What are your Pet Peeves?

[pixiedust_in_ak]

Posts like this that start arguments.

I haven't seen any arguments??? People just get to get things off their chests and have some fun. I think everyone is staying light hearted

 

[pixiedust_in_ak]

Evil Mom that I am, my kids had a gooey fruit rollup , I peeled it....and put it down on the pavement to the right of my daughter..that made Mr. Dad Camera guy stay away from her..

I love it!!! I will have to remember that for next time

 

[lucysdad]

My pet peeve is when those park commando people are going so fast that they rear end you when you stop to enjoy something or because the folks in front of you have stopped! Slow down and enjoy your vacation and if you are incapable of doing that for yourself, then just slow down and let me enjoy mine!
Lucy's Mom

 

[BamaFan121s]

Hmm..let's see.
* People who blatantly cut line are pet peeve #1. Or those who tap you on the shoulder from behind and say, "excuse me, can we get to our friends up there?" I'm not talking a separated parent or someone who needed a potty break. I'm referring to one group of teenagers trying to catch up to another. My answer is, "no, but they can come back here with you." or "Hey, the line starts back here!"
* When you are standing in line and people are standing way to close to you.
* Kids who chase the rabbits/ducks/birds...and even worse, the parents who let them.
* People who let their child run around with little or no clothes on...as in, a pantsless 4 year old in a fountain. This kind of fits in with adults who change their kids diapers in the middle of everything...they have areas for that in restrooms!
* People who make out in public...like, in line in front of you or even worse, the pools!
* People who walk up to a parade/fireworks at the last minute and expect you to let them in front of you. (No problem with a kid getting in front of me, but adults?!? Get real!)
* People who get mad....I mean MAD...if they are not offered a seat on the bus. Yes, I get up whenever possible to offer my seat. I'm 28 and in good health. I realize it may be the nice, ethical thing to do, but it is a COURTESY extended from one person to another, not a REQUIREMENT. You should be thankful when it happens, not mad if it doesn't. I never get on a bus expecting to be offered a seat. If someone in our party needs to sit that badly, we'll wait for the next bus.

 

[sjms71]

All of the above for me. These are great. My personal "favorites" are:
Waiting 1hr or more for parade 5 min before it starts I hear from behind from a parent "go ahead just push your way to the front."
Next, people in groups who walk 10 people across! And the good old excuse me my party is up there (not 1,2,3 or 4 people in front of us more like 50)

 

[MEK]

I had some guy, who was standing in the standby line for EE, reach over the rope and twist around so he could get FP's for EE while he was already in the standby line. He reached right in front of me as I was stepping up to get my FP's. Never said a word like, "Excuse me, Do you mind if I get some FP's?" (even though I am in the wrong line for them). He may not have said anything, but I know I did!!! I really had to bite my tongue to avoid calling him something I can't post here.

 

[kabbie]

My #1 pet peeve is the line jumping. I was waiting in line at Space Mountain and I had 2 teenage girls in front of me. Then they had 3 of their friends join them. I didn't say anything then, but to my disbelief another 10 of their friends manipulated their way up with the rest of their group. I said something to them, but it went in one ear and out the other. I was peeved for the duration of the queue. Maybe someday they will learn about manners and generally being a good person.

 

[honeybee30]

My DGF is small stature-wise, (She's 5'1" tall, but I assure you, she's got the attitude of someone much bigger!) so she often gets pushed and stepped on in crowds of big oafs who aren't looking where they're going. I know that's her #1 pet peeve, so in a way, it's also mine because I have to hold her back everytime someone runs into her and doesn't apologize! I just wish people would watch where they were going in general. I mean, if a grown woman (who is perfectly capable of telling you off) is getting hurt in crowds, then imagine the harm people can do to unsuspecting little kids!

I agree on several other points, as well:

I can't understand why people travel all the way to WDW and spend a fortune just to talk about their jobs or other personal dramas during all of the rides! Some of us actually want to hear the audio on Philharmagic, etc!

I also hate it when people invade my dance space in lines. They won't get to the front any faster by crowding me.

And one other thing, I wish all of the able-bodied, free-armed men and women out there would prove that chivalry is not dead and offer their seats to moms or dads holding sleeping babies! I don't even have kids (I also rarely sit on the bus) but on our last trip, I had to catch a dad who practically fell over when the bus went around a turn. The poor guy was trying to hold a sleeping toddler with both arms, while steadying a stroller with one foot! I was standing behind him and he about crushed me, which is really why I feel so strongly about this issue!

 

[herodrx1]

I posted this on another board and I still stick by it......parents who feel the need to give a running commentary to their kids on every ride.

Just got to pipe in on this one. I do this for my DD who is 7. She has vision issues and I give commentary to try to help her see the ride. I do agree that it should not be done for the whole car to hear. I try to keep it quiet but sometimes you have to be loud so you can be heard.

Not flaming you just want to make myself feel justified! I don't want to be one of THOSE people!!

 

[jjk1107]

Okay, most of these have already been said, but here are my pet peeves:

1) People cursing loudly at a park that has so many children in it. The worst part of it is that it is usually adults who should know better.

2) People who go to Disney, especially EPCOT, and get so drunk they can barely walk and become belligerent idoits. I saw a guy in an ECV that was so drunk he could no longer drive it safely and had a mini accident and decided at that time he should stop drinking.

3) Stopping in the middle of the walkway and then get mad at you when you almost hit them because you can not stop your ECV (my dad has to use one and this happens a lot)

4) Smoking anywhere other than the smoking section

5) And for my bigest pet peeve of all.......Down right rude CMs. People did not pay as much as they did to go to Disney to be treated rudely. If you are not happy with your job, maybe you should quit. At the same time, there is no excuse for people being down right rude to the CMs if they have not done anything to deserve it. If you are tired and having a bad day, don't take it out on someone else.

 

[NotAmused]

1.)Any LOUD unnecessary talking on rides/in shows. I know some parents walk to talk their child through the ride so they don't get scared, but do it quietly. Even worse, are the people on cel phones!! I'm not say don't bring a cell to DW, just use common sense on the rides. Either have it on silent or answer it and say "I will call you back in a few". No biggie. You do not need to yell into the phone because you can't hear cause there is no signal. I swear, I wanted to turn around and scream at this one guy on the Backlot tour.



2.) Parents who let their children (teens included) do whatever they want. If your child is known for being irresponsible, don't let them go off alone and cause trouble for others. And if you are going to let your 3 y.o. walk around the park, 50 feet away from you, and they trip over my feet while I am walking with the crowd, don't give me an evil look like I did anything wrong and purposely tripped your child. I didn't come to Disney to babysit your child.


3.) If I get there early and have a good spot for the parade, and you get there seconds before it starts, don't sit behind me and make rude remarks about how some people are so rude and immature for sitting in the front when there are poor children who need to see the parade because teens and adults don't really matter at Disney.


4.) When everybody is leaving at once, don't try to push past me because ALL of us want to get out, so just take a chill pill, enjoy your vacation, and walk with the crowd.


I could go on and on...

 

[disjointed]

And one other thing, I wish all of the able-bodied, free-armed men and women out there would prove that chivalry is not dead and offer their seats to moms or dads holding sleeping babies!

I absolutely hate this too... I'm a 17 year old girl, and on buses when a child or a parent with one needs to sit, I'm the only person who offers my seat! Practically everyone else just acts like they aren't there.

Other pet peeves:

- people who walk like a snail in front of you, or people who just stop right in front of you
- obnoxious, loud, inconsiderate teenagers (and some times adults) running around causing trouble
- people who cut in line
- people who pass (actually sprint) by you, like the world's about to end
- people who have no consideration for children and others with special needs (ie; not giving up a seat, giving them room, or standing in front of them during a parade or show)
- people who think they deserve a dream vacation because the paid x amount of money (oh please, stuff happens - don't yell at the poor CM because it's too hot, or there's too many people, etc etc)

And this is only for WDW!

 

[cara76]

People need to learn bus manners.

Small children shouldn't be taking up a seat on a crowded bus. If I can hold my 40 lb squirming child in my lap after a long day in the parks, then so can you. There is no reason for a child under 7 or 8 to have their own seat on a crowded bus. So what if they don't want to sit in your lap, make them.

Getting on the bus before the people on it already have gotten off.

Getting ticked because you have to wait 2 minutes for the driver to let the person(s) in wheelchairs and ECV's on first. It's for your safety and trust me it's not all its cut out to be, it's actually a pain to get on and off the buses with an EVC.


RUDE CM's - yesterday was my day for them and geezzzzzzzz

 

[labattblue]

One other one that happened to me numerous times over 3 days in the parks...

People walking one way, but talking to someone in their group and looking at them instead of where they are walking.

 

[TheBacklot]

- Crocs
- People smoking outside of smoking areas
- Unsupervised teenagers (screaming/jumping up and down on the line rails, etc)

 

[stacy6552]

Well, They've alreayd been covered, but I'll chime in....

3)yes the people who stop short, or swerve infront of you and then complain about being hit by strollers.

2)Rude bussers. Particularly the ones who sit, while small kids have to stand, sometimes without anything to hold onto.

1) Rude CM's! Takes the cake. Everyone is usually so wonderful, but when you get a jerk is just hands down the worst ever (dont eat at SAI or stay at POR).

 

[dumbo33]

The people that stop in the middle of the row annoy me. Especially when the CM constantly says "Keep moving all the way down to make room for everyone." Granted, when the show is not going to be crowded, it does seem pointless for 20 people to all be on the far side of the seats, but when the room is obviously going to be packed, get moving.

Yes this happens quite a lot. If I am in the mood, then I will make sure my packages or legs manage to make contact with these people as I crawl over them to get to the seats on the other side.

 

[GC&S]

I posted this on another board and I still stick by it......parents who feel the need to give a running commentary to their kids on every ride.

DH & I are so guilty of doing this - we usually only do it when we think dd will be scared (like on Pirates). And we try not to talk loudly - whispering usually. But then again, she's pretty good with her own commentary so I think we might be teaching her a bad habit!

 

[GC&S]

1. People using flash photography on rides and attractions where it states and the CM's say about a hundred times "NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY"

2. People who talk on their cell phones during rides and attractions. My DH lives on his cell phone but if he ever used it during a ride or attraction his cell phone would be airborne pretty quickly.

3. People who bring 1 & 2 week old infants. I don't understand anyone wanting to do this to themselves or the baby. Especially during hot weather.

 

[snomofinn]

O.K. here is goes...don't hate me!

1. Teenagers who are swearing, screaming, pushing, while standing in line for rides. Iam all for fun and laughing, but when the SWEARING starts, and they start pushing each other and screaming, then I get a bit annoyed! I have a 20 and a 13 year old who hates it too.

2. People who dont give there seats up to people who need to sit down on the bus. I've seen older people and men and women holding little children or babies that need to sit down and no one is giving up there seat. Iam usually the first one to get up and let someone sit down. Were all tired, but at the end of the day, are you more tired then the 70 year old man or women? or the man or women holding a little baby in there arms because there sleeping?

3. People (adults) who push there way in front of you for a parade. If I've been there for an hour waiting for one of the parades and you walk up the last minute and push your way in front of me! GRRRR watch out...I can be your worse nightmare. We waited at MGM last year for the Motor cars parade in the afternoon. I sat on one of the benches with my husband for about an hour. My kids joined us on the same bench about 1/2 before the parade started. The parade just started and 2 people pushed there way in front of us!!!!!!!!! I poked one of them in the back and asked them to move, that we were there for the past hour waiting! My husband and I just looked at each other with disbelief! Yikes!