Things I learned from my most recent trip...

[Smooshdog]

What about the rule that says:
When attempting to cut in line, pretend not to speak english and
say,, "no English" and all will be ok.

What a great thread, I thought it was only me who felt people were jerks...

 

[bub]

Oh, Tink reminded me of a couple more...

- Upon returning with your fastpass, make sure to return at least 5 minutes before your window and stand at the entrance with your large group to pass those last few minutes. Again, this will ensure your optimum place in line, and you won't miss out on a minute of your available window. Again, the run-to-queue, grab-hand-rail, hold-off-other-guests technique will get you an even better spot in line.

We definitely experienced this one a few weeks ago - I kept thinking something was wrong with the rides because of the crowd waiting right in front of the Fast Pass entrances. People whose window was open couldn't get through.

We didn't encounter too many smelly or smoking folks, luckily. But we did have lots of folks rejoining their parties already in line - totally annoying and rude!

I kept wondering if there needs to be "Spray Mister Etiquette." I can't tell you how many times I was misted by folks who were spraying away with no consideration for those of us standing nearby (and no escape, either, since we were in lines). I know it was hot, so I tried not to care.

And what about the people who sit on the railings while waiting for rides, often hanging over into the Fast Pass line? I didn't enjoy having to squeeze by those hot (in temperature, not appearance) hinies (not sure I spelled that right, but you get the idea).

We also saw the "world's rudest family" who all moved right up to the rope at the AK while waiting to enter. They filled every available space (people were waiting at a comfortable distance from one another, given the heat and personal space considerations). I thought they were at least joining someone from their party, but no, it was just them.

And one more: one night coming back to the hotel on a crowded bus, my husband gave up his seat to a child (of about 12). I later realized through conversation that the child's father was sitting across from him, and never offered his seat to his own kid.

Okay, enough - thanks for letting me vent! And sorry if I offended anyone during my visit. (Isn't swimming in the pool equal to bathing? My kids seem to think so!)

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I almost forgot a couple.

1. Battering ram rental is 10 bucks for the manual, 35 for the self-propelled.
Never use the designated battering ram parking areas. Those are for wussies. Just leave it any old place right out in the way. It likes to ram people even when you're on a ride.

2. When encountering a sign that says stand clear of the doors, don't stand clear. The crowd will dig it when you cause them to wait longer because the doors won't open. And when a CM comes over and tells you to move, you just not so politely inform them they're a pleb and you have the right to do as you please. In fact, don't even wait in your assigned row. Just insist upon another. Oh and when the friendly guys in the black suits show up, inform them of their plebian status too. They really like cursing.

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

Here's another....

When entering any theater show, be sure to plop your rear end down right in the middle. You have every right to sit where you want! Then be sure to roll your eyes at the other guests who have to climb over you.

 

[Kick Save]

As registered Ice Hockey Official, I must issue you a 5 MInute Major penatly for elbowing, please sit at the closest bench for 5 minutes, hang head , feel shame.

As a registered ice hockey coach (and player), I've got to argue this call...no WAY does SnwflkCts derserve five minutes for that! They were clearly defending themselves from and obvious obstruction from the other player...er, guest. If you're going to go with 5 on our player, they better be matching! (And in typical coach fashion, I will now glare at you until you make a call on the other team.)

Zippa D Doodah...I'm also a sweater. Like a hog on a 75 degree day, so 90+ at Disney was great. I typically wear a hat, and by noon the sweat ring on the hat was no longer a ring as the whole hat was soaked. Went through two hats on the trip as no amount of rinsing was removing the smell...and if I was noticing it, I didn't really want to subject those around me to it. (And I found a hat on sale on Main St. That's right, I said on SALE. ) Anyway, deodorant is a what you do when you know you're going to sweat...I just don't get it.

 

[StacyPop]

While riding Disney transportation, under no circumstance are you to give up your seat for the elderly, pregnant, or exhausted young children. You're just as tired as they are. They can stand.

YES! I was pregnant AND with a tired toddler-by myself-carrying stroller and all, and I barely made it on the bus carrying everything!
I was like "I got it-dont everyone rush to help at once! Also, I would much rather stand 6 months pregnant holding my daughter and stroller and everything else-PLEASE-stay in your seat"
I would knock my husband right off the bench if he didnt get up for someone in my situation-these men just sat and stared right along with their wives!

 

[cleo]

This rule is so obvious it almost goes without saying, and someone has probably already said it anyway (I'm too 'lazy and entitled' to read the whole thread. Suffer.):

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS remember, it's YOUR TRIP and you paid LOTS OF MONEY for it, so you are entitled to expect everyone else to bow to your whims and wishes (especially CM's and any guests you find particularly annoying on any given day). No perk is too good for you, no sacrifice on the part of others is too great a request. It's all about YOU, babe! YOU!!

 

[nibby]

You forgot to mention the waterparks Make sure that you're in a party of at least 5, all in rings and all holding hands across the whole width of the lazy river, thus blocking the hundreds of people who've all gathered behind you Chat to each other very loudly, oblivious to everyone else and then huff and puff when some brave soul kicks one of your party out of line and the damn bursts

 

[binky]

Wow! What a thread! Sadly, I believe it's now the rule and not the exception for this type of behavior. We were at WDW in May, our 3rd trip as a family. And I can honestly say that things like this have gotten more prevalent each time. I will NEVER go back unless it is the Off-Off season (if there is such a time any more). We had a great time nonetheless, but I have never seen so many tattooed women, LITTLE boys with earrings, fathers and sons with matching mullets, and just general inappropriate appearance, as I saw on this trip. Let alone the rude behavior mentioned by everyone on this thread. I think my next vacation will be somewhere quiet and peaceful (like my favorite - Table Rock Lake in Missouri!). Maybe one day in the wintertime, when the crowds are hopefully lighter, I will go back. Please don't get me wrong. I am not a snob - very middle class, in fact. But peoples' standards seem to have

 

[LubsPoohBear]

 

[mamapajama]

When we were there in April (during Spring Break....CROWDED)Please everytime you see someone pushing a stroller, jump in front of them while walking then suddendly stop, then give the person pushing the stroller the evil eye and act like they did something wrong. People are sooo inconsiderate of people pushing strollers, esp. people without children. Hey we all (atleast most of us) have had small children and babies at one time, it's not their fault for being little and unable to walk the whole park.

I have one along the stroller thread. Please let your 3 year old push your infant in the stroller that said 3 year old can barely see over the top of and give everyone he encounters in front of him a good whack in the back of the feet!

Thanks Junior. I wasn't going to walk 3 miles thru theme parks today anyway.

 

[Wenda]

Also, when you are in the Ladies room with your child remember that the one handicap stall is just for you, even tho there are at least 20 regular stalls that aren't in use. That person who can't use the regular stall can just hold it into you and your child or children are done. After all, you were there first.

Also you know those electric wheelchairs can stop on a dime so don't worry about walking in front of a moving one and then stopping to check your map. The person in the wheelchair can stop as quickly as you can.

 

[Gerweniel]

Another rule:
Please don't forget to drag your exhausted toddlers and pre-schoolers to sit down restaurants late in the evening and strap their slumping little bodies to the high chairs while they whine "Mommy I'm tired" throughout a 3 course meal. We all know it's Mommy's and Daddy's vacation too so enjoy your wine and just tell your little ones to put their heads on the table to nap.

Remember that through the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail® its great to entertain the other park guests hoping to catch a glimpse of wildlife with your Fitty Cent "In da Club" ringtone at full volume while you walk! Eveyone will enjoy pretending not to overhear your conversation about your ungrateful kids, how you "really would rather go to Boca" and "they shoulda made a tram so you don't have walk through the trail"!

 

[binky]

Wow! What a thread! Sadly, I believe it's now the rule and not the exception for this type of behavior. We were at WDW in May, our 3rd trip as a family. And I can honestly say that things like this have gotten more prevalent each time. I will NEVER go back unless it is the Off-Off season (if there is such a time any more). We had a great time nonetheless, but I have never seen so many tattooed women, LITTLE boys with earrings, fathers and sons with matching mullets, and just general inappropriate appearance, as I saw on this trip. Let alone the rude behavior mentioned by everyone on this thread. I think my next vacation will be somewhere quiet and peaceful (like my favorite - Table Rock Lake in Missouri!). Maybe one day in the wintertime, when the crowds are hopefully lighter, I will go back. Please don't get me wrong. I am not a snob - very middle class, in fact. But peoples' standards seem to have

Sorry, my phone rang and I thought I had finished! As I was saying, I think peoples' standards have really sunk over the years. Now, off my soapbox!

 

[mamapajama]

Another rule:
Remember that through the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail® its great to entertain the other park guests hoping to catch a glimpse of wildlife with your Fitty Cent "In da Club" ringtone at full volume while you walk! Eveyone will enjoy pretending not to overhear your conversation about your ungrateful kids, how you "really would rather go to Boca" and "they shoulda made a tram so you don't have walk through the trail"!

Mine is Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" -wholly suitable for all listening at WDW. Maybe I'll bust out my whole VCast Razr catalog of Top 40 & hip-hop hits for a little Trail travelin' music!

 

[Mariposa]

-If you're smoking directly behind people waiting at the rail to watch Illuminations and they ask you (even politely) to smoke in a designated area (you'd have to walk 30 feet!), feel free to rudely tell them where they can put their request- if possible, work in a comment about their weight or race! It encourages guest interaction.

-If you're unhappy with your seats at Fantasmic or your spot for Illuminations, feel free to share our space! Without asking! Or us offering! Remember to glare at us when there's not enough room for all of you! And, if you're feeling saucy, feel free to "make-out" so heavily that you're half laying on my DFiance! He LOVES IT!

 

[Threeriversdisneyfan]

As a registered ice hockey coach (and player), I've got to argue this call...no WAY does SnwflkCts derserve five minutes for that! They were clearly defending themselves from and obvious obstruction from the other player...er, guest. If you're going to go with 5 on our player, they better be matching! (And in typical coach fashion, I will now glare at you until you make a call on the other team.)

I forgot to tell you I gave 2 mins for interference on the other guest, hey wait a minute my linesman just said the other guest flipped SnwflfCts the bird, Game Misconduct, and you miss your next trip to WDW.

 

[SnwflkCts]

Sticks and Stones may break my bones ... and birds will never hurt me. The satisfaction of seeing the interloper grunt and move out of my way!!! I am not upset with the people who stop in front of me soooo no goose allowed!

(Too many BIRD references in this posting!)

Hey Threeriversdisneyfan - I was raised in Pittsburgh from age 2 on ... say "Youns" and everything ... California University of PA. Showing my age but I made flowers for a Superbowl Float in 1975 - part of "Franko's Italian Army!"

I think I LEARNED the Umbrella trick in PA!!!!!! I stand by it.

Though now I say "You'all" as in "You'all move outta my way or you get the ELBOW!"

 

[Smooshdog]

Oh I just remembered a great rule. When riding the Haunted Mansion always remember to say what the "ghost host" will say before or at the same time the "ghost host" is speaking.

 

[DiszyDeanette]

Isn't it amazing how rude and selfish people can be and not even realize it! I notice it everywhere though, not just WDW. People here will honk at me for having the GALL to slow down in front to them in order to turn unto my street to go home (can they not see my blinker??)

Ah! My favorite!! I have to make a U-turn on a divided street to get to my street. There is no other way to access it, unless I want to drive a few miles out of my way. And EVERY day somebody will fail to notice my brake lights and turn signal, swerving around me at the last minute while honking and swearing at me. (I even had my son check the taillights, I was sure they HAD to be malfunctioning!) I want to put a sign up on the grass divider that says "yes thers is no street here, but it's the ONLY WAY to get back to THAT street!" With a big red arrow. Maybe flashing lights... and an airhorn?