Tips to avoid that "I HATE PEOPLE" feeling in wdw?

[HollyJoy]

Well first, we're going at a low crowd period! , but I think the main thing to do is to just remember where you are. So when that nasty person bumps into you w/out an apology, just remember you're in the Happiest place on earth!

 

[wdwdvcdad]

Originally posted by Lisa loves Pooh
Pool hopping is not allowed---

I don't like the stroller loading in the tunnel either--you would think they could have a better location for that.

relax, it's a joke. and it is allowed in certain circumstances.

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

What??? You mean there are people there besides me????

 

[Minky]

I have always had a problem with crowds, but this was my mentality last time and it helped SOOOO much and we actually had one of the best times and met a lot of the greatest people, I have pictures of all of them too!

I made the crowds and everyone there part of my vacation and realised that I was a part of theirs as well.....and in addition to everything Disney has to offer had fun with everyone there! It was great....lines didnt bother me as I felt we were "all there together" And I went out of my way to have fun and make other peoples trips more magical....we were playing games with this sweet elderly couple there that I adored...then while eating at Hollywood and Vine (Love that place) we had drawing contest with kids at the table next to us to see who could draw the best Goofy...the parents got a kick out of that (I clearly won, BUT I insisted one of them did ) I think if you let it a lot of your magic memories can come from the other visitors as well, its great kind of helps restore your faith in humanity

 

[eeyoregirl]

I try not to let other people bother me. Why wait all year for something as magical and special as a WDW vacation, just to have it spoiled by a few (or not so few) boneheads?

I try to ignore the negative, accentuate the positive, and enjoy my family. And if things become a little too much to take, I give myself a "time out."

 

[CoMickey]

Originally posted by Lisa loves Pooh
Pool hopping is not allowed---

It is if you are a DVC member!

 

[carolinagirl]

Minky,

I like your point of view. You have the right idea....spread the magic around! I hope I end up in line next to you one day!

 

[CoMickey]

I will keep all of your suggestions in mind as I am going with my BF who is not very tolerant of crowds and this is his first trip to WDW! I have a high tolerance for crowds most of the time....there are those occasions though! But I just love being at WDW so I am usually able to ignore the rude behavior and the occasional bruised heel/ankle from a stroller bump...just keep smiling as you limp along!

I was trying to give him examples over the holiday weekend while we were at an arts festival of what to expect! I have been to WDW in off season and for two weeks during Christmas and New Years so I have experienced all kinds of crowds both rude and nice! Just keep smiling!

Wish me luck!

 

[petula]

During the week before your vacation, go to the most crowded and annoying places you can think of, especially the ones with the very most obnoxious people. I like to use Times Square, where there's a mix of clueless tourists and rude-seeming natives. Or packed-in live music shows with general admission (if it's a band you hate, even better!). When you get to Disney, you'll be relieved!

 

[CoMickey]

Originally posted by petula
During the week before your vacation, go to the most crowded and annoying places you can think of, especially the ones with the very most obnoxious people. I like to use Times Square, where there's a mix of clueless tourists and rude-seeming natives. Or packed-in live music shows with general admission (if it's a band you hate, even better!). When you get to Disney, you'll be relieved!

petula~LOL!

 

[HenDuck]

I had to prepare myself for our trip in April. I knew it was going to be crowded because of spring break and I knew that it was DS (3 1/2) first trip and that we would have "toddler issues".

I tried to mentally prepare myself for crowds, rude people, short tempers (even within my own party ), etc.

I reminded myself that we were on this trip to share DL with my DS and his doting grandparents. I reminded myself that this was HIS trip and that we were going to do whatever made him happy (within reason, of course).

I made note of the grouchy, screaming parents that I would encounter, and I promised myself NOT to be one of them.

I took time to watch my DS face when he met Belle for the first time and when we rode Dumbo (every morning!)

I was patient with myself, my DS, DH and parents and my brother who didn't understand that we were moving according to the 3 year old's schedule.

I felt bad for the kids who were being pulled by the arm away from whatever was fascinating them at the moment and waited just a few minutes more for my DS to watch the clock at IASW.

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip, even though, at times I was the grouchy one.

Having been to Disney enough times in the past, I knew enough to expect some people to behave badly and to just move around them so that we could enjoy our long-awaited, highly anticipated, and much enjoyed Disney vacation!

 

[countdownqueen]

I love the people who have OVERSIZED backpacks and dont carry them while their in line. When they turn around they knock the row behind them down!!

But in the end...who cares!! It's Disney!!!

 

[Luv2Roam]

It is generally so crowded now you can barely move or walk. Lots of congestion.
Of course you always have the kids running with no regard, the people who fling their arms up in the air to point and smack someone , those who are pushy and hurry -- then stop midway and tie everyone else up, and just the general crabs.
Heat, humidity, over tired and heavy crowds do not make good combinations.
I have found the best thing to do is hit the parks in the morning and evening. Relax or whatever in between when the day is at the hottest and most crowded. It gives us a break and really makes a difference in our attitude too.

 

[sodaseller]

Some of our special times have been waiting in line or waiting for parades, Fantasmic, etc. Often, you are next to another family with kids near the same age, and the conversations about what they have seem or are going to see can be so entertaining. Last time we waited for Fantasmic, a family from NY was there for their 20 month old's first trip. My DD7 decided to "mentor" her on Disney, telling her about all the fun stuff she would see the next day at MK, and how it wasn't scary, and shwoing her her autographs. She even gave away her Pooh spinning light, said she had outgrown it.

That was an extreme example, but we have had a lot of fun "conversations" with other families in line. Two years ago at MNSSHP, we were waiting for the parade and there was a girl dressed as Mulan next to us. My DD5 (then) had never seen the movie but was transfixed by the girl's description. Now Mulan is her favorite princess

 

[DepCor0311]

I go at the end of November-beginning of December.....low crowds!