What do you do when you don't get along with other annual passholders?

[gelatoni fan]

Sorry if this sounds like a first world problem but there's a few annual passholders that I don't really get along with (dislike is too strong of a word). The most common source of tension is claiming spots for shows. If you recognize another annual passholder but have different friend groups and have had conflict in the past, do you try to talk to them and work things out? Or do you just generally ignore them?

I'm mostly talking about people who I think I got off on the wrong foot with. We all know that some guests can be downright nasty (ex. swearing or badmouthing other guests, CMs whenever they don't get what they want).

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

Some people just like drama. They confuse real life with reality shows and courtesy, good manners, politeness, consideration, empathy, self restraint etc etc seem to just fly out of the window.
I wouldn’t ignore anyone but rather offer a charming smile and a hello... and if inclined, move swiftly on.

 

[Disneylover99]

Sorry if this sounds like a first world problem but there's a few annual passholders that I don't really get along with (dislike is too strong of a word). The most common source of tension is claiming spots for shows. If you recognize another annual passholder but have different friend groups and have had conflict in the past, do you try to talk to them and work things out? Or do you just generally ignore them?

I'm mostly talking about people who I think I got off on the wrong foot with. We all know that some guests can be downright nasty (ex. swearing or badmouthing other guests, CMs whenever they don't get what they want).

The only AP holders I know are my husband and kids. We duke it out. Lol.

 

[seashoreCM]

Are these passholders traveling with you in your grand gathering?

If not then how do you know they are passholders? Non-passholders can behave the same way to the point you, or at least I, cannot tell the difference..

Regarding claiming spots at shows, if you sit two or thee seats away it won't make a noticeable difference in the view compared with sitting right next to them.

Here is a philosophical question I posed once in a Southwest Airlines forum. (Don't start the discussion until you can arrange a meeting in a high ceilinged Victorian library where/while tea and cookies are being served.) Why would you want to be pushy to sit next to someone you would really rather not sit next to and who would really rather not sit next to you?

 

[Tomh]

I can't imagine any reason why one would need to have anything to do with any other AP holders. I don't even know who other AP holders are. I am at Disney to enjoy myself, I couldn't care less what other people do.

 

[brockash]

Sorry if this sounds like a first world problem but there's a few annual passholders that I don't really get along with (dislike is too strong of a word). The most common source of tension is claiming spots for shows. If you recognize another annual passholder but have different friend groups and have had conflict in the past, do you try to talk to them and work things out? Or do you just generally ignore them?

I'm mostly talking about people who I think I got off on the wrong foot with. We all know that some guests can be downright nasty (ex. swearing or badmouthing other guests, CMs whenever they don't get what they want).

Stay away from them. - It sounds like these are ppl. you don't really know, right? If so, why would you try to work through it? Everyone's different and it sounds like you guys just don't mesh. I'd just stay away from them, simple as that.

 

[missnic]

I'm guessing that you are local and go often enough to recognize other locals who also go often? And their group has saved particular seats for various shows - Epcot concerts perhaps? Maybe some other minor conflicts? Honestly, I would just ignore them altogether. Unless they're doing something blatantly against the rules and are hindering your enjoyment of the park, let them be. Some people are just going to be rude and do whatever they want anyway. Walk the other way and enjoy your day.

 

[Farro]

oh my god I hate people.

(j/k, except, maybe not)

OP - just ignore them. Anyone who picks a fight a theme park is pretty lame anyways.

 

[Allison]

Why would you interact with them? They aren't people you know.

 

[gharter]

I've met a few AP holders at many F&W pairings and enjoyed talking with them.
Not sure I would recognize any of them anywhere else.
Agree with others. if they aren't part of your party, ignore them and choose not to associate with them.
If they are part of your group, no tmuch you can do.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

 

[SL6827]

This is one of the oddest questions I think I have come across, but I do believe the OP has a legitimate concern.

 

[DISNEYSQUIRRELS]

I’m not getting why the OP needs to interact with these other “AP” people?
But I would like to understand, please explain.

 

[SaintsManiac]

One of the best things about getting older is just how little you care about other people and their drama.

 

[fla4fun]

I have seen people with the AP slider on a magicband and assumed they were active passholders, but I typically wouldn’t strike up a conversation unless they were encroaching on my personal space, and then I would still think twice. You just don’t know how people will react these days, and am very non confrontational on vacation.

 

[gelatoni fan]

I'm guessing that you are local and go often enough to recognize other locals who also go often? And their group has saved particular seats for various shows - Epcot concerts perhaps? Maybe some other minor conflicts? Honestly, I would just ignore them altogether. Unless they're doing something blatantly against the rules and are hindering your enjoyment of the park, let them be. Some people are just going to be rude and do whatever they want anyway. Walk the other way and enjoy your day.

Exactly. I go often enough to recognize other locals who go often although I'm talking about guests from Hong Kong Disneyland rather than WDW. I did report another annual passholder to city hall once for sneaking into a private event even though they didn't have an event wristband. It's one of those things that a non-frequent guest would never notice so I felt kinda bad for tattling. It's not like it really affected me other than feeling a sense of injustice.

I guess I'll continue to try my best to avoid confrontation/conflict. It's not really that important to be on friendly terms with everyone I see frequently.

 

[missnic]

Exactly. I go often enough to recognize other locals who go often although I'm talking about guests from Hong Kong Disneyland rather than WDW. I did report another annual passholder to city hall once for sneaking into a private event even though they didn't have an event wristband. It's one of those things that a non-frequent guest would never notice so I felt kinda bad for tattling. It's not like it really affected me other than feeling a sense of injustice.

I guess I'll continue to try my best to avoid confrontation/conflict. It's not really that important to be on friendly terms with everyone I see frequently.

I get it. I'm a rule follower and it drives me nuts when someone thinks that they are above the rules. I've only ever 'tattled' on people at Disney for smoking outside the designated areas, but that's because it affected my enjoyment of the park. Everything else I can overlook, for the most part lol. We'll just remove ourselves from the annoyance and continue on. Good luck!

 

[kay1864]

The only AP holders I know are my husband and kids. We duke it out. Lol.

I hope you're wearing these! LOL