughts and words.

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

Overweight people using Main St cars to get from Train Station to the Castle. Come on, there is a reason you are heavy!

So, only skinny people should use the transportation? Please, tell me you are not serious. That overweight person paid just as much as you did to get into the park and is entitled to use everything that a skinny person is. Maybe if some people with this attitude would just take time to get to know a pooh-sized person (I am one) they just may be surprised to learn that there is a real human being inside that body. We larger people have feelings just like the skinny people, who seem to be embarrassed by our very presence.

 

[crzy4mickey]

OK This is just my 2 cents.

Being a kid myself I defend the 5- year old kids hitting people with plastic swords.

1. They can't really control it if he or she is in a really crowded place say, MK at closing.

2. It really is not that annoying until you look back and the kid is hitting you on purpose.

3. If he's not doing it on purpose dont give his parents a look.

So that makes it ok for a kid to hit you, if he/she is not doing it on purpose or if it's crowded? I have 2 children and I know as i'm sure all parents know, it's not easy keeping a child entertained in a ride line, while waiting for a parade, bus line etc, but If my child hit someone, stepped on someones toes, or whatever on purpose or not he/she will appoligize and not continue to do it. They need to learn respect for other people in Disney and outside of Disney. And no i'm not strick, I just want them to be mindful of the people around them and to treat others as they would like to be treated. (now if I can only get them to be like that to each other!)